Ballard’s Tuscan-inspired restaurant, Volterra, is expanding its meal periods beginning today. Previously offering weekend brunch and happy hour and six nights a week dinner, owners Chef Don Curtiss and Michelle Quisenberry are adding weekday lunch to serve the growing demand of visitors, residents and businesses in Ballard. Along with that, the previous 3-6 p.m. happy hour is moving to an all day happy hour of 12-6 p.m. Monday-Friday (remains 3-6 p.m. Sat-Sun).
Lunch: Chef Don Curtiss has assembled a lunch menu of old classics and soon-to-be favorites. From Mussels and Sausage to the famed Oil Soup and Wild Board Tenderloin to Pan Seared Sea Scallops with spiced winter squash, Gorgonzola Burger and Grilled Ahi Tuna, the menu has something for everyone on a quick lunch or a longer business lunch. Served a la carte or as a two-course prix-fixe for $16 (Main and a Starter OR Main and a Dessert), the full menu is also available for take-out. Chef Don Curtiss is working on a boxed lunch menu and to-go and drop-off catering menu ideal for business lunches that will be available soon!
Happy Hour: Ballard is arguably known for its happy hour offerings and Volterra is offering a happy hour that can’t be beat – all day happy hour Monday Friday. From 12-6 p.m. in the Front Room, guests can indulge in $4-$5 signature cocktails such as the Limoncello Rosemary Drop, $4 draft beers and $5 well drinks and wines by the glass from Volterra’s impressive wine list. All food items are $8 and under, including Lamb Meatballs, Baked Cauliflower with fontina fonduta and prosciutto, and Polenta and Wild Mushrooms.
A long-time resident of Ballard Ave, Volterra continues to be open for dinner and weekend brunch.
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