Volare, one of Louisville’s longstanding Italian restaurants, is already beloved for its farm-to-table fare, championed by a hometown chef. But, this week? Volare has made national news.
According to USA Today’s 2026 Restaurants of the Year list, this classic Italian restaurant is one of the top 39 places to eat in America. Food writers across the country nominated restaurants that excited them, restaurants they would recommend to friends and family, restaurants they’d return to again and again.
What makes Volare stand out
Whether he’s posing for a Facebook photo with two giant red snappers or coming by a celebrating table with a special dessert, chef Josh Moore’s smile doesn’t dip.
It’s the kind of grin for which you want to root, especially knowing Moore is among the most special ingredients behind one of Louisville’s most loveable restaurants. You might wonder how Moore does it all with such happiness, since his days start with tending to a 10-acre farm before taking on the dual roles of executive and pastry chef at Volare, 2300 Frankfort Ave. in Louisville…