Squid Ink Rissotto with seafood

Volare

4 recent ratings
$$$ • Italian Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Popular gluten-free menu items: Steak, Pasta
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4 ratings

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201 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac
2 weeks ago

Menu was marked with many allergens as to what allergen was in which dish. Easy to determine what was GF. They had GF pasta so I ordered that with the pomodoro sauce. Delicious. The whole place is soy free.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Steak, Pasta
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Other
  • — Good for soy-free
  • — Reservations recommended
  • — Good with other allergies
  • — Good for dairy-free
GF pasta al Pomodoro
Celiac
2 weeks ago

Waiter was knowledgeable and knew what I could eat-- alerted chef of my dairy and gluten restrictions. I had the 8oz filet with sautéed broccoli. Chef sent out a specially made au jus for my steak too. Although it was thoughtful, I didn't care for it. I prefer the natural juices of the meat I also had lemon sorbet for dessert. Everything was good, service was fantastic.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Steak
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
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  • — Staff accommodates
  • — Knowledgeable staff
Other
  • — Good for kids
  • — Lunch
  • — Dinner
  • — Good for dairy-free
8oz. filet with sauteed broccoli
Celiac
11 months ago

So after researching and also talking to hostess decided to give it a try. Menu says several items can be made GF but after speaking with our waiter only one was GF. Our party of 5 all ordered with our daughter ordering the one GF item she could. All meals brought out and we knew right away that hers was not GF. They admitted as much and after another 20 minutes she had her meal and we were done. As I tell kids….its on the list. Would not go if celiac.

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Important

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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GF pasta al Pomodoro
8oz. filet with sauteed broccoli
Squid Ink Rissotto with seafood
The best dark chocolate gelato I've had in my life. It was so rich and fudgy!
Gluten free gnocchi with vodka sauce and Italian sausage crumbles
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Symptomatic Celiac
2 years ago

the waiter knew nothing about gluten, and the menu had a ton of stuff with gluten labeled gluten free! needless to say i got sick and i would never recommend coming here. i can’t believe there are so many 5 star reviews!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
2 years ago

Due to my allium allergy it was a little harder to order than normal. I ended up with the squid ink risotto with seafood on top. I loved the seafood, it was delicious. Unfortunately I wasn’t that much of a fan of the risotto but that’s my bad, not their fault. Squid ink just isn’t for me! They were super accommodating and even though their risotto normally has garlic, they made it special for me. The gluten free desert option was the gelato and I decided on a beautiful dark chocolate gelato.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Other
  • — Reservations recommended
  • — Low-FODMAP
  • — Good with other allergies
  • — Outdoor seating
Squid Ink Rissotto with seafood
The best dark chocolate gelato I've had in my life. It was so rich and fudgy!
Celiac
5 years ago

Slow service, but the food was more than worth it. Risotto was delicious. Server was knowledgeable about Celiac.

5 years ago

Exceptional dinner excellent service great value. Definitely will go again. Thanks for a wonderful evening and taking care of my gluten-free needs.

Celiac
5 years ago

Food was very good and I didn’t get sick. Waitress was totally on top of the gluten issue.

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5 years ago

Had the gluten free pasta. Headache, diarrhea, and vomiting after eating.

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Celiac
5 years ago

Waiter was a bit rude as he lectured me about how flour was gluten (I’m well aware). Ultimately after some back n forth got a good meal. Would suggest confirming that pasta is cooked in clean water. And asking them not to put a biscuit in gelato.

Symptomatic Celiac
5 years ago

Excellent food!!! They have 3 types of gf pasta. I highly recommend the spaghetti over the fussili or rigatoni, especially if you will have leftovers. The spaghetti neri al pesce is excellent!! I highly recommend it.

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Celiac
6 years ago

Used a sensors to test for gluten; two separate dishes came back with low gluten. The manager tried to tell me it was safe, despite my medical sensor showing low levels of gluten, then he kepta the used sensor packet to tell me he’d “look it up later.” The waiter was great; very understandable. The manager was very inconsiderate and adamant that I “should be fine” if I were to eat there.

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Celiac
7 years ago

My young daughter and I are both Celiac. We told the waiter and he made a note by each dish we ordered for the kitchen. Everything was wonderful from the service to the food. The owner/manager(not sure) came over to our table to apologize for not having GF penne my daughter ordered. That day they only had GF spaghetti. We would return without hesitation.

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7 years ago

I asked the waitress about gf options.she said all their risottos are gf and they can make any dish with gf pasta. She then said that sometimes they have gf gnocchi and she went to check with the chef to see if they had it. I'm so glad they did, it was excellent, I hadn't had gnocchi in a long time. She suggested I have it with the vodka sauce with crumbles Italian sausage on top. So good! Service was excellent.

Gluten free gnocchi with vodka sauce and Italian sausage crumbles
Symptomatic Celiac
8 years ago

One of the worst meals I've ever had. Maybe ok for plain GF, but not recommended for celiac. I had veal limone. It took 45 minutes to produce a sour, unflavorful dish. I was encouraged to get a appetizer because it was going to take 30 minutes. I had tomatoes and runny mozzarella in a bland sauce. Too bad I can't leave zero stars. In all fairness, the waitress tried to be accommodating.

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Celiac
9 years ago

Amazing place to eat. Gf pasta is awesome!

9 years ago

The gluten free pasta is delicious!!! They do not have gluten free pizza, but that is okay. Their food is absolutely amazing. This restaurant will satisfy both gluten free and non gluten free diners alike. Highly recommended!

9 years ago

Limited GF options but THE best Italian food I have ever eaten. Staff is very friendly and knowledgable about which options are and are not GF.

10 years ago

Good food and good service. staff knowledgeable about allergies. Options are more limited than I had thought from reading the previous reviews. Only 1 dessert option.

Symptomatic Celiac
11 years ago

Amazing meal. Hands down one of the best gf meals I've ever had. The menu isn't dedicated gf but they can tell you which ones are. Lots of choices.

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11 years ago

This lovely restaurant has a wonderful energy, very good service and truly amazing GF pasta and desserts! We loved the entire experience! Best Gluten Free pasta I have had so far! Really wonderful! You have to ask about things being GF there is not a separate menu for their GF offerings but they can make any of the pasta dishes GF and will also let you know what other dishes are safe. LOVED IT!

11 years ago

Gluten free pasta available. Very good!

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Celiac
11 years ago

VERY good food, able to do tons GF (with GF pasta) and impeccable service. I had the whitefish and it was AMAZING. Also make their own sorbet and have creme brulee that is GF. A gem, will eat here again.

11 years ago

Excellent service and can make most dishes gluten free

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