Volare Ristorante Italiano Menu (2025 Update)
Volare Ristorante Italiano, located in Chicago, offers a classic Italian dining experience with a variety of dishes to suit every palate. From their signature Insalata di Mare to the mouth-watering calamari and chicken parm, the menu boasts generous portions and exceptional flavors. The restaurant's warm ambiance and attentive service create a welcoming atmosphere for guests to enjoy their meals. Must-try items include the grilled seafood appetizer, veal dishes, and Gnocchi with Vodka sauce, all of which have received rave reviews from patrons. A standout feature is the extensive wine selection, perfect for pairing with the delectable Italian cuisine. For a memorable dining experience in the heart of Chicago, Volare Ristorante Italiano is a must-visit destination.
Salumi
Prosciutto di Parma
Speck
Salame
Soppressata
Grana Padano
Tomino al Tartufo
Pecorino Crotonese
Provolone
Formaggi
Frutta e Verdura
Assorted Italian Olives
Roasted Peppers
Semi-Dried Tomatoes
Spreadable Beer
Bruschetta Italiana*
Grilled Italian bread, basil pesto, diced tomatoes, Frantoio E.V.O.O, shaved Parmesan
Carpaccio di Manzo
Sliced all natural beef filet, artichoke, arugula, shaved Pecorino, mustard aioli
Our Signature Insalata di Mare
Octopus, calamari, conch, shrimp, tossed in garlic, lemon, E.V.O.O., parsley
Antipasti Freddi
Antipasti Caldi
Vongole al Forno
Littleneck clams baked in our pizza oven encrusted with homemade Italian breadcrumbs
Salsiccia e Peperoni
Italian pork sausage and roasted peppers sautéed in our signature sauce, finished with garlic and oregano
Grigliata Mista
Sea scallops, calamari, octopus and shrimp fire grilled, laced with aged balsamic and Frantoio E.V.O.O
Fritto di Calamari
Our signature fried calamari
Zuppetta di Cozze e 'Nduja
Mussels, 'nduja, garlic, E.V.O.O., white wine, Sardinian fregola
Rotolini di Melanzane
Rolled eggplant stuffed with Ricotta cheese, baked and served with fresh basil, in a pomodoro sauce
Minestrone alla Toscana*
Zuppa dello Chef
Minestre
Insalate
House Salad
Lettuce, artichoke, tomato, roasted peppers
Pomodoro, Rapa Gialla e Prosciutto
Heirloom tomato, golden beets, Prosciutto di Parma, Bufala mozzarella, E.V.O.O. drizzled with cream of balsamic
Insalata Cesare
Caesar salad Volare style topped with parmesan and white anchovies
Caprese con Bufala Mozzarella
Insalata Volare
Chopped lettuce, artichoke, hearts of palm, tomato, radish, roasted peppers, carrots, cucumber, Provolone, aged red wine vinaigrette
Warm Kale Salad*
Warm organic kale, toasted garbanzo, crispy prosciutto, pancetta, roasted cauliflower, shaved Grana Padano, red onion, white beans, citronette
Gnocchi alla Vodka
Homemade Ricotta dumplings in our famous vodka sauce
Bavette alla Carbonara di Mare*
Bavette pasta sautéed with lobster, shrimp, crawfish, pasteurized egg, Pecorino cheese, and pepper, topped with black Tobiko
Fettuccine alla Bolognese
Fettuccine pasta in a traditional Bolognese sauce
Ravioli di Ricotta
Homemade Ravioli filled with hand dipped Ricotta in a pomodoro sauce
Lasagna al Forno
Traditional lasagna Bolognese style
Fusilloni al Ragu di Vitello
Fusilloni with ragù of veal, Porcini mushroom, peas, Pecorino, and a touch of cream
Spaghetti Neri al Pesce
Black squid ink spaghetti tossed with sage, shrimp, lump crab, scallops, simmered in a creamy rosé sauce
Malloreddus alla Sarda
Sardinian style semolina gnocchetti sautéed with ground sausage, mushroom and peas served in a tomato sauce and topped with shaved Pecorino sardo
Rigatoni all' Arrabbiata
Spicy tomato sauce with pork pancetta and garlic
Spaghetti al Pomodoro
Spaghetti with fresh tomato, basil, garlic, olive oil and white wine topped with fresh mozzarella
Linguine Arselle e Bottarga*
Linguine sauteéd with clams and lemon zest, served in a garlic and olive oil sauce and topped with Bottarga
Primi Piatti
Risotti
Fattoria
Carnaroli rice, roast chicken breast, peas, and our signature four cheese sauce
Ermes ai Vegetali
Red Sardinian wild rice served with mixed seasonal vegetables in a white wine sauce
Di Mare
Carnaroli rice served with mussels, clams, shrimp, scallops and calamari served in a tomato sauce
Pesce Bianco e Gamberone
8oz Whitefish filet, prawns, paprika, capers, lemon sauce
Salmone alla Griglia
Grilled Salmon filet over sautéed fresh spinach drizzled with E.V.O.O
Pollo alla Parmigiana
Breaded chicken cutlet, pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, side of spaghetti
Pollo alla Cacciatora
Semi-boneless free range chicken half Cacciatora style, over spaghetti
Vitello al Limone
Veal medallions sautéed in lemon and white wine
Vitello alla Parmigiana
Breaded veal cutlet, pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, side of spaghetti
Tagliata di NY
Grilled 10oz Prime NY steak sliced, Ermes and Venere rice, sautéed mix mushrooms and fresh arugula with truffle dressing
Filetto di Manzo
Prime 8 oz. filet mignon, rosemary, red wine sauce
Veal Chop
14oz Grilled Veal chop
Costoline d'Agnello
Grilled Colorado Lamb chops, Rosemary, red wine sauce
Secondi Piatti
Contorni
Polpette
Homemade meatballs
Salsiccia
Homemade Italian sausage
Petto di Pollo
Grilled chicken breast
Gamberoni
Spinaci
Sautéed spinach
Rapini
Broccoli rabe