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Volterra
- Italian
- Seattle, WA
About this business
Volterra features the bold-flavored, Tuscan-inspired menu of Chef Don Curtiss showcasing his innovative style applied to the bountiful harvest of the Pacific Northwest. Menu highlights include: Seasonal Tuscan specialties truffles, squash blossoms, fresh porcini mushrooms are featured throughout the year. All natural, organic or free-range meats and poultry. Fresh, housemade pasta. Our extensive wine list features primarily Italian and Northwest wines. Volterra has received numerous accolades including: "Best New Restaurant ... read more
Location details
5411 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA, 98107, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4:00 p.m. to Midnight | |
| Tue | 4:00 p.m. to Midnight | |
| Wed | 4:00 p.m. to Midnight | |
| Thu | 4:00 p.m. to Midnight | |
| Fri | 4:00 p.m. to Midnight | |
| Sat | 11:00 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Sun | 11:00 a.m. to Midnight |
Enjoy terrible service? – Our experience at Volterra was atrocious. 25 minutes after being seated and we didn't even know who our server was because no one but the busboy had even stopped by our table. The table behind us had consumed an entire bottle of wine by the time we decided to eat elsewhere. On the way out the hostess had the nerve to thank us for coming by which struck me as odd since we were seated right next the her podium and she clearly should have known that we neither ordered anything nor paid a dime. In hinds... read more
Delightful Holiday Celebration – We had our company holiday party at Volterra and it was the best we've ever had! Kudos to the staff for putting together such a memorable event. Our 5 course meal was executed perfectly. We could not believe how delicious every item was. I am in love with the Wild Boar. The staff was great. Since there were about 50 of us, it was not an easy task but they exceeded our expectations and I hope this will be an annual event.
My favorite in Seattle – I seldom drive to Ballard, but Volterra makes the drive worthwhile. Since first eating there several months ago, it has become my favorite place not only for an excellent menu and unequivocally wonderful food, but knock-down impeccable service.
what a joke – I was excited about eating at Volterra, but was sadly dissappointed. The food was okay, some even good, but I have had better. The service. Atrocious. If you want people to return to your restaurant, then make them want to return. Don't treat your customers like numbers and faceless cash spending machines.
Nice place and fun Time – Although we didn't enjoy our dinner we still managed to have a fun time at Volterra. Good company pays off! The wild boar was very flavorless, even the creamy sauce on it was blend. Italian food is usually much more flavorfull that that. I hope that the owners don't find this offensive; we are just giving our humble opinion.
Average Food - Slow Service - NO PARKING – I've been to the restaurant five times now. The experience starts with the horrid parking situation--there is absolutely NO parking within a five block radius. That's fine in the summer, but in winter, in the rain, the absence of valet parking will keep me away. The food and the service aren't worth slogging blocks in the rain for. While there are some standouts on the menu, the service is extremely slow, almost remarkably slow. The restaurant feels cramped with tables too close tog... read more
Business response:
We are sorry to hear that you've had difficulties finding parking when dining at Volterra. It can definitely be challenging on the weekends and particularly during Art Walk. However, we do offer parking for our guests in the Magnum Storage parking lot after 7pm. The parking lot is adjacent to our building and just a few feet from our front door. We apologize that you were unaware of our parking arrangement and hope that you will visit us again.
No checkered tablecloths or meatballs here... – My husband and I are excited to have found a "real" Italian restaurant close to our home. The parking was a challenge but as soon as we bit into the delightful antipasti "palatte" we forgot all about it. The lobster ravioli was sensational and the rabbit special was the best rabbit i've had. The chocolate cake was gooey and topped with a rich chocolate mousse. Never knew it could be this good.
Not recommended – Food was just not good! $18 for an antipasto for two that had a bunch af french little things on it at a restaurant that claims to be 'authentic' Italian but there are no Italians there to be found?? Super salty pasta....I could keep going. The bussers kept trying to take our food when we weren't done eating, I finally told them to stay away from our table.
Awesome – we stopped by on sat night during art walk and the restaurant was fully booked for the evening but the tables in the bar area were left for people who walked in. the hostess was friendly and quoted us an hour wait but took our cell phone number and to our suprise called us in 30 minutes to let us know our table was ready. our waiter was from spain and made the night fun. the food was delicious, great wine list and really good energy.
Frequently asked questions about Volterra
How is Volterra rated?
Volterra has a 4.3 star rating with 320 reviews.
When is Volterra open?
Volterra is closed now. It will open at 4:00 p.m.
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