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I was driving through town and my husband specifically wanted a wood fired pizza and this place delivered! We ordered online and got the tomato soup, arancini, rucola salad, pepperoni pizza and Volturno pizza. The food was ready for to-go when we arrived and the front of the house staff were friendly. The space was open and clean and hip. I'd definitely return to eat in. The food was delicious! I will say the pizzas were smaller than expected, like size of a typical small. Next time I'd order a 3rd to feed our family.
Loved and raved by the locals this pizza joint is a must try. Mondays and Tuesdays are buy one get one free pizza , you can mixed and match the pizza offering they have. Pizza come if fresh and hot from their proprietary oven pizza which creates the neopolitan Italian style pizza. Fluffy charred crispy crust texture and warm melted cheeses , sauce and meats all together in nice flavor profile and texture. They also have other dish Offerings such as sandwiches, burgers and Italian pastas. Would love to come try next time.
I cannot say enough good things about Volturno! To start, the restaurant kindly accommodated my 8-person group during the busy Monday/Tuesday BOGO pizza deal, and allowed ample time for our group to arrive and order. Our waitress was kind, gave excellent recommendations, and checked in with us an appropriate amount. When we began ordering, I noticed Volturno has an excellent array of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. I personally got the "pear pressure," which was a delicious pear spritz. For appetizers, my group found the arancini and the brussels sprouts to be a hit. Lastly, I tried eight pizzas due to the BOGO deal, and all of the choices were excellent; however, I will always be a tried-and-true pepperoni person (which was yummy). Overall, I would highly recommend anyone try Volturno, especially on Mondays and Tuesdays during the BOGO deal. It was an excellent restaurant to dine at with friends, and I would definitely return.
Fantastic experience, food and service were amazing, great atmosphere. However, be cautious of the "suggested gratuity" at the bottom of the check. The suggested 20% gratuity for a check of 87.21 was listed as 20.70. Not too much of a big deal, but it was 3 dollars more than it shook be. The actual 20% should be 17.44. Hard to give a full 5 star review for this.
on a monday night, i was in the mood for a small bite and a cocktail, so we decided to try volturno after hearing great recommendations. we sat at the bar, and for our drinks, i tried a bartenders choice, which was a paloma with tequila, while my date tried their 'was up, b?' (my second choice). i really enjoyed both drinks, and i preferred the was up, b? i also tried their kiwi krush, which was absolutely delicious, with a very strong house-made jalapeño infused tequila. the drinks here are great! for food, we tried their burrata which had such a unique, delicious assortment of focaccia, burrata, nuts, roasted grapes, balsamic vinegar, prosciutto, and arugula. everything paired very well. then we tried their margherita pizza with garlic aioli on the side. the pizza was great, i would have preferred a bit more basil, but it was cooked perfectly. i would try a different dipping sauce for the crust. our bartender suggested we get a second pizza for their monday & tuesday bogo special, and we took the eggplant pizza home and it was also great the next day. paloma 8.5/10 was up, b? 10/10 kiwi krush 10/10 burrata 10/10 margherita pizza 9.6/10 eggplant pizza 8.6/10 really pleased with our first visit here, from the vibes to the service to the food, and especially the drinks. all 3 bartenders (didn't catch their names) were attentive and helpful. ambiance: 4.8/5 food: 4.7/5 drinks: 4.8/5 service: 5/5 volturno: 4.8/5
We made a second visit to Volturno recently to have a try at some of their other options. We arrived early on a Saturday evening (about 4:30) and there was a line to wait for a table so we opted to sit at the bar. We decided to have drinks and appetizers. We ordered a pepperoni pizza (they are small), bruschetta and brussel sprouts. My husband had a beer and my drink was called Love Potion. We also got dessert, he ordered the Tiramisu (it was delicious) and I ordered the cheesecake (I didn't care for the thick graham cracker bottom, but the cheesecake part was very good). Everything was very good and our bar servers were excellent.
Life is short. F.....it up! FAMILY, Flavor, Friends Had this place on my list to visit I finally got the come. Great environment nice bar view of the kitchen and pizza bar. Pasta, dough, and mozzarella is all made in House. Met the head chef for theb tour of the kitchen. Staff is very friendly great place to get together with friends. All the food is very fresh and tasty . A must visit when in Worcester.
Great spot for pizza! Our waitress was very friendly and made a great recommendation to add hot honey to our pepperoni pizza - what a game-changer! Caesar salad came lightly dressed - exactly how we like it. Even the Diet Coke was perfectly crisp and syrupy. The crust is on the thicker/fluffier side- I tend to like a crispier pizza, so deducting 1 star for this. Special thanks to our waitress for the hot honey suggestion. Would definitely order this combination again
Great waitress, great food, great ambiance. The pizza was amazing, the pollo e pesto was to die for. So light, airy, and flavorful. I want to come back to try their other dishes. We also had the bartender surprise us with drinks, and he made really fruity, delicious concoctions.
Rating (out of 25): Food: 4.5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 3/5 (felt a little crowded once it filled up) Drinks: 4/5 (My NA drink had ¾ ice but was delicious) Overall Enjoyment: 5/5 I'm from NYC, and I gotta say, Volturno is easily one of the best meals I've had in Worcester. Honestly, I wasn't expecting it to hit this hard. The vibe is super chill despite the place being pretty massive, and once it filled up, the energy kicked up without ever tipping into chaos. Everyone who helped my boy and me was genuinely welcoming, you could tell they knew we weren't locals, but they made us feel right at home. We started off with their burrata, and wow--silky, creamy, and paired with just the right accompaniments to make every bite sing. That alone could've been the highlight of the night... but then the pizzas showed up. We grabbed a couple of well-crafted beers and ordered the fichi and margherita pies. Both were perfection: fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and a flawless balance between crust, sauce, and toppings. None of that greasy heaviness that makes you regret life choices after. Instead, I left full but still feeling great, which says a lot for a carb-heavy night. The space strikes a sweet balance of laid-back enough to relax, but polished enough that it feels like a proper night out. Volturno clearly takes their craft seriously. Their pizzas are *googles* *clears throat* "APN-certified and baked in a handmade, 100% wood-fired clay oven built in Italy by Gianni Acunto, blasting at around 900°F so they cook in just 60-90 seconds, giving you that perfect airy crust with a whisper of char." Special shout-out to the bartender--she's a master of her craft. The cocktails aren't just there to fill a menu; they're thoughtful, creative, and executed perfectly, elevating the whole dining experience. One thing to keep in mind: they don't take reservations, so if you're rolling in during peak hours, expect a short wait. But with the great music, friendly service, and food that'll have you thinking about it the next day, it's absolutely worth it. Happy eating.
Great pizza , great spot, great service. Must stop if you are in the area. Try the tre porcellini.
1 year ago
WOW!!! By far the BEST pizza ever!! Stopped in before a show at the Hanover Theater. The bruschetta was amazing, bartender made wonderful drinks, the staff super helpful. Highly recommend. read more
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I have been to volturnos twice now. Very good! The atmosphere is nice. The pizza is so good, pretty salty but doesn't take away from its greatness. The service was great. We didn't wait long for the pizza and they were very nice. Off topic but the bathrooms are nice and I love their hand drier lol. My Shirley temple was alright. We got the margarita pizza, pepperoni pizza, and cheese pizza. We are also going to bring one home for my mom. They were all very good definitely some of my favorite pizza! I would recommend trying!! read more
If you want the classy style Italian pizza there's a nice place in Worcester right here. Light, thin, and slightly charred. The options will seem a bit exotic if you're used to the typical college town pie but it's tasty and the flavors are unique. If pizza isn't you're thing there are a variety of Italian entres including in-house noodles and crafted cocktails. Staff are friendly. read more
Stopped by here tonight with my brother and parents to grab some dinner and fight off the Sunday Scaries The restaurant is very nice , with a lot of exposed brick and very pleasant ambient lighting. Our server was extremely friendly and promptly got us water and helped us get situated. My dad, brother and I each got a beer - Volturno has a pretty great selection with a lot of variety. For starters, we ordered the Bruschetta and Polpette (Meatballs). The Bruschetta was extremely Good - perfect balance of acidity and fat and the bread was fantastic. The Meatballs were also solid. We were accidentally brought a plate of Arancini , and the staff member who brought the food over was kind enough to leave it with us free of charge as it had already been set on our table. It was fairly good - texturally it was fantastic but it could've used a little more cheese or something savory to provide some oomph. For the main entree we got a few pies to try - The Funghi, Bianca, and Tre Porcellini. The Tre Procellini was the best - perfectly fatty and meaty and tasted great. The Funghi had a great truffle crema on the top and all the subtle flavors played very well together. And the Bianca was solid - seemed more like a breakfast pizza to me but I'll never say no to breakfast for dinner. After being in the Bay Area for a few months (which notoriously has a pretty weak Pizza scene aside from a few highlights) Volturno was a great change of pace. The food was good quality and the service was fantastic - every employee we interacted with was extremely friendly and personable. Would highly recommend anyone visiting the Worcester area to give this place a shot 4/5 read more
1 year ago
Staff and food amazing. BOGO on Mondays, great cocktail menu. They don't take reservations , so better try to get there early! They always playing good music too! read more
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FOOD: Delicious. Omg. It's Italian pizza (not 'Italian style') with a doughy, slightly charred crust and delectable toppings. I got the Bianca and my sister got the Margherita. Both of them were fresh, big decent portions and flavorful. We got the raspberry and blood orange sorbet to for dessert and you really can't go wrong with either, they're SO refreshing. The raspberry is creamier than the blood orange and has raspberry seeds in it. The blood orange is more of an Italian ice consistency but SO good. The ginger ale is actually ginger ale (not sprite mixed with coke) and the water tastes like tap water, but like tap water that has been filtered. Get some lemon in it and you're good to go. The napkins are also HUGE and super thick (they're not cloth). SERVICE: Spectacular. I'm horrible with names but I THINK our waiters name was Jimmy? Joey? I know it started with a J. He had curly blonde hair and wore a bandana. He was SO amazing, pleasant and kind. He was attentive, brought us everything fast, kept the table clear, made recs when asked and gave detail on any food we asked about. We loved him. Even the hostess was wonderful. She texted us when our table was ready and took us to a clean table minutes after walking back in. VIBES: This spot is cute for dates, a night out with friends, family or just to grab a pizza and go home. It has low lighting, is loud (like anywhere with a bar) and is clean inside and outside. Our table wasn't sticky and there was no trash on the floor anywhere. read more
2 years ago
Excellent service! Caesar salad was very salty for some reason. We did get it without anchovies. The margh pizza with prosciutto was delicious!!! The pepperoni with meatballs was beyond words delicious!!!!! I highly recommend both!!!! I can't wait to go back! read more
2 years ago
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Pizza was hardly sensational. Dough, ok, positively too thin, no rise. The Tomato sauce was sparse, thin without substance, hardly covering the dough, the cheese was on ration, hardly fulfilling, and my added anchovies was an attempt at creativity but not traditional oliy delicious anchovies, the anchovies served were white and fishy not traditional flavor and not better. Usually Napoli pizza has a final swirl of olive oil on the pizza, not here. Dryish, Even the basil was a chopped basil, could not see basil leaves. I drove about 1 hr to be disappointed. The ovens are the real deal, the website states traditional dough but dough that does not rise and is too thin which is not traditional Neapolitan pizza. Decent setting, pleasant restaurant , good service. I left hungry read more
2 years ago
Chill atmosphere. The food tastes great and nice workers would definitely go again. Great time read more
2 years ago
Food: They make such good authentic pizza over stone oven at the restaurant. It is on the thin side and rather light on the topping/sauce. The crust has a bit a char taste captured by the coal they cook in. They don't have a lot of other selections of appetizers, but they have your general list besides pizza. They have a good selection on draft and very good tasting drinks. Service: sever was easygoing but seem like she was in a hurry to go home lol. Bartenders were also attentive and easy too Ambiance: very warm vibe to area, its open space so it doesn't feel so crowded Location accommodation: it's one the strip of Shrewsbury st where there are tons of other things to see and try as well. They have a parking lot, but there's also side parking if needed. read more
2 years ago
BOGO pizza on Mondays and Tuesdays is a great deal! There is often a wait but service is fast once you're seated. Great drinks and vibe also!! read more
3 years ago
Still on this chicken parm kick and wanting to take a drive somewhere new I ended up here and glad I did walked in sat at the bar and was greeted right away with a menu and a bevy order place was clean and open air atmosphere overall cool vibe I got the meal was good and a lot I was thinking $27 for chicken parm is a bit steep but overall I can't complain I asked for my sauce a bit spicier than normal and they accommodated me. One of the only Italian places I could find on Monday. Good find I will return read more
1 year ago
Pizza here was no joke. Could've probably taken two to the face if I put my mind to it. Had lots of delicious appetizers and sampled a couple of pizzas instead. Would come back! Loved the bruschetta and all their pizzas! read more
Amazing time. I had just gotten into town and came in for the last hour of operation. I was made felt welcome by all the staff! I was recommended a beer with my pizza. The double IPA that they have will have your head spinning! The pizza crust was amazing. And the toppings developed very interesting flavors. Maybe it was all the fresh cheese, but def a taste I've never tasted before. I am going to try it again soon. Btw. Buy one get one Monday tuesdays are BOMB!!!!! I was even full the next day because I had so much leftover! read more
2 years ago
I 10/10 recommend Volturno. It's my boyfriend and mines favorite restaurant - we're here about every other week. The Volturno brick oven pizza is always our favorite, but the whole menu is delicious. The cocktails never disappoint and the bartenders are always creating new recipes for us with the "we think you drink" option. The staff is always so friendly, and the restaurant is beautiful, busy, and close to downtown Worcester. And shoutout Dimas, he's a great chef! read more
4 years ago
Two appetizers and five pizzas and it was all out of this world. Fresh made food that had great taste and we couldn't find anything wrong. Yes it's pricey but you know that when ordering so I definitely wouldn't t take off stars. After sharing two apps I could only eat 1/2 my pizza and that was enough so we all have tasty leftovers. I highly recommend but it's not a quick bite--pizza took a while to arrive. read more
3 years ago
When our reservations fell through at a nearby restaurant, we stumbled upon this place. And we are so glad we did. We had a wonderfully warm server who made sure things were taken care of. We sat outside under a covering which is definitely the way to go on a brisk fall evening. And the food? Every dish a winner. Salmon with asparagus? Yes please. Pizza with fresh mozzarella? Yep. Risotto alla carbonara? OMG yes. So creamy and warm and rich, every bite was a treat. And then fresh tagliatelle? Oh heck yeah. And do not miss desserts. The Nutella pizza is big and was a bit hit with strawberries too. Not a stunt dessert. It's for real. And the gelato was rich and my scoop of caramel was so so perfect. And we even got a cappuccino. Now maybe it's because we haven't eaten out much the last six months but it was perfect. There are other Italian restaurants that may charge more but why pay extra when this one is just about perfect for the price. read more
3 years ago
The homemade mozzarella is incredible. The bruschetta mozzarella had basil mixed in! Soo so good. Only stop for an app and a drink but it was a beautiful and the food smelled amazing! They have a brick oven where they cook their pizza. Would love to come back if I'm ever in the city again. read more
3 years ago
I was not at all impressed by the food here at all!! It was my first time eating here and I know people always talk about how good the pizza is so maybe that's all they are good at. I had the torchio con salsiccia and it was very much "meh". The taste of it was off, I'm not exactly sure what it was but it had a funny taste. Someone else at my table ordered the tagliatelle with bolognese sauce and that didn't taste all that great either. No one was really satisfied with their food except for 1 person who ordered a pizza. I'm guessing since they are so well known for good pizza they really don't put much effort into the rest of their dishes. The services was ok and the ambience of the place was cute. I've been meaning to try this restaurant so I'm glad I finally did but I definitely won't be returning. read more
This place has a great ambience and atmosphere. Spacious seating and casual. I got a table on Thursday night with my friend with no wait. Menu has food and pizza menu. My friend and I wanted to try different things so we got the bruschetta, linguine with shrimp, and the Volturno pizza. The bruschetta didn't wow me. The ricotta was made in-house but the bread and the flavor of it all together was just alright- Waiter asked if we wanted to send it back or not charge us for the appetizer because we said it was all right. She ended up not charging us for the app which was nice of her. Pizza was great. Had a nice rustic taste and all the toppings tasted fresh. The pasta was good but needed much more flavor it was a bit bland. So we added salt to it. Shrimp was great though. Overall, my friend and I liked the experience. It wasn't the best pizza I have had but the little details that the waiters had made it a pleasant experience. Definitely wanting to stop by for a BOGO pizza on Monday or Tuesday Overall: Food 7/10 Ambience 8/10 Customer service 10/10 read more
Trendy, open concept dining room. Watching traffic on Shrewsbury Street on a Summer Friday. Dining room was nonstop. We had the shrimp with linguine and the little neck clam pizza. We ordered the Nutella pizza (brought it home). Everything was fresh and delicious! Dan who was the bartender was helpful without intruding. read more
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I love volturno! When I first went they had me sold on the cheese platter appetizer they serve. It's worth the hefty price! The pizzas are also perfectly cooked and delicious. My boyfriend and I decided to stop by again yesterday and try new things! I can't remember our servers name but she was awesome! I loved the white wine sangria and we ordered bruschetta as an appetizer, holy yum but certainly only for 2 people to share! Although our main entrees weren't the best or what we were looking for, we will certainly be back to try other things on the menu! I'm a chicken piccata fanatic and this one was good, just nothing I would write home about. read more
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72 Shrewsbury St
Worcester, MA 01604
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(508) 756-8658
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Do you take reservations?
John, thank you for your question! We currently do not take reservations.
Do you offer GLUTIN free pizza or pasta?
Volturno offers delicious gluten-free pasta, available upon request. Unfortunately, Volturno cannot accommodate gluten-free pizzas, due to the dough.
Is there still 2 for 1 pizza on Tuesdays?
As far as I know, based on my friend who was planning to do that tonight!
Did the restaurant close? Number is no longer in service and the website is down. Too bad, if so! Pizza was delish.
No we are definitely open. The website editor had a hack but it has been resolved
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