The best happy hour on the northside by far!! Beautiful space (especially that patio!) and lovely servers who are knowledgeable about wine and the menu. The happy hour is every single day which is amazing. The food was good however I would not come back for a regular meal because the prices are outrageous for the small portion sizes. This is definitely a happy hour only spot. read more

If you like oysters and flatbreads, this happy hour is definitely the place for you! They have a great selection of both, and the happy hour prices make it an easy spot to stop by for drinks and a few bites without breaking the bank. Everything we tried was delicious and perfect for sharing. One of my favorite parts, though, was the little hidden garden patio in the back. It's such a quaint, cozy space and honestly feels like a little secret escape from the rest of the restaurant. It would be such a cute spot for a girls' night, date night, or even just grabbing drinks and appetizers with friends. The atmosphere is relaxed but still feels special, which I loved. read more

The happy hour deals and service were great! BUT had to wait in long lines for the (2) bathrooms, due to multiple workers camping out in the bathroom for 10+ minutes. I understand normal bathroom breaks, but multiple people from my party had to wait in line for long periods of time. Every case from a worker who came out after 10+ minutes unapologetic read more

I love it here! I had the opportunity to work with them professionally but wow the food, their hospitality and ambience is great!! I had one of the best burgers ever here along with the fried green tomatoes and trying raw oyster for the first time. The oysters are delicious and very fresh! The wine pairings and their happy hour is the best. This place is a gem read more

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I wish that I had discovered Volo earlier because it is such a dreamy spot. The patio is totally hidden from the street view and completely takes you out of the busy city feel. We sat in a cabana which was super fun. It was snowing outside and we were perfectly comfortable temperature wise without our jackets on in the patio area. This would be the PERFECT spot for a small wedding or engagement party. I had heard great things about their happy hour and it lived up to all of my expectations. We had a dozen of their $1oysters as well as some $7 spritzes. The food here was also really great! We enjoyed the whipped ricotta toast and steak tartare especially. The staff here are lovely and super knowledgeable on wine. They have over 30+ wines by the glass at any time! read more

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Volo Bar is such a gem. The service was excellent, and the happy hour menu is fantastic. I had the $1 oysters and a red wine on draft--great quality and a really nice variety to choose from. The space itself is adorable and cozy, with a sophisticated charm that honestly reminded me of being in Italy, like a tucked-away corner bar you just stumble upon. Our server, Austin, was amazing--super attentive, friendly, and fun, which made the experience even better. Definitely ask to sit in the cabana area if you can--it's absolutely beautiful. This spot is perfect for a girls' night or a date night since it feels intimate and special. One thing to note: reservations are timed, which I didn't realize beforehand, so that part was a little awkward while catching up with friends. Overall, I loved it and can't wait to go back. read more

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Great place! I love when you go into a restaurant not really knowing anything about it. A couple a friends had it on their lists so we took an opportunity to go for a friends bday. What surprised me was the size. A good amount of space and you can section it off as them having 3 different vibes. When you enter you see the bar setting, walk into the next area and it has more of a cabana theme with the lights and couch seating. And at the end it seemed to give you more of a private, romantic aesthetic. We sat in the cabana area and we all loved it. Our server was amazing! The food was very nice. Definitely recommend the beef tenderloin. We had a couple of the shareables and I will say, I love oysters and have had them at many restaurants. These were a little small in comparison but otherwise good. read more

Volo Restaurant Wine Bar - Inside of the middle section of the restaurant - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This spot is such a gem!! For starters, the happy hour is incredible. $7 spritzes & $1 oysters were my personal favorites. But truly all of the food we had was fabulous. The lamb meatballs are a must order item. & make sure you get the salted caramel chocolate mousse for dessert! All of this can be enjoyed on their adorable patio space, which you would never know was there if you just walked by. The staff is so kind & personable. Shoutout Jon who was especially fantastic!! We will be back! read more

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Came here for a Friday happy hour for the $1 oysters! My bf had the Cabernet which is not my fav not a fan of red wine. It was $19 a glass and I had the aviation spritz which was ok I would rate 3/5. I thought there would be more flavoring of the cherry but in the picture it was pretty much clear. The glass is also much smaller than the wine glass I did not realize that when looking at other pictures. Just a heads up. We had 3 dozen oysters which were delicious and their cocktail sauce had the perfect amount of horseradish. The oysters were good and they were a $1 which is an amazing steal. One thing I wish they kept was the liquor from the oysters but the way they were plated there was none. We also had the bmg flatbread which was pretty good and simple a little on the smaller portion side 4/5. Lastly we had the bone marrow which was decadent and tasted like kbbq and the chips were pretty delicious as well. 4.5/5. The service was ok we would've loved a more consistent service as their hosts are also the food runners. This has nothing to do with the actual servers just something we noticed that the restaurant does differently than what we've experienced before. This place is definitely smaller portions so if you like a hefty portion to be full and have leftovers this may not be the place for you. But if you like talking catching up over $7 spritz and oysters this place is great. Small intimate setting and I didn't go into the secret patio but it looked pretty cute. read more

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We picked Volo to host our wedding reception. Jon and his team were amazing to work with. It's very affordable especially compared to other restaurants for a complete buyout on a Saturday night. Food was good and the full bar worked for everyone. read more

This place has been on my list for a while now and it's absolutely so cute. There's a patio for summer or winter but you need to reserve early if you would like to be seated there for happy hour. Their happy hour menu is really good. Only $7 spritz menu and we got their happy oysters which was good, but some were a little better than others. The bone marrow was alright, wished it came with bread rather than hard chips. This restaurant is so cute and definitely need to come back for their patio season. The service was good, but I know they are busy but water was not refilled at all which they need to be more attentive I wished the did, I saw other tables had refill bottles but ours didn't get any. This is one of the service I look forward to especially when dining. read more

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Volo is such a cute spot -- the decor is charming and definitely Instagram-worthy. The service was wonderful, with attentive and friendly staff that made us feel very welcome. We came during happy hour and really enjoyed the cocktails. I had the Aviation Spritz, a gorgeous purple drink that was as tasty as it was photogenic, followed by the sangria, which was delicious. The food, however, was just okay. We ordered several shareable plates, but the portions were on the smaller side -- really only enough for two people to share comfortably. It would've been nice if the serving sizes were a bit more generous. But we did order multiple of them so it wasn't bad. My favorite plate was probably the beets and green salad. Overall, a lovely atmosphere with great drinks and service, but the food portions could be improved. read more

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Volo is a very cute wine bar tucked into Roscoe Street. They have a great happy hour deal between 4PM-6PM which is when you'll see the restaurant packed. We came in early for our 5:30 PM reservation and needed to wait due to it being a packed house. Unfortunately we were seated late by 15-20 minutes as our table in the back patio wasn't ready. Once we were seated we had great service and wonderful food. You can choose to eat either large plates or small plates. We ordered a selection of foods and drinks and all were tasty. Roasted bone marrow (3.5/5): One bone marrow was good and thick and the other two were super tiny Oysters (5/5): Classic and on ice with plenty of sauce Cheese Board (5/5): Good heaping amount of jam and crackers to pair with the cheeses Heirloom Tomato Salad (5/5): We fought over these, incredibly flavorful Olives (4/5): Nice and plentiful Salted Caramel Mousse Dessert (5/5): We also fought over this, very light but rich. Will be dreaming about this. FYI--The hostess stand is weirdly in the middle of the restaurant, we almost flew by it when we first came in. read more

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How rare to still find $1 oyster. We came for HH right before the Cubs game for a quick snack and the oysters were pumped! Ordered 2 does an amongst my husband and myself and we killed that up real quick. Their in house sauce was amazing too. They had other HH menu items and I would be nice to see more options included too but overall cute spot for a date and also to get your oyster fix. read more

Volo Restaurant Wine Bar - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We came to Volo Wine Bar for happy hour and it did not disappoint! They had great deals on both food and drinks, which made it the perfect spot for a girls' night out to catch up. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, and the covered patio added such a charming touch--ideal for relaxing and chatting in comfort. Service was quick and super friendly from start to finish. I did run into a small issue with my food, but the staff handled it so professionally and quickly made it right. They even offered me a complimentary drink, which was such a thoughtful gesture. All in all, we had a wonderful time and I'd definitely recommend this spot. $1 oysters | $2 lemoncello shots | $6 wine + more!!! read more

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Volo is part wine bar, part restaurant, and part secret garden patio all in one! While the location looks unassuming, when you walk in you're met with a buzzing atmosphere and a patio that makes you feel like it's summer all year long! Gorgeous cabanas, a back private space for events, excellent service and a wine list that is We started with oysters and bone marrow - absolutely delicious. We tried a few flatbreads that were yummy too. The sparkling wine and laughs with friends overfloweth. The owner John came over and greeted us with kindness and made us feel very welcome. Will definitely be back to try more of the menu because the food was delish! read more

Come for the ambiance. The food and drinks were decent but nothing to ride home about. Service was pretty slow and it was hard to get our waiters attention. Happy hour seems like a great deal but portions are small. The happy hour Aperol spritz is much smaller than the normal version. We got oysters (fine), tomato basil flatbread (fine), happy hour whipped ricotta (watch out the crackers might break your teeth), and a beet salad (that had zero dressing on it, least favorite). read more

Food was perfect. Have been coming here for every birthday and does not miss. Perfect spot and amazing food. The atmosphere is even better when you walk in. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. Don't even hesitate to drop in! read more

So I've been wanting to go here for probably five years after I heard that it had one of the best patios in Chicago. However, that patio was very hard to get a reservation on, so I sat inside instead for happy hour. The service was pretty slow and I know that they were really busy because there was a street festival, but it took a really long time. The actual cocktails that we tried were decent overall and the food was fine? I probably wouldn't go back unless I could specifically sit on the patio with. It does seem like a nice place to have a glass of wine or go on a date but again I was a bit letdown. I would give it another shot though. read more

Volo Restaurant Wine Bar - Pumpkin Flatbread - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Volo Wine Bar is truly such a hidden gem and one of my new favorite spots in Chicago! Their cozy, intimate patio is actually unreal -- I'd go back for that alone, and the food and wine/cocktail lineup is also just as amazing. The staff are great too. Their Happy Hour is one of the best I've found too: $1 oysters, $6 wine, and $8 sangria (Tuesday-Saturday, 4-6pm). Plus, they're currently celebrating their 20-year anniversary right now with 20% off all champagne, which is such a great bonus. Highly recommend checking this place out -- you won't want to miss this one! read more

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Atmosphere was on point! Happy hour was on point. The only thing is their cheese board was awful! The cheese was hard and was clearly left out for a while. The cheese also had a piece of paper which looked like mold. Nonetheless, will be back. Just skipping the cheese board going forward. read more

Volo Restaurant Wine Bar - Outside patio - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Absolute best Happy Hour (DAILY!) in the city with an excellent regular menu to boot. Both food and drink specials with exceptional HH draft wines. Friendly helpful service with very hands on management. 3 distinct seating areas (4 counting the sidewalk in the Summer months). Great steak tartare and fresh oysters make a killer surf and turf. Add fried green tomatoes or beet salad to round out the good groups and don't sleep on the BMG flatbread, esp with $3 discount during said HH. They also have tastings and wine events. A great neighborhood hang as well as destination. read more

Very nice happy hour! Dollar oysters and $6 glass of house wine! Both were great! Stayed for a while And the server was so nice and attentive whole time. I'm still impressed with how great their house wine was! Plenty of outdoor seating also which is nice when weather permitting. Nice date spot or a night out with friends! read more

Volo Restaurant Wine Bar - Amazing happy hour oysters and wine! - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great experience! Food and wine were delicious. Get the mousse dessert! Will definitely be back.

This place is a total gem. I think I've been here four times in the last month. The ambiance is great, the wine list is extensive and thoughtful, and the food is very good (it's a rather limited food menu, which is totally fine, but be prepared: try the flatbreads for sure!). Service is always outstanding: special shout-out to Austin, who has taken great care of me the last few times I was there. Best of all, when the weather's lovely, check out the secret patio out back. Head to Volo today! read more

Ambiance- super intimate restaurant, great for dates and small groups Service- excellent service, our waiter checked on us often to see if we needed anything Food- definitely come for their $1 oysters, flatbread was super crispy almost like eating chips read more

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Super solid happy hour and beautiful patio! My husband and I visited Volo for a quick drink and bite before heading out to dinner on a Friday. It was packed but we were still able to get a table very quickly just off the patio. I had a glass of their house made white sangria and it was sweet and delicious. My husband opted for one of their beers on tap. We also ordered one order of happy hour toast, which was decent. For $17, before tax and tip, it was good value and the perfect spot for a quick happy hour. The best way to kick off an evening. If you really want a patio seat (and you should because it's truly gorgeous) I highly recommend a reservation. They also have $1 oysters. We didn't try them but everyone else there has oysters on their table so I imagine they're pretty good! read more

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Visited Volo with a friend for a light dinner and some adult beverages. Asked for a table in their year-round enclosed patio, which was awesome considering we were in Chicago in the "spring" (we don't really have one) when being outside is difficult or impossible. Cool, cozy, comfortable room with tables and couches (we opted for the former). Crowd was mostly few groups of generally young, hip people (but not a hipster bar...). Standard Roscoe Village crowd. Menu is one primarily of a variety of small plates, with a couple of mains -- we went with the small plates and enjoyed the olives and cheese plate for the first round, followed by the shrimp ceviche and a salad. Split them all, all were fabulous. Started with some bubbles by the glass and went to wine. Our server -- who was personable, attentive, and generally professional and outstanding -- was good enough to recommend a wine after I told him what I was looking for (old world, big, earthy) and his selection was spot on. Had a small issue that I won't bore you with the details of, and they handled it beautifully, promptly, politely, and professionally. You can tell a lot about a business by how they handle things when something goes sideways...While Volo gets four stars for food (not because of anything wrong -- just because it's not a five star room or menu), they get five stars for service and professionalism. read more

I absolutely love the passion and detail towards Volo. All the drinks and food were amazing, there truly is something for everyone. The staff was also amazing, everything came so quick, nicely presented, and we were checked up on the perfect amount! I loved the heated patio, it's great for all year round! read more

Volo Restaurant Wine Bar - Oysters - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Food: The food was amazing! The cocktails were strong too. I would suggest ordering a few appetizers at a time because the appetizers were pretty large. 5/5 Service: The service was amazing also. The server was attentive and quick with gathering our items. Even when there was a mishap--one of my friend's friend found a small piece of plastic in his meal--the manager was very apologetic! He was trying to say it is okay, but the manager was shocked and wanted to make it up to us. He took off our oysters and gave all of us (8 people) a free dessert wine and a dessert of our choice. 5/5 Ambiance: I love the alfresco decor of the restaurant. We sat in the back portion of the restaurant, which was perfect for our large party. The restaurant is perfect for intimate dinner with friends or a date night. 5/5 read more

Went a few months ago during a pretty chilly winter night and got to experience their covered patio in the back and it was great! The decor and charming space makes it perfect for a date or a special evening. Think twinkling lights and bistro style seating with cozy booths for a group to boot. Also, just because its a "wine bar" doesn't mean you can't get a great meal here. Everything was divine! I went with a group of three and we ordered the scallops, beef, cheese plate and so much more. Couldn't ask for a better night! read more

Please go to happy hour. It is the happiest of hours. Yes dollar oysters, drink specials and more. My wife and I came for wine and were treated to a warm welcome to us and our dog. The patio in the front is dog friendly during the warm season. I can't comment on the food since we didn't try it. There is a draft wine special for Red and White for 9 dollars a pour. Vast selection of wine accessible through their menu QR code. Street parking only, on the first floor so handicap accessible read more

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(G)o or no go - Go! Great happy hour! (W)ow factor - Went for the one dollar osyters on Saturday (awesome that this happy hour extends to peak hours on the weekend) and stayed for the beautiful fire pits, cabin decor, and excellent service. (A)mbiance - Can't emphasize enough just how romantic and rustic this place felt! Excited to go again for a date night or small group gathering (M)enu - super fresh one dollar osyters, umami BMG flatbread, and cheesy boulangere potatoes. The limoncello fizz shots are also such a sweet treat!! read more

The atmosphere is great, we just had not the best experience with our waitress. We had a few people run late to the reservation and the waitress had told the table maybe 5 times how they would not extend our 2-hour limit (when we didn't even ask if they could). When talking to other friends who have gone, they mentioned that they were at tables for well over 2 hours and never had anyone mention the time limit... odd, wish we could've had a better experience and another glass of wine! read more

Volo Restaurant Wine Bar - Atmosphere - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I love Volos outdoor patio especially during winter time. They decorate with cozy pillows, ambiance lighting, and fire warmers transporting you to a ski lodge in aspen. Service is consistent. It is professional, prompt, and friendly. I would say this is a good spot to order multiple items off the menus to share as the plays are a bit smaller. Food, however, is still very good. The line list has a good variety without being overwhelming. read more

Volo Restaurant Wine Bar - The outdoor patio during winter time - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great ambiance! Definitely take advantage of their happy hour and get the limoncello shots and oysters were amazing! the cheese plate was a little small for the price and three of the four cheeses were hard and not easy to eat with the crackers. I wouldn't get it again but the french onion soup was just fantastic lots of cheese and the flavor was great and our server was super nice and had great recommendations read more

Volo Restaurant Wine Bar - onion soup - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The cutest patio for summer!!! We had the best time. Delish food, inexpensive bevs, and you can book a little private cabana too. 100% will be back read more

The outdoor back patio was super charming and was a total vibe while enjoying the happy hour specials! We had fun celebrating a friends birthday with numerous Limoncello "fizz" shots along various spritz and a pretty decent wine. We didn't order any of the main dishes but the small plates were great as shareables . Service was quick and I would definitely consider returning to try their main dishes. read more

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The #1 Hidden patio in the city is located here and it is such a secret gem! The patio area is SO SPACIOUS and each cabana section is a cozy escape from the outside urban hustle and bustle Their Happy Hour runs Tuesday through Saturday, from 4pm-6pm and includes specials like $1 oysters, $2 Limoncello fizz shots, $3 off of their flatbreads! The wine selection here is impressive! Managing Partner Jon, curates the list of wines himself and has won awards like Best Wine Bar and Best Wine List, in Chicago. Fabulous!!! The food presentation- the dishes were almost too pretty to eat! Outside of the specials I really saw how much of a hidden foodie gem this restaurant is as well. Eats I tried : $1 Oysters (East Coast, Chesapeake Bay) Tomato, mozzarella, basil flatbread Chicken Yakitori Salmon Beef Tenderloin Drinks I tried: Happy hour toast Limoncello fizz shots Sangria Wine on tap It's a must visit! read more

Volo Restaurant Wine Bar - Beef Tenderloin - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great experience!! The drinks, vibes, and ambiance was incredible. The place to be for a cute date night, girls night, work event.