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    Chef Vola's

    4.5 (999 reviews)
    PriceyItalian
    Open 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Loud
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Chicken scarpiello
    Gregg J.

    We finally got a chance to dine at Chef Vola's last night! Our party was seated on the outside porch which was surprisingly comfortable. If anything, it was rather warm instead of freezing like another reviewer mentioned. Lisa greeted us and we were then taken care of by Rhianen, who was outstanding! Throughout the night the staff were attentive, friendly and really enhanced our dining experience. Our group shared a variety of meals... some of the favorites; The house salad served in the wooden bowl - perfect! The veal chop parm was very good as was the eggplant parm. The homemade cheesecake was outstanding! This was probably the best item out of all. The portions were very big and enough for sharing. Pasta and broccoli rabe were very good as well. Thank you everyone at Chef Vola's for a wonderful dining experience!

    Veal Parmigiana
    Karen F.

    As an Italian, I really want to love this place but can't. We went to Chef Vola's for my mother in law's birthday. Our waiter,Steve, was awesome. I had the bone in veal parm, and honestly, could take it or leave it. I don't know what it is, I can't put my finger on it, I just feel the sauce lacks something. We ordered spinach and asparagus for the table, which both tasted bland. My wife had the chicken parm and loved it. The table side salad is better at Joe Italiano's Maplewood. I do respect the owner is on top of everything and occasionally comes up to the table and checks on you.

    Ms. N.

    The food, tonight, at 530, and our Sinatra Room, was perfect. Sat next to an amazing man and his dad. We all enjoyed the convo. The food was, bar none, the best meal I've had in a long time. Waiter, Brian, was a panic. He brought a salad to our table we didn't order, and left it with us to try. Ridiculously good. Then an app, and a pasta app - the one I make every Christmas Eve, but NEVER this food. (EVOO, garlic, anchovies and Linguini!!!). Hubby had a veal sausage giambotta. I have the BEST chicken Milanese I've ever had. Only sorry this place is so far from us.

    Sam S.

    This is a fantastic find in Atlantic City! It's been in business for 80 years in the same location. The staff is amazing in their knowledge of the menu. Everything we ordered was delicious. The house salad included black olives, pepporocini, pepperoni and cheese bits. We had peppers, sausage and onions along with pasta as a mid course. Our mains included the veal chop, crab cake, and Chilean Sea Bass. All were excellent the sea bass being my favorite. Dessert was incredible! The butterscotch pie was my favorite. All were truly wonderful!

    Monica V.

    Beli says Chef Vola's is in the top 10 of the best Italian restaurants in the US, and after finally trying it last night, I wholeheartedly agree! From outside, it just looks like a nondescript house, but this place has been in operation since 1921. There's a paid parking lot nearby and some street parking. Reservations are a must and difficult to come by except for in the off season. Credit cards are accepted for a 3% fee. They are also BYOB, but have soft drinks and sparkling pellegrino available. They brought out a nice bread basket with some delicious buttered crostinis and soft bread. I had the house salad to start. This was delicious. A single order was plenty for 2 people. For my entree, I had the bone in Veal Parmesan which is their best seller. It was by far the best veal dish I've ever had. It was lightly breaded and topped with a delicious cheese blend and their house made marinara sauce. The veal is milk fed and it melted in my mouth. The portion was huge so I took half home. I also had a taste of the bolognese, sea bass, halibut, eggplant parm & chicken parm & everything was outstanding! I would definitely get the Chilean sea bass next time with the honey tequila pistachio crust. It was sweet but delicate and so unique! Everything was cooked perfectly and came out at the same time for our group of 5. We were very impressed by all the staff. From refills to table clearing, everything was on point! For dessert, I had to try a ricotta cheesecake and there were so many to choose from but I went with the warm apple version with a scoop of vanilla bean gelato and it was the perfect ending to one of the best meals I've ever had in & outside of Atlantic City!

    Veal Parm, Crab cake, Pasta with Blush Sauce and Seafood Pasta with Jumbo Shrimp
    Curtis W.

    Amazing dinner lastnight!!!!! Veal parm was perfect, crab cake was full of Lump crab meat and wife enjoyed her seafood pasta dish.

    Chicken Parmigiana
    Andrew R.

    My brother told me this was one of the best meals in AC. I found that hard to believe bc there are so many solid dining spots in the AC area. He was right and I have been here twice now. I took my wife and friends here and they were blown away by the dining experience. The food is top notch. The service is always solid. And the vibe is always right. It's always a fun dining experience!

    Samita J.

    It takes a while to get thru for a reservation, but well worth it. You see pictures of celebrities who have dined there. It is a family owned business so small basement type of location. Servings are big. It is BYOB so you bring your own wine. I ordered the spaghetti and a side of spinach which was huge. All food was delicious.

    Pasta with Bolognese
    Robert G.

    Came for dinner while In town. Restaurant in a house and must must make reservations to get in. Real Italian restaurant. Complete menu and ala cart. Great service and ambiance. BYOB. Ordered house salad, chicken parmigiana and pasta bolognese. Chocolate ricotta cake for dessert. Salad very good. Pasta was good as was the chicken parmigiana. Cheesecake very good. Prices were as expected.

    Chilean Sea Bass - Sweet and delicious
    Dena C.

    Favorite dinner spot in AC! The veal parm is THE BEST! Everything is delicious on the menu and it's a cozy BYOB with friendly service.

    Complimentary bread
    Uyen N.

    Reservation is required for this place and you have to call the restaurant. Overall, I think food is pretty good. My favorite is the sea bass with macadamia. It's slightly sweet and has nice nut crunch. For pasta, the ricotta blush sauce is much better than the bolognese meat sauce. I also like linguini more than angel hair. You can either do the pasta as a side or entree, and entre portion is huge. I ordered one of them as a side but for some reason they brought out two entrees. The mushroom and artichoke with oil and garlic is really yummy too and really helps make the food less heavy. The veal is good but it has way too much cheese imo. House salad is meh. Complimentary bread is really good! They have lots of options for dessert but we were too full to try anything. This place doesnt not sell any alcohol and you can byob. Price is expensive and wait time for food is a little long. Place is a little small.

    Foreground is veal, eggplant & prosciutto  Center penne bolognese  Rear Sea Bass special
    Bernard C.

    Nice dining experience last night at this restaurant. Greeted at the door & brought to a table set upstairs by fireplace. Really gave feeling you were having dinner at a relative's. Service was excellent with everyone being pleasant & upbeat. The food was superb. My wife said it was best Sea Bass she has ever had. My entree was veal, eggplant & prosciutto. We shared penne with bolognese sauce. It was our 32nd anniversary & our server "Mary" brought us some ice cream to celebrate. Also it is a BYOB. Just a fantastic evening. Highly recommend if you can get a reservation.

    Chicken Arrabbiata
    Josh H.

    Chef Vola's is an Italian restaurant in Atlantic City. They are open Tue - Sun 5PM - 10PM. I had high expectations coming here after everything I've read. Unfortunately, the food left much to be desired. I came here with my buddy and we split two entrees; Breaded Chicken Arrabbiata and Seafood (Five Jumbo Shrimp, Colossal Crab Meat, & Clams) Linguini in Oil & Garlic. The Chicken Arrabbiata is very similar to Chicken Parmigiana with a few extra ingredients; potatoes, green onions, diced tomatoes, and pepperoni. I prefer the basic Chicken Parmigiana, but this was good. Nothing special, but enjoyable. The Seafood Linguini was a huge let down. The best way I can describe this dish; plain spaghetti topped with unseasoned, overcooked seafood. I'm not sure what happened here, but the chef dropped the ball on this one. Chris and the rest of the staff did give us exceptional service, so I will consider giving this place another try in the future. Chef Vola's is BYOB and has indoor/outdoor seating. Reservations required. Breaded Chicken Arrabbiata - 7.9 Seafood Linguini in Oil & Garlic - 6.1 Food - 7.0 Service - 8.8 Value - 7.4 Restaurant score - 77

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    Impossible to get a reservation. They never return our call. Basic jar red sauce. Nothing special here.

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    If during the summer months are shorts allowed, if being worn with a nice collared shirt?

    Yes. No problem

    I have been waiting since September 18 2021, they added me to the waiting list? To date, I am still waiting on that reservation. How long is the wait?

    Could be years

    BYOB...do they allow seltzer cans?

    Sorry not sure - we only brought wine

    What is the password to the web site?? there are some menus on it I would like to see.

    I couldn't access menu on the website but you can find photos on google. When I went in October, the menu was similar If not the same as the google pics.

    Gluten free pasta?

    No.

    Can i wear jeans?

    There are no rules, it is casual but you will want to look presentable so yes. I'd suggest minimally a collared shirt for men and take the damn ballcap off at the table.

    Do you accept walk-in?

    If they ever had a table open, probably yes but during shore season, you need to get a reservation weeks, even months ahead. Perhaps off season you could walk in, but I'm not sure it might still be booked. Leave a vm, takes them a couple days to… Read more

    Do they offer gift cards?

    Yes

    I would like to place an order for curb side pick up. I call the restaurant for the password but can't get through. Can anyone tell me the password for their website?

    Leave a message. They will call you back..

    How do I place a takeout order? It's asking for a password when I go to the website. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

    They are open only on Thursday- Sunday they open at 5 give them a call and press 1 they will tell you the password

    Is there anyway to buy a gift certificate?

    Don't know, but I'm sure you'd have to go to the restaurant to get one. They are a cash only restaurant.

    Is it BYOB?

    Yes.

    Does this restaurant do specials or menu ordering only?

    Absolutely, Chef Volas has many specials each evening.

    How do get a table. I have been calling for two weeks and left name and number for two week from now. As of yet nobody has gotten back to me to confirm or deny. Gave two dates and flexible times but have heard nothing, Any help?

    If you're here for a weekday, try making a reservation then. They do take a couple days to get back to you via phone if there is an availability. If no availability, per their voicemail message, they will automatically add you to their waitlist… Read more

    How do you RSVP?

    Call and leave a message with name, phone number and how many people in your party. Also the day and time you want your reservation, then they will call you back when it is booked or if it is not available.

    How do i recreate the banana cream pie!?

    Go back.

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