I wanted to like this place based on my friends positive reviews but our table of four visit ended up costing $260 before tip for very mediocre food. I was befuddled at the check amount. The food... More

I wanted to like this place based on my friends positive reviews but our table of four visit ended up costing $260 before tip for very mediocre food. I was befuddled at the check amount. The food was very average without taste. dishes such as the steak tartare and black angus beef over pasta were completely devoid of flavor- very bland. The cheese plate for $16 was paltry portion size. The wine was very expensive. A check of that amount should have been a four course dinner not an average night out with bland tasting food. Very disappointed. Do not recommend. Pros: Wine list Cons: Expensive, bland average food
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This place gets five stars for the wine list and cheese plate alone. Great upscale casual dining and Tuesdays are half price wine bottle night. The salads are especially varied and well presented.

This place gets five stars for the wine list and cheese plate alone. Great upscale casual dining and Tuesdays are half price wine bottle night. The salads are especially varied and well presented.
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The food and wine where killer. The environment was a bit loud and you are elbow to elbow with the adjacent tables. The dishes are pretty small but well prepared. I respect a man that takes pride... More

The food and wine where killer. The environment was a bit loud and you are elbow to elbow with the adjacent tables. The dishes are pretty small but well prepared. I respect a man that takes pride in his work the chef was that man. I stood and watched him for a few minutes and was very impressed. I would recommend the roasted beets, steak tartare or the polenta. We drank the 03 barbaresco, it was killer. The port was to my pleasure as well, I had the porta rocha 1975. Pros: food, wine, service Cons: not much space
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The atmosphere and offerings of this small restaurant in Roscoe Village were generally pleasant, but the portion sizes are tiny and it is quite expensive for what you get! I ordered an the lamb,... More

The atmosphere and offerings of this small restaurant in Roscoe Village were generally pleasant, but the portion sizes are tiny and it is quite expensive for what you get! I ordered an the lamb, and it was excellent! The sauces were wonderful and the meat was tender and flavorful. Only flaw, it was tiny! It was about the size of an appetizer! My date ordered the kobe beef, but his was cooked in a very plain manner - kind of a shame for such good quality meat! It reminded me of a stew. It was also pretty small. Unfortunately, after an appetizer, entree, and wine, we were still hungry. Overall, I would recommend it as a nice place to go with some tasty offerings, but if you're hungry, you should probably go somewhere else. Pros: Wine pairing with everything on the menu, interesting offerings Cons: Expensive, little personal space
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My sister recently put together a birthday dinner for me here and it was amazing! The service was top notch and the food and wine were excellent. Highly recommended for a big group, so many... More

My sister recently put together a birthday dinner for me here and it was amazing! The service was top notch and the food and wine were excellent. Highly recommended for a big group, so many interesting dishes to share. I will be back. Pros: Service, food, wine
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I find it amusing that anyone would complain about $30 for a port flight that contained an 86 colheita, a 75 colheita and a 50 year tawny. Who else has this? You get what you pay for. Volo never... More

I find it amusing that anyone would complain about $30 for a port flight that contained an 86 colheita, a 75 colheita and a 50 year tawny. Who else has this? You get what you pay for. Volo never dissapoints with quality for the right price. Pros: Unique wines and knowledgeable staff Cons: none
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We went to Volo mainly because it is the only place in Chicago that has roasted marrow bones, but everything else turned out to be fantastic too. The wine list is broad and there are a number of... More

We went to Volo mainly because it is the only place in Chicago that has roasted marrow bones, but everything else turned out to be fantastic too. The wine list is broad and there are a number of very reasonably priced bottles. The food was wonderful, the marrow bones were especially great as were the mussels and the corn soup (which I'm still thinking about a day later). The port flight was also wonderful, you might think it is pricey at $30, but well worth it and plenty for two to share as an after dinner flight. The last thing I should mention is the service, it was fantastic. Out waitress was attentive and very cheerful despite the crowd. When we asked for some salt for the bones they brought us a number of interesting varieties which was a wonderful surprise. I will certainly be returning to Volo! Pros: Great Food, Nice Wine Prices, Wonderful Service Cons: Can be a little loud
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Volo started out great but continues to go down hill at a rapid pace. The wine list is good - not huge and the food is small - even for tapas (don't go even remotely hungry. Truly though, if I... More

Volo started out great but continues to go down hill at a rapid pace. The wine list is good - not huge and the food is small - even for tapas (don't go even remotely hungry. Truly though, if I wanted to drink a great bottle of wine while listening to Guns and Roses and surrounded by relatively obnoxious people I could just sit on the Edens for an hour, buy a bottle and crank up my stereo on my back deck. Even then it would be better (and I could have saved on the overly marked up wine - i.e. Te Hira Pinot Noir which cost as much for a glass as a bottle at retail). We tried it 4 times - once was good - there was no one there. Pros: Its not a pregnancy shop - which is hard to find in Roscoe Village Cons: Service, music selection, snobbery for no apparent reason
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I really enjoyed this place, we went on a thursday night and the kitchen was about to close, but they let us order anyway and the food came out delicious. The portions are a bit small, but were very... More

I really enjoyed this place, we went on a thursday night and the kitchen was about to close, but they let us order anyway and the food came out delicious. The portions are a bit small, but were very tasty. The wine selection was huge and the music was great, we got to sit next to the fire place and had a nice romantic time.
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