What can you do when you get a badly prepared dish? Many things were off about my old favorite pasta, but the highlight was that my pasta had oil and grease up to the rim of the bowl it was served in. Over half an inch remained once I moved the pasta to a plate. Well, reach out to the manager. What do you do when the manager not only doesn't comp the dish she does not even come by? Instead she tells the waitress to tell us that "it is supposed to be that way." But we've had the dish before and back in those days it was tasty and well dressed. Why would a manager put the young waitress in a position to confront a customer when it is her job to address grievances. Of course, like others have noted, Volare has been erratic in service and quality, but now I'm pretty sure it's simply because they have a bad manager. Won't be back anytime soon. read more

Ii'm so happy that Volare survived the pandemic. Overall good vibes, good food, good drinks. Service is inconsistent but love me some amazing pizza read more

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All smiles at Volare! The rooftop includes a great view of the stadium that Lincoln destroyed :) read more

Volare - A smile. - Bars Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

Let me start by saying that the drinks, atmosphere, and food itself are absolutely incredible. The view alone over historical campus corner is breathtaking. The problem here is trying to get any kind of service, especially on the rooftop. As we speak, (and I've been here 1000 times, it's always the same) I'm sipping a beer that I had to leave my table and ask the bar for, with a total of 16 bar guests and over 4 staff members and I've decided against spending any more money on another drink and an absolutely incredibly delicious pizza because a server hasn't bothered to come by in the last 30 minutes. I've been a server at multiple restaurants for many years, and I'm just trying to spend a little dough on some dough, but hanging out with frat boys and texting seems to be a little more important than my money for this group. ‍ read more

Volare - Relatively empty, still can't get a damn pizza - Bars Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

On the roof at Volare after the OU win vs Texas Tech. Better than the average college bar with good drinks (even though in a plastic cup) and great wait staff. Place was packed as you would expect but walked the stairs to flor five to sit outside and enjoy the day. Best thing is the drinks and people watching...hard to beat the college crowd mixed with them people of my ancient age. People watched, drank and ate some good appetizers. I had the ravioli, good but not special. Andra had the garlic fries without cheese and it was great though nothing really for a vegetarian. My sister had the pepperoni pizza and thought it was very good. Nothing special but the view and people make it a 4 star, we will return. read more

I was between 3 and 4 stars, but went with four cause nothing was terrible really, it just wasn't super stellar. The reviewer that said they only have small tables is right. Mostly two or 4 tops, and one big communal table in the middle that could be used for large groups, but not if smaller groups are already seated at it. It's sort of a big, modern Italian, cold space. It doesn't just look cold, even with that big pizza oven it was really cold in there. We were seated on the mezzanine, which does have its own server (maybe it didn't before?) and he was pretty friendly, though we didn't get refills until we paid our check. We ordered the Cheese Me appetizer + margherita pizza for me + Big Sausage for coworker and Volare for another coworker. Ummmm... maybe if you order be sure to say you want your small plate first cause we are over here starving dreaming of fried cheese and all our food came out at the same time. Also, the Cheese Me is really only enough for two. It's two mozzarella rounds. They send food up in a dumb waiter, which might be efficient but I think totally makes the food cool quickly. My margherita would've been really good if it was hot, but it was slightly warm. Same with the Big Sausage and fries, just warm. The Cheese Me was slightly warmer. Everything was pretty good. I don't think the crack fries were anything to tell home about, but I also like crispier fries. The Volare is good, but very rich, I don't think I could eat the whole thing and the bread was really greasy/buttery. It was good. If food had been hot, maybe even great. read more

Volare - Margherita pizza - Bars Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

I must say that I've been to Volare twice and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE their pizza. That's pretty much it. The restaurant has a nice rooftop with some cramped seating. The staff is friendly and their service is typically prompt. If you want to watch the game without the hassle of sitting in the sun you can have a seat inside one of the multi-level areas inside as well. The owner is usually onsite and is quite the character as well. read more

Volare - My beautiful wife - Bars Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

I think Volare might suffer from the reputation of its sister restaurant, Benvenuti's. Additionally, it's in an enormous (and fantastic) building on Campus Corner. It's a building that looks out of place, because it is. Someone had to be first to renovate the old Campus Corner buildings, I expect we will see more of this near OU. But, Volare's spot looks fantastic, even if a few people weren't too happy with its height. I think knowing its relation to Benvenuti's and how fantastic the building looks created some unrealistic expectations for me as I ate here for the first time. To start, Volare is open for lunch, which is fantastic. Already its different from Benvenuti's in that regard. When I walked in, I was very impressed. I never left the first level (or even the entrance as we sat very close to the door), but there is a sleek modern feel to the space. The pizza oven (straight from Italy) is prominently placed, as is a nice bar. We sat in a half booth/half table set up that was very comfortable. We were approached immediately by a server and given the drink list. There aren't a ton of wines, only a few by the glass and bottle. Maybe a dozen, give or take. The beer list is not large but it's solid. Plenty of mixed drink options. For the meal, I opted for a couple of wines by the glass. The pours were reasonable, even on the generous side. Importantly, nothing on the list is expensive. This is a drink list for a campus, not a fine dining establishment, and they did a nice job of giving you options but keeping the prices low. To start, we split the quarter pound pair, which is 2 meatball sliders with provolone, arugula, parmesan, and marinara. For $8 it's a reasonably priced appetizer. The bread is soft but didn't break apart while eating. The meatballs are fantastic. Very flavorful and moist. I could have used a little color on the outside, but that's a minor complaint, if it's even a complaint at all. The sauce is flavorful, and there's just enough cheese. These things were very good, absolute re-order. For my salad, I had the coke artist, which is comprised of arugula, roasted artichokes, onion, parmesan, mozzarella, and a lemon-pepper vinaigrette. For $6 it's a good starter salad. The dressing wasn't too citrusy and was well seasoned. I loved the house-made mozzarella, I want to order more dishes with this stuff. The artichokes were good, but not seasoned, just soft from the oven. They needed a bit more. But, the salad worked well together and I would get it again. While some of the sandwiches looked good (particularly the big sausage and Volare), I had to go with pizza on my first visit. I went with the Calabrian King, which has more of the house-made mozzarella, shredded mozzarella, Italian sausage (again made in house), fresh garlic, basil, and calabrian chiles. The menu indicates the pizza is hot, and while it's on the hotter side for sure I wouldn't go so far as to call it spicy. The ingredients are well distributed throughout the pie. I could have used some more chiles, they were flavorful and added great heat. The sausage and cheese were excellent, they clearly know what they are doing. I was disappointed by the lack of a blister on the crust. I was expecting more of that nearly burnt but not flavor that you get with a nicely blistered napoletana pizza. It's a nice size for only $11, easily shareable. Volare is a great addition to campus corner. It's got lunch, dinner, and late night handled. The prices are reasonable, and the food was good except for some minor issues. I imagine I'll be back plenty of times, and will likely update my review at some point to 5 stars. read more

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Not sure if they are under new management but our drinks were served in plastic cups while adult beverages were served in glass around us. No sweet-n-low, asked for salt and pepper and received 2 packets of salt and pepper, did I mention we had caprese salad that had less tomatoes than usual. Would you like parmasean and red pepper, this also in packets; only 2 mind you.... Glasses were not kept full. The reason we go there is for the Woodfire Pizza but that was sadly served Luke warm. If this was fast food maybe this would be acceptable. We had better service when the pandemic started last year in 2020. We also noticed they were randomly checking temperatures. Sadly disappointed read more

We made the mistake of coming on game-day, first off, the regular menu is not available nor is that mentioned anywhere. When you show up, be prepared to have a few options from a shitty "game-day menu." Best of luck. Btw, the beer list is trash as well. read more

Love this place! Got great pizza and a cannoli. Service was awesome and it wasn't too crowded! Will always keep coming back as it is a staple in Norman. read more

Volare - Gusti pizza - Bars Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

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I guess I just feel bad leaving a one star review cause it's not the most terrible food I've ever had. But the risotto balls were crunchy af, not because of the crispy fried outside, but because the risotto was not cooked all the way to the creamy dream it needs to be. The Alfredo was also bland af. I've had their pizza before though and it's okay. read more

Ok, let's just talk about this building first. Volare is a tall beautiful brick building with three floors. Each floor has something different to offer. The first floor has a restaurant area with a bar. This is also where all the action is. It has a wood burning brick oven surrounded by bar top seating. The second floor has more tables and a lounge area with a huge tv. The top floor has a full bar with an amazing view of campus corner and Gaylord Memorial Stadium. Onto the food! The menu is mostly pizza (which is a given), but the variety is astonishing. They have one pasta dish, which is a gluten free lasagna. Which, I was unaware of until it was completely gone. Good sign for everyone. Please start off which the crack fries, you won't be disappointed. Volare just opened recently and the staff did an amazing job. They were knowledgeable about the menu and made us feel welcome. This restaurant is a must try for locals and visitors!!! read more

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isabell (our rooftop bartender) was so amazing tonight. 06/13/23. She is very attentive and friendly. my wife and I couldn't help but tip her out the bunghole. She was very sweet. read more

Utterly delicious food with an upscale feel. We sat on the second floor and had a lovely view of OU's stadium.

Family and I continue to look for different food fare to excite our palates. Volare did not disappoint. From the garlic knots to the Mount Vesuvius everything was delicious and very well presented. read more

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This was my 2nd time at Volare, the first time didn't blow me away but it also didn't turn me off. Our waitress was very friendly but service was fairly slow, most likely due to it being packed and probably not enough staff. My biggest issue was my food. Upon arriving, one of the people I was with was questioning how big the pizzas were. We were seated next door the oven so it was very easy to point out the pepperoni pizza that was sitting under a heat lamp. My friend and I kept watching as this pizza sat unused for far too long, we even made jokes that it better not be the one that was served to me. No joke, 20 minutes after ordering we watched as the same pizza we had been eyeing for 30 minutes was now sitting infront of me. The pizza was still decent but knowing that it had been sitting under the heat lamp longer than i had been in the restaurant was not a great feeling. Tldr Place is super busy and got a pizza that had been sitting for 30+ minutes read more

I have been coming to this restaurant for two years now. The food is pretty good, but the service is consistently terrible. Not only are the servers slow, they are rude. If you go to eat here, expect to be there for a couple hours and to get the wrong food and drinks. The service is not at all worth the food. The only reason to go here is the convenient location on campus corner. If you are with older adults, you may have a better experience. This restaurant does have a lot of potential if they can figure out how to provide a better experience. read more

Very nice place! Comfy seats and good service! If you are looking for a delicious pizza then you need to come to this place. I also recommend the crack fries you won't regret it! read more

What a pleasant surprise. They have vegan options including an arugula pizza with eggplant which was excellent. We paired it with a salad for the lunch special so it was a good value too. read more

Great food. Staff is also down to earth and friendly! Look forward to having my retirement here soo. Thank you to Volare for a great atmosphere, food and amazing staff. My retirement dinner for 53 people was a huge success and left all of my guests raving about the food and the courteousness of the staff. If you're looking for a centric pizza from the motherland this is a spot to be. read more

Customer service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Drinks: 5 I haven't tried the food yet, but I was so impressed with Volare when I visited last night. I met the owner, Anthony, who showed me around and was very hospitable. The bartenders were awesome, too! New favorite place on Campus Corner with a spectacular view! read more

Volare - King Parma - Bars Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

Food is good don't get me wrong. Service is terrible. I had a 7pm reservation for a birthday and we were not seated until 7:40. We had to pull up more seats making it an uncomfortable experience even though I made it for 1 extra person. read more

Table not wiped down when we're seated and had to ask our waitress twice to wipe it down, met with attitude. Saw many staff members actively vaping while making drinks behind bar and filling drinks at server station. We were left unattended for long periods of time while I watched our waitress dance and talk with her friends. I don't have high expectations of this place, but this was low. read more

I usually get to Volare a few times a year for drinks on the rooftop or for dinner. The pizza toppings are creative and tasty but the star of the show is the crust, which is full of chewy air-bubbly partially-charred goodness. This past visit (18 March 2023) was typical: great pizza but terrible service. The waitress was friendly but inattentive, and took forever to bring the bill. I would be coming here much more often if the service wasn't so bad. read more

One of the nicer atmosphere restaurants in Norman, yet not as pricey as the Ranch or Benvenutis. Pizzas are quick fire wood oven pizzas. Their dough mix is very tasty. They have an app of fried zucchini that is really good. They often have very good local brews on their rotator draft. Service has always been good and the rooftop patio is a really fun spot for a nice day. Being campus corner it can be really busy at times. read more

Had an event at Volare on May 21st and it turned out great. The food was excellent and staff very friendly and attentive. Special thanks to Rachel Wheeler who was the bartender. She was friendly and helped everyone get their orders quickly and with a smile. All that with also serving other tables on our level. Highly recommend and will definitely visit again. read more

We ordered three pizzas and only one was correct. The pizza and knots were cold. We paid for a pepperoni pizza and got a cheese pizza and we order the bbq chicken without onions and yup there were onions. Very disappointed and not sure we will order again. read more

This is one of the few places in Oklahoma that serves up a hot, fresh, AUTHENTIC Margherita pie. You'd think that this simplest of Neapolitan specialties would be relatively easy to find in its super simple, incredibly tasty form. AND YOU'D BE WRONG. (What happens is that way too many folks here in the United States just assume that there must be something missing in a true Margherita, so they simply INSIST upon adding to it. A big mistake? Yes, but a mistake you won't find here.) The Garden of Eden Salad is pleasant but not newsworthy. Good draft beer. Try the Crack Fries while you're here -- they're very aptly named. read more

The service takes forever. One time I stared at my food waiting to be brought to me for 15 minutes. Also they use red solo cups for drinks. How am I supposed to pay $10 for a drink that comes in a plastic cup bye. Volare mid. read more

We arrived at Volare on 11/8/19 for dinner, which was busy, but were promptly told it would be a two minute wait while they cleared a table. We watched them clean the table and bring up a chair to accommodate our party. Then while we waited the manager off duty walked over to the table and sat down. The host informed him that there was a party waiting, and he told the host that he would not be moving and instead to tell us it would now be a 20 minute wait. It's really unfortunate that a restaurant manager is more interested in putting his feet up (which he literally did) instead of seating patrons that otherwise really enjoy eating at the establishment. We left, and have no intentions of returning anytime soon. read more

great atmosphere, fantastic service, our waitress was so friendly and genuinely nice. chocolate cake is a must. atmosphere 10/10 service 10/10 pizza 8/10 dessert 10/10 read more

DONT MAKE A RESERVATION. it was a 20% add to the bill. ridiculous when it was for a big party and for a birthday. the waitress said it wasn't an added tip, so obviously no one wanted to tip whrn 20% was already added. ridiculous. read more

Food was delicious as usual and the Black Forest Old Fashioned is amazing. If you can get a seat on the rooftop, take it. Great view of the OU campus and the bells from the clock tower get you into the campus spirit. Be careful just showing up though. Apparently you should have a reservation right now. We had a party of five and almost did not get in...even though the website reflects you have to have 8 or more to make a reservation and when I tried calling all I got was a pre-recorded message. The young man at the front door gave us some grief about that because apparently it was my fault we tried to follow their rules. He eventually acquiesced and we got some great pizza and Ellen made the dinner experience great! (She gets 5 stars!!) read more

If I could give this place no stars I would and I'm usually not the kind of person to complain. Me and three of my friends went to eat and get drinks on the roof top yesterday, well they were limited on tables up there so a couple came up and asked if they could have the table when we were done and we said they could because they had been waiting. Well this guy came up and asked if we were going to tab out anytime soon because he was taking our table. Well the couple proceeds to tell the guy they've been waiting longer and the guy literally sat there and argued with them. Well we tell the server and he tells us that it is the owner and that he'll get the table. The couple left and took their business elsewhere. And we also left and won't return, it's very unprofessional for a business owner to argue with a customer that is giving them business. This place i read more

I used to love Volare but this Saturday was rough. We saw our waiter twice, I had to pay the check at the hostess stand. The portions of food was wildly varied. Some people at our table got 8 wings and some got 4 but they were all served on flimsy plastic plates. Hoping for a better go around next time. read more

This place was popping after the OU game! Upstairs patio presents a horse-shoe bar and comfortable furniture with a backdrop of the Norman Campus Corner skyline. Pitchers available at super reasonable prices. Full bar also available to liquor-craving patrons. TV's everywhere! Atmosphere was loud and lively. read more

Volare - Bars Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

This place is one of the best spots in Norman to go. The atmosphere sets the tone. I recommend starting off at the rooftop. The food is excellent, and the drinks are affordable. I'm definitely going to become a regular here. read more

Worst service I've had at a restaurant. Had reservations for 8:30, when we got there people had just been sat at our tables so we waited until about 9:15. We ended up not leaving until 11:30 because the service was so slow and we had been avoided by our server. I will not go back unless I am sitting at the bar, the main floor service was terrible. read more

Great atmosphere here, was too cold too sit rooftop when I was here, but the atmosphere inside exceeded my expectations. Starting off we had the crack fries, great appetizer, very tasty and would order again. The pizza was then very good all around, Ricky Ricotta was my personal favorite. If the meal had of ended there I maybe would have given this 5 stars. However, we decided to order the Nutella filled donuts for dessert, and that was a mistake. The donuts appear to be overflowing with Nutella, but in reality have little to no Nutella at all. I bit into a section with all the Nutella and you can't even taste it there is so little. I would recommend coming here if you want pizza in Norman, other than the donuts, everything was high quality and the service was great. read more

Volare - Ricky Ricotta Pizza - Bars Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma