I had dined at Volare back in the day when it was located on Broadway and I recall the food was good. Returned to this newer location at the historic Olmos Pharmacy for lunch with co-workers and was glad that the food was still up to par. Recently went back for happy hour and enjoyed some cocktails, appetizers, and pizza to unwind after a long week. Our group tried the fried calamari, baked cheese, palate brave, eggplant rollatini, and a large pizza of the month. For drinks we had the strawberry-rosemary gimlet, Moscow mule, pomegranate mule (mocktail), cucumber mint martini, and a glass of moscato. My favorites were the eggplant appetizer and gimlet cocktail. The crust on the pizza was exceptional though. Service was good, but when it started to get busier, we had to wait a little longer for refills and for dishes to be cleared from the small table. Ambiance is nice, they left some of the historic touches like the original soda fountain drink bar countertop. The only suggestion I have is that the wine/cocktail menu stated Happy Hour (HH) specials in a tiny box at the bottom, but it is confusing when the check came because they have an actual happy hour menu that we were never given and only select wine, cocktails, and appetizers are part of the HH. So definitely ask for that menu if you are there for HH. Always too full for dessert, so will be back to try those. read more

Decided to check this place out because it was new on Resy. I was a little hesitant at first because of the reviews on Yelp but I think the rating did this place justice. I think this place was an old pharmacy converted to a restaurant so it brought a nice old timey feel blended with some modernization. Vibes were chill. Our server was attentive and made sure our waters were filled. Service was pretty quick tbh. Food was very good. If you're looking for reasonably priced Italian dining, this is the place to go. We left this place full with a pasta and pizza to split between two ppl. Expect to take things home for the next day. I absolutely love tiramisu and theirs was to die for. Would def visit this place again! read more

07 Feb 2026 We have not been here in some time. Think g at least a couple of years ago may have been our last visit. We gave it another shot. The menu appears to be pared down. There is no spaghetti on the menu. Pizzas are listed on one side of the menu, pasta dishes, salads and appetizers on the other side. I ordered the rigatoni all a vodka and the husband ordered a fettuccine with some crumbled sausage and peas in a creamy tomato sauce. They were both OK. Garlic bread is $12 for four slices. We passed. The free bread is sourdough, I think. It's a bit dry. The butter helped some. No more gelato. They have cannoli and cheesecake. The water was served in glasses reminiscent of Moscow mule mugs. Service was just fine. read more

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Yum! A nice hidden gem. Parking is a mess but it stops there. The server was friendly and offered suggestions. The food was fresh and delicious. It tastes authentic. I will come back. read more

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Came out for happy hour and what a treat! The beer was $3 off and there were appetizer specials. Everything was on happy hour except the calamari and the pizza. All were delicious. Unfortunately the bread that came out with the meatballs was burned. But we had so much food it was fine. The service was great. Alex was our server and he was amazing. It was pretty empty when we got there at 5 but the dinner crowd definitely showed up. I would definitely recommend! read more

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If you haven't been to Volare Italian restaurant, drop what you are doing and get yourself there. The food is absolutely delicious. We ordered a medium meat lovers pizza and spaghetti and meat sauce. Our waitress Andrea was very attentive. It was a wonderful evening. The ambiance of the restaurant was so warm & inviting. read more

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Been going to the original Broadway location for several years before they moved to Olmos with never any issues--always great pizza for takeout . We decided to try dining at the Olmos location tonight. The positive: pizza--a must. Crust is amazing and really great flavor and the Large was more than enough for two of us. The atmosphere is nice and warm and relaxed. The cons: the worst calamari we have ever had. Sooo rubbery--not made to order and definitely frozen. The staff--the manager (on his phone sitting at the bar) and four staff members sitting around him chatting and never anyone checking to see how our appetizer was. We waited for several more minutes with empty glasses to finally have someone come up and ask us if we wanted refills before we received our pizza. As mentioned, pizza was great, but again, no one checked on us throughout the course of us eating that. Finally, our server came up and started taking our silverware as I still had pizza on my plate. I told her that I wasn't done and she proceeded to place the fork that she touched back o to my plate. I immediately told her that I did not want the same fork and that we were still eating. After a couple minutes, we decided we just wanted to leave and asked for the check and the same server came by to slam the check down on our pizza box. I am appalled by the service and seeing most of the staff hanging out at the bar drinking coffee and not tending to guests. We will never eat dine-in here again! Too many untrained servers and a manager that obviously doesn't care about anything. I always prefer local neighborhood restaurants, but this one got it all wrong this evening. read more

Volare Restaurant - Pizza Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

They need to put on their website that reservations are required. We showed up @ 5:30 and the hostess asked if we had reservations, I said no because we've been there on many occasions. What was so upsetting was that all the booths were empty. read more

The food and service were excellent, however, the live entertainment (solo singer) was a bit too loud.

We loved this place! Came in for lunch on the weekend and got a pizza, lobster ravioli, and pear salad everything was delicious. The service was excellent. The server noticed my mom asking Siri about the music they were playing and the server wrote the playlist down on a paper for her. Super kind! read more

Would be 1 star, but the service was good. The food is really bad. Pizza tastes like chucky cheese, and the pasta is hard as a rock.

Hidden gem alert!! My sister sent me a TikTok about this place. The restaurant is actually inside the abandoned Olmos Pharmacy building off McCullough!! I had no idea, I thought it was still a pharmacy. Very laid back and nice environment inside. I went for the lunch special and it did not disappoint! I got a side house salad, bread and butter, and huge bowl of spaghetti and meatballs for under $13 after tax/before tip. Definitely a bang for your buck! About the same price as fast food these days! It was quick and delicious! The service was very attentive. I want to return for dinner to try some wine some day! The pasta was hot and delicious. Excited to come back with friends! read more

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If you have not been to Volare, you are missing out! Truly some of the best Italian food I have ever had! The pizza is amazing! My favorite is the Rigatoni ala Vodka! The food is fresh, the service is on point and the vibe (with the subtle lounge music) just makes you relax. It's a small place, packing big, big flavor. They can get busy at dinner time, so call ahead if you are going around that time. read more

Nothing to write home about. Quaint place but very uncomfortable seating unless you are in a booth. Service was great. Food was good although the salad - for its price ($16) - could have been larger. It was just lettuce, a few Kalamata olives and sprinkled feta cheese. Pizza was cooked well, however a little too doughy for a Margherita. Don't think I'll go back. read more

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I ordered the Rigatoni alla Vodka, and it was absolutely amazing. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the rigatoni was cooked to perfection. The portion size was also incredibly generous, so I definitely didn't leave hungry! read more

Volare Restaurant - Rigatoni alla vodka - Pizza Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We loved the 09er pizza! The cheese bread was also a winner. Cute ambiance of an old pharmacy building. Nice service and affordable prices.

I paid $35 for a pizza and went in to pick up and they couldn't find the order. 2nd time this has happened in a week. Eder, who claims he owns the place, said I was trying to get free food. Such a disappointing experience I would NEVER go here again. He was insulting, dismissive and took my money and never gave me my food. Have blocked him on my banking account and would encourage all to do the same. I showed him my receipt several times and he still dismissed me. Such a jerk. read more

My absolute favorite Italian restaurant here in SA. I have been coming here for the past 6 years and have never been disappointed. Our waiters (Lotus and a man I forgot his name) were amazing. Never ran out of water in my glass, orders were quick to the table and they know how to make people feel special. The pasta alla Vodka with chicken was just perfectly cooked. The pizza is amazing too! read more

Volare Restaurant - Rigatoni all vodka - Pizza Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Made dinner reservations here for two right before a theatrical show. The ambiance was quite cozy and comfy considering we had such cold weather that evening. I ordered the meat lover's lasagna and a Caesar salad - both were delicious! The staff were welcoming and pleasant. read more

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They had roaches on the floor. The manager is a jerk and would not take my concerns seriously. How this place is still standing I have no idea. read more

I placed an ahead of time order here for pick up and it was the best decision made today. The pizza was fantastic with beautifully textured crust, and amazing pepperoni and salami. The rigatoni à la vodka was perfect. I placed the order for 8:17pm, arrived at 8:15pm and I was greeted with friendly faces, and my food shortly after. 10/10 read more

Volare Restaurant - Pepperoni and Salami New York style Pizza, Rigatoni à la vodka - Pizza Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We had a reservation and the host/our waiter tells us we need to be done before 8pm we did not intend on staying long granted it's not even 6pm yet and he did not check our reservation. Then he proceeded to sit other people in other reserved tables did not tell them anything like he said to us. We were served Luke warm water with no options offered to us , horrible time we got up and left not worth the bad parking or bad service I was uncomfortable that a party was sat next to us with a medium sized dog, thank you won't be coming here again read more

First time trying this place out on a Saturday Night! Family orientated place!! Love the ambiance and love the live music from the different bands! Will be back! read more

Volare Restaurant - Pizza Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Came by for lunch and was very pleased with the great food. We had spaghetti and meatballs and a calzone. The food came out quick and was hot and tasty. The location seems small but there are lots of places to sit. The staff was friendly and fast. I'd like to come back soon. read more

Volare Restaurant - Spaghetti e Polpette - Pizza Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Great lunch menu and delicious pizza, thin crust was so delicious and the garlic butter is a must...Caesar salad was generous but a bit sweet for our taste, nothing to lose stars over since the ambience is soft lighting and great service and energy...place was super clean also read more

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Dark atmosphere with small lamps at each table and twinkling lights over the bar. Very intimate setting so if you need glasses and the flashlight on your phone to see menus this place may annoy you. I enjoyed the dark space and the duo playing some ballad cover songs. I came for dinner with friends and we LOVED it. I ordered the lobster ravioli and tiramisu. The sauce on the ravioli was tasty. The ravioli was fluffy and very stuffed with lobster! The tiramisu was airy and flavorful. We will definitely return for more! read more

Volare Restaurant - Lobster stuffed Ravioli in vodka sauce - Pizza Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Another great experience at one of my favorite restaurants. Fresh, fast and heaven in my mouth. read more

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Sooooooooooo good! Went for lunch with a coworker and tried the Alamo pizza (chorizo, sausage with chipotle aioli) and a calzone. Both were REALLY good. read more

Volare Restaurant - Calzone - Pizza Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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We came here during the recent freeze here in SA. I'm assuming it was due to the weather but the restaurant was pretty dead. We were the only ones in the restaurant around 2pm. First impressions were good! Our waitress was pretty friendly and the vibe of the place was nice. A little dark, but in a cool way! We ordered off the lunch menu and honestly, I think I should've just tried the pizza. I had heard from a few friends this was their favorite pizza but my wife and I thought the lunch specials looked really good! They were alright. The pasta was good, but it wasn't exceptional. The sauce was a little heavy and had more of an Alfredo taste. The spaghetti with the parm was ok, the sauce was pretty basic standard red sauce. The calzone was a little underwhelming. I enjoyed the crust but the stuffing lacked the flavor I was hoping for. The marinade they gave to dip was delicious though! Honestly the real highlight for us was the soft, fresh, warm bread and super garlicky butter. Overall it was ok. I look forward to trying the pizza next time! read more

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Gotta try the pizza But the best surprise is the pear carpaccio salad. Delish. The inability feels like the old Pharmacy/Bharmacy. Gotta eat local. Gotta try the chicken parm read more

This little neighborhood spot never disappoints! From their outstanding fresh food to their exceptional service, this restaurant always hits the spot. read more

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The place was small and decor was nice . The menu was limited yet missing a lot of elements for an Italian restaurant. read more

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Stopped here for a decent selection of lunch specials ranging from $11-$13. There were about 7-8 tables around 1pm so it seemed well known in the area, which is great! I ordered the rigatoni with sausage, minus the sausage since it was crumbles and I don't really eat that! The vodka sauce was creamy and pasta just how I like it (Al dente)! It came with a side salad and a soda/tea. Overall, a solid choice for the price! Only a tiny disappointment that they didn't offer any lunch specials that didn't include pork (friend can't eat it) and couldn't substitute for anything without a $4+ up charge. read more

Volare Restaurant - Pizza Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Calling in orders for takeout from here is so difficult, they never answer the phone, the online ordering is broken, it saids online, everywhere, that they open at 11:00 on Fridays and I just called at 11:20, a girl answered and said they changed their opening hours to 12:00 now? What's going on...? Do yall not want my business ??? read more

It had been several years since I checked out Volare. WOW! They've undergone so many changes, the biggest is moving from their old location on Broadway to the Olmos pharmacy building off of Hildebrand. I got to try the Truffle Fettuccine Alfredo and it was creamy and delicious! I also tasted their Rigatoni Alla Vodka and the sauce was just perfect. They also had a great Pizza that was not greasy and the hidden gem was their Garlic Cheese Bread. Volare has been around for a couple of decades and judging by what I saw when I went, they will be around for many more in the future. read more

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Random late lunch choice to fulfill one's curiosity after seeing many posts. We visited around 2:30 and this place was not busy at all. We were promptly served with waters and bread, while looking through the menu. We had calamari for appetizers, which was hot, fresh, and crispy. I ordered the creamy tomato sauce with sausage pasta along with an addition of chicken. My husband had the gorgonzola penne, which I liked better due to the creamy, savory sauce. My sauce was a bit bland. Afterwards, I ordered the tiramisu to take home, which was pretty decent. Decent family Italian food that's pretty close to downtown. I do say parking and backing out can be challenging. read more

Volare Restaurant - Pizza Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Wonderful food, drinks, service and music! Wonderful food, drinks, service and music!

We recently had Volare host our daughter's graduation dinner. To simply state "we had a great time" is an understatement. Some of the dishes we ordered included: pizza, chicken Parmesan, pasta with shrimp, and chicken Alfredo. All were delicious. However, the praise must be also given to their staff. All were very attentive, prompt, and courteous. Although we ended up with a few more guests that we initially anticipated, Volare accommodated us all. Amid other dinner reservations in this quaint restaurant, the staff were determined to seat our party in one area together. That is the epitome of customer service and Volare is the perfect example. Moreover, there was some first timers in our group, who based on this experience, indicated they would definitely be return customers. Although my family has eaten here in the past, this was the first time we had a large gathering there. Because of the fantastic service and food, we will definitely consider them for any future events. Thank you again, Volare, for taking wonderful care of us and for the awesome dinner. read more

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Great restaurant which I have passed several time but only recently starting going. We enjoy the dim lighting for a nice date night. The majority of pasta dishes we have gotten were good with the exception of a mushroom pasta dish which I felt was not as described. The sauce did not have much flavor and was heavy of cream. Just not for me. The baked ziti dish was very delish which I got for take out (it held up great). The bruschetta is very tasty and would recommend! read more

Good standby for a warm italian meal in the neighborhood. Sit in a booth for a cozy old school meal based on classic recipes. Service is a little reserved/ distracted, but efficient. read more