Volare Italian Restaurant

HIDDEN (FORGOTTEN) GEM! It is rare to see a true hidden gem. This Italian restaurant has been here since 1978. When the streets were busy with the foot traffic of customers from the Marine base across the street. New recruits and seasoned veterans, as well as their families. Now many years later. The streets widened, barricades in place around the base, many businesses have come and gone. The neighbors are no longer trendy or appealing. Many in disrepair. Nearby parking is not easy to find, what little parking there is is cramped. Inside, a narrow restaurant with the smells of Italian culinary mastery (not an exaggeration). Service was always on time. No drink went empty. Order was delivered correct. And the food was absolutely fantastic (the photos are the best I can do to paint the flavor). This restaurant is an absolute need-to-try place. To top it off, desert was great as well. You should not allow the street view to sway your choice. I know... it is surrounded by repair shops and... other stuff. Those that know the place, know to ignore that for the reward. I saw many regulars come and go. I'm sure they won't appreciate me sharing their secret. Take a taxi or Uber, the blinds are shut, ignore the traffic, enjoy life!

A great llittle Italian restaurant! I found the food to be equal to the excellent Italian restaurants in Boston and NYC. Four of us all had great meals and the service was also very good. We has gnocchi, eggplant parm, chicken cacciatore and chicken picatta. All were fabulous and the prices are very reasonable! Try the delicious desserts! We highly recommend Volare!

Excellent hidden gem! Pizza was amazing, packed full of toppings and piping hot. It was huge and that wasn't even the biggest one. 4 of shared the special pizza and there were leftovers. Brother in law had the special mushroom ravioli and he raves about it. Cool place, great staff, delicious with fair prices!