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Volare Italian Restaurant

4.8
4.8
3442 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Discover and savor Italian at its finest!

Whether you choose to dine in our main dining area, year-round patio, or private dining facility; Volare boasts an intimate and beautiful setting.

Come experience the ultimate in entertaining… a special occasion at Volare. Inspired cuisine, beautiful surroundings and impeccable service are the hallmarks of a great event. You deserve nothing less, and we promise even more.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 43 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Steak, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (502) 894-4446

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Chef Joshua D. Moore

  • Catering

    Volare will cater small groups in your home to 300 guest weddings. Please let us know how we can help make your event a unforgettable one! <br />Jonathan@Volare-Restaurant.com

  • Private party facilities

    Your event. Your vision. Our pleasure.

  • Private party contact

    Lindsay Moore : (502) 894-4446

  • Neighborhood

    Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

  • Cross street

    Jane Street

  • Parking details

    Complementary valet parking off of Jane Street. Tips are accepted.

  • Entertainment

    Live music in the bar area Thursday - Saturday

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,442 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Service

  • Central Kentucky

    Great for fine wines

  • Central Kentucky

    Romantic

  • Central Kentucky

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Kentucky

    Italian

  • Louisville

    Best Overall

  • Louisville

    Best Food

  • Louisville

    Best Service

  • Louisville

    Best Ambiance

  • Louisville

    Best Value

  • Louisville

    Great for fine wines

  • Louisville

    Romantic

  • Louisville

    Good for special occasions

  1. VickiK

    Louisville

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful venue, excellent service and fantastic food made for a very special dining experience.

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  2. ToddP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect. As is always the case, it exceeded my expectations

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  3. craiga

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic restaurant. Party of four and we ordered a couple appetizers, three salads… one with a special request, and four different meals. Everything was exactly as requested and delicious!

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  4. ZacharyW

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I ordered the NY Strip with a bourbon glaze. One of the best meals I’ve had in a long time!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you’re in Louisville, be sure to make it here. Wonderful food, atmosphere, and service. The best meal of our trip.

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  6. TraLaLa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Chef-centric, fresh, straight-up Italian/Mediterranean. In a city w/ many over priced restaurants that do not deliver, it meets and surpasses “you get what you pay for standard”.

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  7. PamelaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and food was excellent we will definitely go again!

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  8. Sanford

    Louisville

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Once again, we had the usual wonderful food and impeccable service that we’ve come to expect at Volare! Can’t wait to go back

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing and the service was very professional.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cocktails expertly prepared. Server Gary attentive and knowledgeable. Swapping out sides for pasta with Sea Bass no problem. Food quality tops. Don’t miss dessert! Mine: Tiramusu. Always excellent! Cherry to top the cake: live music. Adds that “pop” to the evening! Thanks Chef Joshua Moore and GM Jonathan!

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  11. Sidwe3

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome service and incredible attention to details!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely amazing! Best meal I have had in Louisville

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Volare’s is the go to place for special events, and in my case, Fridays are special events. The entrees are amazing, and service is prompt, personal and efficient. Joshua Moore is a renowned chef, and after one visit, you’ll see how he earned that reputation. Definitely one of Kentuckys best dining spots, Highly recommend

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Celebrated our anniversary but conversation was difficult because of the noise level. Food and service were very good.

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  15. RichardK

    Louisville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    VERY GOOD EXPERIENCE. FULL HOUSE, SO NOISE LEVEL WAS SOMEWHAT LOUD.

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  16. GregoryP

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    This is always a very nice place to go for special occasions, as this was, like birthday celebrations. The staff was energetic and attentive without being "too attentive" or bothersome. All our requests were dealt with promptly.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    One of my favorite Italian restaurants. I love the outdoor seating. Overall great experience

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  18. ToddS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great great food and high attention to detail. Claudia, our server was wonderful. Volare even provide a special desert when they found out we were celebrating an anniversary.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife’s birthday dinner. Food was fantastic and our server was new but extremely nice and very attentive without overdoing it. Best Italian food in Louisville Our new fav!

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  20. DeannaM

    Atlanta Metro

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great. I had the sea bass and my husband had the short ribs.

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  21. KikiH

    Coastal Georgia

    48 reviews

    2.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall2food4service4ambience2
    It was my husband’s birthday and we chose Volare. I wanted a nice dinner together but we were seated at a postage stamp sized table that was practically in an aisle. There was always a jostling of our chairs as waiters went by. The was no room to open the menu or shift out of the way. The food was delicious and would have been very enjoyable if we had not been so uncomfortable. The server was polite and prompt but overall this was a disappointing meal experience.

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  22. LDPoch

    Cincinnati

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brandy was a very knowledgeable and attentive server-loved the food, entertainment and our table was perfect. Will definitely return and of course recommend to all!

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  23. LynnB

    Louisville

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed our dinner at Volare. Our food was delicious as was the wine and the service was first rate. Thank you for the wonderful birthday bread pudding!

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  24. MontyB

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were exemplary. One of our very favorite spots. Highly recommend.

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  25. TracyL

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came early and got seated immediately. We were promptly served water and bread, and then our server came and took our drink order and food order. Everything was delicious and we were even surprised with a piece of cheesecake for our anniversary. Delicious!  Thank you!

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  26. Leah

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The pollo pizza needs bacon in my opinion. We went during the Saturday night music hour and really enjoyed ourselves. Amazing food and experience overall!

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  27. SusanJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was exceptional! Our server was wonderful, friendly and her recommendations were spot on! The food was so tasty and the ambiance was perfect!

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  28. LarryR

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I have been here a few times and have never had a bad experience. The staff is outstanding.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our favorite restaurant in Louisville! We chose to come here for our 20th.

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  30. Abc123

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Larry knows how to read a room and give outstanding service. By far, our best dining experience in Louisville.

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  31. VMBW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our Waiter's knowledge of the menu was helpful in our ability to order the best items for our taste.

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  32. McButta20

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a magical experience. The food alone was marvelous! The atmosphere was to die for. I came here on a date with my lovely girlfriend, and we had such a great time.

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  33. Liosticks

    Louisville

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent dining experience!We sat on the delightful patio on a perfect evening. , Server was attentive and friendly. Water glasses were always filled by the assistant who also was friendly. Our meals were plentiful and our cocktails were delicious and reasonably priced. Our heath chocolate cheesecake was amazing and a great finish to our dining😉

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  34. BobS

    Des Moines

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Valet parking is available and worth it, there's no charge, but you're expected to tip the valet. It's worth it as parking is limited. We dined outside. Nice evening, service was great, food was very good. Inside seemed a bit noisy to me, so outside was better for us. Overall, highly recommend!

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  35. Rainbow

    Louisville

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My return to Louisville for a visit would not be complete without dinner at Volare. There is nothing like it in San Diego. My guests all raved about the dinner. It was so nice of Josh to come out and welcome us. Will be back whenever I'm in Louisville. Hopefully soon.

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  36. Cullenh

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious pasta, great service! Good place to meet friends and celebrate special occasions.

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  37. Pamela

    Naples

    116 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    116 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a very good restaurant. The food and service top quality. One big issue for me is it’s way too cold. I was there a year ago and miserable because of the cold so this time tried it again it’s just as cold so we moved to the outdoor patio.

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  38. GregS

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Prompt, friendly, helpful service. Food was excellent. Highly recommended.

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  39. Baker

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The mussels were amazing, good bourbon selection. We had a large group and had to sit on the patio but overall it was a great experience

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  40. ParkerH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    The first time I ate at volare it was amazing. I ordered the risotto and loved. The second time however, I ordered the New York strip for $48. It was cooked well but had no flavor. The grits, carrots, and green beans were amazing though. Just for the price point I would expect the steak to blow me away. I would recommend Volare, just not the steaks.

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FAQs

Volare Italian Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Volare Italian Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 894-4446.

Volare Italian Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 3442 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 43 times today
Google Map for Volare Italian Restaurant

2300 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Jane Street

  • Neighborhood

    Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Steak, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Complementary valet parking off of Jane Street. Tips are accepted.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Chef Joshua D. Moore

  • Entertainment

    Live music in the bar area Thursday - Saturday

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (502) 894-4446

  • Catering

    Volare will cater small groups in your home to 300 guest weddings. Please let us know how we can help make your event a unforgettable one! <br />Jonathan@Volare-Restaurant.com

  • Private party facilities

    Your event. Your vision. Our pleasure.

  • Private party contact

    Lindsay Moore : (502) 894-4446

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