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    Bar Volpe

    4.1 (158 reviews)
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    Spring Panzanella
    Clare C.

    Was looking for pasta before the Boston marathon near where we were staying and this was a great option. We were able to make reservations that morning to sit at the bar at 5:45 pm. The inside is really nice and has a fancy atmosphere. They have a gluten free menu which was very perfect for my friend! The bartender had a positive attitude and was very kind. The menu has appetizers and pastas and meats. We split the spring panzanella and loved it! We brought the flavors were great and it was very tasty. I then ordered the culurgiones and really enjoyed them. I thought they were tasty. They weren't very filling though and I thought the portion was a little small for $28. Overall I think this is a nice restaurant to go to for a special occasion!

    Toni C.

    Went on a Monday night for Dinner. The service was fantastic and the place was cute. The appetizers were fantastic.... Truly the best part. I can see why this restaurant has a bib gourmand award from the tuna Crudo and the asparagus. It was light, fresh, and unique. As for the entree I had the lemon crab pasta and it was good, not too rich and a good amount of crab. We also really liked how good they were about my friend having celiac, they have a whole gluten free menu. Overall loved the apps could live without the pasta but it was still really good.

    Casarecce al Nero
    Greg W.

    I had lofty expectations for Bar Volpe having dined at Fox and Knife and after the recent Michelin guide was released, to which it fell short on. Before I go on, don't walk away thinking that it was a disappointment or not worth the reservation or money... it just did not live up to the hype for me for a few small reasons. Let me elaborate. Service and ambiance of Bar Volpe is superb. Servers are attentive and space out everything so you are not feeling smothered or neglected, the kitchen is viewable to almost every table in the place and I always enjoy that. Lighting is low, but not super romantic... the whole place oozes class from the fixtures to the seating. The food is good, on the verge of great, but I walked away thinking of a few things that could have elevated a few dishes to the next level. My wife thought the sizes of the pastas were a bit on the smaller side, but not by much. It seems they are a bit smaller than Fox and Knife, but the flavors were on point through the apps my the squid ink/lobster pasta. The Jonah crab spaghetti was a bit too creamy in my opinion but had a lot of flavor, it was just a bit heavy-handed on the dairy for my tastes. I think the biggest misstep was the tiramisu, which had an overwhelming salt element to the topping and almost overwhelmed the whole dish for me. Overall, the food was between good and great and this is simply my opinion and tastes, which is why I rated it as 4 stars vs. 5. Overall, Bar Volpe fell short of my expectations. That doesn't mean it should not be experienced or it isn't worth the reservation or price. I personally have a few other places at this price point I prefer, but I would never turn down an opportunity to revisit or give it another chance. It is a well-oiled machine that puts patrons at the center of the experience and transports them to Italy. It truly is a marvel of a place, but in a saturated market with so many options, it is not to me what it is to others. To be experienced and judged by the individual, but know it is not in my opinion without areas to improve.

    Menu 9/28/24
    Arthur T.

    Came back in Sep'24 with a large group! Overall, flavors were good. Ambiance is nice. I believe food came out a bit slower than expected...but everyone had a good time! Definitely on the pricier side. Street parking only I believe. We took an uber.

    Tuna crudo, delicious!
    Leah H.

    Sit at the bar, get a Bar Volpe martini (dirty), get fried olives stuffed with mortadella (luckily pistachio free!), get the tuna crudo, maybe a crostini or two. Big fan.

    Chopped salad
    Eugene W.

    Chopped Salad (8/10): Very good salad. I LOVED the cheese. All of the elements of the salad were well balanced. The acidity was the tiniest amount too much, but otherwise everything was perfect. Bagna Cauda Broccolini (8.5/10): The broccolini was actually even better than the salad. Texture was perfect, browned very nicely. Sauce was amazing. Sicilian Pork Sausage (7.5/10): This was a disappointment. $31 for just... a sausage. The broth with beans was rich and delicious. The sausage itself was a bit dry and not noteworthy. The broth pulls this up to a 7.5, but without it I'd rate this dish a 5. Ricotta All'Amatriciana (7.5/10): The pasta had a perfect al dente chew. A tad too salty, but otherwise very good. Tiramisu (6/10): Not a great way to end the meal. Way too much crumble on top. The cup was too shallow, so you can't really mix it without getting it everywhere. After I ate enough to mix it, it still wasn't anything unique or impressive. Not too busy on a Sunday night. Service was okay. The restaurant interior itself was pretty nice. Dimly lit and nice for dates.

    Megan U.

    Walked in on a weeknight here with a group of 4 and they were able to squeeze us in. We tried a few dishes from each section of the menu with cocktails and really enjoyed everything. The service was very attentive and the ambiance was nice.

    Saffron Gin Drink
    Christine L.

    Really cute pasta spot from Chef Karen (fox and knife)! Came here for a dinner w my aunt when I was visiting Boston last week and really enjoyed it! Space is pretty, with a nice open windows concept. Service was stellar the entire time, I have a food allergy and they were on top of it from the get-go. Food was good overall. I loved the squid ink pasta, and the farro arancini. The drinks are fantastic- the olive oil gin sour was incredible! Portions are on the smaller side.

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    Brooke C.

    I had an excellent dinner here. The two pastas I got were both incredible - the Casarecce Al Nero (squid ink lobster pasta) and culurgiones (potato dumpling pasta). Both dishes were so unique and so delicious. Beautifully plated as well. I also liked that they had matchbooks here at the host stand!

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    Al G.

    Cannot say enough good things about Bar Volpe - it is perfect. Every time we go we are blown away by food, service and environment.

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    Grace S.

    Overall, this place is good, but not my favorite. The service was fairly slow, waited a solid 10 minutes before getting introduction and ordering drinks and it was consistently slow for the whole meal. The vibe and the ambience of the restaurant is fabulous, I love all the detail of the decorations, and it was definitely a cozy setting. To start we ordered the chicken croquettes, instead the server brought over the Arancini, but we had that anyway, and it was delicious! We got three pasta dishes to share, the spicy sausage Ragu was definitely super spicy, but it was my favorite, the spaghetti was very light but tasty and then the lobster pasta was definitely something I've never had before, but it was pretty good, although I thought the pasta was a bit chewy. I will add that I think the portion sizes were very small for the prices on the menu, but overall a good experience!

    Burrata
    Bisma A.

    Bar volpe definitely has some pretty good dinner options if you're in the Boston area. While all the food we ordered was pretty good, it took quite a bit of time for everything to come in (understandable since it was the weekend). Although service was a bit slow, the staff was really friendly and welcoming. We started with the Burrata and I ordered the ricotta gnocchi, which were both delicious. The portions are definitely on the smaller side for what you're paying though. The best part in my opinion were the desserts, the cannoli and semifreddo were both amazing.

    Orecchiette Culurgiones
    Justin M.

    If you're looking for a cozy, elevated spot in Boston, Bar Volpe is definitely worth checking out. My boyfriend and I had been to Chef Karen's other restaurant, Fox & the Knife, and loved it. So when we were back in Boston, we knew we had to try this one too. I'd rate both as 5 stars, but I'd say Bar Volpe just falls a tiny bit short compared to Fox & the Knife. Still, it was an amazing experience. Right from the start, the service was excellent. I mentioned to our server that I usually avoid alcohol in both drinks and food, and she immediately spoke to the chef. She pointed out the dishes that might have alcohol used in preparation so I could make better choices. That kind of attention to detail really made me feel cared for. We started with a few appetizers to share, including the salt cod fritters, beef carpaccio, and farro arancini. The fritters and arancini were absolutely delicious, both crispy and flavorful. The beef carpaccio was fresh but felt like it was missing something extra to really stand out. I probably shouldn't compare it, but we had the beef tartare at Fox & the Knife and it was unforgettable, so this one just felt a little flat in comparison. For our main courses, even though they aren't really designed for sharing, we decided to order three dishes to split. The culurgiones were just amazing. They were soft, delicate, and the sauce had the perfect balance of tartness with the creamy goat cheese. The orecchiette with lamb ragu was also a standout. It was the perfect comforting dish, especially after a cold and rainy week. We also shared the grilled arctic char, which was cooked perfectly with crispy skin. It tasted a lot like salmon, so if I hadn't known it was arctic char, I might have thought it was salmon, but it was still a really good dish. We skipped dessert this time because everything except the gelato and sorbet had alcohol in it, and we weren't really in the mood for cold dessert after being out in the rain all week. The whole experience was fantastic. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, perfect for a fancy date night or a nice evening with friends. It felt upscale but never pretentious, and the service really stood out. I'd definitely recommend Bar Volpe and would absolutely come back, but if I had to choose between the two, I'd probably pick Fox & the Knife. Still, you can't go wrong with either

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    You must order the kale salad. I am not a kale salad person, yet I have dined here three times in…read morethe last week to eat the kale salad and am already planning my next visit. You know when you're eating a kale salad and the pieces are too big and you're kind of cramming them into your mouth and then the salad dressing is all over your face? This is NOT that salad! The kale is perfectly chopped so you can enjoy it with just your fork as you talk to your friend/spouse/date or just read your book. The dressing is such perfection, and the perfect amount, no gloopiness here! Crunchy breadcrumbs add magical texture and then there's a shower of finely grated gouda cheese on top. Have you ever read a good book and as you're reading it, you're so into it that you don't want it to end? So you slow down your reading speed to make it last a little longer? That's how I feel about this salad. There are other delicious items on the menu, I saw someone eating the burger that looked so good, I also want to try the Brussels but the call of the salad siren is too strong. Everyone is super welcoming and friendly, especially Catherine, and the kitchen team even shared the dressing recipe with me. Excellent wine list, casual and cozy space with twinkle lights, a lot of bar/counter seating, great date spot. Also attached/sister company to American Provisions I believe (great spot in Southie for sandwiches, cheeses, wines, pastries, rare food items).

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    Is this place French? Italian? New American? Anyway it's in southie with typical Southie parking…read moreso take an uber. Once you are inside, though, it's special. The space is undeniably beautiful with a feminine and Parisian design. Even on a packed night, the noise level was surprisingly manageable. A huge part of the vibe was our server, Cait. She was incredible. She managed to be attentive without hovering and was genuinely friendly. She made the night feel even more special. Here is the breakdown: * Charred Scallion Dip (4/5): Good portion for sharing with kettle chips but needs more onion flavor. * Prosciutto Arancini (3/5): $20 for four tiny balls is a tough sell so I would skip these. * Fried Artichokes (5/5): Actually the best appetizer we ordered. * Brussels Sprouts (4/5): The new hot honey prep is tasty but serving them on top of blue cheese made it a bit too busy. * Classic Caesar (5/5): Lot of anchovy flavor in the dressing makes this elite. * Butternut Squash Ravioli (6/10): very sweet. This is for you if your like sweet or want dessert. * Margherita Pizza (5/5): dough is fantastic they must make it from scratch and that stands out. * Sweet Sausage Pizza (5/5): Just as good as the margherita and proves the pizza program here is legit. * Skillet Cookie (5/5): You can never go wrong with a warm skillet cookie. * Palm Negroni (5/5): I wanted more coconut initially but the balance actually ends up being perfect. * Espresso Martini (4/5): Solid and not too sweet considering there is no actual espresso in it. * Eros Sour (5/5): Unique and balanced. The food is generally strong, but the pricing on some of the small plates feels off, especially that arancini. The pizzas are a real stand out. Bathroom Review: There are two single stall gender neutral restrooms with baby changing stations. They are very clean. Loved the floor tile and they stock high quality paper towels.

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