mmm-yoso!!! is usually written by Kirk, who is presently enjoying a summer weekend while Cathy writes the post today.
I wrote about Volare in 2014 and The Mister and I have returned to this family owned and operated restaurant (since 1978) many times since, here's an update.
The building, signage and interior has remained the same and survived Covid-19.
I chose (as always) the wonderful, vegetable filled minestrone soup as my side
to the 1/2 eggplant parmesan sandwich ($9 on the board at the door specials). This is a favorite order, served on a wonderful toasted Italian bread-the tomato sauce, crisp fried, breaded eggplant and melted cheese is a blend of comforting flavors and a texture filled meal.
The Mister ordered the baked (cheese or meat) ravioli from the menu at the door ($9). The serving comes with the bread, as well as a choice of meat or meatless sauce as well as the optional mushroom topping (of course He wanted that!). He also ordered a side salad ($2); quite large and we shared it. Great, tasty ricotta filled ravioli, meat sauce, fresh mushrooms. Just perfect.
The menu at the door also offered an individual size white pizza ($8). We had to. Quite large for an appetizer (we thought of it that way) (there were leftovers) and exactly the way I like pizza- simple with a thin, somewhat crisp dough and toppings which conveyed the flavors of the cheeses.
Volare 3528 Barnett Ave San Diego 92110 (619)224-0030 Open Mon-Fri 11-9, Sat-Sun 4-9, Website
lots of delicious choices!
Great choices and quality food here, Kat. It’s so nice that Volare has survived all these years and continues with consistency.
i love those old school places, they are the best.
I used to eat here quite a bit when I lived close by. Good to see they are still in business.
It’s Old School which has adapted and thrived, Charles. It is comforting to be able to still enjoy.
Indeed, it is so nice that Volare is doing well, ST. The menu probably hasn’t changed much, other than prices.
I love that place. Hate the location, but I think the awful location is why it survives.
I’m glad this place has survived all these years/ It’s been there forever!
The food here is great, Jim. The location is part of the charm.
It has survived for generations, cc. It’s good we have been able to experience the consistency.