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Volterra

5407 Ballard Ave Nw Seattle, WA 98107 · Ballard
(206) 789-0910 · $$$ · italian
Rating: 3.5 out of 5"Yelp reviews (302) ·
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Volterra features the bold-flavored, Tuscan-inspired menu of Chef Don Curtiss showcasing his innovative style applied to the bountiful harvest of the Pacific Northwest. Menu highlights include: Seasonal Tuscan specialties –truffles, squash blossoms, fresh porcini mushrooms are featured throughout the year. All natural, organic or free-range meats and poultry. Fresh, housemade Morepasta. Our extensive wine list features primarily Italian and Northwest wines. Volterra has received numerous accolades including: “Best New Restaurant” and “Best Italian Restaurant” by Seattle Magazine. “Best Italian Restaurant” by Seattle Citysearch, and “Best Chef Inspired Restaurant” by Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, Zagat “America’s Top Restaurant’s” and “America’s Top Italian Restaurants”. Rachael Ray named Volterra "one of her favorite restaurants on the planet".

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Brunch · Dinner

Popular menu items

Wild Boar Tenderloin · Sausage · Bacon · French Toast · House Salad

General info

Non Smoking · Beer and Wine · Full Bar · Wheelchair Access · Happy Hour · Good for Groups · Chefs Table · Family Friendly · Outdoor Dining · Takeout · Chef: Don Curtiss

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  • Rating: 4.0 out of 5"by Allison M. at Yelp User Review1/30/2013Great food! Read full review
  • Rating: 5.0 out of 5"by Julia P. at Yelp User Review1/27/2013Some events require spending a large chunk of cash on a meal. Baptisms, wedding rehearsal dinners, Bar Mitzvahs, and perhaps a wedding anniversary. This month, our family event was the 60th birthday of our leader, our hero, my dad. Easily passing for a man 10 years his junior, we decided this exceptional … Read full review
  • Rating: 3.0 out of 5"by Alissa V. at Yelp User Review1/23/2013Volterra accommodated our group of 6 giddy girls by seating us in the corner by the front window. We were very comfortable there--it was private-dining esque. The menu is diverse enough. The portions are small-ish if you are in the mood for a big Italian dinner, but just right to start off our night of bar hopping. … Read full review
  • Rating: 5.0 out of 5"by Shana N. at Yelp User Review1/22/2013Wow! I absolutely love place! My sisters, niece and I decided to come here for brunch/lunch to celebrate a birthday. My niece picked it based on a friend's suggestion. I can honestly say that we are all still talking about the fantastic experience we had here! We had reservations and showed up early but they … Read full review
  • Rating: 4.0 out of 5"by Rachel H. at Yelp User Review1/19/2013Breakfast used to be my favorite meal of the day. Not gonna lie, last week's brunch fiasco (at Pete's Egg Nest in Greenwood) left a pretty bad taste, but one good brunch at Volterra later, I feel like I'm getting my morning mojo back. Volterra is a european-feel bistro on atmospheric Ballard Avenue. Sitting in … Read full review

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