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Inspired by the warm, traditional Tuscan hilltop town by the same name, Volterra features the bold-flavored, Tuscan-inspired menu of award-winning Chef Don Curtiss.Chef Curtiss has a long history and following in the Northwest. He received acclaim as "One of America's Most Innovative Chefs", from Wine Spectator while serving as the opening chef of Andaluca. He was also named "One of America's Top 26 Chefs" by Italian Cooking and Living.Volterra's dining room is inviting with rich red walls; chocolate-brown leather and textiles; and dark woods offset by alabaster light fixtures hand-carved in Volterra, Italy. "Don Curtiss' lush, imaganitive eats bring a breath of fresh air to the local Italian restaurant scene." Zagat America's Top Restaurants 2006"That fine tuned quality is part of the welcome suprise that is Volterra." Nancy Leson, Seattle Times
5.0 of 5 stars.
I know it's beside the point, but the evening might have gone off the rails when my dinner date told the waiter that there is no Santa Claus. The poor guy staggered a bit, shocked disbelief on his...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I returned here for dinner with my mother after a llloooonnnnggg weekend of moving. We were thinking about canceling our reservations and just getting some take-out since we were both exhausted from...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Having eaten at a gazillion Italian restaurants all over the globe, I can honestly say that Volterra is one of the best. The menu is thoughtful with some of Northern Italy's best flavors and the wine...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of our favorite brunch spots in town! So many places around town serve a decent brunch, but have long waiting times. We've been able to get a table as soon as we walk in the door at...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great service, beautiful restaurant, and the food is fantastic, grilled eggplant and the sausage and mussel are my two favorites appetizers and the lamb shank is well season and delicious! the only...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sure, it's a nice space and the service is good, but the food sucks and costs way too much.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so i only came here for drinks,but the place has some really chillax atmosphere :) the bartender was really helpful and he seem like he knew his drinks and enjoy doing his job and chatting with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Boyfriend took me for my birthday. Good drinks, service and food. The loud couple next to us on the patio was annoying, but we let them know nicely and they got the hint. A nice place in the ever...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So disappointed!! I was really looking forward to coming here for my birthday, because I've heard good things about it and love italian food. I will definitely never return. Our waitress was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
only days after writing and sending a letter to the management at Volterra i received a concerned and kind letter from the manager with a full refund. The manager took our experience very seriously,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Food, Great Atmosphere, Great Location! I have had nothing but great service and food here. I enjoyed the food so much after my first dinner here that I returned the very next night! It is a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for brunch and the food was yummy...particulary the duck hash. I will definitely be going back to check out the dinner menu.
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We went out tonight looking for a nice place to celebrate our anniversary and we decided on Volterra.... big mistake. The bread was bland and heavy. Then our entrees: the crispy baked chicken was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Holy overrated. Yes I've experienced better. Maybe it was an off night but this place sure got a whole lot of press when they opened and they better deliver every night. I thought this place was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A few weeks ago, I hit up the Ballard Italian restaurant/institution known as Volterra for the first time (yes, was living under a rock for the six years I lived in Sea-Town).Volterra has a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Volterra is second only to Cafe Campagne for brunch in Seattle. I went to Rover's for brunch last week and it was great, but Volterra is just more accessible and down-to-earth.I ordered the "Milano!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For winning a lot of awards and being featured in many magazines, I was disappointed. I don't think Italian food is *hard* to make, everyone can boil pasta and open a can of tomato sauce, but it is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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I hate for the first review I write, after moving here and signing up with citysearch, to be a one-star business but that's the way it goes, I guess. As it happens, this is the first restaurant my new...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
definitely not worth the rating! Terrible pasta on both ocassions
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First, the pluses. The place has a ton of atmosphere, and never got that crowded. All of the servers wore bright smiles, and we got excellent service throughout the meal; our server knew just when to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here really is excellent. Wifey and I had the Bruschetta and the Chef's choice antipasto to start. Both were excellent. The Antipasto was 10 bux and had about 12 little things (olives,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's not bad, but it ain't good either. Someone mentions the bread below which is funny because my first thought on having a bite of the bread was, "wow, that's some really tasteless bread." Never...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Was cajoled into returning to Volterra, after one of my companions on our last, abortive visit, suggested that I was too irate about the attitudes to fully appreciate the food. Went back and sat...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the earlier reviewers complained that the food here is not "real" Italian. Frankly, I think "real" and "authentic" are two of the most over-used words people employ to describe a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pork Jowls are really good in pasta, I'd never had them before Volterra and I am sold. Every meal I've had here has been excellent, the service is good, ambiance is great and surprisingly affordable....
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic food, savory sauces, fair price, shaky tableThe wait to sit in the bar can take over an hour, and call at least a week ahead of time to get a reservation. This restaurant is currently very...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My first and only experience at Volterra was this past Valentine's Day. It was a prix fixe dinner, so there wasn't much to choose from, but I did get a taste of what they had to offer. The bread, as...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you eat here, get ready to spend a lot of money and receive very little flavor. It's boring and overpriced food. Also, the waiter tried to get us to buy some of Volterra's special salt with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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I am surprised at the recent posts regarding bad service and food because I just had a great experience last weekend. I had been wanting to try this restaurant for quite some time and think it's one of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like it. A lot.Nice place friendly servers. Knowledgable wine buyer. Chris, I think his name is. Nice Captain's list.Its definitley in the rotation.Arghhh! Parking in Ballard.
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for the first time last week for Sunday brunch..I live on the Eastside because it's close to work, dont particularly dig it , and look for any excuse to check out Seattle's many diverse...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Volterra in the past for drinks and dessert (the Tirami su is sooo good) and for brunch this morning. Got there around 11:00am and got a table right away. Hung out until 12:00pm and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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I highly recommend this restaurant. It was cozy, the food was excellent, the service was attentive. In fact the food exceeded my expectations -- the menu descriptions don't do it justice! For a "fine dining"...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, we went here a couple years ago and had a truly great meal, and finally got back there last night, Jan 5, 2009. Yuk, yuk, yuk!! See the other posts about the completely tasteless bread and olive...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We hiked there in the snow and it was wonderful. We sat in the corner so there was plenty of room for our 1,000 layers of clothing. They had excellent polenta, actually amazing polenta, and great duck...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe it was just because it was our anniversary and the night was going great, but this is a nice place for Italian when celebrating a special occasion. If you can afford it, reserve their banquet...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for brunch based on a review written in "eat. shop seattle," which has been a godsend for a transplant making her way in a suddenly foreign homeland. I thought it was just great. Lovely...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful Italian cuisine. Very cute atmosphere. Perfect for a date. Reasonably priced.
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sigh.This place holds a soft spot in my heart. Both times here were with the same friend, and life was interesting to say the least. Nevertheless. The atmosphere is great, and both times I've been...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Volterra isn't bad, per se. But, I was definitely expecting more. Eating there, earlier this week, I was reminded of the types of places I'd go to before a formal dance in High School. Pricey,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I want to get married JUST so I can have Volterra cater. HOLY COW!! Please attend their brunch and have the Bacon, Provolone, Avocado, and Green Onion Scramble; you won't regret it. That wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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We have visited Volterra 3 times hoping the satisfactory would change to an outstanding, but it has yet to impress us.The food is good, not excellent, the atmosphere is nice, but the prices are extremely high...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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Best meal I've had in Seattle. Outstanding food, service, ambiance. The real highlight was the Wild Boar Tenderloin with Gorgonzola sauce. But, we were greeted warmly at the door by 2 cute hostesses, our...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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I asked if the sturgeon on the menu was the endangered kind. The waitress asked the chef and returned with the message that it was and that I should read "The Zen of Fish" to get over my concerns about...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think this may need to be a place I try again, because I was underwhelmed! I got a mushroom and truffled cheese scramble which sounded divine, but lacked... flavor surprisingly! Had to salt that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy shit, I'd almost forgotten how freakin good this place was. The lentil salad rocked! The Wild Boar rocked! and I had a pasta with the easter bunny... damn it was good!
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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This place was not as I imagined. The decoration is pretty general, no special at all. The food is pretty good, but just regular. The service is not bad but they charged for cake cutting (I brought birthday...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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My husband and I love Volterra. It's got everythign we're looking for when...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
FIRST TIME I'M LAYING JUDGMENT UPON OTHERS on here....Cool, here goes:Speaking strictly BRUNCH here...(Sunday at noon)I walk through the door into a small area and think it's dead, but then am...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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I love food, and I love Italian food. Cheap or expensive, as long as it is...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy yummy yummy, I've got brunch in my tummyAnd I feel like passing outBrunch is such a sweet gig, come and grab a biteEggs, bacon and whole wheat bread, you're such a treatGood enough to eatAnd...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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We love this place! One of the best places anywhere for a special occasion or celebration. It is utterly reliable. Never had a bad meal or a "kitchen nightmare" at Volterra. I love everything they do AND the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had high hopes for Volterra, very nice location, beautiful space, etc. I went there with my family in hopes of finding a new favorite but it was one of the worst restaurants I have encountered in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd heard the stories of spotty service, but we certainly did not have that to worry about on the evening we dined here. Great waiter, great sommelier, very attentive busser.Food presentation was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We happened upon Volterra on Saturday night at rush hour and they just happened to have an outside table for the 6 of us. The restaurant was crowded and the atmosphere electric on Saturday for some...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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If you believe you'll learn all you need to know about a restaurant by visiting its restrooms, stay away from Volterra! The ladies' room was nasty and unhygienic. 'Nuff said. Plus our server was snotty and had...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
1st visit was good but pricey. 2nd visit was for my brother-in-laws birthday on a hot Sunday afternoon, very hot. The place was empty and we (8 people) were sweltering in the back of the restaurant....
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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This is a real Italian restaurant. Not an Americanized version. The menu is what you would find if you were in Italy. It's very well rounded and the meat dishes are outstanding. I loved the rabbit leg wrapped...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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We eat at Volterra fairly regularly because I get this insane craving for...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We'd heard great things about Volterra so were excited to go. We weren't quite as excited about our meal. The fennel salt in the olive oil is an interesting choice, but is more salt than fennel....
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thoroughly enjoyed this version of Italian, which offers many dishes that ARE NOT pasta-centric. Appreciate it Volterra! I lapped up the rabbit dish, which was stuffed and wrapped in prosciutto. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It had been a year since our last visit which was great, so maybe they were having an off night this time, but our recent dinner there was just average at best. The place wasn't packed so you'd think...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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This has got to be one of the biggest jokes in town. I went after reading all these great reviews. the service is flat out terrible. The food is hardly better and parking is impossible!!!! No reason to go...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ever since I moved to Seattle from NYC, I haven't found a single restaurant comparable to what I was used to in the city (NYC) but damn, this place was good!!!!Awesome food and nice atmosphere. Price...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I took my friend to Volterra for her birthday. I don't live in Seattle, but the restaurant was recommended to her. It was a Saturday and we called very early in the day to make a reservation. We were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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My family and I went to Volterra's to celebrate my husband's birthday after being away for a year and a half, and the food and service was just as great as ever. We have been going to Volterra's since the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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I went here once with friends and sat outside on a day that wasn't too busy and my experience was ok - not remarkable but OK. The second time I went was with my gf and we sat inside. The tables are so close...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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I'd heard a lot about this place from reviews and friends. The ambience was...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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Food is good and table service is fine, but try to get a seat for breakfast...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two words. Fennel salt. OK, a lot more words, but I'll get back to the salt.My wife took me here for my birthday a couple years ago and although I haven't been back (side note to Ballard: Why are you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't say enough great things about Volterra. Great outdoor patio with plenty of room for a party of 5. We explored the menu with great enthusiasm: mussels, scallops and caprese to start. Oh -...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ballard needs Volterra. It's a place for special occasions, you can take your family or friends. One of the best memories I have is having "dessert drinks" here on my birthday about two years ago -...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything we ordered was pretty damn good, I must say.
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything I've had here was good. The fresh pasta is my favorite food to order. I love the desserts as well. My favorite thing about this place is the super hot bartender on Sundays that makes...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Rude, arrogant service - they act like they are doing you a favor by allowing you to pay exorbitant prices for okay food.
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After several years of walking by their lovely LOVELY patio and watching people 'Ooh and Aaahhh' over their food, I had finally had enough!Tonight, we dine at Volterra!We walked in at around 6:45pm,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well we had to celebrate M'Lady's first day at work and my 2yrs of living here in Seattle. So we wandered down to Volterra for a proper meal. We scored ourselves a good table and service was nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here a couple years ago - soon after it opened and thought it was outstanding. At our most recent dinner in June, one dish was outstanding but the rest was kind of boring. The standout dish...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pleasant, but nothing special. I had eaten at Volterra a few years ago when it first opened and remembered it as pretty exciting. But I was there last week, on a weeknight, and was disappointed. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The most enjoyable part of my dinner was reading the menu and fantasizing about things to come, but the food didn't live up to expectations. It was a little underwhelming and overpriced. Maybe I was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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I love Volterra. Authentic food using fresh ingredients preapred with care...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love to eat at the bar and shoot the shit with the bartenders. Cool peeps who make damn good drinks. It's the only place in Ballard serving late night food so I stop here after a night of boozin in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We can here mainly for the Tuscan Limoncello Rosemary Drop cocktail: vodka, fresh rosemary, lemon sour, housemade limonchello, and a rosemary sugar rimmed glass. I could have done without the fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've celebrated with friends here before, it's a nice place to sit, enjoy the atmosphere, and order a few bottles of wine. There's some outdoor seating, friendly folks throughout, and it's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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To read a local review you'd think this place was the cat's pajamas, and don...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a very nice dinner here last Thursday. Pretty upscale, nice bar. Food was very good, although a bit pricey. The sommolier was excellent. He chose a very nice bottle of Chianti Rufini.I'd go...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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We had brunch on Mother's Day and were left waiting outside in the chilly...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had a beautiful brunch here. She had the wild mushroom and truffle cheese scramble and I had the duck ragu. Like one of the other reviewers said, I felt lucky to have Italian food like this. The ragu...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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Volterra has been on my list of places to try for ages. My friends rave about this place and so we went for my boyfriends birthday and it was the perfect choice. I asked the hostess for a romantic table and I...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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My husband and I have come here three times now and have had delicious...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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Sure, Seattle may not need another Italian restaurant ... But unlike so many...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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I will start with this statement: I love breakfast food. Brunch is by far one of my favorite times to dine. BUT, the problem is that is that in Seattle most restaurants that offer brunch do the same old boring...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i would rate it worse but i know my times there aren't quite normal. Late night, had a bartender who made shitty drinks with the attitude to pair. it was so bad that i "shot" my cavados and my girl...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solid italian food -- but i'm never "amazed."
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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Ive been searching for a good authentic italian restaurant for a long, long time and finally my co-worker brought me to volterra recently. I cant believe it took so long to find this place. its in trendy...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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We often treat our out-of-town guests to dinner at Volterra because of the great service, wonderful food, and splendid atmosphere. Our guests are not only pleased with Volterra but also find the surrounding...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have heard about this place since a long time and couldn't wait to try it. Nothing really common with what I expected from an italian restaurant. Nice atmosphere, but soooo pricy. Slow service....
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great, straightforward Italian dinners and badass American brunch. 2 completely different restaurants, both really good. Nothing crazy or particularly innovative, but great simple food.Summer sunday...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
we went for brunch and were seated at the bar. The bartender/ server was not friendly, didn't smile, and our order was mixed up with another couple's so he took back the dish he had put in front of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We've wanted to try this restaurant for a while. It seemed like it might be in the same league as La Spiga and the amazing Tavalota. And while the price is definetely in the same league the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Visited Volterra for brunch today and loved it! The decor was pleasant and so was their pastry basket. My friend and I had the sausage scramble and egg white frittata, both were scrumptious. Both...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Voltera having heard great reviews of the place from friends. We were greeted at the door as walk ins at about 8pm and they had a free table that we were able to jump on into right away....
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Get the "Seafood wrapped in Parchment." So fresh light and delicious. I'm usually not a huge Italian fan and even though I know Volterra isn't your everyday Italian I was very much in the mood for a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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I found this place in the top ten places for brunch in Seattle and was excited to take my friends. The location was great and the place has a wonderful environment. The menu was short but packed with good...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a chef, and Volterra gives me Italian food I feel lucky to eat. Food arrives on time, properly seasoned and in proper sized portion. For the price this is one of the better deals I have ever had....
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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Ballards a drive from Madison Park so I hadn't been to Volterra in over a year but was glad to see that the food and service were still just as good as I remembered. We were in for an early dinner and started...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places in Seattle. It's such fabulous food, and such a good slow place to just eat and enjoy the night. (make this your only plan for the night, it's that kind of place.)...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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We picked Volterra based on their video. This was our wedding anniversary and since we spent our 1st one in Tuscany, we always pick a special Italian restaurant for this occassion. The restaurant is very...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Aah Volterra. Good job tonite!The first time I went, the sandwich I ordered came with spinach (back in the salmonella scare of '06) where I distinctly asked - are you sure this spinach is ok? to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We made a tactical error; not only was the crowd outside of Senor Moose larger than we'd ever seen before, but the Ballard Market did a number on the usual parking options. Luckily, our search for a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
OK so we figured out where to go for dinner..... so we go on the website to get directions.... BTW THE WORST DIRECTIONS IN THE WORLD!! there were so many easier ways to get there and those directions...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OVERVIEWI took my friends from Chicago here on a Sat. night around 7pm. I had procrastinated and was happy to find that reservations were still available that morning. It was a little hard to find,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took a party of 7 to Volterra to celebrate my husband's birthday. I was disappointed that they could only seat us at 5:30, but we'd heard so many good things about the restaurant we decided to eat...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place could be good....There's one problem....When you are a cook...chef.....what have you...your mood comes out in the food you bring to the table...I have noticed this in my own cooking...If I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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Eating at Volterra makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside. There are alot of restaurants with good food but there are very few that make you feel like you are going to dinner at a friends house. My husband and I...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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I took my girlfriend here for her birthday, and we just loved it. No waiting, even on a Sunday night, because there is a lot of room. We made reservations and managed to get a great little corner booth. We...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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My roommate and I went to Volterra on a Friday night. It was her birthday and we wanted to try something special, and we'd heard many good things. We had an 8.30 reservation, and came in a few minutes after...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heard rumors of Volterra having crack disguised at chicken on their menu. Being a food crack fiend I had to check it out. I arranged for a night of crack with one of my girlfriends we made a date,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
From the outside, Volterra looks like the kind of restaurant I would eat at all the time...in my day dreams. It's so cute and quaint looking, but not in a hole-in-the-wall sort of way. It's still...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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Nice place ok,Tables way too close.service unrefined and random.However, food was tasty and authentic.It was a decent experience ,But after reading all of the gushing accoladesI expected much much more!maybe...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm only writing this review for brunch... because, this is a brunch I can get behind, (insert disturbing mental picture here).The five stars also reflects that I live next door, and I don't think I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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We visited Volterra last weekend based on the great reviews I'd read. It exceeded my expectations,which is pretty unusual. Everything was outstanding - from the food through the service. For whatever reason,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Service was pretty good but we had to ask for something 3 times before we received it. I had the lamb and polenta. Meh, is all I can say. Lamb was dry and the polenta wasn't creamy, it was actually...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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I'd had several great experiences at Volterra for dinner, and thought the brunch would be consistent... I was wrong, and truly embarrassed because I told my new-to-town guest that this place was...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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Very good on all levels. The service was welcoming and professional and the food was delicious, very good wine list and the ambiance charming. My guests and I were thoroughly impressed with the quality and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The place is expensive. But you are well aware of this before entering. This is a special occation place for us. My wife and I went there for a special evening and were treated very well.The service...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For my dad's b-day I suggested their brunch after viewing the website and reviews (we are always on the hunt for wonderful food experiences). This brunch was a gift from God. My dad enjoyed the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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Great dining destination! Their food is quite tantalizing - although we have only been twice as of yet, we have gone with medium sized groups and as we all like to share, we have tried many dishes on the menu....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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for me to write the immaculate review of this spot that i should is like spoiling the end of a really great love story. so i'll just be straight.getting a table here can be tricky, reservations can be made,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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I have heard rave reviews and read them here as well forever now. I've met Michelle a couple of times and had just not been able to get the time to drive to Ballard for the best dang food, dang near ever! My...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Not impressed at all. Thought the bartender was very rude - chastised my friend when she ordered a Pinot Bianco after saying she did not like usually like Chardonnays. Had the gaul to say to her -...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like I give everywhere 4 stars! Oops! I wish there were 10 stars available!Went to Volterra on Friday night w/o reservations. Waited about 45 min outside. Finally got a seat at the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Brunch. Chestnut pancakes. wow. The service was so-so. They had 2 servers but for some reason, only our waitress was doing the most perfunctory chores for her tables. Things like checking whether...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
dark & inviting interior, really uncomfortable chairs, service that started out exceptional, fell off toward indifferent & finally became offensively bad.shared an appetizer of antipasti assortiti...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Service was mediocre and the food was good but not amazing. I got a lecture from the Sommelier, "most people confuse Montepulciano the town with Montepulciano the grape. Blah, blah, blah." Not the I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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my daughter is a food hound and for my b-day she suggested their brunch. (we are always on the hunt for wonderful food experiences).This brunch was a gift from God. I enjoyed the chestnut pancakes w/ apples. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heart Volterra. Their wild mushroom eggs benedict is to die for! Definitely order it if you're ever here for brunch. The seared scallops app, while overpriced ($14 for two!), is another winner....
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Remember that one guy that you went out with a few years back, who seemed so cool, so worldly, so attentive? How, despite the good times you shared, his number became glaringly absent from your...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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I had what was possibly the best drink in the history of mankind at this restaurant: the pear cosmo. Not too sweet w/many layers of spices. Fabulous. I wish I could say the same for the saffron risotto...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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A group of us dined at Volterra last night and everyone at our table said it was the best Italian food they've had in Seattle. This was my 2nd visit to Volterra and the food, atmosphere and service blew me...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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Each course at Volterra was a disappointment. The bread was underbaked and tasted like a floury paste. It's hard to imagine how you can go wrong with a wild mushroom salad, but it was terrible (Asaggio's is...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Volterra several times since it opened. Can't say I've ever had a bad meal here; everything I've ordered has been consistently delicious and carefully prepared. The food's the reason I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this italian place. I've been here several times and usually love the food. It's a warm, cozy place that does tend to get noisy when full up. Otherwise, it can be an intimate night out for a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Besalu was a complete disappointment this weekend. It was closed!So we mosied on down to old town Ballard. Vera's was going to be the annointed one, but while walking there, Volterra jumped out and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The most delicious brunch I have had in a long time. And I've had some brunch in my day. Don't get me started! I like the bright skylight lit dining area and the patio, it's super cute with a great...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know exactly how I feel about this place. My husband and I also came here for our anniversary- we debated whether we should after reading all of the reviews on yelp, but it's in walking...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I came here for our anniversary. We got in right away which is surprising. The food was good BUT I hate picking rotten greens out of a pricey salad. I got all of the cheese on my greens...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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Volterra's food, menu and wine list are outstanding. What impressed me the most is that they are willing to go the extra mile for their guests. They were happy to accomodate my wife's wheat & dairy allergies...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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My friends and I were lucky last night and obtained a coveted seat on Volterra's patio. We did arrive at 5:30pm but dining early was well worth it. The patio is surrounded by planters filled with beautiful...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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We found this restaurant to be one of the best we've tried in Seattle. The wine list is extensive and extremely well priced. I am in the wine business and eat at many restaurant across the country and they...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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This is such a great restaurant. Great ambience, amazing food, good service and prices to boot - what more can you want. I have tried so many high end restaurants that charge ridiculous amounts and get so much...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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You can sum up this restaurant in one word: Superb!!!!! The food is mouthwatering. The cocktails are delicious. The service is amazing. Michelle Quisenberry and Chef Don Curtis have a real gem within their...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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I finally had my first outing to Volterra and I wasn't disappointed. This is clearly a nice "casual fine dinning" experience. Casual in the sense that I wouldn't go there all dressed-up for a unique occasion...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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This was just a horrible experience. We went for brunch, and even the waiters...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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We had brunch at Volterra this weekend and couldn't believe they were using fresh morels with the eggs benedict! The truffle holandaise was incredible, hash browns crispy and grainy toast tasty. Very...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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My family suprised me with a graduation celebration at Volterra and it was the best experience I've ever had. The restaurant was packed to the brim but we got seated right away and our server made my big day a...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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I discovered this place shortly after it opened and I continue to be a loyal custormer. The food is always consistent and the prices are reasonable. My favorite on the menu is the fetticuine with lamb ragu....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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My wife and I had the pleasure of attending a private event at the Chihuly Boathouse recently. The food was the best that I've had served at an event and so I asked who was catering. It turns out that Volterra...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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Sadly, there will be no more chances for Volterra. What was once believed to be an "off night" or "off morning" has proved to be the norm. Father's Day Brunch was the final straw. First, our waiter forgot the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first time at Volterra, so here are my first impressions. The good: -The food was above average Italian (for Seattle anyway)-Wine list was spectacular-Decor and atmosphere were lovely...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I heard wonderful comments about Volterra, so couldn't wait to try their brunch. We had the portobella mushroom eggs benedict (and had them add some black forest ham :-). It was amazing, so of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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I've been a regular since they've opened and it's my favorite restaurant in Seattle. The only other restaurant that comes even close in terms of quality is Cafe Juanita. The food is excellent and the staff and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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The flavors didn't stir any excitement beyond what I might get in the frozen food section at Metropolitan Market. The service was friendly and accommodating. The ambiance felt formulaic--another restaurant...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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My favorite restaurant in Seattle is Volterra because the food is exceptional and consistent every time. Not many restaurants anywhere can pull off the same high quality food night after night like the staff...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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Ambiance: cozy. Service: good. Food: good but not good enough to come back. The signature wild boar and the beef cheek ravioli were good, but not spectacular. I had to send the caramel napoleon (dessert) back....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Volterra for brunch. First, you can actually get a table on the fly-- my previous attempts to make reservations for dinner at a normal time were always shot down. Second, the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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We recently had brunch at Volterra and had an excellent meal. The french toast was awesome, the chestnut pancakes were great, and Volterra served us perhaps the most amazing bacon I have ever eaten. Everyone...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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I am disappointed to see that some people have had substandard experiences at Volterra. My fiance and I absolutely love this restaurant. We started going their when it first opened and have gone countless...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best birthday ever. Unfortunately it wasn't mine.But, at least I was able to give my friend the best birthday ever. Or so he said. We decided to start out our dinner with booze. (How else would you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to a seminar by Chef Don Curtiss last year during the Cheese Festival. He did a tasting revolving around Italian cheeses and this is how I found Volterra.Have only been for brunch, but I love...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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After reading so many reviews of Volterra, I would say the food and overall experience definitely lived up to the hype. Started with the truffle custard with culatello served with micro greens salad on top. It...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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When we got to the restaurant to celebrate our anniversary, we were ushered in like VIPs and were seated at a table that was in the corner allowing us to have easy conversation. The service was friendly....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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The mother's day brunch at Volterra was a disappointment. The bread basket...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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I went for the first time yesterday, it was delicious. I wasn't especially hungry, so the wife and I skipped the appetizers and we each had the house salad, which had plenty of cheeses in a unique and tasty...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2007
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I love great food and obsess about it all the time. And yet, when the experience is a little too formulaic and the service is cold, bordering on rude, that ruins any good work from the kitchen. While the food...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We took our Mom to Volterra for her birthday last week and had the best time and one of the best meals ever! Our server, Jeannie, was very attentive, personable and [thankfully!] steered me toward...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food was great when I went there a few times with a friend. 2 times for brunch, once for dinner. Taking into account all the times that we went, the service was very uneven, which makes me sad because...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After living here for 17 years I can finally go to a few Italian restaurant. Yes there are many but I always feel they water down to the Italian-AMerican taste buds. Volterra approaches the italian...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've never had dinner here only brunch but their brunches are great! Their items are very well planned but their service hasn't always been consistent. The last couple of times I've had the same lady...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurants in all of Seattle. Volterra is absolutely amazing. My boyfriend and I went here for our one year anniversary and it was everything we wanted in a romantic, delicious,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Consistently excellent food, extensive menu, great service, beautiful setting. Volterra never fails to deliver a great dining experience.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Going to Volterra for brunch felt a lot like donning a cocktail dress to walk along the Burke Gilman Trail. Lovely but not occasion appropriate. The restaurant was only half-full which should have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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We went to Volterra for the first time this week and were quite impressed. Our wine person helped us pick the perfect wine in our price range and was extremely helpful pairing it with the menu items we...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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I'm jealous of all the people who seemed to have good experiences here. We've been to Volterra twice. The 1st time was just ok, & the 2nd was terrible (we only returned b/c all the nearby restaurants had a...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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The food is excellent, place is beautiful, and the service is good. We went early on a Saturday right at 5pm because we couldn't get in at any other time. The waitstaff was very attentive, knowledgable, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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I experienced Volterra last night and had a wonderful time. The service was warm and hospitable and they really knew how to take care of a guest. The menu was thorough, clever and enticed me to come back to...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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I just planned a corporate dinner for several very high profile clients at volterra. the catering person was great to work with and came up with a 4 course menu that was exactly what i was looking for. our...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've had numerous four and five-star meals (mostly brunches) at Volterra in the past but my recent dinner there was mono-star from start to finish which really made me want to ask "What the hell...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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My husband and I went to Volterra early last Satuday. Everything was wonderful! Our server was great, and the food was fantastic. We had the chef's small bites appetizer which was interesting and allowed us to...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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I am a jaded Bostonian who studied in Milan and relocated to Seattle recently. I have been disappointed by the Italian restaurants in Seattle until I found Volterra. Last night had dinner here and was amazed...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first swanky meal since my arrival on the left coast two weeks ago. I hadn't been feeling like myself, but the rich-yet-simple interior, dim lighting, long wine list and scrumptious menu...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I previously raved to my friends about Volterra, but my opinion has changed just a bit. We took my mom here for Brunch and were really disappointed.I ordered the Wild Mushrooms Eggs Benedict with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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Lastnight I was fortunate enough to have an early Valentine's Day dinner at Volterra. Walking by numerous times in the last year, it has always been busy and had heard it was a wonderful restaurant from family...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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My girlfriend went to a charity event at the chihuly boathouse and discovered volterra as theye the caterers there. She raved about the food that was served so we visited the restaurant last weekend. It was...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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This is our second time for brunch. (Our first experience was better.) Our server seemed half asleep and could not even recall what herbal teas were available. My husband's pancakes (buckwheat & chestnut...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At 6am I woke up in Ballard in an apartment I'd never been to and could barely remember how I got to. I was in good spirits and HUNGRY, so I offered to buy my friends breakfast for taking good care of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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Food was fantastic..However I agree with some of the other users...the hostess was "a little too big for her britches"...refused to add one additional person to our table, even though we called ahead...very...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't love my entree (the tomato sauce was a bit on the sour side) but I loved everything else. We had been trying to go here for months but it always had a 30-minute wait, but Sunday night we...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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Though I did not think so for the first 50 minutes, this is a great place for a romantic dinner! Took the wife there for our anniversary dinner, & (in the end) was not disappointed.Let me address the faults...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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Volterra just makes you feel good. Its warm and not overpriced. I have tried...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ah...the food of my people. Being half-Italian, I like to reconnect with my roots whenever I can. I say that half-joking because I was born in the US, right here in Seattle, and have to search back...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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One of the best dining experiences I can remember. Emphasis on Northern Italian fare; the mussels and sausage are worth it just for the sauce to dunk your bread in. And you've never tasted mashed potatoes like...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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On my recent 2nd visit to Volterra (the first being an early weeknight, ouside on the patio), my husband and I were extremely disappointed. Our experience started to go down hill as soon as we sat down and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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I am usually not a huge fan of going out to eat Italian and find a lot of it kind of boring. I never order a tomato sauce dish out (even lasagna). It's usually something simple I could make at home. However,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Walking or driving the one-way streets in the heart of Ballard, it's easy to miss Volterra. This small restaurant seems hidden among the angle-parked cars and the Ballard "scene." Yet once inside, the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
nothing short of scrumptious. Caesar was great, steak was fabulous. I had to fold up a paper napkin and use it as a shim to balance our wobbly table. works every time. The tiramisu was delightful...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Volterra's menu is excellent, but that is not why I'm giving 5 stars. They get the best review because of their service. They were more than willing to accomodate my wife's wheat & dairy allergies...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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I came here for dinner on a Friday night with a group of 6. The hostess seated us the moment we walked in and from then on everything went perfect. We were seated at a fantastic booth in the rear dining room...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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I went to Volterra for dinner last weekend with a friend. We both knew very little about the restaurant going in and we enjoyed a truly exceptional meal. The front room/bar was cozy and easy to have a...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2006
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Our group went for dinner on a Saturday night, and greatly enjoyed the experience. Lovely handmade pastas, wonderful meats, the Porchetta - wow! Ingredients are of the highest quality, and the service was...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2006
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It was my second time visiting Volterra and I was excited because my first time was so delicious. Right off the bat the waiter was short and provided no value in describing the menu. The highlight of the night...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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I dropped in for a quick dinner at Volterra last night after shopping in Ballard. I hadn't been before and I was shocked to see lights and camera crews all around the bar. The host said that Rachel Ray just...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2006
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My company had our holiday lunch at Volterra and we had sucha great time I took my fiancee there the next night for dinner. THe staff treated us like royalty. They created a special cocktail for our group and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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Volterra is by far the best Italian food in town. The owners have brought typical Italian fare found in Northern Italy to Seattle using the freshest local ingredients, very high quality meats, and unique...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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This place is so over-rated, it's not even funny. The food was mediocre at best -- we had to return our main courses because they were cold, not even lukewarm; the sauce on the pasta was literally cold. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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I have been to Volterra 3 times now and have to say that they are very...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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I've been to Volterra 3 times and they were all equally wonderful. The food is fantastic, even the simple dishes; my husband ordered the Sauteed Spinach salad twice on one night because he liked it that much....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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I went to Volterra once...we had a large group and the restaurant did an excellent job of accomodating us. Everything we had was wonderful...beet salad, mussels, wild boar, pasta, dessert....everything. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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A group of 6 of us celebrated a special occasion at Volterra last night. The bar was packed when we arrived and people were waiting outside the door. I thought we would have to wait for our table but we were...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2006
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with an overrated series of reviews, I literally came back from Italy and the town of Volterra, hoping for a repeat experience. Instead of hospitality, I found a slick waiter who was arrogant and inattentive...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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Known for its Tuscan-style cuisine, Volterra features the culinary work of...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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Volterra has an amazing array of drink flavors and specialties. The service was fantastic and the white pear martini was AMAZING! I would reccomend going with a date or with family, unless you live in Ballard!...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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I've always experienced great service, great wine (try the Volterra Red) and great food at Volterra. Last night, my gf and I ordered the daily Antipasti and Polenta with Mushroom Ragu to start...the server was...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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I absolutely love Volterra and always know that I can satisfy my yearning for a beautiful meal there. The food is delectable, unique and flavorful to the roof! The cocktails are delightful and I've never had a...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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This quaint, elegantly casual dining spot reminded me of the trattorias Ive visited in Italy. Our experience was perfect from start to finish. We arrived promptly for our reservation at 7:00 on a busy Friday...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Volterra is my favorite restaurant in Seattle. Volterra has an amazing wine selection, every item on the menu never fails to leave a memorable impression and is most certainly a place I would...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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We had the scallops on a bed of black rice as an appetizer, lamb sauce with ribbon pasta, and ear pasta bolognese...all of it was fantastic. The Panna Cotta for dessert had a nice consistency, although the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2006
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Lately, I've been experiencing a veritable epidemic of poor service at local restaurants, and Im pleased to say that Volterra has no signs of this disease. Whereas my friend Karen and I didnt have a Saturday...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go to Volterra every chance I get. It is a little out of my price range when I want to do the whole, soup, salad, main course, wine thing. Their dinners are amazing though, the only thing I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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Volterra is my favorite spot to drop in at the bar for a glass of wine and bowl of pasta or my 1st pick for gathring my friends for a leisurely dinner. The lamb ragu and wild boar are unbelievable. Huge Wine...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Great Food - Boar, Eggplant Pasta, Beet Salad, Chocolate Cake!!!Great Service - Anthony was the best.Beautiful Dining Room!Volterra moves to the top of my list. Give it a try.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Probably the best meal we've had in years. My wife (the food critic of the family) always has a nit pick about every restaurant we go to. This is the 1st time she thought everything was perfect from beginning...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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After reading the raves, I drove all the way from the Yakima Valley to eat at Volterra and it was worth it!There is a large menu which appeals to both the adventursome or picky eater. The entree special- Lamb...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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We got there at 5.35pm and the minute we sat down, our waiter told us that he was expecting another reservation at 8.30pm. Is this mandatory at Volterra? I would say yes just by reading the previous...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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Great meal and great service. Everything we expected and more. Polenta app is amazing!!Cocktails were delicious and service attentive but not intrusive. Everything on the menu sounds great. We'll be back to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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My boyfriend took me to Volterra to celebrate my birthday. We were seated immediately at a great table in the corner, our waiter was charming, the wine steward picked out a perfect bottle of wine for us and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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Amazing food at an appropriate price. Treat yourself to sauces infused with morels or the taste of wild boar. By the time your meal is over, you'll feel like a Roman after the feast.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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After reading on City Search that this was supposed to be a very romantic and fabulous place to eat, I quickly made reservations and was expecting something great. My husband, father-in-law, and I celebrated...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2006
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I went to Volterra with my boyfriend and we LOVED it! Everything a patron could want in a nice restaurant- yummy creative entrees, friendly servers, and a delightful ambience! I had the eggplant pasta and my...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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Consistently excellent food, great service, creative drinks, delicious fennel salt and olive oil for the bread. Tried the chef's choice appetizer plate for 2 last time and despite a slightly higher price,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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We went there for our anniversary. We arrived just after 5:00 on a weekday, and were seated immediately in their large, and almost empty, dining room. The service was fast and polite, and our waiter was quite...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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The patio at Voltarra is a urban oasis. It feels like an outdoor dining room with nice chairs / tables, sheltered by a large overhanging tree with white lights, and thoughtfully designed pots with small trees...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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Based on all the buzz about Volterra, I went here for a fancy dinner... and I hate to say it, but I didn't see what all the fuss is about. Our polenta appetizer WAS completely tasty and they have nice...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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What a suprise to find Chingiale on the menu --we haven't had Wild Boar in years and it was worth the wait. The pastas were delicious and perfect aldente but the Wild Boar was our favorite. We couldnt' get...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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Delicious restaurant in a quaint, boutiquey neighborhood of Ballard. You can't find Banana Republic here but there is a Tully's near by. Definitely make a reservation before heading here. It's very popular...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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After battling a serious flu and existing on bland food for a week, dinner at Volterra was just what I needed. The flavorful wild mushroom ragu on the polenta custard was like nothing I've ever tasted and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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The manager and wait staff are great! We find many Seattle restaurants are challenged in this area. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality and level of service. Oh, yes! The food is good also! We have...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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My wife and I were at the Ballard Seafood Festival this last weekend and stumbled across this fantastic place. The decor was warm and inviting, the food was delicious and the staff very friendly. Didn't know...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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went with a friend and the service was a bit stand-off-ish, our server seeming to have better things to do than to provide us with specials or reccomendations (even when asked!) The food was good but seemed to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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Volterras patio is my new fave spot to spend a summer evening. The patio doesn't get too hot cuz it's shaded by big trees and it's a great place to relax and people watch. Start off with a Cherry Mojito. This...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2006
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I am a chef in New York and on a recent trip to seattle I visited Volterra after reading the reviews on Citysearch. What a great addition to Seattle's lackluster restaurant scene. The ambience was invitng and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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I read the reviews and decided to check it out for a low key but romantic anniversary. We peeked in and it looked packed, so we decided to grab a drink at the Matador down the street before hand (excellent...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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I agree with a previous review: the gushing raves are a bit overdone. It is almost like friends of the owners are peppering this site on purpose. Simply put, Volterra is just another restaurant in a city...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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Love love love this restaurant. To start: the service was more than great. the waiter and even the busser were so frikkin' funny -- we were friends by the end of the meal! The sommolier lacked any sort of...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2006
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Hands down the best italian around. Now I understand why everyone raves about Volterra. We were lucky to be seated at a table in the corner which was perfect for people watching. Thankfully we had the forsight...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2006
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It's a Perfect "10" Volterra is a must do!!!If you want a want a quick trip to Italy Go To Volterra Ricky D Sadler
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2006
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My boyfriend and I dined at Volterra and our experience was unsurpassable. I recommend sitting on the patio if the weather cooperates. We happened to be there on a warm evening and between the candle light and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2006
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The food, space and staff are amazing. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and made it a fun evening. It's hard to get a reservation since they have received so much press but it's definitely worth all the buzz...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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We wanted to go here for our anniversary but I was worried about the negative reviews posted. No problems with reservations. We arrived and were promptly seated. The wine steward helped me find a red, and my...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2006
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Three of us dined at Volterra on Saturday evening and it was wonderful! The entire staff (host, sommelier, waiter and bus staff) was very friendly, professional and unobtrusive. Our food was fabulous. Two of...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2006
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It was my birthday last weekend and my husband made reservations several weeks ago to get a few of my closest friends together. I'm pleased to report that our dining experience exceeded our expectations.The...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2006
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My husband & I chose to try Volterra to celebrate a special occasion and was highly disappointed. My entree was the evening's special of juniper rubbed pork tenderloin with huckleberry chutney. The pork was...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2006
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My fiance and I decided to check this highly hyped spot out, and were pleased to be able to make a reservation with short notice on a Friday night. The ambience is great, we got a perfect corner table. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/20/2006
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Just got home from having an exceptional dinner at Volterra. The food was spectacular with wonderful subtle flavors. We had the wild mushroom and polenta for an appetizer, the wild boar (highly recommended)...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/20/2006
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Best pasta ever! the tagolini dish is incredible! Waiter said they buy only organic eggs from Rickman Gulch Farms. That's quality! Service friendly and very helpful with a long wine list. Glass pours excellent...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/19/2006
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I have been to Volterra on several occasions. I have to say, it just keeps getting better. The addition of the Wine Steward (David?) was a nice touch because he is always able to recommend a great wine in my...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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What a great place! Really delicious food, great wine list, beautiful decor at a good value. The pappardelle with duck sauce and the chestnut panna cotta were to die for. Super experience.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2006
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Volterra transported us right back to Tuscany. The dining room is so warm it feels like your in someones home. Our server was fantastic and explained the background of the dishes in addtion to the ingredients....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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There aren't alot of restaurants that make me say "WOW" but Volterra is one of those places. I can't believe it took me a year to find them but I'm so glad that I did. We had a superb server who made good...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2006
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From the time we were greeted to the time we left the service was excellent. We loved our meal and even our 5 yr old ate every bite of her pasta. The owners came over and talked to us which made it really fun....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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I've never been treated so RUDELY! They don't care about you as a customer, they just want your money. I made reservations to meet friends there this past Friday night for dinner at 6:30pm and we were all...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2006
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Our server was great - very charming. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. The menu offered a ton of great-sounding stuff. But...the food was not good! Very bland. My friend's duck was so tough, he could...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2006
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I was really let down after a dinner at this highly (by other citysearch reviewers) rated restaurant. Volterra served decent food. The service was perfectly fine, not exceptional. I'm sure I will eat here...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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This was truly the best dining experience we've had in a long time. The service was outstanding, the food was impeccable and the atmosphere was warm and very personal. Our server was friendly, made excellent...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2006
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We highly recommend a trip to Volterra. Not only is the food fantastic, but also the service! Our waiter was very attentive even though it was a busy night and he was very knowledgeable of each dish. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2006
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My husband and I have dined in fine restaurants all over the world and our dinner at Volterra was hands down one of the best meals of my life. You can tell that alot of thought and passion went into creating...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2006
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People don't often take the time to say "Thank You" when they've had a memorable dining experience. I want to express my gratitude to the staff of Volterra for providing my family with an amazing experience on...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2006
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I've visited Volterra twice and was satisfied both times. I'm surprised to read that others have experienced poor service, as both visits I experienced exceptional service. I appreciate that the variety of...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2006
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2006
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2005
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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,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2005
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2005
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2005
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2005
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2005
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2005
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2005
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Stopped in for dinner before a movie and had a great time. Got us in and out with a four course meal with plenty of time to spare. Surprising since they were packed. The entire experience was perfect from the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2005
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no suprise that volterra has already acheived a national buzz. i read about them in the new york times and when i saw the write up in gourmet magazine, i knew that it was a place to check out. the lamb ragu...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2005
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We missed a movie and wanted to grab a bite ...since it was a weeknight we thought we'd try to stop into volterra since its so busy on the weekends. We were happy to find a great new drink (White Pear Cosmo),...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2005
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After a long wait to actually try this new place, I was quite impressed! The service was very attentive and knowledgable, especially on the extensive wine list. We had the burrata with prosciutto and found it...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2005
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I found Volterra in the new Zagat Best Restaurants in the US guide. I am in Seattle a few times a year and it was one of the new additions for 2005 so I wanted to check it out. The thing about true italian...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2005
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The service was so bad at Volterra that I have a hard time imagining going back. Soon after we ordered, at 7:30 or so, our waiter informed us that we needed to clear out by 8:45 since our table was reserved...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2005
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I live in Ballard and support local businesses. Ive been going to Volterra nearly every week since they opened. The addition of Volterra has brought dining on Ballard Avenue to a new level. Volterra has...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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Volterra has brought a glimpse of Tuscany to Seattle. I'm a big a fan of Tuscan wine and dining here brought back great memories of a wine tour in Tuscany that I went on last summer. I was impressed with the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2005
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I had the first of many experiences at Volterra and it was an evening I won't forget. The food was outstanding and the wine list is impressive and afffordable. We started with the Polenta filled with fontina...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2005
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We have been several times over the last four months and Volterra's popularity has quickly grown. Having spent time around Tuscany and the city of Volterra I find the food very authentic. I think the service...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2005
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Our unpleasant experience was a bummer considering that it was our first anniversary. The whole atmosphere in the place is dull and sterile. We were on the phone for 5 minutes just to figure out if they could...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2005
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A friend took me to Volterra on Friday and I am extremely impressed with the authenticity of the food. It reminded me of home. My mother grew up in Arrezo, not far from Volterra. I grew up in L.A. but spent...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2005
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So I call on Saturday to reserve a table for 12. Am told I will get a call back from the caterer to discuss a "menu", apparently my odds will be narrowed if i bring in business. Don't receive a call back after...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2005
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A neighborhood gem. The buckwheat pasta with beef tenderloin and morels was divine & the Wild Boar with gorgonzola sauce knocked my socks off. Server was friendly and extremely knowlegable. He helped us select...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2005
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I had the good fortune of experiencing Volterra last night and had an incredible meal. The food is extremely authentic just like I enjoyed while travelling in Northern Italy. The flavors are bold yet the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2005
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I read about Volterra in the New York Times and when I noticed they were on the front page of Seattle Citysearch, I knew that it had to be on the top of my list for my next trip to Seattle. I'm in the process...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2005
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A beautiful space and the best pasta I've had in Seattle. This is not a sloppy red sauce joint. The beef tenderloin melted in my husbands mouth and was cooked perfectly medium rare. Large selection of wines by...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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It is worth driving to Ballard to dine at Volterra. Our dinner couldn't have been better. The seafood in parchment was extremely fresh and like nothing I've had before. And the fresh ravioli filled with pears...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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My group of friends had a superb experience at Volterra. We arranged a 40th birthday celebration for a group of 20 and everyone raved about the evening. They worked with us to create a pre fix menu beforehand...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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Just a wonderful new restaurant that has a different flair than so many other places in Seattle. As a fan of Tuscan wine, I was impressed with the reasonably priced and highly rated wines that were available....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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just returned from a 4 day trip to seattle. i read the article on seattle in the new york times before i left home and naturally had to check out the dining recommendations. we had an outstanding meal...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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Just moved to Seattle a year ago and happened upon Volterra during a visit to the Ballard Farmer's Market. I hadn't spent any time in Ballard prior to this visit but the restaurant was highly recommended by...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2005
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I really don't know what happened. We (party of 4) were very disappointed in this resturant. After reading review and recommendations I was looking forward to trying it. The food was bland, the service was...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2005
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I can't remember when I've eaten a better meal. Our appetizer (wild mushrooms over a polenta custard) had the most fabulous sauce, as did the sauce with my beef tenderloin. And the mashed potatoes made me...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2005
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From the incredible food to the perfect wine list, Volterra is one of the best Italian restaurants to grace the Puget Sound area in years! The service is was perfect as well.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2005
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Very good restaurant. I'm medium on Italian food to start but thought they did a very nice job. Lots of bread, good wine selection, good food. No complaints. Very tasteful decorating in an old building.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2005
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We are so happy to have a restaurant like this so close we can walk. We enjoyed everything so much and can't wait to go back. I must go for brunch next Sunday.We had antipasto, panzanella bread salad,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2005
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What a place!!! Absolutely packed!! Beautiful decor, Excellent service, unbelievable wine prices! I wanted to eat everything on the menu. Chose the boar with gorgonzola sauce. Best meal I have ever eaten!! You...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2005
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This place is fantastic! Great food, service and staff! The menu items are very different than what you find on a traditional Italian's restaurant - there are some standards, but they have interesting twists!...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2005
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I went to meet a couple friends there and the staff was so very friendly. We sat at the bar until a table became available for us. Funny thing is the bartender there, 'Jason' was so wonderfully excellent we...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2005
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We don't complain much because I used to work in the restaurant industry, but after dinner here tonight I felt I had to post to share with others. It took 20 minutes to get our first round of drinks (apps made...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2005
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I heard that Volterra was good but had no idea. I ordered the sauteed spinach salad with currants then the steak as the entree. The steak was good quality and cooked just as I ordered it; it was so tender and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2005
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Happened across this place with some out of town guests of ours, and we could not have been happier with our food. The flavors of everything were perfectly balanced, the drinks were tasty, the wine selection...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2005
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Have made 5 visits and absolutely love the food at Volterra. I find myself craving the house bruschetta and the oil soup. Beautiful atmosphere, informed and friendly service, excellent food. I will be back...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2005
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The food was truly outstanding. The bruschetta was the best I've ever had, and the prawn/fennel salad was extraordinary. This is a great, new place!!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2005
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Fabulous food and wonderful ambiance. Makes you feel like you're in Italy!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2005
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The restaurants was beautiful, clean , and had a great staff. The wine and food was amazing. I look forward to going back.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2005
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I love love love the food! Volterra has only been open a few weeks, and I've already been there 4 times. The fresh pasta dishes are to die for, espcially the Wide Noodles with Duck Sauce. I already have a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2005
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Volterra has a lovely, warm ambiance and fantastic food-the only problem is being tempted to eat too much! My favorites are the polenta with mushrooms appetizer and the Tuscan bread salad, but the list of...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2005
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Wow- we have been waiting forever for authentic Italian food in Seattle. Spectacular food and wines brought us right back to our days in Tuscany. No wonder why Volterra is the talk of the town. What a score...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2005
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I was fortunate enough to have a friend introduce me to Volterra! From the minute you walk in you feel like you are truly visiting Italy. The ambiance is reminiscent of Tuscany, the background music adds to...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2005
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Enter the restaurant Volterra and you feel you have entered into the warm, inviting region of Tuscany. The food is delectable and the service right on top of it! It's an intimate and comfortable setting for...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2005
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This restaurant is owned by two simply delightful people who make everyone feel welcome. The wait staff is superb, very concerned you are satisfied and happy with everything, but they do not hover. The food is...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2005
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The perfect restaurant truly does exists!!! I been to Volterra half a dozen times and am truly amazed by the friendly service and GREAT food. The restaurant, with its warms colors and comfortable furniture,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2005
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This continues to be an excellent restaurant! Don continues to outdo himself. The drink menu continues to be yummy. With the nice weather, the patio is fantastic. LOVE IT!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2005
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We have visited Volterra restaruant now 4 times and have loved our dining experiences - from just a quick grilled artichoke bruschetta and Volterra Sky (their wonderful house cocktail) at the bar to a 4 course...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2005
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Volterra has two new fans. What a wonderful remembrance of Tuscany. The food was fresh and fabulous, wine list fantastic and atmosphere an absolute 10. The fresh herbs used throughout the food and drink were...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2005
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After reading reviews on citysearch and other blogs I had to check out the new restaurant that everyone has been raving about. My family had a great experience at Volterra tonight. Our waiter was very...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2005
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As a Ballard resident, I must say they have worked miracles transforming the tired Burk's space to sexy. Our waiter was attentive and friendly and immediately told us that Volterra is named after the town in...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/06/2005
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They have only been open for 3 weeks and Volterra has a loyal customer for life. Without a doubt, the best Italian food in the city. Chef Don Curtiss (of Andaluca, Assagio, al Boccalino, etc.) has an...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2005
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