Via del Corso

4.9

1242 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Lively

a destination
… is really just a place you are going along your way. When you enter Via del Corso, you may feel as if you are in any trattoria in Florence, Rome, or any other place in Italy. In the heart of North Berkeley, we bring you a place to relax, restore, dine and have drinks with family and friends. Leave the outside world outside for a moment. It is our pleasure to welcome you to Via del Corso.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(510) 704-8004
Website
http://www.viadelcorso.net/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Massimo Orlando

Location
1788 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709
Neighborhood
Berkeley
Cross street
Shattuck Ave and Delaware St
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 1,242 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Bay
Best Overall
East Bay
Best Food
East Bay
Best Service
East Bay
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Via del Corso in Berkeley offers "excellent food and service" that resonates like a taste of Italy. Guests rave about its "authentic Italian fare" with a seasonal menu that's "always delicious." While some find the ambiance lively, others note it can be noisy. Ideal for special occasions and casual dining alike, it's a neighborhood gem.

1,242 Reviews

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Liz
Portland
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant is lovely, the food excellent and the service impeccable. A wonderful dining experience for small or large groups and couples.
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Tamra
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional food. Especially delicious broccoli rabe with anchovy-garlic. Mary’s chicken in burnt butter is what I always come back for! Your ricotta cake was to die for; it’s as delicious as your olive oil cake. Loved our waiter.
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Wendy
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Via Del Cordonis amazing. Thank you for a great meal
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Richard
San Francisco
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
As a frequent diner at Via del Corso, I go with high expectations. This dinner exceeded them. Our party of four, ordered a wide variety of menu items, and everyone was satisfying. Our server, Mike, provided helpful comments on the food, the cocktails and the wine.
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OpenTable Diner
Tahoe
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All the above!
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Ruth
Central Coast
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Vito is the best waiter! He anticipates our every need and is warm, welcoming and charming. The food and service at Corso are always stellar but Vito makes our visits even more special. I only wish you’d bring polenta not the menu as a side.
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Joe
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a cold, rainy and raw evening so entering Via del Corso was a welcoming relief to the harsh external conditions. The enthusiastic and genuine smile of the hostess instantly made me forget about the weather. Claudia, my waiter, was exceptional: Thoughtful, attentive, very knowledgeable of the wine list & menu and responsive. I ordered the Lattuga (Little Gem) salad, Ravioli Stuffed with Braised Oxtail and paired it with a bottle of 2019 Brunello Montalcino, a perfectly structured Brunello. I finished dinner with the delicious Budino Di Cioccolato, which paired nicely with my Brunello. After such an exquisite dinner, I bravely faced the rain and high winds as I waited for my Uber. Verdict: Don’t let bad weather stop you from enjoying a wonderful dinner at your favorite restaurants in the EB. Make that reservation; call your Uber or Lyft; and enjoy yourselves while supporting our fine restaurants.
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Michelle
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this place. Food and drinks are terrific and staff and owner are warm and welcoming! Thanks Vito and Peter and Isabel for yet another lovely evening!
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Amit
Montreal
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
best steak i can remember having, excellent pasta and great anchovy salad. service impeccable and wine selection wonderful. i heard that the martini is exquisite as well (my friend had it). would and will come again
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Nancie
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy Via del Corso. The food is great and the service is superb.
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FAQs

Via del Corso offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 704-8004.

Via del Corso is rated 4.9 stars by 1242 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1788 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Shattuck Ave and Delaware St
Neighborhood
Berkeley
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Massimo Orlando
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.viadelcorso.net/
Phone number
(510) 704-8004

Via del Corso

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Dining areas

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What 1,242 people are saying

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Via del Corso offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Via del Corso restaurant rated?

Is Via del Corso currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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