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Via del Corso, Berkeley, CA

Via del Corso

4.8 (1360)
$30 and under
Italian
1788 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Massimo Orlando
  • 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 1,360 people are saying

Via del Corso reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Best Service

  • East Bay

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Via del Corso is a beloved dining gem offering "delicious, creative" Italian cuisine with "friendly, attentive service." Guests praise its "warm, happy vibe" and "welcoming atmosphere," making it perfect for special occasions. Enjoy expertly crafted cocktails and a "fantastic wine list." Reservations are advisable for this "outstanding" dining experience.
1,360 Reviews
  1. Michael VIP

    San Francisco14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was walking on the Via Del Corso a week before dining here, so wanted to bring some friends to experience a real Italian restaurant. This was the real thing! Great service and fabulous food. The gnocchi was soft, the best one ever tasted. The octopus was so tender and my fish was perfectly cooked with a great caper sauce. Only disappointing thing was the cheese appetizer, the slices of cheese were minuscule and hard to make shareable by five diners. I’ll definitely go back and recommend it highly!

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  2. John VIP

    San Francisco19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was excellent. I had the steak and arugula and my dinner companion had the pasta and ragù. Both are really good. The warmth of the staff and the neighborhood feel of the dining room were a welcome part of the experience

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  3. Mimi VIP

    San Francisco17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    excellent experience. will definitely be back for more.

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  4. David VIP

    Washington DC9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were fortunate to snag seating at the Chef’s Counter on our most recent visit. Although business was brisk with all of the graduation parties, we were not rushed through our meal. We dine here often and have never been disappointed with either the food or service. Highlights for us on this visit were the local rockfish and the octopus; both cooked to perfection. We will return again and again!

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  5. Janet

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Corso is ALWAYS fabulous. The staff is wonderful and you can tell they love working there. It’s a great place to talk to complete strangers too. Everyone wants to tell you haw fabulous their meals are. I love Corso, It’s my go to always!

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  6. andre

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Made a reservation for a birthday and requested to sit at the chefs bar. They made us feel so special. Chef/owner greeted us and thanked us for coming in. Flew from LA just for dinner at Corso. Yearly tradition. Food was delicious creative yet simply made. Thank you.

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  7. Janet

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have often had dinner at Via del Corso and are never disappointed. Our waiter, whom we have had before, is excellent. He’s extremely accommodating and has a great sense of humor. I dont know his name unfortunately. Most of the dishes are wonderful. My only complaint is I wish there was more of a selection of dishes to choose from. The ambience is lively and pleasant. It has a neighborhood restaurant feel to it.

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  8. Kevin VIP

    Austin27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was spectacular, food was excellent - slight knock for portion on cheese plate and didn’t love the vinaigrette on the misto. The gnocchi and tagliatelle were delightful. As we the chocolate flourless cake. Wine list is good and not crazy expensive. Our second time there and will definitely be back.

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  9. John

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My date and I had a GREAT!! time and meal (the rockfish and pasta with mussels). Service was top notch, with a great vibe.

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  10. Anne

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal, good service, even split plates we were sharing! Much appreciated. Outdoor seating is warm and attractive and less noisy than the inside seating.

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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 4.8 stars by 1360 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Google Map for Via del Corso

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
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