Volare Ristorante Italiano

201 E Grand Ave

Chicago, IL 60611

(312) 410-9900

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Business Hours:

Sunday:	11:00am to 10:00pm
Monday:	11:00am to 10:30pm
Tuesday:	11:00am to 10:30pm
Wednesday:	11:00am to 10:30pm
Thursday:	11:00am to 10:30pm
Friday:	11:00am to 11:00pm
Saturday:	11:00am to 11:00pm

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Dinner

Salumi

$5 each
- Prosciutto di Parma
- Speck
- Salame
- Soppressata
Formaggi

$5 each
- Grana Padano
- Tomino al Tartufo
- Pecorino Crotonese
- Provolone
Frutta e Verdura

$3 each
- Assorted Italian Olives
- Roasted Peppers
- Semi-Dried Tomatoes
- Spreadable Beer
Antipasti Freddi
- Bruschetta Italiana*
  
  Grilled Italian bread, basil pesto, diced tomatoes, Frantoio E.V.O.O, shaved Parmesan
  
  $8.00
- Carpaccio di Manzo
  
  Sliced all natural beef filet, artichoke, arugula, shaved Pecorino, mustard aioli
  
  $12.00
- Our Signature Insalata di Mare
  
  Octopus, calamari, conch, shrimp, tossed in garlic, lemon, E.V.O.O., parsley
  
  $19.00
Antipasti Caldi
- Vongole al Forno
  
  Littleneck clams baked in our pizza oven encrusted with homemade Italian breadcrumbs
  
  $14.00
- Salsiccia e Peperoni
  
  Italian pork sausage and roasted peppers sautéed in our signature sauce, finished with garlic and oregano
  
  $14.00
- Grigliata Mista
  
  Sea scallops, calamari, octopus and shrimp fire grilled, laced with aged balsamic and Frantoio E.V.O.O
  
  $18.00
- Fritto di Calamari
  
  Our signature fried calamari
  
  $16.00
- Zuppetta di Cozze e 'Nduja
  
  Mussels, 'nduja, garlic, E.V.O.O., white wine, Sardinian fregola
  
  $14.00
- Rotolini di Melanzane
  
  Rolled eggplant stuffed with Ricotta cheese, baked and served with fresh basil, in a pomodoro sauce
  
  $12.00
Minestre
- Minestrone alla Toscana*
  
  $5.00
- Zuppa dello Chef
  
  MP
Insalate
- House Salad
  
  Lettuce, artichoke, tomato, roasted peppers
  
  $5.00
- Pomodoro, Rapa Gialla e Prosciutto
  
  Heirloom tomato, golden beets, Prosciutto di Parma, Bufala mozzarella, E.V.O.O. drizzled with cream of balsamic
  
  $9.00
- Insalata Cesare
  
  Caesar salad Volare style topped with parmesan and white anchovies
  
  $7.00
- Caprese con Bufala Mozzarella
  
  $10.00
- Insalata Volare
  
  Chopped lettuce, artichoke, hearts of palm, tomato, radish, roasted peppers, carrots, cucumber, Provolone, aged red wine vinaigrette
  
  $7.00
- Warm Kale Salad*
  
  Warm organic kale, toasted garbanzo, crispy prosciutto, pancetta, roasted cauliflower, shaved Grana Padano, red onion, white beans, citronette
  
  $8.00
Primi Piatti
- Gnocchi alla Vodka
  
  Homemade Ricotta dumplings in our famous vodka sauce
  
  $19.00
- Bavette alla Carbonara di Mare*
  
  Bavette pasta sautéed with lobster, shrimp, crawfish, pasteurized egg, Pecorino cheese, and pepper, topped with black Tobiko
  
  $27.00
- Fettuccine alla Bolognese
  
  Fettuccine pasta in a traditional Bolognese sauce
  
  $19.00
- Ravioli di Ricotta
  
  Homemade Ravioli filled with hand dipped Ricotta in a pomodoro sauce
  
  $18.00
- Lasagna al Forno
  
  Traditional lasagna Bolognese style
  
  $19.00
- Fusilloni al Ragu di Vitello
  
  Fusilloni with ragù of veal, Porcini mushroom, peas, Pecorino, and a touch of cream
  
  $21.00
- Spaghetti Neri al Pesce
  
  Black squid ink spaghetti tossed with sage, shrimp, lump crab, scallops, simmered in a creamy rosé sauce
  
  $25.00
- 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
  
  $21.00
- Rigatoni all' Arrabbiata
  
  Spicy tomato sauce with pork pancetta and garlic
  
  $18.00
- Spaghetti al Pomodoro
  
  Spaghetti with fresh tomato, basil, garlic, olive oil and white wine topped with fresh mozzarella
  
  $19.00
- Linguine Arselle e Bottarga*
  
  Linguine sauteéd with clams and lemon zest, served in a garlic and olive oil sauce and topped with Bottarga
  
  $22.00
Risotti
- Fattoria
  
  Carnaroli rice, roast chicken breast, peas, and our signature four cheese sauce
  
  $21.00
- Ermes ai Vegetali
  
  Red Sardinian wild rice served with mixed seasonal vegetables in a white wine sauce
  
  $20.00
- Di Mare
  
  Carnaroli rice served with mussels, clams, shrimp, scallops and calamari served in a tomato sauce
  
  $25.00
Secondi Piatti
- Pesce Bianco e Gamberone
  
  8oz Whitefish filet, prawns, paprika, capers, lemon sauce
  
  $23.00
- Salmone alla Griglia
  
  Grilled Salmon filet over sautéed fresh spinach drizzled with E.V.O.O
  
  $24.00
- Pollo alla Parmigiana
  
  Breaded chicken cutlet, pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, side of spaghetti
  
  $20.00
- Pollo alla Cacciatora
  
  Semi-boneless free range chicken half Cacciatora style, over spaghetti
  
  $22.00
- Vitello al Limone
  
  Veal medallions sautéed in lemon and white wine
  
  $25.00
- Vitello alla Parmigiana
  
  Breaded veal cutlet, pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, side of spaghetti
  
  $28.00
- Tagliata di NY
  
  Grilled 10oz Prime NY steak sliced, Ermes and Venere rice, sautéed mix mushrooms and fresh arugula with truffle dressing
  
  $37.00
- Filetto di Manzo
  
  Prime 8 oz. filet mignon, rosemary, red wine sauce
  
  $39.00
- Veal Chop
  
  14oz Grilled Veal chop
  
  $45.00
- Costoline d'Agnello
  
  Grilled Colorado Lamb chops, Rosemary, red wine sauce
  
  $40.00

Contorni

Polpette

Homemade meatballs

$5.00
Salsiccia

Homemade Italian sausage

$5.00
Petto di Pollo

Grilled chicken breast

$5.00

Gamberoni

Spinaci

Sautéed spinach

$5.00
Rapini

Broccoli rabe

$5.00

Lunch

Antipasti
- Bruschetta Italiana*
  
  Grilled Italian bread, basil pesto, diced tomatoes, Frantoio E.V.O.O; shaved Parmesan
  
  $8.00
- Grigliata Mista
  
  Sea scallops, calamari, octopus and shrimp fire grilled laced with aged balsamic and E.V.O.O
  
  $14.00
- Piccolo Fritto di Calamari
  
  Our signature crispy calamari, lemon, spicy tomato sauce or cocktail sauce
  
  $8.00
- Rotolini di Melanzane
  
  Baked rolled eggplant stuffed with Ricotta cheese and fresh basil, served with pomodoro sauce
  
  $10.00
Insalate
- Insalata Volare
  
  Mixed greens, artichoke, heart of palm, tomato, radishes, roasted peppers, carrots, cucumber, Provolone, aged red wine vinaigrett
  
  $9.95
- Insalata di Spinaci
  
  Fresh spinach, red onion, dried cherries, granny smith apple, radishes, walnuts, avocado, dry ricotta, champagne vinaigrette dressing
  
  $12.00
- Insalata Mediterranean
  
  Grilled shrimp, octopus, sea scallops, calamari, mixed greens, tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette
  
  $15.95
- Insalatona
  
  Arugula, friseé, spinach, avocado, wedges heirloom tomato, hearts of palm, mozzarella, peas, carrots, golden beets, watermelon radish, boiled egg, Champagne vinaigrette
  
  $13.00
- Insalata Cesare
  
  Heart of romaine, classic dressing, brioche croutons, Grana Padano
  
  $9.95
- Rape e Farro
  
  Marinated beets, farro, strawberry, Tomino, pea shoot, watermelon radish, daikon radish, roasted hazelnut, yogurt / raspberry dressing
  
  $14.00
Add-Ons
- Chicken
  
  $5.00
- Salmon
  
  $6.00
- Small Shrimp
  
  ea.
  $2.00
- Jumbo Shrimp
  
  ea
  $4.00
Panini
- Panino di Pollo
  
  Grilled chicken breast, bacon, Portobello mushroom, Cheddar, mayonnaise served with Kennebec potato fries
  
  $14.00
- Barbeque Pork
  
  Slow braised pulled pork shoulder, Emmental, sautéed onions, barbeque sauce, sweet potato fries
  
  $14.00
- Club Italiano
  
  Garlic roasted turkey breast, crispy pancetta, Provolone, avocado. Garnished with a side of sliced tomatoes and romaine, Kennebec potato fries
  
  $14.00
Minestrone
- Minestrone alla Toscana
  
  Traditional Tuscan vegetable soup
  
  $4.00
- Zuppa dello Chef
  
  Chef's seasonal soup selection
  
  MP
Primi Piatti
- Orecchiette alla Barese
  
  Orecchiette, garlic, red crushed pepper, rapini
  
  $15.00
- Gnocchi alla Vodka
  
  Ricotta dumplings in vodka sauce
  
  $12.00
- Ravioli di Ricotta
  
  Ravioli filled with hand dipped ricotta, Pomodoro sauce
  
  $12.00
- Lasagna al Forno
  
  Traditional lasagna Bolognese style
  
  $12.00
- Spaghetti al Pomodoro Fresco
  
  Spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce and basil tossed with olive oil, topped with fresh ricotta
  
  $13.00
- Spaghetti Neri al Pesce
  
  Squid ink spaghetti tossed with sage, shrimp, lump crab, scallops, in a creamy rosé sauce
  
  $15.00
- Caserecce all' Amatriciana
  
  Traditional Italian pasta sauce based on guanciale, Pecorino from Amatrice, tomato, and sweet onions
  
  $15.00
- Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe
  
  Spaghetti pasta, black ground pepper and Pecorino
  
  $13.95
Risotto
- Fattoria
  
  Acquerello rice, roasted chicken breast, peas, and our signature four cheese sauce
  
  $16.00
Secondi Piatti

Select entrees accompanied by seasonal vegetables and Chef's garnish
- Pollo alla Parmigiana
  
  Pan-fried chicken cutlet, tomato sauce and mozzarella, served with a side of spaghetti
  
  $15.00
- Vitello al Limone
  
  Veal medallions sautéed in lemon and white wine, seasonal vegetable, Chef's potatoes
  
  $21.00
- Salmone alle Mandorle Affumicate
  
  Smoked almonds crusted and broiled salmon, truffle lentils, sautéed mixed mushrooms
  
  $18.00

Contorni

Truffle Fries

Truffle oil, pecorino cheese

$5.00
Polpette

Homemade meatballs

$5.00
Rapini

Broccoli rabe

$5.00
Verdure di Stagione

Seasonal vegetable

$5.00

Gamberoni

Petto di Pollo

Grilled chicken breast

$5.00
Spinaci

Sautéed spinach with garlic

$5.00
Salsiccia

Homemade Italian sausage

$5.00

Catering Menu

Appetizers

Half Pan: Serves 10-15; Full Pan:serves 20-25

Bruschetta

Seafood Salad

Sausage and Peppers

Arancini alla Siciliana (Riceballs)

Fried Calamari

Baked Clams

ea Half Pan
$1.50

Antipasto Misto Platter

Rotolini di Melanzane ( Eggplant )

Mini Meatballs

Salads

House

Volare Chopped

Antipasto

Caprese

Caesar

Broccoli

Sandwiches

All prepared on Italian bread and homemade chips
- Chicken
  
  Grilled, Parmigiana or Milanese
  
  $12.95
- Meatball
  
  $12.95
- Sausage
  
  $12.95

Homemade Pastas

Meat Lasagna Bolognese

Vegetarian Stuffed Shells

Pappardelle Pomodoro and Ricotta

Ricotta Ravioli Pomodoro

Gnocchi alla Vodka

Spinach Fettucine alla Bolognese

Imported Pastas

Fusilloni al Ragu di Vetello

Penne ala Salmonata

Rigatoni all'Arrabbiata

Penne alla Vodka

Fettucine Alfredo

Spaghetti Marinara

Risotto

Risotti Sausage

Risotti Fattoria

Entrees

Chicken 6oz

6oz Boneless Breast

Limone

Parmigiana

Marsala

Francese

Milanese

Cacciatore

Choice of Boneless or Bone In

Vesuvio

Choice of Boneless or Bone In

Veal (Scallopini Cut )

Limone

Parmigiana

Marsala

Francese

Milanese

Pizzaiola

Featured Items
- Grilled Salmon (5oz Portion )
  
  ea
  $9.00
- Lamb Chops (Colorado Cut Each)
  
  ea
  $10.00

Sides

Vesuvio Style Potatoes

Roasted Potatoes

Broccoli

Sausage Side

Garlic Bread

Pizza Bread

Homemade Desserts

Cannoli

ea
$2.00
Cheese Cake Whole

$60.00
Dark Chocolate Cake Whole

$60.00

Tiramisu

Homemade Cookies

per dozen
$6.00

Half Pan (25pc)	$35.00
Full Pan (50pc)	$65.00

Half Pan (25pc)	$30.00
Full Pan (50pc)	$60.00

Half Pan (25pc)	$38.00
Full Pan (50pc)	$75.00

Half Pan (25pc)	$50.00
Full Pan	$100.00

Half Pan (20pc)	$35.00
Full Pan (40pc)	$70.00