Had the best italian dinner here! The atmosphere is warm & inviting & was the perfect spot for us to enjoy a cozy meal. The service was impeccable & we love that they offer not only a great happy hour, but also have weekly deals as well! Here's a breakdown of my meal: - They have a great spritz menu!! Loved the Hugo and Cider spritz and they are HUGE (22 oz.) - Espresso martini was super good and loved the presentation - The whipped ricotta came with perfectly baked focaccia bread and the spread was SO good - The Chanterelle Arancini was filled with mushroom risotto & mozzarella - v solid appetizer - Burrata Caprese was so refreshing and the tomatoes were ripe - Loved the lobster ravioli! The pink sauce was delicious and they didn't skimp on the lobster at all - Huge fan of the Campanelle alla Romana pasta dish. Loved the spicy smoky sausage - Choosing our own knives for the Tuscan steak was a fun experience and the steak was tender with an aromatic rosemary-garlic flavor - Both the hazelnut and cannoli cheesecake slices were so delicious. Super decadent and creamy read more

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This spot is so delicious! We are huge fans of Cheesetique and were very excited when this place opened, especially because they still incorporate a lot of their delicious cheeses into these dishes. If you want a nice refreshing cocktail, the spritzes are HUGE and are so delicious. Definitely reminded me of my trip to Italy several years ago! Highly recommend the scallops and the fettuccine carbonara, and also don't sleep on the tuna either. And get the cannoli cheesecake! read more

We hosted our son's Rehearsal Dinner in the Mona Lisa Room at Corso in March. The service, food, and atmosphere were top notch. Many of us have food allergies which Jill and her staff easily accommodated. Several families came from out of town (there were reunions after nearly a decade). Everyone had an incredible time because the service was exceptional, the food was fresh, clean, and tasty. Jume and Scott were attentive and responsive, anticipating everyone's needs. The pricing was upfront with no surprises; just a great time for everyone. What a fantastic event to set the tone for a joyous wedding weekend! We HIGHLY recommend Corso for private events or an intimate meal. Thank you, Jill, JR, Hunter, Jume, and Scott! read more

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Corso is a cozy, intimate Italian restaurant in Arlington. They have daily specials with HH at the bar, weekend brunch, $15 pasta on Mondays, $5 martinis on Tuesdays and 50% off wine bottles on Wednesdays. I've only been for HH but the food and drinks are good and service is pretty quick. HH is only at the bar and there are about 10 seats. There's a free parking garage less than a 5 min walk from the restaurant. Overall a great spot and I would definitely recommend. read more

I stopped by Tuesday afternoon for lunch and I was blown away by the ambience and especially the food. The bartender was busy but the manager (light skinned, tall, man bun) was very helpful from the fabulous espresso martinis he made me, to the food recommendation. The food was TOP TIER! I had the tuna crudo, scallops & risotto & tiramisu to wrap it up. I will definitely be back & I have already told everyone I know about this Gem. read more

Good restaurant!! Me encantó toda la comida, el servicio muy bien y tiene unas bebidas muy ricas. La carne sabría excelente read more

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Smaller Italian restaurant in the heart of Shirlington. We went on a weekend and there was ample parking in the covered garages. This was helpful as it was sleeting outside and the garage was just around the corner. Made reservations for lunch. They have a la carte or a prix fixe menu which are both the same options. If you're planning on eating a lot go for the $30 prix fixe. The portions are smaller but they keep coming for 2 hours! Pasta was cooked to perfection and not overly sauced. Buratta with tomato was light and a nice complement to the heavier pasta. The dishes were smaller in size but we didn't feel overstuffed when we left which was great. They offer a flight of Lambrusco which is a rare treat. If you're interested in trying unique slightly sparkling wine I'd recommend trying it. Service was attentive which made the experience even better. read more

Corso Italian - Pesto spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I was disappointed with my experience here. The ambience was very cozy and nice inside and that was the main positive. The food was lackluster on a couple of items. I tried the tuna appetizer and the tuna was hard and did not taste fresh. Additionally, the flavor of the tuna was bland and was missing something. I also tried the special lobster ravioli which was extremely hard pasta and did not have that fresh lobster taste in the filling. There was hardly any sauce on the ravioli and the sauce had no flavor itself. The only decent dish was the risotto with scallops which was filling and good but again was missing salt or some spices. Service was fine but also slow at times although the restaurant was quiet. read more

Great Bottomless deal!!! we did the bottomless option! (Why do the a la carte when bottomless is $29/ person!) I thought the menu was the perfect size because it allowed us to try everything on the menu before filling up, I was stuffed by the end! Good mix of breakfast food and some pasta! So fun! read more

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Corso's new "Aperitivo" hour is one of the best happy hours in the DMV! It goes until 7pm (I learned it's been recently extended) and the cocktails and bites are incredibly delicious. I recommend the Hugo spritz & espresso martini!! For food, the shared ricotta with focaccia was delicious & would absolutely go back just for that. read more

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I went to Corso to celebrate my birthday (I put that info in my reservation). It was a delight to be wished happy birthday by every staffer who greeted me. The food was delicious and Kia my server was amazing. I loved the festive tiramisu. I'm so glad this gem of a restaurant is in my neighborhood!! I'll be back. Often! read more

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What a great place to enjoy a night out. The service was fantastic. I really appreciate their seasonal menus and cocktails. I have been here several times and I'm never disappointed. read more

Great service We ate here today for the second time at Corso Italian. The food was terrific. Our server JR (David) was an outstanding server. We enjoyed his hospitality and the food. He can make a mean Sangria. We were so happy about our server and the food. Compliments to the chefs who took their time repairing the food. I tried to leave a review but I write to you all. Thanks we be back. read more

I had a lovely Experience at Corso Italian for lunch. The food and service was excellent. The ambiance was neighborhood friendly. Everyone knew each other. I love their White Wine Avoglia with their Robiola Bosina Cheese. I was surprised to see that they even have oxtail ravioli on their menu. It was so tasty. I sipped through my refreshing Aperol Spritz and finished off with this yummy dessert custard with figs in it. read more

Corso Italian - Dessert Custard Figs - Italian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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This is a really cool spot! I came with friends just because and ended up having a great time. I'm vegan and didn't expect food options but the fries with garlic was on point. I was to send a special thank you to Jill and Hunter. Both were very hospitable. We will certainly may be back !!! Oh and the wine !! Yes !! read more

Corso Italian - Sparkling Water - Italian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Corso is becoming one of my favs! They have great deals, and the food is good! I just went to try their brunch and the portion sizes were great and they were a packed house that day. I'm going back soon for their happy hour. read more

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The food was great. We had the scallop risotto, focaccia, kettle gem salad, chicken cordon and meatballs. All was delicious. The wine was also very good. We were with friends so we celebrated by having tiramisu for dessert, which was excellent. The staff was very attentive and helpful. Looking forward to going back again. read more

Friendliest, most attentive staff! Everyone was very kind so that was impressive right away...then came the food...delicious. We had the gem salad, scallop risotto, focaccia, meatballs, chicken Corso, and tiramisu. All meals were amazing and the ambiance was incredible. Highly recommend Corso Italian! I can't wait to return! read more

My 5th visit to Corso! My group had the Oxtail Ravioli (OMG!), the Tuscan Steak, and the Orecchiette. All 3 were delicious. And once again, Jesse took excellent care of us. We love this place! read more

Corso Italian - Orecchiette, Oxtail Ravioli, Tuscan Steak - Italian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I spontaneously decided to go to Corso for the first time after seeing an Instagram ad for their summer restaurant week menu. The restaurant is nicely appointed, with Italian inspired declarations. The bar had two TVs (both muted); one showed an old Italian film and the other with a Stanley Tucci cooking show. I ordered a salad, pasta, and tiramisu from the restaurant week menu. The meal was good but the dessert was underwhelming. The Hugo Spritz I also had was good. The service was also good, attentive but not intrusive. read more

We went to Corso to celebrate our anniversary. My husband had noted on the reservation that it was our anniversary but we didnt expect anything. Instead, we were greeted by the hostess, treated to a prosecco and dessert. We wanted to try a few things so we shared our food and the waiter made sure it was split coming out of the kitchen. The food was outstanding and the ambiance was perfect. Our waiter was lovely. The dessert was the best. An ice cream sundae with a firework! Highly recommend Corso Italian. New favorite restaurant! read more

Corso Italian - Dessert! - Italian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Food: decided to stop in their Shirlington /Arlington restaurant and was pleasantly surprised with the selections of pasta and entrees. Tried the rigatoni and Caesar salad. Excellent flavors, and well presented. Ambience: upscale Italian restaurant, excellent for date night and/or special occasions, Seating inside or outside on patio. Atmosphere was quiet and private, as we stopped by after the dinner rush. Service: staff was very professional, and attentive, and helpful in dinner recommendations. read more

The service is very warm and attentive. I liked how dark the lighting was and the food was amazing. The menu is very simple but with the pictures online I'd like to try more of them! The bar had a young and casual crowd and the dining tables had almost all dates it seemed read more

Corso Italian - House made facacia (bread) went great with my appetizer. And a fettuccini carbonara! - Italian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The ambiance and food were amazing! My server at the bar was so kind. The only thing that I have to say to was the food came out very slowly , it was a slow afternoon and I always say the service is always slower when it is a slow day people wise. Besides that the food and drink were so good and would recommend this place if you are looking for a nice italian place. read more

Corso Italian - milan mule - Italian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Went for their new happy hour menu! We tried everything on the menu and loved it all but the whipped ricotta was the bestttttt! Also got the Hugo spritz and espresso martini which were amazing. Ended with all 3 cheesecakes and literally couldn't decide which was my favorite because they were all good but the cannoli one does come with a baby cannoli on top which was cute! read more

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The pastas are incredible! I had the oxtail ravioli, spaghetti and artichoke agnolotti, and I'm still thinking about them. The standout for me was the scallop risotto! Everything is handmade, super flavorful, and the staff was so kind and welcoming to. Also, so many perks! We went on half price wine night but there's also $5 martinis, $15 pasta nights, and a little gourmet market right inside where you can grab sauces, snacks, and Italian goodies to-go. Definitely adding this to my regular rotation. Highly recommend! read more

If Tirzah and I not had such an incredible brunch at Mia's Kitchen on Sunday I would be calling for a Do Over on her birthday dinner. As it is I'm just considering THAT her birthday meal. Tonight we tried Coroso Italian in Shirlington. It was so bad that when the manager came over and offered us a gift card we turned it down and when the manager asked if there was anything he could do Tirzah said "hire a new cook". Seriously there were a total of two good dishes and one of them was the whipped ricotta appetizer (which as usual didn't have enough bread for the amount of dip). The other was my oxtail ravioli which LLT says the sauce came directly from a jar (and I suspect the ravioli was frozen) - the good part about that dish was the 4 tiny dollops of parsnip puree. But Krieg's ceaser dressing tasted like it was bad, his pasta tasted like school paste and his chicken was both dry and unflavored. LLT and I shared the buretta caprese salad which had mealy tomatoes and no evidence of balsamic vinegar - all I could taste was the red onions. While LLT's scallops were okay there were only three of them and her risotto was both under cooked and over spiced with WAY too many herbs. You know me I won't pass up cheese but both LLT and I barely touched the salad INCLUDING the buretta. Being that this place is somewhat associated with Cheesetique I am devastated with disappointment. Do yourselves a favor and skip this one. We'll be stopping at Pizza Hut for dinner on the way home... note I forgot to mention they have LLT the wrong drink (she didn't complain because it is one she likes) and included panchetta in the Alfredo even after we asked them not to). read more

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Returned to Corso for a pre-theatre dinner last week. A friend was visiting from out of town, and I had raved about the place beforehand. By the time the meal was over, she enthusiastically shared my opinion. My friend ordered one of the house specialties, Chicken Corso, commenting that she usually didn't order chicken when she went out for dinner, because it was often something she could make it home. She was not disappointed! Her chicken was tender and flavorful, and she thoroughly enjoyed the plate. I ordered the Campanella Alla Romano. It was a windy and chilly evening, and I couldn't have picked a more cozy, delicious comfort bowl. The pasta was tender and the sauce was well seasoned, with a lovely balance of moderate heat in the homemade sausage. Our server was very attentive, and went out of his way to make sure we had a lovely evening. I'll be returning again with more friends! read more

Came here for the first time with my family to celebrate a birthday. I was pleasantly impressed. The place was had a more casual but still classy feel so it would be a good place to go for a casual lunch or fancier dinner as we were doing. Our waiter was very nice and the service was timely. They have many selections of spritz's and I went for the Hugo spritz, which was good but wasn't as sweet as I would maybe have liked. They had little crackers on the table for finger food while you wait which were tasty. We got their focaccia to start which was warm and tasty. For my main I had the rigatoni alla bolognese which had a good flavor, tasted like I would expect bolognese to. For dessert we got a cannoli cheesecake on the house for the birthday and we also ordered the hazelnut chocolate cheesecake and tiramisu. Everything was delicious! I am interested in going back here to check out their brunch as it looks to be a good selection! read more

Corso Italian - Focaccia and Hugo Spritz - Italian Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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The room that we sat in was a private nook for our group of 6 which was pleasant. It was tucked away and quieter than the rest of the restaurant which enabled us to easily converse. Our server was pleasant and friendly. The kitchen must've had issues on the night that we were there because everything was slow and the pasta were all undercooked. The pasta were freshly made; however, they were gummy and undercooked. Some dishes were barely warm. The desserts were also disappointing. The mega dessert of ice cream pudding and cake was quite the spectacle with a giant I think sparkler plunged into it however had I known any of this about this dessert I would've chosen something else. The cake was chalky and dry and the chocolate ice cream or gelato tasted freezer burnt. So for the things that we gave our feedback about they comped. The manager offered us other things to compensate for our experience. So for the service and management I'd say it was a 5 however for the food itself I would not want again. The appetizer of whipped ricotta was decent. The focaccia was dry. The agnolottis with artichokes were great. I know that many chefs say they don't order pasta when I go out however let's be clear, I don't like the work of making delicious pasta at home. That's why I order it when I eat out. Based on the mixed reviews of this restaurant I read after agreeing to go here, I will check reviews about the food before going somewhere in the future. One more thing. There are a very small handful of vegetarian options and many of the dishes they said could not be modified due to the sauces already being mixed. Service 5 Food 2 Ambiance 4 Overall 3.5 read more

I would like to commend J.R. for the superb customer service we got. We plan to go back very soon to try more dishes. Our waiter knew exactly what "vegan" is and made sure my dish had no animal products in it (alas, I've been to other places where they've served me salads with remnants of cheese, eggs or even pieces of bacon!.) I hope Corso increases the number of vegan options in their menu. It's a young operation but I'm confident that their welcoming suggestions and commitment to make things right, will help them continue growing their business and clientele. read more

We didn't have a reservation but were able to get seated. We got seated in the back room where it was nice and cozy. Very good food and great service! I'm going to try the lasagna next time we go back. read more

From the moment I walked in, I was made to feel as if I was the most important person in the world. The hostess greeted us with a smile - jumping from whatever task she was organizing to taking care of me. The bartender was knowledgable - highly recommend the Smokey Negroni, the Espresso Martini and if you've ever been to Italy - try their Vin Santo. It's an excellent after-dinner drink. The restaurant was bustling for a Wednesday evening and despite the crowd, we could hear our own conversation and the staff could not have been more attentive and thoughtful in their recommendations. Definitely try the Tuna Crudo - has a wonderful spicy aoli garnish that just adds to the freshness of the fish. The Whipped Ricotta had a wonderful hint of lemon and is absolutely refreshing. The Chicken dish was juicy and perfectly cooked! I highly recommend this for any day or night out. I may consider using one of the private spaces to host an event! And the art and decor throughout - is absolutely beautiful! Loved every second! read more

This is a top tier restaurant! Servers, Hosts, Bartenders, etc. Unfortunately, the chef is trying too hard! The artichoke appetizer is so salty that it is Unedible,, even the focaccia is topped with farmed herbs, but too much salt is overpowering. I had been to lunch at this relatively new restaurant in Shirlington - but the food remained pedestrian. So, I tried dinner. My gnocchi was dry, salty and unappealing. The owner needs to take away the salt from the Chef!!! And foods needs to be tasted before being presented. The elements are present - servers, bartenders, friendly hosts. Lovely dining room. The Chef needs to be given direction OR FIRED! DO NOT GO TO THIS PRICY RESTAURANT UNTIL YOU HAVE READ GOOD REVIEWS OR A STOMACH OF STEAL! Rating: One Star! read more

A friend and I were really excited about this place since we had been craving pasta but unfortunately the meal was very disappointing. The hotess and our server were great. They get 5 stars. The atmosphere is nice, the backroom can get kinda loud. As for the food... Seared Tuna - decent flavor, but the slice size was a little inconsistent, which affected the texture in your mouth. Scallops & Risotto - This was good, one Scallop had alot of salt on it & the risotto wasn't the creamiest. Fettuccine alla Carbonara - I was really looking forward to this, but the pasta was over/undercooked, which gave it a very weird texture. We took two bites and couldn't do it. Our waiter noticed we barely touched it & offered to take it off the bill, which we appreciated. Meatballs- Very flavourful & tender. Saved the meal. Broccoli- Delicious Foccacia - was just ok kinda dense. Wouldn't get again. Coffee & Cappuccino- nice ending. All in all not sure I would return. But you never know. read more

First time checking out the place. I will say the menu was smaller than I was expecting, but the food was quite good. We sat outside because the weather was nice, and our server was still very attentive. He was also not pushy and allowed us to take as much time as we wanted, and when the bugs got to be too much he had no problem with letting us inside to sit at the bar. The seared tuna crudo appetizer was delicious - very fresh tuna. We ordered the campanelle alla romana and the scallop risotto. The campanelle was good but the scallop risotto was amazing. Perfect balance of black pepper and the scallops were cooked perfectly. We also got some wine and the pistacchio canoli cheesecake dessert and it was tasty. Very good experience and would come back again. read more

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My friend and I came here for Restaurant Week after his very positive experience here during the last Restaurant Week, and I'm so glad we did! Everything from the food to the wine to the impeccable service was fantastic. Our waitress was so friendly, funny, and helpful as we got settled and pondered our options. We landed on a bottle of the rosé Lambrusco (50% off bottles for Wine Wednesday!) and it was so refreshing and tasty. I started with the oxtail ravioli, which was so flavorful, and my friend ordered the white pesto rigatoni which was to die for. The focaccia was a must to mop up the tasty sauces, and this was some of the tastiest focaccia I have had in a while. Great crust, great flavor, and nice and soft on the inside. Then we were surprised with complementary glasses of bubbly to apologize for our wait time for our entrees, but we honestly hadn't noticed a super significant wait because we were enjoying ourselves up to that point. I had the scallop risotto which was amazing. The scallops were some of the best I've ever had, buttery and flavorful with a beautiful sear. I ended my meal with the hazelnut chocolate cheesecake which was also delicious. They also shared with us the other special offers they run every week in addition to Wine Wednesdays, such as $5 'Tini Tuesdays, Molto Mondays with $15 pastas, and wine and cheese tastings on Fridays (from 11-2 I believe they said). Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Corso and will absolutely be coming back! read more

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Everything about our first visit was perfect! Norman provided excellent customer service and was extremely helpful with our food selection. The environment was peaceful; the food was delicious, and everything is handmade. They focused on preparation of my wife's food to make sure they address her food allergies. We will definitely come back and bring friends with us the next time. read more

All you can eat $29 per person, with small plates of each dish, but was only able to order a couple rounds. We waited over 40 min for food to come out, and then when it did we were missing dishes and were given dishes we didn't order instead? It is not worth the value, food was mixed up, wait is too long. read more

Service, our waiter is nice but the wait for your food is extremely SLOW as a slowpoke the turtle will be faster. There is a two hour time limit with all you can eat, but waiting for the food and getting the orders takes abnormally long. Our orders are all mixed up too. What we actually ordered did not come and we already finished our first serving. Then it's another long wait to place the next order, all the while not getting plates from our previous round still. Very frustrated with the experience and not coming back again. read more