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Trattoria Volare Cafe

  • October 18, 2007
  • Rated 4 of 5 by mikro from Liverpool, New York
Trattoria Volare Cafe

In the heart of North Beach is this Sicilian cafe. As we walked by, the hostess passed a tray of bruschetta around to those checking the menu. She burst into a robust version of "Volare" and invited passers-by to come in for dinner.
The atmosphere is noisy and jovial; diners get a view of the open kitchen. TAbles are close together and you may end up talking with the adjoining diners.Music of the great Italian singers plays in the background.
Menu is billed as Sicilian specialities and features pasta dishes, antipasto, fried calamari, seafood, chicken, veal, steak and even rabbit. Italian bread and marinated olives are served with all meals.
Pasta, gnocchi and ravioli are homemade daily. We opted for Pasta volare and Gnocchi w/ pesto sauce. Both were hearty portions and delicious. There are many entrees featuring mussels, clams, prawns and shrimp.
The cafe has an extensive wine menu and offers house wines by the glass, 1/2 or full carafe.
We were too stuffed for dessert but they offer homemade cannoli and tiramisu.
Service was quick and attentive, except when it came to pick up the check. We enjoyed our experience at Trattoria Volare and recommend it for families, couples, anyone who wants good local cuisine.

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