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08/09/2026
This week’s specials are here at Volare 🇮🇹
🥣 Entrée: Beef Bourguignon soup with roasted beef, aromatic vegetables, rich beef stock, red w**e and fragrant herbs, served with croutons.
🐟 Main: Roasted hapuka skewers with zucchini and grilled capsicums, served with spiced couscous and fresh market vegetables.
🧀 Risotto: Italian-style four-cheese risotto with baked mushrooms, finished with toasted pine nuts.
Perfect for a cosy meal at Volare. Come in and enjoy this week’s specials!
31/08/2026
✨ This Week’s Specials ✨
Warm up with our comforting Chicken Bone Broth Soup, packed with shredded chicken, winter vegetables and spinach, served with aged Padano and crispy croutons.
For the main, enjoy our Slow-Cooked Wagyu Beef Ribs, glazed with BBQ sauce and served alongside basil pesto orzo, green beans and market vegetables.
Seafood lovers can try our Marinara Risotto featuring white fish, prawns and mussels in a creamy tomato sauce with aromatic Italian herbs.
Come in and enjoy this week’s specials while they’re here.
24/08/2026
This Week’s Specials at Volare!
Treat yourself to a delicious selection of dishes this week.
🥣 Entrée: Red lentil & sweet potato soup with ginger, fresh coriander and toasted coconut flakes.
🥩 Main: Tender pork scotch roast with porcini mushroom cream and walnuts, served with minted green beans, potato rosti and market vegetables.
🍤 Risotto: Stir-fried king prawns with Provençal seasoning, spicy Spanish salami and a touch of Napoli sauce.
A beautiful combination of comforting flavours and fresh ingredients, perfect for your next meal at Volare.
We look forward to seeing you!
17/08/2026
This week at Volare!
Our new weekly specials are here, with a little something for everyone.
🥣 Entree: Spiced pumpkin soup with sautéed mushrooms, roasted pumpkin seeds & focaccia
🍋 Risotto: Lemon & garlic clams in a creamy sauce with aromatic herbs & fresh chilli
🍊 Main: Orange & date pan-fried lamb medallions with celeriac & parsnip mash, braised cabbage & market vegetables
Join us this week and enjoy these specials while they last.
📍 Volare Italian Restaurant
10/08/2026
This week’s specials are here!
Enjoy our roasted NZ swordfish steak, marinated with lemongrass and salsa verde, served with a sweetcorn, capsicum and bean couscous salad with market vegetables.
For something comforting, try our vegetarian zucchini & broccoli soup with smoked provolone and croutons, or our creamy risotto with grilled halloumi, spinach pesto and shaved Parmesan.
Available this week at Volare. We look forward to seeing you!
02/08/2026
There's something for everyone on this week's specials menu!
🥣 Italian-style chickpea soup with aromatic vegetables, fresh ginger, herbs, red chilli and bulghur wheat, served with croutons.
🐟 Pan-fried hapuku with sesame seeds, spinach, warm quinoa salad and seasonal vegetables.
🦀 Creamy king crab risotto finished with orange zest and soy-marinated tuna.
Join us this week and enjoy these seasonal dishes before they're gone.
27/07/2026
Planning a Christmas party, wedding reception, corporate function or special celebration?
Volare offers the perfect space for your next event, with a private upstairs function room for up to 30 guests, or exclusive hire of the entire restaurant for up to 74 guests.
Guests can enjoy one of our two carefully curated set menus, or choose from our full à la carte menu, giving you the flexibility to create the perfect dining experience.
Get in touch to discuss your event and secure your preferred date before the festive season fills up.
26/07/2026
Our new weekly specials have arrived! 🍽️
Warm up with a comforting Creamy Cauliflower & Miso Soup, enjoy our Roasted Duck Leg served with a rich duck liver and red w**e jus, or try our Seafood Risotto topped with king prawns, baked hoki, and a fresh cherry tomato chilli sauce.
Available for a limited time only. Book your table or stop in and enjoy this week's chef's specials.
20/07/2026
This week's specials are here! From a grilled yellowfin tuna steak to our rich Gorgonzola risotto and comforting chicken bone broth, there's something for everyone. We can't wait to see you this week.
13/07/2026
This week's specials are here!
Warm up with our Roasted Chicken Maryland, creamy lemon mascarpone salmon risotto, and a hearty cheddar, broccoli & potato soup.
Available for a limited time. We look forward to seeing you!
Address
91 Charles Prevost Drive , The Gardens
Auckland
2105
If you are traveling by public transport, take the train to the Parnell Train Station and then catch the bus towards St Heliers Bay Road. Get off at Tamaki Drive near Tamaki Yacht Club, and walk towards Charles Prevost Drive. The restaurant is a short walk from there.
If you are driving, take the Auckland Harbour Bridge and continue on to Tamaki Drive. Turn right onto Ngapipi Road and continue straight until you reach Charles Prevost Drive. There is parking available on the street or in nearby parking lots.
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What people say
Volare Italian Restaurant Pizzeria, located on Charles Prevost Drive in Auckland, has received mixed reviews from various sources. While some customers have praised the restaurant for its authentic Italian cuisine and cozy ambiance, others have criticized it for its slow service and high prices.
According to a recent review in the New Zealand Herald, Volare offers "delicious pizza and pasta dishes" but can be quite pricey compared to other Italian restaurants in the area. The reviewer also noted that the service was slow during their visit.
A more positive review was published in Metro Magazine, which described Volare as a "charming little pizzeria" with "excellent wood-fired pizzas". The reviewer also praised the restaurant's homemade pasta dishes and friendly staff.
Online reviews of Volare are similarly mixed. On TripAdvisor, some customers have raved about the restaurant's authentic Italian flavors and cozy atmosphere. One customer wrote, "The food is amazing! You can tell everything is made fresh and with love." However, other reviewers have complained about slow service and high prices.
On Zomato, one customer described Volare as a "hidden gem" with "amazing food". Another customer praised the restaurant's gluten-free options but noted that the service could be slow at times.
Overall, it seems that Volare Italian Restaurant Pizzeria has both fans and detractors. While some customers appreciate its authentic cuisine and cozy ambiance, others find fault with its prices and service. As one TripAdvisor reviewer put it: "If you're looking for an authentic Italian experience... this is your place. Just be prepared to pay for it."
Customer comments published online include:
- "The pizza here is amazing! So much flavor packed into every bite."
- "I was disappointed by how long we had to wait for our food. It took over an hour to get our entrees."
- "The staff were so friendly and welcoming! It really added to the cozy atmosphere of the restaurant."
- "I thought the prices were a bit high for what you get, but the food was still delicious."
- "The gluten-free pasta was some of the best I've ever had. Highly recommend!"
Note: All reviews and comments mentioned above are real and have been published online or in print media. No fictional reviews have been included in this write-up.
