Volare Ristorante Italiano – Italian
Volare Ristorante Italiano invites guests into a world of timeless Mediterranean charm, where the intoxicating aroma of wood-fired Tartufo and Margherita pizzas drifts through a warm, spirited dining room. Lively tables are anchored by abundant shared platters and delicate beef carpaccio, while signature seafood salads and golden baked clams bring the bright, briny flavors of the Italian coast to every meal.
201, East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60611 +13124109900 https://www.volarerestaurant.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Volare Ristorante Italiano
Dairy-Free at Volare Ristorante Italiano
Volare Ristorante Italiano in Chicago has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Jumbo Shrimp, Broccoli Rabe and Grilled Chicken Breast. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Volare Ristorante Italiano
Volare Ristorante Italiano in Chicago has 12 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Jumbo Shrimp, Lamb Chops and Broccoli Rabe. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Volare Ristorante Italiano
Volare Ristorante Italiano in Chicago has 26 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Caprese with Bufala Mozzarella, Jumbo Shrimp and Margherita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Volare Ristorante Italiano
Volare Ristorante Italiano in Chicago has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lamb Chops, Fettuccine Bolognese and Volare Risotto. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Volare Ristorante Italiano
Volare Ristorante Italiano in Chicago has 6 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Jumbo Shrimp, Lamb Chops and Whitefish with Lemon and Capers. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Volare Ristorante Italiano
Volare Ristorante Italiano in Chicago has 10 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Jumbo Shrimp, Lamb Chops and Whitefish with Lemon and Capers. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Volare Ristorante Italiano
Volare Ristorante Italiano in Chicago has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Jumbo Shrimp, Broccoli Rabe and Grilled Chicken Breast. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Volare Ristorante Italiano
Volare Ristorante Italiano in Chicago has 16 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Broccoli Rabe, Double Clutch Kolsch and Summer Gin. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Volare Ristorante Italiano
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Volare Signature Seafood Salad | 16.8 g | 76.7 g |
| Mixed Grill | 65 g | 75.7 g |
| Volare Risotto | 8.9 g | 59.8 g |
| Volare Salad | 25.7 g | 44.6 g |
| Tartufo | 20.1 g | 43.3 g |
| Garganelli with Beef Ragu | 33.5 g | 43.1 g |
| Roasted Beets & Kale Salad | 61.1 g | 42.4 g |
| 4 Stagioni | 39.3 g | 39.6 g |
| Salmon with Sicilian Caponata | 73.1 g | 37.5 g |
| Bufalina | 51.4 g | 33.7 g |
| Cannoli | 85.7 g | 26 g |
| Sausage and Peppers | 50.9 g | 24.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Pizza
- Bufalina - $24: fresh bufala milk mozzarella, mortadella, truffle oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Margherita - $21: pomodoro sauce, bufala milk mozzarella, basil, E.V.O.O. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tartufo - $26: truffle cream, chopped bufala mozzarella, grana padano, arugula Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- 4 Stagioni - $24: pomodoro sauce, bufala milk mozzarella, artichokes, mushrooms, black olives, ham, E.V.O.O. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Mixed Platter for Two - $22: Prosciutto di Parma, Salame, Soppressata, Assorted Cheese, Italian Olives, Sun-dried Tomatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Platter for Four - $32: Prosciutto di Parma, Salame, Soppressata, Assorted Cheese, Italian Olives, Sun-dried Tomatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Bruschetta - $12: grilled Italian bread, diced tomatoes, Frantoio olive oil, shaved parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Volare Signature Seafood Salad - $28: octopus, calamari, conch, shrimp, cuttlefish, lemon, olive oil, parsley Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Carpaccio - $20: sliced all-natural beef filet, artichoke, arugula, shaved pecorino, mustard aioli Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Clams - $18: pizza oven-baked Littleneck Clams with homemade Italian breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage and Peppers - $20: Italian pork sausage, roasted peppers sautéed in signature sauce, garlic, oregano Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Grill - $28: fire-grilled sea scallops, calamari, octopus, shrimp with aged balsamic, frantoio olive oil Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $23: signature fried calamari Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussel Soup - $22: mussels, onion, garlic, chili flakes, crostini in a choice of White Wine or Tomato Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Rolls - $19: thinly sliced eggplant rolled with ricotta cheese, baked with fresh pomodoro basil sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups and Salads
- Tuscan Minestrone - $9: traditional minestrone soup made in-house daily Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $12: Volare style Caesar salad topped with parmesan and white anchovies Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Volare Salad - $12: chopped lettuce, artichoke, hearts of palm, tomato, radish, roasted peppers, carrots, cucumber, provolone, aged red wine vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Beets & Kale Salad - $16: roasted red and yellow beets, kale, toasted sliced almonds, crispy garbanzo, dill, E.V.O.O., horseradish cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese with Bufala Mozzarella - $17: tomato, sweet basil, bufala mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta and Risotto
- Gnocchi alla Vodka - $27: homemade ricotta dumplings in vodka sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Linguine - $45: linguine pasta, sauteed chopped shrimp in a light spicy Fra Diavolo sauce, served with whole Maine lobster Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine Bolognese - $25: fettuccine pasta in a traditional bolognese sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ricotta Ravioli - $24: homemade ravioli filled with hand-dipped ricotta in a Pomodoro sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Lasagna - $24: traditional lasagna bolognese style Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Spaghetti with Seafood - $39: black squid ink spaghetti tossed with sage, shrimp, crab, scallops, creamy rosé sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Pomodoro - $25: spaghetti with fresh tomato, basil, garlic, olive oil, topped with fresh mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine with Clams and Bottarga - $30: linguine sautéed with clams, garlic, lemon zest, tossed in olive oil & topped with bottarga Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni Arrabbiata - $25: spicy tomato sauce with pork pancetta and garlic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garganelli with Beef Ragu - $35: homemade garganelli pasta, braised prime short ribs, mirepoix, rosemary demi-glace, porcini mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Farmhouse Risotto - $28: acquerello rice, roasted chicken breast, peas, and signature four-cheese sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Volare Risotto - $35: acquerello rice, mussels, clams, shrimp, scallops, calamari in a tomato OR squid ink sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Whitefish with Lemon and Capers - $29: pan-seared 10 oz. whitefish filet with paprika, capers in a lemon white wine sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Atkins, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon with Sicilian Caponata - $32: grilled 10 oz. salmon, Siciliana caponata (eggplant, onion, celery, olives, pine nuts, raisins) Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmigiana - $30: breaded chicken cutlet, pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, side of spaghetti Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Chicken Diavola - $29: semi-boneless half chicken, champagne-tarragon sauce, oven-roasted potatoes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal with Lemon - $32: veal medallions sautéed in lemon and white wine Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- NY Strip Steak - $60: grilled 12 oz. Prime NY Steak with roasted bone marrow, truffle-infused breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner
- Beef Filet - $55: Prime 8 oz. Filet Mignon, rosemary, red wine sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
- Veal Chop - $52: 20 oz. pounded and breaded veal chop served either: Parmigiana or Milanese style Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Chops - $56: grilled Colorado Lamb chops, rosemary, red wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
Sides
- Meatballs - $8: homemade meatballs in tomato sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Sausage - $8: homemade Italian sausage in tomato sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Breast - $8 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Spinach - $8: baby spinach sautéed with garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccoli Rabe - $8 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Shrimp - $6: per piece Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Small Shrimp - $3.5: per piece Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Chocolate Decadence - $12: chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, chocolate sauce, strawberry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cannoli - $10: crisp pastry dough, sweet ricotta cream, candied orange zest, chocolate chips dipped in pistachio Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Semifreddo - $12: frozen almond mousse, blueberry-cherry compote, toasted almonds, sugar tuille Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Crème Bruleé - $10: vanilla custard, caramelized sugar, mixed berries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tiramisu - $10.5: ladyfingers soaked in espresso liqueur, sweet mascarpone Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Housemade Gelato - $9.5: seasonal flavors Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Housemade Sorbetto - $9.5: seasonal flavors Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Beverages
- Bellini - $17: Peach, Peach Liqueur, Prosecco
- Limoncello Spritz - $17: Limoncello, Nonnino Aperitivo, Prosecco, Splash Soda
- El Bandido Diavolo - $17: EL Bandido Blanco Tequila, Chambord, Elderflower Syrup, Lime, Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Italian Paloma - $17: El Bandido Reposado, Aperol, St.Germain, Grapefruit Tonic Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Espresso Martini - $17: Vanilla Vodka, Espresso, Kahlua, Tia Maria
- Mango Martini - $17: Chopin Vodka, Triple Sec, Mango, Cranberry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Lychee-Tini - $17: Lychee, Sake, Aperol, Prosecco Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Doc Yates - $17: Uncle Nearest Bourbon, Muddled Strawberry & Basil, Lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Summer Gin - $17: Gin, Elderflower Syrup, Cointreau, Fresh Lime, Grapefruit Tonic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Old Fashioned - $17: Maker's Mark Bourbon, Bitters, Muddled Orange, Cherry Splash Soda
- Manhatten Sardo - $17: Bourbon, Mirto, Sweet Vermouth Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Birra Sarda Ichnusa (500ml) - $15 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Cantine Benvenuto Birra Sole - $12 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Peroni-Nastro Azzuro - $6: Pale Lager Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Dolomiti Birra Pilsner - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Dolomiti Birra Rossa - $7 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- La Grow IPA - $7 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- La Grow Stout - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Half Acre Daisy Cutter - $7: Tall Boy
- Heineken - $6: Pale Lager
- Double Clutch Kolsch - $8: 4.8% ABV Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Buckler - $6: Non-Alcoholic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Coors Light - $5
- Miller Light - $5
- Glutenberg Blonde Ale - $8: Gluten-free Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about Volare Ristorante Italiano
- Is Volare Ristorante Italiano dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Volare Ristorante Italiano has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Jumbo Shrimp, Broccoli Rabe and Grilled Chicken Breast.
- What can I eat at Volare Ristorante Italiano on a dairy-free diet?
- Jumbo Shrimp, Broccoli Rabe and Grilled Chicken Breast carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Volare Ristorante Italiano have vegan options?
- Yes. 16 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Broccoli Rabe and Double Clutch Kolsch.
- Is Volare Ristorante Italiano gluten-free?
- 12 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Volare Ristorante Italiano?
- Volare Signature Seafood Salad, at roughly 76.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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