Such a cool place for dinner. Margaritas are incredible. And the hot toddy balls are a must have. Don't miss this if you are in Oxford!

Summary: 20% surcharge, because we can... So I call in a carry-out order for my family thinking that a gyro and fries would hit the spot and that my daughter would love a kids pita pizza. Volta has always been a bit more expensive, but it never crossed the line (just came right to it). I place my order, expecting to spend 50-65 on 2 adults and a kid, again not super cheap, but whatever, I'm feeling a gyro! Then I'm told "we have a 20% surcharge." WTF? I figured this was because a requested curbside. I thought the charge high, but I said no need. I was happy to come in. Nope, 20% applied across the board. Upon inquiring as to why, I'm told "because you're buying food from us, is that a problem?" NO, I PAY YOUR MENU PRICE BECAUSE I AM BUYING FOOD FROM YOU. Restaurant owners want to complain that they are taking it in the shorts because of COVID. But, between the extensive government relief options and the Wild popularity in curbside and third party delivery services, this is absolutely ridiculous. 20%, come on. I always liked Volta food. However, this experience left a terrible taste in my mouth. BE WARNED THEY CHARGE AN EXTRA 20% NOW, JUST BECAUSE! read more

Hotty toddy balls- so so incredible. The lemon chicken gyro is also one of the best on the menu. I love everything about this place. read more

Volta Taverna - Hotty Toddy Balls - Mediterranean Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

One of my favorite places in Oxford! If you want great tasting food go here! For a unique southern experience I recommend their Hotty Toddy balls! Favorites are: The Dip Plate, Lamb Gyro, and Greek salad! read more

Great service and great food!! Try their fried mashed potato balls, to die for! Fun atmosphere in a restored gas station or oil change building. read more

Absolutely LOVE this restaurant! We go just about every time we eat in Oxford. Always delicious, service I believe is the best I've every experienced, atmosphere is chill and comfortable. Today our server was just absolutely outstanding! We were full and out in 22 min, but weren't rushed. Just perfect! We came in at 3 but still just perfect read more

in the past, have loved this place. However, recently came in and found portion sizes have shrunk by AT LEAST 30%. What used to be dinner and lunch the next day, is now definitely one overpriced meals. Alcoholic drinks are overpriced, and taste like cheap liquor. The owner has a lousy reputation and that's why they can't keep servers long, and you can easily find quite a few former employees who hate the place. Used to be so lovely, but gone downhill. read more

I didn't expect this to be the Chicago destination of Greek Islands, but I had some hope I could get a gyro in Mississippi that would rival the Arby's rendition. Or maybe even any other Greek entree that could be sold to the masses in the culturally-refined academic hub of Oxford. Nope. OK...this is not really a Greek restaurant. It is a watered down and highly Americanized version of Greek something. The only item on the menu that is close is the gyro wrap. (Not sure I have ever heard a gyro referenced as a wrap.) The only thing Greek is the lettering on the building. I guess it's good enough for a college hipster, but don't kid yourself. Sorry, Arby's gyro is better. Or even better, go get a Greek cookbook and make a fantastic moussaka. Suggestion: When running an ethnic restaurant, take a risk to offer food that represents the culture you have on your signage. Develop your customers' palate to the food and their loyalty will follow. read more

I had a good time at Volta! The menu is not very extensive and as the other reviews stated, it's "Greek" food, not authentic Greek food. With that being said, the appetizers and drinks are the bomb. They have $3 frozen mojitos which are delicious. In terms of appetizers, I tried: - dip plate (the pimento cheese is so so so so so good!) - hummus - hotty toddy balls which are garlic mashed potatoes, cheese, and bacon rolled up into a ball and then fried I loved the hotty toddy balls so much. They are yummy! Unfortunately, my body soon went into dairy overload but I will never let that hold me back. Yes to Volta! Good vibes, good drinks, good apps. read more

Volta Taverna - Half off frozen margaritas!!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

One of our favorites in Oxford! This place has a cool vibe with extremely good food. Our customer service whether indoors or outside was great each time that we went! read more

Remember that person from high school that lost 200 pounds and is now attractive? That's kind of like Volta. Located in an unassuming gas station in cowbell and lifted truck country, Volta cranks out solid Greek dish after solid Greek dish all day long. Don't let the balls, dip, and other interesting menu item names scare you aware- Volta doesn't mess around. The service is excellent, so let's start with the food. Imagine you're an 80-pound chick. Now imagine you're at a Travis Scott concert. No, you ain't in the nosebleeds, son, you're in the mosh pit! Boom. Pow. That's what Volta's food is like to your taste buds. And just when you think you can't take any more, some 400-pound guy tackles you and sits on you (that's a euphemism for your entree being served...keep up). Everything from the appetizers to the entrees to the drinks taste good and were clearly given some thought. Even the drinks are strong, but hey, what do you expect in a college town? Boozing is this city's middle name, baby! Prices are good too, which is great because if you're a college kid, that gives you more money to spend on booze, not silly frivolities like food. Go ahead, jump into the mosh pit!!!! read more

Great setting, great service and the food was excellent! Definitely recommend Volta if you're in Oxford

Volta is my favorite restaurant. The food is always good, as is the service. Try the pimento--it's marvelous.

We had a great work lunch here. I am not from the area so this was recommended by some of our local girls. Food was delicious and customer service was excellent! read more

First time in town. 16 year old wanted Greek. She's still congratulating herself on the good choice. We arrived 5 minutes before opening on a Saturday. A line of about 20 people were already waiting. As soon as it opened the seating went fast. Service was excellent. Food was even better. We got the shrimp quesadilla and another appetizer. The quesadilla was really good. Next time I would get that for the meal. Loaded with flavorful shrimp. I got spicy shrimp wrap and daughter got lamb and beef wrap. They were good. Thick slices of meat. The quesadilla was still on my mind. Baklava for dessert. Excellent. read more

Volta will always hold a special place in my heart as this is where my best friend & I would go with his aunt when she came into town. Volta has amazing drinks & great salads. My guilty favorite is their pickles- weird, but I love them! I'm not a huge fan of Greek food but theirs seem to be "Americanized" enough to where it's tolerable. The food isn't overly spicy but has a nice enough kick to where the frozen margaritas pairs well with almost any dish you would order. The only thing I'm not a big fan of is the seating- indoors or out. read more

Amazing cheese fries, I was surprised by that. Second best I've had, outback's are alway number one cheese fries in my book. However the bacon (that you have to pay an extra 1.50 for) kinda tasted like bacon bits. I recommend ranch with them. It was a bit cozy. Volta had many unique pictures hanging on their bright, dirty, yellow wall. According to someone we were with, the sweet tea isn't right. The staff is friendly, we got him to take a picture of us. read more

Volta Taverna - Mediterranean Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

The food and atmosphere were amazing! My wife and I went on Friday night and everything was amazing. We sat outside even though it was colder they had heaters going and it was great. The labneh was amazing and the gyro and walnut goat cheese salad were just as great. I highly recommend trying this place. read more

I found this place through Yelp. It was delicious, greasy Mediterranean diner food served in a former gas station. I had the souvlaki wrap with marinated pork, sauteed onions, and horseradish mayo. It was very flavorful. Partner had the black bean wrap and seemed to like it. We split a side of the cheese fries that had real cheese melted on it. Good service. There were lots of families and groups enjoying the food. A bachelorette party came in to partake. Accepts credit cards. read more

Volta Taverna - Dessert - Mediterranean Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

The walnut goat cheese salad is my favorite. They have great hummus and the feta pimento cheese dip is great too. If you're looking for something more light, go with the chicken soup. Their frozen margaritas and frozen Mojito's are wonderful. Fried brussels sprouts are great as well read more

Stopped by on the way through town based on the high reviews on Yelp. While the Hotty Toddy balls were great, the gyros were just average. Overall good experience, but it seems everything on the menu is about 2 bucks overpriced. $10 for the balls, $7+ each for the gyros, not including sides. A good spot for an occasional meal, but if you're looking for the best Oxford has to offer, I'd look elsewhere. read more

Volta Taverna - Hotty Toddy Balls - Mediterranean Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

MRS - best margaritas in town. Always a good place to sit outside in the summer with friends and colleagues.

I would hardly call this a Mediterranean restaurant. Limited selection of real Mediterranean food that is average at best.

Excellent service and top quality food. The ambiance is great to be in a converted service station.

COVID-19 SANITATION ISSUES; I used to love this place however my most recent experience has left me extremely disappointed. I ordered lemonade and it came out with lipstick on the rim, which I did not see until I had taken a few sips (I was not wearing lipstick). I took it to the manager and he told me he would get me a new one but was extremely reluctant to apologize and treated me with very little respect and seemed to be laughing at the fact that it was still dirty. When I told him I was concerned, he told me that lipstick can be hard to get off and sometimes "those things slip through the cracks". In the time of COVID-19, this is not only disgusting but also concerning that the other dishes they serve are not fully cleaned. Then, I was served my meal, the spicy shrimp wrap with bacon and inside is basically a large piece of fat with a small bit of meat attached. I showed my waitress and she was extremely apologetic and took it back to the kitchen to get fixed. The manager brought my food back and said "here you go" and did not apologize for yet another issue. The waitress was very nice however the manager, Travis, handled the situation so poorly. He is unconcerned with proper sanitation practices. This restaurant needs to reconsider their management immediately, starting with the manager, Travis. UPDATE: Travis not only yelled in my face after pulling down his mask but was also extremely disrespectful and rude. He refused to believe that he was poorly managing the situation and yelled so loudly in my face, I am beside myself. Will not be coming back and no one should. read more

Volta Taverna - Lipstick left on the cup I was served - Mediterranean Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

I've been to Volta many times since it opened in Oxford. All through college and into my now married life. We went recently when it was raining with our kids ages 4 and 6. The hostess sat 6 tables before us, of which 4 came in after us. I then asked how much longer the wait might be and she rolled her eyes and said when a table comes available she will seat us, or we can sit outside. This type of attitude I've never encountered but if this is a sign of the way Volta will be run in the future, my stomach will be hurt by the rudeness of a single employee. The food is always good and makes up for the rudeness of this one. Update: recently went back and was treated to the great customer service and food I always enjoy at Volta. If you're not eating the souvlaki you're not enjoying life to it's fullest. Changed from 3 to 5 stars after the update. read more

Popped in for lunch today and ordered the mojito and spicy shrimp wrap. Wow wow wow. 10/10 recommend. Will definitely drop in next time I'm in Oxford. read more

The bartenders were making drinks at the bar WITHOUT THEIR MASKS ON!! And the ladies behind the bar were extremely rude to our party

Excellent food, good service and a good atmosphere. Had a nice lunch here post-graduation with the family. The bartender was friendly and helpful while we waited, waitress was nice and service was speedy once we were seated! The food was also delicious and hit the spot. Something for everyone! All Greek/Mediterranean themed. Hummus/pimento appetizer plate and Greek pizza are my recommendations! read more

Volta Taverna - Greek pizza - Mediterranean Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

We went on a weeknight when they were not so busy. We sat outside on the patio which is nice atmosphere. The hotty toddy balls dipped in each dressing were wonderful. Ordered the cap rear salad which was average. My husband had the chicken stew which was spicy and very very tasty. The best part was the margarita on the rocks. They also serve frozen and variations of the traditional flavor. The margarita alone was worth going back. Plates with traditional Greek food around us looked amazing and with a try next visit. The one stain in the evening were the family sitting next to us with one smoking a cigar and one smoking a cigarette and two kids at their table. Not sure why smoking around food is still allowed in Oxford? Thank goodness other diners complained to the family and they refrained from smoking for the second half of our meal. read more

Terrible service. Tried to go eat here the other day and there was a wait, I put my name down for an inside table and was told that it would be 10-15 minutes, which is fine. 10 minutes go by and I receive a text that my table is ready, but it is an outside table. Apparently they texted the wrong person and informed me when I came back in that it was going to be an additional 15 minute wait for an inside table. How did the time increase after the wrong person was notified? Was very excited to go eat here because I haven't been since school let out but I will unlikely be back for a while. read more

Love this Greek place. Outdoor atmosphere was excellent. Had the Volta Pizza. AWESOME.

Had a quick bite to eat here for lunch on the recommendation of some locals. The chicken wrap I had was delicious. The price was very reasonable and the service was good. Definitely would recommend. read more

Amazing! We ordered the chicken gyro wrap and sweet potato fries, the portions were massive and great tasting. The service was also great. The restaurant atmosphere is fun and inviting, definitely will return! read more

Best margarita in a days drive. The Greek Pimento is choice also. Great staff from kitchen to servers to management and ownership, great folks and great food. read more

I'm here every Thursday! The great food, good drinks, & wonderful workers make it a place you want to come back to on the reg! Just to name off a a few of my faves: Staff favorite Margarita, Dip plate, pimento cheese, hotly toddy balls, lemon chicken wrap, Greek salad, spicy shrimp wrap, Zorro pizza, spicy chicken stew, housemate chips, fried Brussel sprouts & cheese fries. 1/2 priced margs & mojitos on Monday, Thursday, & Saturday. Get there early & grab a seat on the patio. You can thank me later! read more

Frozen Mojito's are absolutely sublime. Like frozen honeysuckletry with Walnut and Goat Cheese Salad w gyro meat

This place is just great. I would highly recommend the dip platter as an appetizer- it is hummus and pimento cheese with soft, delicious pita bread. I like to get the lamb gyro as my entree and spread the pimento cheese and hummus on the gyro as well. This place is truly delicious and has one of the best gyros I've ever had, including those that I've had in Greece. read more

Volta Taverna - Delicious dip platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Oxford, Mississippi

I have to admit this was not my choice for a restaurant. we had a large group and majority ruled. Well let me say I am glad they did. The food was fabulous!!! Everyone really enjoyed their meals. Try the Hot Toddy balls!!! They were so good!!! I cannot wait to go back. read more

The pita is made by Zeus himself. Wish they had tabbouleh, though, and maybe some plate-style options instead of just wraps and pizza.