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19/10/2026
This week’s specials at Volare 🍷
From slow-braised lamb shank with golden kūmara mash to creamy seafood risotto and charcoal-grilled chicken skewers, there’s something delicious waiting for you.
Join us this week and enjoy!
12/10/2026
A taste of something special 🍴✨
From herb and ricotta-stuffed portobello mushrooms to smoked kahawai risotto and crispy pan-fried kingfish, our menu is full of delicious flavours made to be enjoyed.
We look forward to welcoming you! 🤍
06/10/2026
Our new weekly specials are here at Volare!
Start with our saffron, pea and Brie arancini served with Gorgonzola and Napoli sauce, followed by our basil pesto risotto with courgettes, lemon squid and king prawns.
For the main, enjoy pan-fried duck breast with blueberry sauce, potato cakes, new-season asparagus and market vegetables.
Available this week at Volare. We look forward to seeing you!
29/09/2026
Spring flavours are here at Volare 🌿
This week’s specials feature a fresh spring minestrone packed with seasonal greens, baked salmon with teriyaki and creamy mushrooms, and a Spanish paprika-marinated yellowfin tuna steak served with tomato sauce, ratatouille and market vegetables.
Fresh, comforting and full of flavour. Come and enjoy this week’s specials at Volare! 🍴
21/09/2026
Fresh seasonal flavours are on this week's specials menu at Volare.
Enjoy our mustard-roasted pork shoulder with honey pumpkin and leeks, spring-style ricotta and pumpkin cannelloni baked with mozzarella, or creamy lemon risotto topped with tender lemon pepper calamari.
Book your table and join us for a delicious week of dining. 🍽️
15/09/2026
Our chef's weekly specials are here!
Enjoy a slow-braised lamb hind shank served with spring vegetables, creamy mash, peas and rich red w**e jus. Our seafood risotto features shiitake mushrooms, pan-fried scallops and prawns finished with fresh herbs, while our rustic potato and leek soup is topped with smoked salmon, fresh dill and served with croutons.
Available for dinner this week. Book your table today.
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.
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.
