I had a great experience! The food was delicious, and the staff was very attentive. Nelson, the bartender, made the best espresso martini I ever had! read more

Love Corso's elegant but not too-stuffy vibe! The layout of the cheese/wine shop, bar, and seating has the perfect ambiance for date night, a birthday party, and grabbing drinks with the girls! We love the special Spritz menu -- and they are BIG! The Cider Spritz and Hugo Spritz are both delicious and great starters to our meal. Don't skip the apps! The homemade focaccia with the Whipped Ricotta is creamy and has a yummy hint of lemon! The Chanterelle Arancini gives the perfect cheese pull and we enjoyed both side sauces! And the Burrata Caprese is a refreshing app with flavorful tomatoes! For pastas, we highly recommend the Campanelle alla Romana which has a spicy smoky sausage and the handmade pasta is the perfect texture! The new menu item, the Lobster Ravioli has a decadent pink sauce and there was a good amount of lobster stuffed in! The Tuscan Steak was tender and perfectly cooked - and the side potatoes are yummy! If you still have room for dessert, get their cheesecakes! Both the Cannoli and Hazlenut cheesecakes are phenomenal! For more cocktail recommendations - the Sicilian Marg and Espresso Martini are solid options!! Highly recommend Jesse (our server) - he gave great recommendations and he was amazing! read more

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Kia is an absolute gem! Friendly, attentive, and always had a smile. She makes this dining experience feel special and welcoming. If you're lucky enough to have Kia as your server, you're in great hands! read more

Had dinner here last night and I was impressed. The ambiance is quiet and tastefully done. We had a small table in the back dining room -a little close to the diners next to us but it was ok. Overall the food was excellent/ we had the shrimp appetizer and shared a rigatoni and a campanella pasta. They serve Taralli crackers to start which is a nice touch. The Tiramisu was exceptional and was a huge portion. I like the look and vibe here and will be back. I'd like to try Happy Hour at the bar which looks comfortable and inviting. read more

Such a lovely neighborhood restaurant! Went with a friend for dinner and had such a lovely and cosy time at Corso. Had the whipped lemon ricotta as the starter and will be dreaming about it for the next while. All of the staff were incredibly thoughtful and we had a special treat of getting to chat with the owner as it was late and she took over for our waiter when his shift ended-- she was such a delight! Will definitely be going back, especially as they were sold out of the cannoli cheesecake and that's apparently a must. read more

Chic and charming Italian bistro. Had a fennel salad, pasta with pesto, cannelloni cheesecake, and a Negroni--all delicious. Waitstaff was attentive and friendly. A new favorite in Shirlington. read more

We had lunch yesterday and was disappointed. The only thing good was the food itself which was exceptional. If it wasn't for the slow service, very noisy environment, and a little on the expensive side I would have given Corso five stars. I would bypass Corso, too many other choices in the area. read more

If you're doing unlimited brunch at Corso Italian, ask for Roberto! From the moment my friends and I sat down, he was on point with drink refills and perfectly timed food suggestions. We could tell he genuinely wanted us to try everything we were interested in and paced the dishes perfectly so we could. His friendly attitude and customer service made our time so enjoyable. read more

The service was good but the waitstaff kept trying to remove my plate when I wasn't finished. I ordered a Caesar Salad with Chicken The lettuce was chopped into little bits and the chicken (a few little bite size pieces) was dry and flavorless. The dressing was average. Focaccia and olive oil were good. I was not impressed with the appetizers we shared - over fried cheese balls and some mediocre ricotta dip. The fig/panna cotta dessert was ok but the portion was a joke. I am further perturbed by the defensiveness in your dismissive replies to others ie: We get so many 5 star ratings there must be something wrong with you is the gist of a few. Don't worry Jill, you'll do fine. It seems that you're on the Yelp program where they bury unflattering reviews. read more

Service with Scottt was incredible! The food was delicious! I went with friends to get brunch and it was a great way to spend my Sunday!

Had dinner here Friday night with my girlfriends and it was amazing service and food! JR at the bar was so attentive, friendly and made the BEST drinks! June was our server and she was great, friendly and attentive. Food was amazing, they have great pasta and I have been here twice before and had their scallops which were so fresh! Would 10/10 recommend this for any meal. Atmosphere was also perfect... come here for a date night and you won't be disappointed! read more

I visited Corso for the first time with a group of 12 friends for brunch. I was kind of upset that we couldn't all order "all you can mangia". The manager JR was a bit over bearing is all I can really say. Our server was doing a great job, but it seemed he didn't have much faith in him or something? read more

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I scheduled a dinner this past Saturday to celebrate my new fiancé and I's engagement with both of our families and the experience was fantastic. Communicating with the restaurant to book was so easy and frequent, and they were very accomadating when some of the plans changed for 11 of us. The food was absolutely delicious, both families are still raving about it! The service was great and we were provided a complimentary bottle of champagne to continue our celebration! Thank you for the great experience and we will be back very soon! read more

Service was great, prices were good, but not the best Italian I've had. Or top few. Our group of 6 agreed.

I held a baby sprinkle brunch at Corso in the Boardroom that seats 9. The coordination with the staff/owner for the brunch was easy and they were very prompt in responding. The staff couldn't have been better at the brunch. They had a mocktail specially prepared for me and brought me out a surprise dessert at the end. The service and atmosphere were outstanding. Our drinks were never empty and the plates of food kept coming! The food was delicious. My only feedback would be I thought the omelette could be tastier and we recommended that they include a cheese board option, given the owner's vast experience with cheese (Cheestique). However, those were small things compared to the overwhelming delicious array of dishes and excellent service. Grazie Corso! read more

Delightful and delicious local family run spot. Love the spaghetti pesto and artichoke agnolotti. They also have an Italian market with cheese and wine and other treats. The all you can eat brunch is also excellent and an amazing deal at $29 per person! Highly recommend. Don't miss the Lambrusco wine flight. read more

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Very overpriced, especially considering the portions (scallop risotto has only 3 scallops in it) and quality ( just mediocre pasta cooked with a meh sauce). The desserts are tiny. The service was ok, it was 11 of us though, the waiter was barely keeping up. It was almost freezing in the room, we all had to put our jackets on inside. read more

Went for an Anniversary dinner on a Wednesday night so the place was pretty empty and therefore quiet. The wait staff were welcoming but largely absent. We ordered the Tuna Crudo appetizer which was very good, but the plates were never cleared and the flatware had to be reused for the entree. My wife and daughter ordered the scallops/risotto which they both enjoyed. I ordered the Porchetta. I'm very familiar with the dish having eaten it both in Italy and domestically and I found it to be quite disappointing. Skin like concrete and virtually void of fennel. The beans were good though. The staff didn't know it was an anniversary but rallied well and comped us some Prosecco and a dessert (which my wife appreciated since she's not a big drinker). Overall not the experience I'd hoped for having eaten at many of Cathal Armstrongs restaurants (and yes I know its a team effort with Jill Erber). read more

Corsco, this place just makes me happy. I had lunch there on Friday with my girls and we can't stop talking about what a fabulous time we had. Jr greeted us at the door for a wine tasting that was so fun. We had a fantastic spread that included in house fresh made pasta. Gorgeous drinks. Mouth watering food. The whipped ricotta and tuna credo and caprese salad were my favorite starters. The scallop risotto was so incredible it just melted in my mouth. I could eat that for lunch every day. The ice cream Sundae was the absolute best ice cream sundae I have ever had. The wines are hand picked to perfection and they never disappoint. The spritzes and espresso martinis are beautiful and never too sweet. The vibe of this spot warms even the coldest days. It's a neighborhood pillar. Go. Eat. Enjoy. ​ read more

Had such high hopes for this place and we wanted to support a local business! The food looked like it had so much promise and we were so excited! Unfortunately the second we walked in the service completely threw us off! It was super slow and not busy and we had to wait 10 minutes to have a server come up to us even tho everyone was walking past us with no sense of urgency. Even when they talked to us they looked confused and awkward like they didn't know their own restaurant? We tried giving them the benefit of the doubt with each person we talked to - we even moved to the bar. While we were there we saw servers coming in and out eating and wiping their mouth. Unfortunately everyone seemed very unprofessional, slow, and awkward which made us feel very uncomfortable since it was our first time visiting. Anyways, it got to the point were we just got up and left - we even wanted to give our server the heads up but we couldn't get his attention and saw him going to the back to eat lol. Maybe next time! We were truly excited to try a new spot considering the food and the decor was very nice! read more

This is a beautiful Italian restaurant with well curated wines and fresh in-house made pasta. Elegant but not fussy. The staff is efficient and friendly - the food is amazing!! Can't recommend it enough. The Happy Hour menu from 3-6 offers a great value on some of their signature dishes. This restaurant is going on our regular rotation - and for treating out of town guests!! read more

Sat at the bar for happy hour. Got some apps and they were all so good! Service was amazing and vibes were good.

Food was very good and service was good as well. I liked the atmosphere of the restaurant in a very nice area.

I really really wanted to like this place because I absolutely LOVED Cheesetique. Sadly, I was very underwhelmed. First, the positive. The service was amazing. We came around 3 and sat outside. We were the only ones there, but the waiter was very attentive. The drinks were also great! Now the not so positive. The food, was meh, at best. We ordered meatballs, whipped ricotta, focaccia, and the French fries (bar menu is only available at 3pm, which was totally fine). The fries appeared and tasted like frozen breaded fries with some parm thrown in top. I was shocked that they weren't at least fresh cut. The ricotta was decent. The focaccia was dry and kind of tasteless. Some herbs and sea salt on top would go a long way. The meatballs had a strange gummy texture, but the sauce was good. Overall, the server deserves a raise because he was great! But that's where it ended for me. Food was really a disappointment. The friend I was dining with had been here before and was underwhelmed them so I know it wasn't just an "off" night. Sadly, I probably won't return, except for maybe a quick drink before dinner nearby. Did I mention I miss Cheesetique!?! read more

The food here is absolutely wonderful. You definitely need to come try the scallops with risotto. It is probably the best I've had and all of Virginia customer service is wonderful great service from our manager and server come see this really good. read more

Corso Italian - Scallop risotto, the best - Italian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

What a great addition to the neighborhood! I have dined here multiple times and it never disappoints. The hand made pastas are spot on and the wine list covers a broad spectrum of Italian varietals and regions. The tuna crudo is always a great way to start off your meal and the Campanelle and scallop risotto are amazing as well. The porchetta is one of the best versions I've encountered in a restaurant. Make sure to save room for one of their slices of cheesecake as well. A beautiful space and attentive service seal the deal for me as a go to spot for a great meal. read more

Corso Italian - Italian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Honestly was nervous since some of the reviews but living in the neighborhood we had to give it a shot. It truly impressed. We tried several apps and pastas and everything was fresh and portioned properly, loved having leftovers for the next day. Our waiter, Ash, was wonderful, as well. They also have a great happy hour available daily! Certainly going back. read more

Great experience! I just left italy and felt transported back! We went for restaurant week but caught the end of happy hour as well. The Hugo spritz was a generous pour and wonderful! The burrata was amazing. I got to try a bite of my husband's artichoke pasta and it was perfectly al dente. The scallop risotto was also amazing! We cleaned every plate. We even bought some cheese from the market with the help of the kind owner! Our waitress was also perfectly attentive. Cannot recommend enough! read more

Their weekend brunch is excellent. A few dishes could've used a bit of salt or some sugar (the cannolis) but everything was tasty for the most part. Also it would be nice if they offered drink specials as well instead of just full price offerings. read more

I ordered the spaghetti Al pesto and was extremely disappointed that the pasta was drowning in pesto sauce. Also, the pasta was slightly overcooked. On the brighter side, the service, while slow, was very pleasant. read more

Great place to eat! I am gluten free and was given regular pasta. I called the restaurant to complain about the mistake. The manager apologized and gave me a $25 gift card plus a free gluten free pasta. That experience was top notch! read more

Wanted to try this new place in Shirlington. We ordered the rigatoni alla bolognese and campanelle alla romana with a side of focaccia. The pasta and bread had absolutely zero taste and the portions were very small for the price. While the girl who took my order was kind, I would skip this place. I am not sure what this response is from the owner?? I didn't post a photo -- never had the cannoli. And yes, this is my first review (so what?)...I did in fact order from Corso, what an interesting reply. read more

Super inviting atmosphere. Great location nestled in the heart of Shirlington. Tasty well portioned food items, wonderful bar and amazing service! A+ read more

First of all, I LOVE how easy it is to park and walk to the restaurant. Second, I love how cozy the rooms are. It isn't too loud and yet not so quiet that you can hear other people talking. The little cookies they give you are unique and fun and a good alternative to a bread basket. The aperol spritz was very generous in size and delicious. They have several spritz choices, actually. Same with Negroni. I can't think of any italian restaurant in this price range that understands the importance of spritz options... I loved the little gem salad I had, it was fresh and light, a perfect pre- pasta course. I dug in to the whipped ricotta, a truly original appetizer that was so delicious and unique. My kids even loved it...Then I had the oxtail ravioli, which looked like standard ravioli, but tasted like heaven. My husband had the Campanella all romana...he was very pleased. Not a huge portion, but decadent and perfectly thought through. For dessert I had a huge brownie sundae that was so good, I think I could go back just for the sundae. It was decadent. Such a delicious meal. My kids were as happy as we were. It was really a special dinner. read more

Corso Italian - Campanella all Romana - Italian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Welcome to the neighborhood Corso! We saw that Corso was opening in our neighborhood (Shirlington) and we wanted to give it a shot- What an incredible dining experience. My wife got the Oxtail Ravioli which had incredible flavor, and I ordered the Scallop Risotto- wow scallops cooked perfect and risotto went really well. The service was very friendly and attentive. As a bonus, Corso has a small curated market which has meats you can buy- they carry Guanciale. I have not been able to find guanciale easily in Arlington. I'm looking forward to seeing their fresh made pasta options in the future... Next time we go back we are bringing our daughter. read more

I went there for the "all you can mangia" brunch. Both the service and the food were underwhelming. The service was glacial, even though the restaurant was less than half full. The food ranged from good (the focaccia and the spaghetti al pesto) to so-so (the bolognese sauce) to just about inedible (the egg Benedicto). I remarked to a dining companion that the only thing that would be brought out promptly would be the check, and I was right. read more

Food is meh for Italian food in the area. I got the bolognese and it was quite sweet for a traditional bolognese with little actual meat in the sauce. Tried the other options at the table and nothing notably standout for the food. What was really disappointing was that a glass of wine was $21 and a non-alcoholic mocktail marked at $13. Probably would not recommend drinking at this establishment. All around okay experience. Staff was kind, courteous, and attentive. read more

Ordered lunch at the bar! I ate the Fettuccine Pomodoro and Focaccia. They were both delicious and came out within 5 minutes of ordering. The staff were attentive, kind, and made for great conversation! They have on old movies which made for a lovely vibe on this rainy day. I will definitely be a regular so I can try the wine and dinner! read more

Probably the worst experience me and my wife had dining FOOD wise (the server was excellent). Me and my wife decided to dine here for her birthday dinner she ordered the chicken and broccolini dish(this that was the name but that's what the dish consisted of) everything was fine a good 4-5 stars until later that night when she woke up puking all of the undercooked chicken out. It was definitely the chicken because her body didn't break down in her system. Just a very unfortunate occurrence and it's not that hard for a CHEF to make sure the chicken is cooked properly. I ordered the oxtail ravioli and felt fine and also ate some broccolini off her plate and felt fine. Aside from the chicken we ate the same things so the chicken is pretty much all it could be. Again I'd like to state our waiter was amazing! Just a shame this had to happen on her birthday. Hope this isn't a common occurrence because I would definitely go back for the oxtail ravioli. read more

Wonderful menu- great service helped us select. Will come back to try more. Cute interior plus outdoor tables.