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Volare Pizza
5054 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209, United States
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Volare Pizza
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Sa
Review β„–1

I went yesterday, pizza is delicious.😍 my girls loved it, we got to watch them make it, sauce is good and crust is, 😍😍 yummy. I will go back and would reccomend this little shop to anyone. A sign advertised live music a couple nights a week which would make it super awesome.

De
Review β„–2

Amazing meat lovers pizza. The crust reminded me of Brooklyn, light ..thin.. great spot

Na
Review β„–3

The food and atmosphere is always great at this restaurant! Came in for a late birthday party and were accommodated immediately with great customer service.

Ca
Review β„–4

The small pizza was the perfect size for a late lunch. I forget the type, but the olives were great. I could easily make this a must stop place on all my trips to San Antonio.

J
Review β„–5

Great Food and Home Feel !!! I would recommend this place to anyone who enjoys authentic Italian food. We ordered the Italian Salmon and Calimari, both were extremely tasty and juicy. Its a small dinning indoors however there is a nice area outdoors to sit and enjoy. I really like how the kitchen is inside the same dining area because I enjoy watching them cook! The restroom is a single bathroom however it is very clean and always managed so that is a HUGE plus. The waitress and staff was very friendly and even offered a compliment glass of wine. Its byod when it comes to alcohol which is really cool for those who have a particular wine they like to drink with thier Italian food. Price wise they are a little higher then the chain Italian places but only by 1 or 2 dollars. Which honestly I feel is worth it for the authenticity and it being a mom n pop place!!

Ro
Review β„–6

Horrible smell from dumpsters. 🀒We were super excited to try this place out and heard good things.The indoor area is small and it was a beautiful evening, so we opted for the patio. We noticed an awful 🀒odor as soon as we got outside. There was another table full of people and they said, β€œyou smell it too!?! We complained. You get used to it I guess.” So we told the hostess it smells awful and left.When we left we noticed there was an open dumpster 10-15 feet from the patio.We took this photo and hour later and the dumpster is still open. This, after at least two tables had complained.Please fix this minor, but awful, issue.I am willing to modify or remove this review if the manager can assure me they solved the issue.

ca
Review β„–7

These amazing folks sent warm meals to our RNs at the CHRISTUS Command Center . God Bless you and thank you for caring about our healthcare workers !!!

Do
Review β„–8

Im sure the pizza is great, but I just went to the McCullough location to get simple spaghetti and it was way too greasy and WAY too salty. I love this place, so maybe you guys could back off of the salt. We can always add salt at home if we like. Otherwise, you have always been a wonderful restaurant!

Ri
Review β„–9

Love the eggplant parmesan!

Ad
Review β„–10

I wish I could rate this restaurant (Broadway location) higher because when their pizza is made right its great. But sadly, quality is very inconsistent, cheese pizza is usually very dry and delivery orders get messed up more often than not. For me, the biggest downfall is the dry pizza because their sauce is SO good. Its to the point that when i do order I have to order the pizza with extra sauce plus sauce on the side. Furthermore the sauce on the side ends up being marinara sauce (despite asking for pizza sauce) and not their pizza sauce, which is good, but not what I want. My delivery order did get messed up again, but when I called they were very accommodating in rectifying the issue so that was appreciated. I just wish it didnt come to that. To me, their McCullough location is better and more consistent (although on the salty side) . My wife ordered from Broadway by accident so we had to deal with the issues mentioned above hopefully for the last time.

su
Review β„–11

This place had an amazing calzone. I got a box to go since I had leftovers, but I forgot the box on the table so it was the saddest day of my life.

De
Review β„–12

As soon as I walked in it felt I was in Napoli. The food is as authentic as it can get for being in Texas.

mi
Review β„–13

Ordered bruschetta and got garlic bread, decided to give it a try and the oil used for it was rancid. place isnt worth it, just go to mellow mushroom

An
Review β„–14

Very small, but cute Italian place. We came for the pizza, and were not disappointed. The best part, though, was the service. The staff was super friendly, and put in extra effort to make sure we were taken care of. They fixed our wobbly table shortly after we sat down without us needing to ask. Would definitely go here again.

He
Review β„–15

It’s my first visit here and I was thoroughly impressed. It’s a small and quaint place which is more of my style anyway. I ate the Chicken Parmigiana and it was delicious and they’re oversized portions for sure. The only complaint I have is that the their spaghetti sauce is very acidic and they put a lot of cheese for my own taste. I would visit this place again in the future.

Ca
Review β„–16

Fantastic pizza! Perfect balance of meat. Cheese & sauce! The crust is tasty & crunchy! I dont like most pizzas but this one os perfect!!

Ce
Review β„–17

Delicious delicious food. Top notch. There are two different locations that are pretty close by one with outdoor seating and small inside and one with all indoor seating.

K
Review β„–18

Best pizza. The crust was excellent. The ambiance is cozy. They dont sell beer however you can bring your own. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Ru
Review β„–19

Great place to grab a great tasting pizza. Many types available. Lots of items on the menu to choose from. Been around since 1972. Only issue is seating. Small seating area inside so youre forced to sit in the patio area outside.

Vo
Review β„–20

Very nice atmosphere! Tucked away with a big presence. The food was hot and plated nicely. Thought my salad was going to be a wimpy, wilted old garden salad but the greens were fresh and delicious!

I
Review β„–21

A pleasant hole-in-the-wall restaurant with very good food. I have only been there once with my wife, but the food that both of us received was delicious. Tomato sauce was delicious. We plan on going there again soon. The prices were very reasonable for pretty authentic Italian style food.Update:Went again with my wife for dinner. Once again, the food was delicious, but the service was really poor. The waitress was friendly, but did a poor job of keeping drinks full and checking if we needed anything. This was a repeat of my previous experience there. Ill be going back because the food is great, but the lack of service really detracts from what should be a great dining experience.

Ke
Review β„–22

Great customer service! This is the best place in Texas for Italian, especially pizza. Any other pizza does not MEASUREMENT up to Volares.

Je
Review β„–23

Fresh ingredients are where you start when you to put out your best effort! Dough made from scratch, and veggies fresh cut are the standard here! Tons of mozzarella cheese so you get the stretch on every slice you pull off. Dont sleep on this place!

Mi
Review β„–24

Bellissimo e Delizioso! Just had my first pizza here and loved it. Just a touch salty but the crust was nice and thin, cooked perfectly and the sauce was slightly sweet with nice Italian herbs. Cheese was just the right amount. I’ll be back!

D
Review β„–25

The best pizza Ive had in Texas without a doubt! To top it off the Tiramisu was absolutely fabulous!This is a must stop for pizza lovers!!

Da
Review β„–26

Heavens rejoice, these people know their pizza. Their specialty pizzas are superb, extremely tasty. Ive been here numerous times and I have to say this is one of the most consistent pizza restaurants in town.Their margarita pizza, probably the best in town in my honest opinion. Their Hawaiian pizza is great, their garlic bread is delicious, and the service is always great. Every single slice is made to perfection. As far as food and service goes, this is the place to get amazing food.The only drawback I have of this place is their location, and size of their restaurant, its very small and easy to miss, and they only have a few parking spaces, so thats a little troublesome. But, thats it.This place is worth a visit if you are new to town, they always have some sort of italian music playing in the background, but this pizza is simply amazing.

Pa
Review β„–27

Their food is amazing!! The prices are good and the portions are big. I love the atmosphere and friendly staff that make me and my family feel welcome everytime we visit.

Ru
Review β„–28

I was gone with high expectations, but sadly the product quality was really low. Dirty restaurant with not a really Italian dishes.

Gu
Review β„–29

Good food at decent price. However, customer service leaves a bit to be desired. I was trying to put a delivery order and while I didnt mind the 1hr 20min wait time, I did mind the fact that they hung up on me. Rather rude. Im guessing you dont need my business. Next time Ill think twice about coming here.

Ka
Review β„–30

Food was good, though a bit much for what it was. The atmosphere was cozy. The space was a bit small but will probably come back. Good menu selection. Closed for a bit midday on weekdays, be advised.

Ra
Review β„–31

Juan was our waiter tonight, he was excellent. Juan provided a friendly atmosphere and he is a jubilant host. Service here is unually poor but tonight Juan made a HUGE difference!

Ri
Review β„–32

Ok location for quality Italian food. Loved this place from the first taste. The staff was friendly and sociable.

Gr
Review β„–33

Amazing food and great service! My family and I have been coming here for years. Volare is the only Italian restaurant well eat at! Great variety of appetizers and specials. Best salads in San Antonio and the tiramisu is delicious! Love that they dont charge a corking fee for BYOB or a delivery fee for deliveries.

Hu
Review β„–34

Hey guys this restaurant one of the best Pizza place in San Antonio.. I have been there multiple time each time i have great experience. Fresh delicious food, very friendly stuff and great service.. i would highly recommend this restaurant for pizza lovers..They also give free house vine..

J
Review β„–35

Pizza was good. Very small place so we had to sit outside. It was hot out and flies kept landing so we ended up packing or food to go

An
Review β„–36

Best pizza Ive had in town. That cream sauce they make is really good.

Ki
Review β„–37

Best Lasagna. Food is delicious. Wait staff friendly and attentive. Prices very reasonable. Outstanding all around.

Pr
Review β„–38

Highly recommend . Delicious pizza, the smell alone is amazing.

To
Review β„–39

Great food, served hot and very tasty! Like the cozy atmosphere of sitting inside

Fr
Review β„–40

Decided to give this place another chance. But was still very disappointed. I ordered the chicken parmigiana, the chicken was definitely microwave. Very though and chewy, with a very flavorless β€œmarinara sauce”. My girlfriend ordered the chicken Alfredo, same story there. Flavorless sauce and really dry chicken. Wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone.

Vi
Review β„–41

Intimate restaurant with 5 tables indoor and a large covered patio is if need more space. We were there for a quick Saturday lunch, on break from the College Soccer ID Camp our son attended at The University of The Incarnate Word. We had the pasta sald with garlic bread. Loved the Big Band 40s &50s music in the background.

Ha
Review β„–42

Very comfortable place. Great Italian food, and variety of dishes. Deserts are spectacular! Highly recommended.

C
Review β„–43

Great for lunch. The lunch selection focuses on the basics, (pizza, lasagna, paninis) but theyre amazing! And the price is really reasonable.

On
Review β„–44

They have paper straws!!!

An
Review β„–45

Delicious and cozy atmosphere! Recommend the linguine bolognese and the Quattro Formaggi!

Ch
Review β„–46

Good restaurant with tasty food. Great prices.Need to try the pizza when you get a chance.

El
Review β„–47

Food is awesome. Lunch specials are great. And the staff is very pleasant.

Ch
Review β„–48

My favorite Place to eat! Great prices, great food, and always the friendliest people! I love this place so much!!

pa
Review β„–49

Its small and cozy, the Tuscany pizza was the best I have had in a while. We will definitely be back again

Al
Review β„–50

I just stopped by to put my two cents in. Food is superb at this little bistro. The pizza was amazing and the calzones were even better. Outdoor seating is a big plus. I am looking forward to going back again and again.

Ru
Review β„–51

DISCLAIMER: My review will cover both locations and how they compare to each other.We love Volare’s pizza, always have. We always get the large cheese. We normally only order takeout because the Broadway restaurant is so small (with the new location we’d finally be able to dine in!) It’s been hit or miss with the pizza delivery from the Broadway location in the past so we normally just pick it up. It’s so small in there that there really is no place to wait for your order. If you get there early you may as well wait in your car or stand there awkwardly while people crowd around the register. Parking is extremely limited and somewhat dangerous. You’re backing out blindly as some cars are turning on to Barilla. There’s absolutely no room to expand seating or parking at this location so when they opened the new location at the Olmos Pharmacy, we were excited.Dining in allowed us to try all the other great dishes on their menu. Sadly, the pizza here is not as good as the Broadway location. Don’t know why that is since they seemingly would use the same ingredients. It’s gotta be the pizza oven. The pizza at the Olmos location always seems to be a little more well done and crisper.They don’t have a liquor license (yet) so it’s BYOB and sometimes they even offer complimentary wine! Not sure if they charge a β€œcorking” fee for bringing in your own alcohol. The seating is a little strange. Booths along the wall with tables in the center. Not sure how they could rearrange the seating to maximize the space. There is also a bar area from when they were a pharmacy/malt shop. They’ve kept the decor pretty much the same. Very art deco.The staff is friendly and they even have live music some nights. My daughter says the gelato is the best!

Ni
Review β„–52

They have the best Lasagna. Love the cozy feel of the place.

Os
Review β„–53

Great food, great people. Cozy inside, comfortable outside. Its a great place to have friends or for date night.

R.
Review β„–54

Rollin NicholsΒ· 2 seconds agoGreat food, pizza is off the hook! Love the ambiance- warm,cozy atmosphere, with wonderful, mouth-watering aromas wafting throughout the place! Staff is extremely friendly, the owner is actually from Naples--AND, you can tell your friends that you dined in the same restaurant that the famous opera singer Andreas Bocelli ate at!! Now, how much more Italian can you get than that!?? This review is coming from New York Italian, who also happens to be a Neapolitan--so, you better like it stunad, or uncle Vito will pay you a visit, and youll soon be sleeping with the fishes..........

Sc
Review β„–55

The calamari was a pleasant surprise and the stromboli was excellent. Volares makes best in town lists for a reason.

Di
Review β„–56

It’s a cozy place and they have the best pizza in town and also I tried the pasta alla vodka and it was delicious, we came back for sure !

Br
Review β„–57

Nice little place. Delicious food and great service! Prices are very fair, I will definitely be back!

Bo
Review β„–58

Excellent food, friendly staff, good prices, got it all.

ma
Review β„–59

Great service and atmosphere, incredible food!

Ke
Review β„–60

Placed an order for delivery and it took an hr. and 20 min. to arrive. I was OK with that even though I was told it would take 45 min to 1 hr. The sad part was the food and the price. Ordered 1 large caesar salad, fettuccine Alfredo, spaghetti with meatballs, and one kids pizza and it cost $46.00.Extremely high for the quality of the food. The salad was bruised and no flavor, spaghetti sauce was very watery, meatballs had a very firm texture as if they had been cooked then frozen and defrosted (could not eat), and the fettuccine was very butter with no flavor. I do not recommend this place....

sa
Review β„–61

The crust and cheese were great, but the way the pepperoni taste was not great at all. 18” pie with 1 topping and an order of cheee bread was $25.98. The cheese bread is nothing special. I still think Cappos pizza is better and priced cheaper to.

vo
Review β„–62

Very disappointed. Spaghetti and meatballs were so bland. Not recommended.

Mi
Review β„–63

The restaurant is small but the flavor of the dishes is HUGE! WOW! This place has the best Neapolitan food in Central Texas.

Br
Review β„–64

Loved it! Delicious fresh alfredo, with very friendly staff. They even opened early for my fiance and I! Never have I seen that happen.

As
Review β„–65

This place is shockingly amazing. It is quaint and has very limited indoor seating but the food....omg...it is so delicious. From their parmesan butter spread for their fresh bread, to the tangy Italian dinner salad, to their fire brick oven pizza everything was just simply delicious. I would reccomend this place to just about everyone, and what really puts the cherry on top of the cake for this place is that you dont have to break the bank in order to enjoy it.

Sa
Review β„–66

Small, pleasant atmosphere. Excellent food and service. Will come again and recommend!

Lo
Review β„–67

My favorite bake ziti with sausage. Hefty portions with a robust creamy and cheese flavor, hot and baked to perfection. Plus their complimentary bread with the garlic spread it is just my favorite. Always the best customer attentiveness and prompt to respond to any of your needs.

De
Review β„–68

Volares Pizza never disappoints! My granddaughters love eating their pizza. We drive all the way from New Braunfels, Texas for the food here. Reminds me of the Pizza in Venice, Italy.

Jo
Review β„–69

Pretty good pizza and pasta. The dine in area is VERY small.

St
Review β„–70

Small hidden bistro on Broadway. Authentic taste, reasonable price and very cozy. It was a delight to find Italian cuisine that didnt taste like copy cat food chain food. The pizza and chicken marsala were very good.

Br
Review β„–71

Super good pasta dishes. Their pizza is good too, but it is not the reason I go. The lasagna is. I like that it is BYOB. Real quaint too.

Ad
Review β„–72

Stumbled upon this hidden gem. The food is amazing and the environment is very cozy . Highly recommend all foodies to come out and try this place !

Pa
Review β„–73

My gf and I had a small 09er pizza and the chick parm. Both were amazing!!!

La
Review β„–74

Good authentic tasting Italian cuisine.

rx
Review β„–75

Very friendly waitress and cozy atmosphere.Food was good too. Definitely come back.

Ti
Review β„–76

A quaint hidden gem...had the calamari spiced with Chile pepper, followed by a large meat lovers pizza...thin but chewy cracker like crust, with large slice pepperoni and Italian sausage..not little bits, but full meaty slices..al fresco seating with netting..our favorite spot to go to from Saturday trips downtown

Ca
Review β„–77

Omg you know the pizza is good when even the crust alone tastes good! Volare is officially my fav place to order pizza in SA!

Mi
Review β„–78

Omgosh! Pizza suprema is so good!!

De
Review β„–79

First time eating here on my lunch break service was good and the waiting time wasnt long. Food was very good.

mi
Review β„–80

Wow, Ive ignored this place for so long thinking, naaah! Now one of my favorites. Awesome job. ...think his name was Daniel

Kr
Review β„–81

I had the cosa nostra pie today. Great flavors, came out nice and hot, and my waitress was very attentive. Id definitely go back next time Im in town!

Co
Review β„–82

Even a late night pizza is delicious and great service like always at Volare.

Co
Review β„–83

We have only had pizza to go from here, but it is always delicious! One of our favorite places to grab a pizza now. There is a white 4 cheese pizza (it has a specific name I cant remember, maybe quatro formaggio?) that we both love. Well continue to order pizza from here and hope to dine in some day. I heard that you can bring your own wine and they dont charge a corking fee... havent verified that though.

Ja
Review β„–84

Pizza toppings should be evenly distributed not all plopped in the middle.

Ha
Review β„–85

Love their bread sticks but they fill me up

Na
Review β„–86

Ive been here several times and have gotten something different each time. Everything has been great!

Lu
Review β„–87

Great service, great food. They do not sell alcohol, but you get a complementary beer or glass of wine, you can bring your beers or bottle and drink there if you want to. Real pizza

Mi
Review β„–88

Was placed on hold for over 30 minutes. In the meantime was able to order from Florios, pick it up and eat it before they finally hung up on me. Will never try Volare again. Awful customer service.

Da
Review β„–89

Great food but a little pricey.

Ki
Review β„–90

I love this place. The food is amazing and the owner is friendly. I would give this 10 stars if I could.

Ma
Review β„–91

Stupendous food! Everything is amazing. The calzones are huge.

Ar
Review β„–92

Lasagna was outstanding. Very authentic Ilatian restaurant!

Sy
Review β„–93

Came hungry. Left stuffed! Pasta and salads were full of authentic flavor. Yummm!!!

Ne
Review β„–94

I went to the Olmos Park location for lunch. I ordered the lasagne. The pasta was very tough and chewy, as if it had been microwaved for too long. I had great difficulty cutting it with a knife. The amount of meat in the dish was negligible and tasteless. Although my companions enjoyed their pizzas and calzone, I do not recommend the lasagne.

Ca
Review β„–95

This place is aawesome, the staff is really nice, the food is great, it is BYOB, and good prices. I recommend this place 110%!

Te
Review β„–96

Always great quality. Food comes at a good time and the environment is great.πŸ‘

Ta
Review β„–97

Pretty good I had spaghetti and meatballs..(meatballs were not homemade tho)

Ju
Review β„–98

Very good pizza and you can even bring your own wine bottle.

Be
Review β„–99

Service was EXCELLENT AND FOOD WAS GREAT!!! Will definitely be going back!

Co
Review β„–100

Small, but great. Hard to find authentic Italian food

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  • Address:5054 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209, United States
  • Site:http://volarepizzasa.com/
  • Phone:+1 210-828-3354
Categories
  • Pasta shop
  • Italian restaurant
  • Pizza restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Salad shop
  • Sandwich shop
Working hours
  • Monday:12–8PM
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:4:30–8PM
  • Sunday:4:30–8PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Live music:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Organic dishes:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Dining options
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Catering:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
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