Via del Corso — Restaurant in Berkeley

Via del Corso is a gem that consistently delivers excellence across the board. From the moment you walk in, the warmth and professionalism of the staff set the tone for a stellar experience. The customer service here is truly superior—attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable without pretense, and always genuinely welcoming.

The drink program is nothing short of masterful. Craft cocktails are thoughtfully composed and expertly executed, showcasing both creativity and balance. Whether you’re in the mood for something bold and spirit-forward or light and refreshing, the bartenders will guide you to something exceptional. The wine selection is equally impressive, offering a well-curated list that highlights both local standouts and distinctive international varietals.

The menu is a beautiful blend of comforting staples and innovative seasonal offerings. Longtime favorites like the house-made pastas and perfectly roasted meats continue to shine, while the rotating seasonal dishes bring fresh perspective and excitement. You can taste the care in every bite—the ingredients are top quality, and the execution is consistently flawless.

Whether you’re stopping in for a quick drink or settling in for a long, leisurely dinner, Corso is a place that gets everything right. A true...

Nice little restaurant on the not-so busy side of Shattuck Avenue. Small, quaint, to the point where the layout was good for the size of the restaurant, and view of the new housing, established street trees and tempting gelato shop just across the street added to the experience.

The food is excellent (I was hungry so we tried a lot of food), from the: Olive Marinate (tasting warmup), Insalata di Cicoria (salad w/ bing cherry vinaigrette) was very unique, Zuppa (asparagus soup) that was also very good but the nuts were not needed, soup was good by itself, the Fettuccine with home-made pasta was my favorite of all the dishes, and the whopping 45-day dry Porterhouse steak (yeah our bill was $200), but the steak was $80 and worth it because the filet side was about 8 oz. and I finally got full.

For the drinks, I had a white wine and the Etna Rosato (Rose, $14 each) but it was a little dry for my palette, although my wife loved her cocktail, the Alpi Pompelmo ($12).

For the negatives our waitress gave fair service (it was busy), and the steak took way too long to prepare that we actually missed our movie, so they gave us a free desert because of it, but we definitely we will return and recommend...

Great idea, comfortable seating but service was absolutely lousy!! It's a real shame that the wait staff get there tips in advance. First off the table we sat at was dirty. Had to flag down a waitress to clean it off. Did so sullenly and didn't bother to wipe it down. Husband ordered a drink that never came. When asked where it was were informed they didn't have it in stock and would find out if his next request was available. Never came back had to ask again. Asked for a glass of water with my meal. Never came. Ordered a caesar salad which arrived with no croutons or parmesean. When I asked to have it send it back - the waitress replied "oh you want all of that on it? I said "yes, that's what a caesar salad is."(There is delicious video on the i-Pad screen of a person making salad with both.) Husband's meal was barely warm. It was frustrating to watch three staff members standing around doing nothing but talking to each other. P.S. We are very friendly, laid back and forgiving customers and it is rare that we ever complain. Not only have I never provided a bad review before but this is actually the first time I have ever submitted a review. That's how lousy the...