(425) 336-1679
5411 Ballard Ave NW
(22nd Avenue NW)
Seattle,
WA
98107
47.6678
-122.385
Neighborhoods: Ballard, Adams
Hours:
Mon-Thu 5pm-12am
Fri 5pm-1am
Sat 9am-2pm, 5pm-1am
Sun 9am-2pm, 5pm-9pm
Price:
$$$
Volterra
Last updated 11.20.09
What People Are Saying About Volterra
The Owner
Volterra
Owner
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…
The Editor
Anna Roth
Citysearch
The Scene – Named after the Tuscan hill town where the owners were married in 2004, this upscale trattoria re-creates the town's atmosphere through framed photos, Italianate wall sconces and an elegant marble floor. Well-heeled patrons sit at tables in the large dining room and on the tree-canopied outdoor patio; seats in the bar attract a more casual crowd. Servers are very friendly, almost to the point of obsequiousness. – – The Food – The menu centers on traditional Tuscan dishes, including olive oil soup and tomato and bread salad. An indulgent appetizer is the…
08/09/09
Evening to rememeber
by CChan at Citysearch
We had my friends' graduation dinner here. The food was great and the service was attentive but not pretentious. We had a couple bottles of wine, one of them tasted funny and they gladly exchanged it for a new bottle.
- Pros: Attentive Service
- Cons: Parking
05/23/09
The Bar Outshines the Restaurant
by Zak at Citysearch
I had relatively high expectations. Just as another reviewer noted, I too have been to Volterra, and this is not that food. That said; we were built up very well at the bar for our mild disappointment in the food. It has been about two years since I have been back, but the signature cocktails and the cheese plate we had still gave me lasting impressions. They also make an incredible cappuccino.
My advivce is to go and have a casual experience with a date and get sloshed at the bar.
- Pros: Good drinks and appetizers.
- Cons: The food was decent but not worth the price.
05/21/09
I went on a date there and it was fab
by corepilates at Citysearch
I was there last night for dinner and had a great time. The waiter tended to our needs as my date and I sat and chatted taking our sweet time.. He never once made us feel rushed and the food was great.
Two cocktails and i was feeling a nice little buzz so thanks to the bar tender...
i would recommend Volterra
- Pros: old seattle feel
The Details on Volterra
Group Dining:
Groups up to 30 people can be accomodated; a buy-out of the entire restaurant is also an option. The space is also available for private events on weekdays before 4pm.
When to Go:
Volterra also offers a popular weekend brunch, featuring Italian-inspired breakfast dishes like chestnut pancakes.
The Extras:
The tabletop fennel salt is for sale at the restaurant and at gourmet markets around town.
What to Drink:
There's a lengthy wine list, but try a European-influenced cocktail--the white peach thyme Bellini, made with prosecco, peach juice, bitters and fresh thyme, is a winner.
Where to Sit:
On a nice evening, a spot on the patio is worth its weight in gold--reservations are necessary to guarantee a seat.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, Fine Dining, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List
Cuisine:
Message from Volterra
- Tuscan menu
- Best of Citysearch 2005
- Gourmet 11/05, NY Times 7/05
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
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