Volare

Specialties

We specialize in home cooked, delicious and reasonably priced Italian favorites such as lasagna, eggplant parmigiana, fettucine alfredo, ravioli, seafood pastas, meatballs and excellent pizzas. We offer lunch specials as well as dinner specials such as Pork tenderloin Milanese, Cioppino and Spinach filled Ravoli's in a creamy gorgonzola sauce. The atmosphere is relaxed and casual. When you dine at Volare, it's as if you were dining with your long lost Italian relatives in their home. We cater to groups, families, and couples looking for a romantic evening out.

History

Established in 1978.
The Sanfilippo family came from Sicily in 1969. In 1978, two brothers (Alfio and Onofrio Sanfilippo) opened Volare. They worked together establishing the business until 1998 when Alfio and Onofrio decided to move back to Sicily. In order to keep the restaurant in the family, their sister Anna Sanfilippo took over. Since then, her kids, fellow family members, and long term employees continue keeping Volare a successfully family owned and operated business.

Business info

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  Offers Takeout

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  Reservations

  No
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  Delivery

  No
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  Many Vegetarian Options

  Yes
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  Masks required

  No
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  Accepts Credit Cards

  Yes
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  Accepts Apple Pay

  No
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  Casual

  Yes
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  Moderate Noise

  Yes
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  Casual Dress

  Yes
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  Offers Catering

  Yes
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  Good for Groups

  Yes
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  Good For Kids

  Yes
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  Good for Dinner

  Yes
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  Street Parking, Private Lot Parking

  Yes
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  Waiter Service

  Yes
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  Beer & Wine Only

  Yes
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  Outdoor Seating

  No
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  Wi-Fi

  No
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  Happy Hour

  No
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  Drive-Thru

  No
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  TV

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  Heated outdoor seating

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  Covered outdoor seating

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  Private dining

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  Bike Parking

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Last Reviews

• Author: Thalia Campbell

  26 September 2025

  This is the best Italian restaurant I've been to in San Diego it is really affordable we're a family of four and end up eating with only 30 bucks their food is amazing very delicious and the cheesecake it's fantastic it's to die for

• Author: Armando Saldierna

  20 September 2025

  Pizza was really good. I think it was a bit bready for my tastes but otherwise real good. Sauce was flavorful and the sausage was extremely tasty.

• Author: Timothy Alexander

  17 September 2025

  One of my favorite restaurants in San Diego! Some friends introduced me to Volare a few years ago, and I've been hooked ever since! The food is always good, and the prices are very reasonable. It's a small place, so be prepared for a wait for dinner. Parking can also be a challenge - I usually park on the street around the corner. Don't let the location between a bait shop and an adult emporium put you off. You won't be disappointed with the meal!