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Cori Pastificio Trattoria

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Acclaimed Sicilian Chef Accursio Lota serves up authentic cuisine in a cozy 60's-style Italian trattoria. Voted San Diego's Best Chef five years in a row, and Barilla’s World Pasta Champion, at Cori Trattoria Chef Lota serves up beautifully bold dishes like Agnolotti with Spring Peas and Beef Bone Marrow, and an unbelievably rich Vegan Parmigiana di Melanzane. The menu melds the flavors of Sicily and Italy with the best of fresh, locally-sourced Southern California ingredients, and is matched by a curated wine list and cocktail program that include indigenous, bio-dynamic varietals from all Italy.

The current Spring menu features dishes like Agnolotti with Spring Peas, fava bean, and beef bone marrow, and Cacio e Pepe with sustainably-sourced Petrovich caviar.

Enjoy full-service table seating, grab a place at the marble-topped bar, from which you can watch all the action of your meal being prepared in the open kitchen or just order your meal to enjoy at home with your family.

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Executive chef: Accursio Lota

From the OpenTable editors: At this colorful Italian restaurant, even the light fixtures are styled like pasta shapes. That delicious backdrop sets the stage for chef Accursio Lota’s soulful Sicilian dishes; many of his pastas are based on a special mix of flours made with ancient grains from Italy, including spaghettoni with seafood carbonara, plus thoughtful gluten-free and vegan options.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 573-6159
Website
http://coripasta.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
“The best way to share a meal is with friends and family.”<br />Whether an intimate dinner party, company meeting, birthday party or holiday celebration, or small friend get together Cori Trattoria Catering offers complete service catering.
Private party facilities
“The best way to share a meal is with friends and family.”Whether an intimate dinner party, company meeting, birthday party or holiday celebration, or small friend get-together Cori Trattoria offers multiple solution on private event, buy out, and partioal buy out of our restaurant.

Location
2977 Upas St, San Diego, CA 92104-4146
Neighborhood
North Park
Cross street
30th Street
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Bus stop # 2 Upas and 30th
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Feast of the 7 Fishes
$67.00 per person
Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 23, 2024
Nothing like a fish forward holiday meal that traces its toots back to Italy! Take part in the italian Christmas Eve tradition with a 7 course meal featuring fresh seafood dishes. The special menu will be offered along our regular menu. $67++
Four-Course New Year’s Eve Dinner - $88
$88.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Celebrate New Year's Eve with style at our Roaring '20s-themed four-course dinner $88 . Enjoy delicious Italian dishes, with choices for each course, from appetizers to desserts. The night is all about fun, glamorous vibe of the 1920s. It’s a perfect way to start the new year in a relaxed, festive setting. (Tax and drinks not included)
Six-Course Grand Tasting Menu – Roaring '20s -$118
$127.15 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
For a truly memorable experience, go all-in with our $118 six-course tasting menu, designed to celebrate the Roaring '20s. Each course is a special treat, showcasing Italy’s best flavors in an easy-going yet luxurious way. With the fun energy of the 1920s setting the mood, this tasting menu takes your evening to the next level, giving you more dishes to savor and enjoy. (tax and drinks not included)

What 615 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cori Pastificio Trattoria is a cozy gem in San Diego, offering a delightful blend of authentic Sicilian dishes with a California twist. Guests rave about the "excellent Sicilian dishes" and "amazing service." With its inviting atmosphere and "world-class food," Cori is perfect for both special occasions and casual dining.

616 Reviews

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Kim
New York City
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
We enjoyed our meals at Cori Pastificio however I cannot give them a 5 star for a few reasons. Firstly, the ambiance needs a little help. It's a bit run down and the chairs are very uncomfortable. I wish they would put a bit of effort into the style to elevate the experience. For dinner we shared a simple Insalata which had a nice mixture of greens, but needed a bit more dressing. There is nothing like a properly dressed salad, and this was not that. I wish we had tried the Arancini but we were having pasta for dinner and didn't want to fill up. We should have because the pasta servings are small. I had the Agnolotti stuffed with short ribs and sage, which were tasty. The pasta could have been thinner around the stuffing to make it lighter and more like a pillow, but the taste was very nice and I enjoyed it. The sauce was more like a beef gravy which was interesting to be sure. My husband had the Pappardelle with wild boar. This is a go to dish for him and he enjoyed it. It has a heavy juniper berry taste which I didn't care for and they sprinkle the dish with almonds and I don't get that at all. Too heavy of a crunch on a pasta dish and it does nothing for the flavors. We had the chocolate crème brulee for dessert and that was excellent! It was a pleasant dinner and at some point we will return and try some other dishes.
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Carole
VIP
San Diego
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I were greeted by friendly staff and seated a few minutes earlier than our reservation time (while waiting for two more to arrive). We all enjoyed our dinner....from the rice balls and carpaccio appetizers to the four dinners and dessert . Our server in particular (I believe her name was Bridget...I'm not great with remembering names) was awesome (very friendly and attentive).
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Stephen
VIP
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wife and I enjoyed the Pre-Christmas traditional Italian Feast of the Seven Fishes last night. As always Food and wine at Cori was excellent. General Manager Federico kindly treated us to the creamy Tiramisu. One of San Diego’s best authentic Italian restaurants, with a chef from Siciiy
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Jay
San Diego
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great service, although disappointed we were not offered the roasted chestnuts as that was one of the main reasons for going this day. Ordered the $58 truffle pasta and was let down as the truffles were not "truffley" and had very little to no flavor. Big fan of the truffle but this plate fell way short, especially for the price. The braised cheek was wonderful, so was the wine selection.
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Leigh
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first visit to Cori and it exceeded all my expectations. The ambiance is absolutely incredible, the service was amazing and the food was top tier. Bridget was our server and she was so sweet, gave great recommendations and was so attentive. I would come back just to have her as our server! I loved that they replaced the silverware between courses; a small touch that goes a long way! The arancini was the best I’ve had in San Diego. The pasta was SO good and you can definitely tell it’s homemade and made with love. My only regret is waiting so long to come in. I can’t wait to come back!!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Parking is abysmal, meaning you are lucky to find a spot within 10 blocks. Tables along the wall are so close together you get to dine with strangers, whether you want to or not. The bar is beer and wine only. And for musical ambiance, heck, I like heavy metal as much as the next person, but with dinner? Really? The service was genuinely friendly, or as friendly as can be in a place where it's so loud it's difficult to hear or be heard. The food came out hot and was attractively presented, but was far from flavorful, even with the (supplemental) truffles which were utterly lacking in pungent, aromatic "truffleness." The $91 Antinori Reserva was potable, but far from outstanding. So, for $300 two of us were "fed and watered," but would I go back? No thanks.
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Christopher
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of just a handful of truly authentic Italian restaurants in San Diego--lovely food and warm-hearted service.
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Brenda
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing, as usual. This was my 2nd speciality dinner at Cori Pastificio. Acursio and staff always excel at service, food, creativity. From the cocktail to the plates and the wine pairings--excellent, and we learned about the creativity of local chefs using local seafood and local people to present beautiful and delicious food.
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Katie
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Delicious food, perfectly prepared! Great friendly service, but not too. Loved our dinner. We will be back!
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Elizabeth
VIP
San Diego
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Dinner was delicious. Very homemade. As was the lemon mousse dessert- tart and delectable!
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FAQs

Cori Pastificio Trattoria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 573-6159.

Cori Pastificio Trattoria is rated 4.7 stars by 615 OpenTable diners.

Cori Pastificio Trattoria does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cori Pastificio Trattoria

2977 Upas St, San Diego, CA 92104-4146

Additional information

Cross street
30th Street
Neighborhood
North Park
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Bus stop # 2 Upas and 30th
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://coripasta.com/
Phone number
(619) 573-6159
Catering
“The best way to share a meal is with friends and family.”<br />Whether an intimate dinner party, company meeting, birthday party or holiday celebration, or small friend get together Cori Trattoria Catering offers complete service catering.
Private party facilities
“The best way to share a meal is with friends and family.”Whether an intimate dinner party, company meeting, birthday party or holiday celebration, or small friend get-together Cori Trattoria offers multiple solution on private event, buy out, and partioal buy out of our restaurant.

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Cori Pastificio Trattoria

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Why they're an Icon

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

Feast of the 7 Fishes

Four-Course New Year’s Eve Dinner - $88

Six-Course Grand Tasting Menu – Roaring '20s -$118

Menu

What 615 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Cori Pastificio Trattoria offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cori Pastificio Trattoria restaurant rated?

Does Cori Pastificio Trattoria offer gift cards?

Is Cori Pastificio Trattoria currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card