Lori Maria Pampinella
Went here on a whim.. very quaint family setting with fantastic ambiance. The service was exquisite we will def go back here. We even took a pizza home for later it was fabulous!!
Tim M
This is a classic no-frills Italian eatery. Though the prices have increased in recent years, it's still a great place to grab lunch or dinner. You aren't getting fancily plated small portions here. You're getting traditional sloppy Italian dishes with plenty of flavor. Just like you would in Italy. And the dated interior just adds to the experience. I love it.
Elizabeth Ramos
Hidden gem for sure, I almost don’t want to review it because it’s one of those places you want to keep a secret. I’ve eaten here a handful of times with my bf and we just love it so much. The food is delicious and it feels like your grandparents cooked it for you special. It’s family owned, I always see the same employees every time and they’re very welcoming and kind. They have the best tiramisu I’ve ever had in my life and everything feels authentic. Hold on the wall atmosphere. This is a place for genuinely good food not Instagram photo ops.
Lexi Bricker
Cute little hole in the wall with a family friendly atmosphere. I felt like I was at home with the simple holiday decorations and wonderful food. Do not let the parking lot pull you away from a quiet and intimate date night. The servers Kate and Karen were attentive to their guests and made the night memorable.
Ronny Davis
Undoubtedly one of the top Italian restaurants in San Diego (and my girlfriend and I have tried almost all of them). The prices are quite reasonable, and the portion sizes are generous. The antipasto, in particular, was the best I've had in a long time. Although we opted for takeout this time, we're definitely planning to dine in next time.
Monique Hickson
Delightful little hole in the wall with absolutely delicious food! The service was great and the specials were fantastic! I had the stuffed artichokes a d my husband had the lobster ravioli which was sooooo good! Highly recommend!
Annie Hanway
Don't let the decor or location hinder you from coming to this restaurant. The food is delicious!
We ordered the Zucchini Fritti for an appetizer along with garlic bread & both were fresh & tasty. For the main course most of us ordered an individual pizza. I got the vegetarian one & it was so good! Two of my kids got the spaghetti & meat sauce & they loved it.
The prices were very reasonable, the total was $70 for a family of five. I love the comfortable, family type atmosphere. There was a great selection of italian food. You won't be disappointed. 😋❤
Riley Hertz
This is definitely one of the best Italian food restaurants in SD (my girlfriend and I have been to almost all of them). Prices are very reasonable and portion sizes are big. The antipasto was the best I’ve personally had in a long time. We got takeout but will definitely sit down for food next time.
Jason Hacker
Great hidden treasure!
Italian food made with love❤️👌. So many great choices! Can't wait to try the many things on the menu
Jaye Jodianna
Went there with some family members over the weekend. Food was absolutely amazing. Customer service was ok and we loved the fact that we didn't have to wait too long for the food. Spaghetti and meatsauce was perfect as was the calzone. Loved the original old school setting of the interior too. Had a warm and cozy feel to it.
This place is definitely an unexpected treasure and will definitely be back soon.
Heidi Coker
It was a hole in the wall mom and pop place. The food was excellent! The service wasn't really good, wasn't the worst but could have been better. The pizza was delicious. I'd definitely go back if I was in town again.
Milton Nham Junior
Good food and nice old Italian environment. Friendly staff. Price is fair. Their bread is the best one in SD!!!
Louis Canedo
Excellent old school Italian spot. It’s in a weird location but don’t let that stop you from trying the pizza.
Kristi Roshaven
Don't drive past this place, we literally drove past because we weren't sure if it looked ok to go in, there isn't much room to park etc. Then we looked up the reviews and took a chance on it! We were glad we did, the wait staff was very friendly and helpful and the food was great! We will definitely go back if we are in the area. Also the prices were VERY reasonable!
jay powers
There clam chowder is fresh. 5 stars. Tasty too
The spaghetti sauce is always on point.
I came back for lunch today. The shrimp is delicious.
Freddie Bustria
Our server was quick to get our drinks, and appetizer ordered immediately upon us being seated🙏 She was very attentive, checking on us constantly. The only thing she forgot was to refil our glasses of water, granted she was the only one there with 4 tables going. Two new servers arrived towards the end of our lunch so it's ok, because the food was outstanding and portions generous, making up for this minor oversight! I had the Osso Buco and they made theirs with pork. It was delicious and tender. My son had the lunch portion of the Lasagna, which was larger than some dinner portions at other well known Italian restaurants. You've got to try Volare. You won't be disappointed. It may not look inviting on the outside, but well worth it on the inside. Happy New Year 2023🥂
Mark West
May not look like you want to go here, but if you love good food, you should go. I had lasagna and ravioli. I'll be making it one of the family restaurants I frequent when visiting from Tucson.
She tried to take the last 2 pieces of bread when taking my plate. I said, "oh no , please leave that!" The bread is great.
Update Aug'23- third time here. Soup was awesome. I would have preferred the veal parmigiana w/o spaghetti sauce on it.
Marilyn Deforest
This place has the Greatest Pizza in San Diego..Not a big fancy place, but food cannot be beat....Really great people that and service is top notch..
Jennifer Huff
Love the homey feel here. Very quaint not like the chain restaurants. We came late on a Thursday night and they were packed! Service was friendly and food was fresh and delicious. I'd recommend a visit here.
Jazmen Marie Noelani
I got an 8 inch pizza with ricotta cheese & sausage. It was okay, I wasn't impressed. However, I will say that the price and size was on point. I'm down to come back and try their other pizza combos. My husband had the egg plant lasagna and that was yummy! I loved it. Service was good, too. I will say that the location is a bit awkward...lol. There's an adult store, an auto shop and BOOM, this restaurant. Haha.
Adam Rauckhorst
I stayed at the La Quinta in Old Town. After a search on urbanspoon I found Volare. I called to verify they delivered and ordered a pizza (The Works) and some fried calamari. The pizza was great - the crust was not to thick and not to thin and just slightly crispy on the bottom. The calamari came with some marinara sauce. The calamari was typical and the marinara was good - very garlicky. Overall I liked this food and would recommend it.
Rudy
Decent but not great. Service is lacking.
Lotusflower
Terrible. The food really was terrible. We expected to eat at a dive with incredible food. Instead we got a dive with very bland food. We tried the calamari appetizer which had almost no flavor and then a shrimp garlic dish that tasted like boiled cornmeal. The spaghetti that came with it was very ordinary.
Mary Desjean
Volare is this awesome little hole in the wall Italian family restaurant in the Sports Arena/Old Town area. It’s in a strange location, off of Barnett Ave. near the Marine Corps Recruit place with a very large adult store that apparently has an “adult arc
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