Pizza that has ABSOLUTELY NO FLAVOR. Eat the box it comes in. It will be much more satisfying. Besides being ridiculously expensive.

If I'm flying US Airways or American and have some time to spare, Vino Volo has consistently been my go-to spot to escape the JFK hustle. On a recent visit, I tried out one of the wine flights (3 selections), which came complete with little cards describing everything - nice touch! For snacks, I first ordered the braised pork tacos, served with a nice tasty slaw that helped me forgive that the soft shell started breaking on me! I started on another small plate - the obligatory cheese platter - but the bartender was nice enough to wrap it up for me so I could board my flight...thanks! Prices (relative to other airport offerings) are fair, but overpriced by any other standards. Despite that (and as other reviews reinforce), Vino Volo is still a great pick as airport restaurants go, and certainly your better bet in Terminal 8. read more

I felt like this was the Starbucks for wine drinkers... Tucked away by gate 40 in terminal 8, I can see why people were settled in here with work and laptops strewn about. The main bar area doesn't face the airport so you can forget that you are, in fact, in a bustling airport. With comfy arm chairs, and high table work stations, this place is definitely conducive to handling your business. I actually was here to just eat and drink before my flight. I was very pleased with my whole experience. When I go to an airport bar, I expect a few moments of sheer disregard when I sit down. Here, I was seated, greeted, and had a drink in my hand within 3 minutes. The wine is good. Very good. This isn't some cheesy airport wine bar. The list is eclectic and I walked away with a few new favorites. Most glasses are "reasonably" priced at $9-16. They also have a full bar available. The food exceeded my expectations as well. I had the signature dish, which was the smoked salmon roll. No, not sushi - smoked salmon and crab on a cracker. I felt it was very 80s/90s dinner party, but nonetheless good. And as a tip, if you download the Vino Volo loyalty app, you get a free wine flight and amuse bouche (one bite appetizer). But feel free to delete the app once you get your free goodies... Ain't nobody got storage for that. Oh! To really top it off, one of the servers went to check the flight screens nearby to check on my boarding status for me! Too customer service, great food and drink, will most definitely be back. read more

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I feel like George Clooney in "Up in the Air" sitting at a bar in JFK with a flight of red wines in front of me & my laptop plugged in. And of course, Frank & Harry are playing in the background. We are in New York afterall. I spent the holidays sampling (ok, downing) a plethora of wines with my family. I've even nicknamed my bro-in-law, "sommelier" because all week he shared his favorite picks under $15 and he never got one wrong. Needless to say, after yet another house party last night, I woke up swearing off wine and cursing my hangover. Hair o' the dog, right?!? Two Californians and a Malbec sit in front of me along with the chicken salad w/ goat cheese and cranberries. I have a feeling I'll be dancing to "Fly Me to the Moon" all the way to my gate. read more

By airport standards, this is a 4. Outside of an airport, this would be more in the range of a 3. Given the limited dining options available in this terminal, Vino Volo is the best bet around. They have a menu of small bites, as well as some portions that are only slightly more substantial. They have a decent selection of wines with a sampler offered for wines of either the same region, or same varietal. The samplers usually run only a couple of dollars more than getting a glass, so it's a great way to try some new wines, if you're in the mood for that. I settled on a Duckhorn Zinfandel which was just fine, properly jammy, while my companion had the Sangiovese which tasted of strawberries and she thoroughly enjoyed. For bites we got a sampling of the menu to go with our wine. The olives are a mixed variety of both green and purple with some herbs- basic, but tasty. The cheese plate at the time came with three cheeses - A semi soft blue, an aged Vermont cheddar, and Camembert. All the cheeses were lovely with just a smear of the fig jam provided atop some toasted soft baguette slices. The Marcona almonds with rosemary were sweet, which I wasn't expecting, but they were still tasty after they were off the heat for a few minutes to return to their crunchy state. The green salad with Dijon vinaigrette was just your standard mixed greens, the dressing comes on the side, but doesn't have as much of a zip as authentic french Dijon dressings do. Sit down for a glass of wine, a little cheese, and before you know it it'll be time to board. The wine definitely helps with mid-flight naps, too. read more

At JFK T8 there is really nothing there to eat. You have your average Mickey D's and your typically sports bar type of place. The interior is what brought me in....comfy chairs...modern....looked very clean and calm. That was the only charm of the place. When I came in I stood there for like 5 minutes looking at a rather empty restaurant ....they had 2 servers working and only 2 parties seated (one party of 1 and another party of 4). So I am still standing and I see the waitress and she looks at me but doesn't say anything to me after 5 minutes so I finally ask her "Should I seat myself?" she looks up at me and says "Yeah you can do that". So I sat myself done at a cozy table and sat myself in a cozy chair. The server that told me to seat myself literally throws a food menu on my table. And then I waited....and waited....and waited.....and waited....and waited....finally the other server comes over and asks me if the other server that told me to seat myself has help me yet....I say no and tell her I have been sitting here for a while....and the other server gives me and the other server the evil eye from where she is standing at the bar. So onto the food....When I ordered with the non evil eye server she asked me if I wanted both items to come out together I said yes. And also please note they have nothing but wine and tap water. So if you are with a group and looking for a beer or soda or iced tea you will need to get it somewhere else. The server who gave me the evil eye finally comes back and gives me the sandwich and not my other item (I had to wait another 10 minutes for my other item) and she gives me the excuse "Sorry I made you wait so long we were really busy." Ok wait....besides me there were 5 people in the place??? and 2 servers??? really wow that busy. The food portions are tiny and overpriced. I ordered a brie sandwich 1/2 order and the bread was DRY.....like crumby. and tiny. I also ordered there version of an adult Mac and Cheese it has truffle oil in it which make the taste really great but the only part that is good is the top part....they push it into this trapezoid bowl so everything that is at the middle/bottom is mushed and smashed. While I was eating my dry bread and mushy mac and cheese....another man came in and just looked at the menu at the bar and he started to leave....the server who told me I could sit myself asked the gentleman if he would like to sit at the bar...he asked if there was anything else besides wine as he was with his family (the family had children) ...she said no and he stated he would go to the the other restaurant ...the the server said "they have bad wines"...."this is the best place for wine"... So the man says I know rather uncomfortably while running out of the restaurant ....Really putting down another place to better yours? They came and gave me the bill before I was done though....that was certainly quick. And after I left Vino and paid my overpriced bill and was still starving I looked longingly at WOK and ROLL and Mickey D's....and wish I really eating there.... Yes the food was that bad. If you want bad service and even worse food stop by T8 at JFK....it will fit the bill..... read more

4 stars for the food (strictly within an airport setting), 5 stars for the wine experience, 5 stars for the ambiance. I was at AA's Terminal 8 and had time for a more leisurely lunch as well as a craving for actual good food. Vino Volo didn't disappoint. I stopped by their wine store near the terminal entrance to ask for directions to the restaurant and received a free cheese platter. The cheese platter included a decent variety of three cheeses but was a bit too small for two people; not sure if I'd order it on my own. The chicken salad was good by airport standards and so was their mac n' cheese. Not terribly memorable, but enjoyable as far as airport food comes. The half portions allow you to taste and match at reasonable prices; kudos for that. As I noticed going through other Yelp reviews, the menu changes on a given basis. It's a bit limited but adequate. But wine is where they truly stand out. I enjoy wine a lot but am still a bit illiterate. Vino Volo makes it approachable by making solid recommendations based on your food selection. I was able to have generous tastings of three different wines for $9. Vino Volo provides a solid description of each wine (from a taste description to the full name and year); these are paper and detachable so you can easily find the wine at another place later. At the table itself you have enough space to keep your luggage at hand, and the staff is accommodating even if your bags become a little cumbersome. Will definitely be back if I have a long layover at an airport; solid food and exceptional wine. read more

A nice glass of French chardonnay and an artisanal cheese plate before my flight. The service was very good. The portions were a little small, but the price was pretty reasonable, especially for being at JFK. Only $9 for the wine and $8 for the3 cheese sampler that game with a couple of nuts, dried cranberries and some fig jam, asking with three small slices of French bread. If you're in terminal 8, check it out. read more

Perhaps my favorite thing at jfk (other than departing on time). Great wine. And i'm a wine snob. I do think they could get a bit more adventurous with their choice of whites (last i went i could choose between a french savignon blanc, italian pinot grigio or american chard- meh... give me a gruner, a muller, hell even a pinot alsace) Needless to say i went big and had a glass of laurent perrier cuvee rose. Not cheap. Worth every cent. They have pretty solid bites as well. Actually come to think of it, the only civilized choice for terminal 8. All the way from small nibbles to full plates. Best news is they let you order them to go. Sayonara crappy plane food! If only they would let you take a bottle with you as well my travel days would change forever. Damn that dreadful wine selection on planes! read more

Stopped by for a sampling on a layover to LAX on a Monday night, Oct 14, 2013. A little corner to have some wine and cheese before a flight? Sign me up! The staff was nice... homeboy was a little too friendly with the female patron at the table next to me, but I can't hate... AS LONG AS YOU BRING ME OUT MY SPOON SO I CAN EAT this bowl of chili! C'mon dawg, multitask! Ok, sorry, that was the hater in me. Hunger makes me bad things. But I didn't really need that spoon after all cause that chili tasted like it came out of a can. Let's try the brie sandwich... much better! On to the cheese platter... Hm.... you know, for a "wine" place, employees should be trained on some cheese-serving basics like letting the cheese come to room temperature. For $8, I'd rather have the tiniest piece of one decent cheese than the grocery-store cheese platter you put out =/ On to the $12 wine sampling... hey, no complaints. Rioja presentation was nice, with cute small-sized stemware and a card that describes each of the 3 wines. Can't say I recall having tried Rioja before, but now I'm intrigued. Verdict? Good, classy spot to hit on some single ladies before a flight (there were 2 singles, and a duo -- great ratio!). Have a sandwich with some wine, pass on the cheese. read more

Maybe this would have been 5 stars had I not been sitting by a group obnoxious, wealthy young twenty somethings that I wanted to punch in the face every time they opened their mouth...glad I got that off my chest... Anyways, I came on Halloween night, so I was rather confused who were the actual waiters. The service was great however as well as the food and wine. You could do flights, but I elected on two large glass of cab sauv. My satisfying snacks included a prosciutto sandwich and fancy mac and cheese. A welcome hideaway, with free wireless internet!, at JFK. read more

I found this place by accident and heard that they had been there for 2.5 years! I have always stopped in the "food court" and never walked far enough. Sitting there in the comfortable chairs enjoying a nice glass of sauvignon blanc and a smoked salmon plate was very relaxing. Vino Volo would not get 4 stars in comparison with other wine bars/restaurants, but it definitely gets that in comparison with other places on airports (crappy burgers, pizzas, indian, sushi, etc). As someone mentioned, the prices are somewhat high, but hey - everything is expensive on the airport. read more

I had a flight connecting through JFK late at night (because it's an international airport, supposedly) and this place had no food and closed at 9pm. The staff were rude about it, like people connecting through the airport were supposed to know they keep bankers hours here at this wine bar. read more

This review is from May 2018. The bad experience stuck with me! Normally I enjoy Vino Volo however at JFK terminal 8 it was pretty bad. The brie Panini was terrible, I believe the brie cheese was fake or extremely low quality (which the price did not reflect)-it was melted but the rest of the sandwich was cold, how could that be? I actually thought it was mayo. The cheese plate was literally deli cheeses (thin slices of cheese you would put on an American type Sandwhich). I think one slice was actually American cheese!! It was pretty ridiculous. I ended up eating the lentil soup out of desperation and it was terrible (tasted like it was from a can or a box). I understand that it's an airport restaurant but come on, it's 2018! Step it up Vino Volo. My experience at different Vino Volos as been pretty good up until now! The wine was good, which is why I gave it two stars. read more

Nice servers. Wine is terrible. Didn't try the food but it looked just okay . Deli items served pretty. Not many choices in terminal 8 though. : / read more

Solid airport food - will definitely return here next time I'm at JFK. The cheese plate was awesome but far too small - but the chili was really standout... will order that again hands down. Braised pork tacos left me wanting though - they tasted completely out of place and mostly the slaw. The corn tortillas needed toasting. Skip the tacos... get the chickpea chorizo chili. Wines come with little card describing the region they are from and some information on your choice - very nice flights... between flights. ;) read more

One of my favorite places in the airports we. I travel! Special tastings and Amuse Bouche for loyalty customers....yum! read more

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Ambience/Service = Fine Wine = it was good, nice selection Food = it was horrible almost inedible. Ordered a chicken sandwich, it looked good, but it could have been made of rubber both the chicken and the bread. Was it microwaved? It was a fight with the bread to even bite through it, I gave up after a while. I know, it is an airport I shouldn't expect real food.......................sorry! read more

Vino Volo JFK terminal 8 made the last leg of our trip the absolute best it could've been! Thank you Anthony for your knowledge, attention and recommendations today. Its refreshing to see such passion in a young person that is usually attributed to older ones. Chris, you run an amazing restaurant and I see your appreciation for your craft. Anytime we are in the area we're will definitely stop in. Wow! read more

Oasis of wine and appetizers in chaotic JFK terminal 8. It's right next to gate 39, which was our gate. Not a huge selection of whites, but something in most categories. read more

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Great spot, perfect light flair menu and keeping it interesting wine selections. Well thought out flights to match food menu items. If you're in terminal 8 near gate 41 try it you'll like it. Service was on point and knowledgeable in all aspects of both wine and food menu. Nice start to a new adventure. read more

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Makes you want your flight to be delayed. Vino Volo is a model restaurant. I wish there was one in Manhattan. From the pleasant greeting from an intelligent host with some enticing words, to excellent service and delish wine and food, Vino Volo left me satisfied. They have flights of all types of wine. It was a great way to experience each. They also give you cute little cards to take home that describe the wine so you can remember it later. They have tapas style food. I tried the lamb meatballs and they were flavorful! And, to top it all off, they have calories listed for everything (great for the health conscious) and wireless. I think this restaurant was created just for me. Cheers for Vino Volo. read more

Had a wonderful time at Vino Volo today. The manager Val wad excellent and did everything to make me feel like a highly valued guest. The wine itself was great too. I love a good South African Pinotage, so I was happy to find that on the menu. Strong raspberry and spicy flavor. I love a good rich, fruity red. The olives were tasty as well, and the procuito and goat cheese amouse Bouche was lovely too. Wonderful way to start a vacation! read more

Good place to sit between flights and have a drink. However, I don't recommend eating anything as everything is simply heated up by what looks like a toaster oven read more

One of the best airport bars I have been to. Highly recommend for the wine enthusiast.

OK, how clever is it to have a real live wine bar (with cute bartenders and baristas) smack dab in the middle of the airport?! The kinda "invention" we all wish we had. Vino Volo wasn't on the cheap side; but it wasn't a whopping monetary hit to my wallet either. I filled up on some excellent refreshing tapas (wait, was I back in Barcelona or just parked curbside in JFK?) (the duck rillette with a cherry marmelade was quite nice) and had a smashing flight of malbecs (and the wine list is most impressive; balancing malbecs from expected Argentina, stalwart central France and plucky Washington State was downright art) before I boarded a flight back to Miami where I could be promptly mistreated and know I was home. read more

I love the food and wine selections at all Vino Volos that I've visited, so if this review were based on the food and wine, it would have been 4 stars. However, the service was completely absent on this occasion. It's also worth noting that I was sitting at a table right by the bar, so I was in full sight of the multiple servers working. I started by ordering food, wine, and sparkling water. I got the food and wine right away, but never got the water, so I had to go up the bar to ask for it-since nobody stopped by my table to ask how things were. I could have let this go, but then after I'd finished everything on the table, I waited for quite awhile but nobody asked me if I wanted anything else, or was ready for the check. So, I flagged down one of the servers for the bill. When he didn't bring it (and I saw him bringing bills to other tables), I asked someone else. Finally this resulted in getting the check. Overall I was very disappointed with my experience. read more

Really 3.5 stars. A one-man shop that serves up good food in JFK.

On our way home from Italy, yes Italy, don't hate...JFK was our stop. I must say it's pretty damn depressing to leave such a wonderful vacation. More depressing to spend your layover in an airport, any airport. Just get me home already or back to Italy! So picture how miserable and tired you are in a loud busy airport. Then tucked away and hidden is a little wine bar. It almost didn't even feel like we were in an airport. It actually felt and looked like a couple wine bars we visited in Italy. I had a delicious salad with chicken, goat cheese, and dried cranberries as well as a couple glasses of prosecco. The service was friendly and informative. And so much more welcome than Au Bon Pain, yuck. So if you find yourself in JFK and would like something better than the equivalent of Chili's crap, stop in here. read more

Why why why is the music here so loud? This is a wine bar not a night club. So obnoxiously loud it makes me want to leave.

Great panini made quickly, saved my stomach from eating bad cold airplane food. Honestly, this is better than some non-airport paninis I've had. read more

It's a good place to kill time to taste wine flights (3 sets of glass of wine), pretending like a wine connoisseur. I took smoked salmon plate with the flights and paid $25 with tip. read more

What a great concept! Why pay to sit in an airline club, when you can just walk into Vino Volo and have a similar experience - comfy chairs, bar or tables, away from the noise and hustle of the waiting areas. And on top of that, a nice assortment of wines at a range of prices, and some tasty, interesting food, too. I love that you can get each in a "small" portion for about half the price, so you can sample a couple (or more). My favorites are the braised pork tacos, brie & prosciutto sandwich, and mac & cheese (just $5-7 each). I've been to the Vino Volos in Dallas, Seattle and New York, and they're all very similar - nice setting, good wines/food, friendly service. Thumbs up for me! read more

I had an extended stay at JFK Terminal 8 and was so glad there was Vino Volo. Nice and comfortable environs, comfortable seats, and electrical outlets to keep a sundry of electronics charged. I thought the service was quite friendly and wine interested. I ended up enjoying two separate flights and the thought the price point were very reasonable. Not all Vino Volos are the same--this location the service is wonderfully friendly. Look forward to stoping by on my next visit. read more

Quiet Beatles music playing...tasty beer also on the menu...nice respite at JFK gate 39!

Amazing wines, at an Airline terminal no less. the staff know of what they speak when it comes to wine and their taste is terrific.. Its such a nice place and the prices are cheaper than the other crappy bars around the terminal that serve crappy industrial supermarket wine.. read more

This stop ended our anniversary trip to NYC in a really positive note. We decided to have tasters of different wines and it was well worth the gamble. Christian and David were very knowledgeable and friendly in assisting us with our choices. I had the avocado beet salad with kale and my husband had the prosciutto and Brie sandwich. We topped it off with Parmesan truffle oil popcorn. What a treat! An unexpected highlight that we will remember for sure! Thanks for fantastic service and professional attitude. We will recommend this wine bar to friends!! read more

Thank the stars for this little oasis among the utter chaos that has become JFK. I flew into Newark and out of JFK (hence the review of the Newark location along with this one). Great food, great service (thanks Elyn! - did I spell that right?) and of course great wines. Looking forward to returning on my next trip. read more

After a day of very difficult travel I found myself at the American Airlines terminal with a 3 hour layover. I stopped at Vino Volo and had a wine tasting and the truffle mac and cheese. A welcome respite in a challenging day. read more

Jhony B is the bomb! Kept us happy well served and even in snacks during major delays!!!! It made our delay bearable!!