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Il Corso (New York City), New York, NY

Il Corso (New York City)

4.8
4.8
3552 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:30
Booked 35 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Il Corso establishment was founded in 1993 by two native Italian women from the south of Italy.

They chose to name their restaurant "Il Corso" because it means "the path". Their goal is to guide their clients on a path to a wonderful experience.

We pride ourselves on selecting the finest ingredients for our recipes. In addition to our menu, we offer daily specials that your server will present to you.
Il Corso's warm, cozy ambiance is complimented by an exquisite selection of moderately priced wines, full bar and nurtured by a friendly and knowledgeable staff serves.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch and Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 957-1500
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Camillo Bassani
  • Area
    Midtown West
  • Cross Street
    Between 5th and 6th Ave.
  • Parking details
    Two parking garages are available next door.
  • Public transit
    Train F, N, R, W, 4, 5, 6.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 3,552 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Corso in New York City is a cozy Italian gem offering "delicious food and friendly service." With standout pasta dishes and an excellent wine selection, it's perfect for both intimate dinners and business lunches. The "staff is attentive," ensuring a memorable dining experience. Ideal for pre-theater meals, Il Corso promises an authentic Italian culinary adventure.

3,552 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice helpful and knowledgeable host and great food and service Will definitely be back

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolute flawless execution. Outstanding food and service. Thank you to staff and management for taking the best care of us. We will be back!

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  3. Dimitris

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nicely appointed, charming little Italian in the heart of Manhattan. Excellent service, good food, with a good wine selection.

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  4. Mary jo VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was superb and the service outstanding. The staff—from the host and hostess to the wait staff—could not have been more welcoming and sensitive to our needs. I would not hesitate to return to Il Corso and highly recommend to others.

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  5. David

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot. Great food, very small and pretty loud, but it was perfect for my wife, 4 grandchildren and me. Service was excellent and the pasta very authentic. I had the Raviolli special. and it was exceptions as was the Caesar salad. Very local spot so not at all touristy.

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  6. Kimberly VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always consistently good. Service is incredible. The good is fresh. I have never had a bad meal here.

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  7. Elizabeth

    New York City26 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This restaurant is capable of making some excellent dishes, and the waitservice was reasonably attentive and friendly. The avacado/artichoke appetizer and the osso buco were standouts (the best osso buco one of us had ever had). The desserts were all quite good (and I am not a big dessert person) - one of our guests felt it was the best tiramisu that she had ever had. The cocktails were generous and good, and the waiter made a perfect wine recommendation to go with the Branzino Livornese. However, when we arrived for our reservation we stood at the front of the restaurant for almost 10 minutes and nobody ever came to speak with us - we finally took matters into our own hands and sought out our friends who had already been seated in the back. The quality of the salmon was not good (not fresh), although the preparation was fine. The Branzino Livornese was good, but the Livornese sauce could have had more flavor (oddly too, there were no olives in it - a classic element of this preparation - and only a few capers). We were surprised that there was no bread service offered to us. The salads were generally disappointing - basically green salads with a small number of elements added (e.g., 4 slices of pear) - 3 different salads were virutally identical with the exception of these elements. It is a small restaurant and tables are a bit crowded together; the noise level makes it hard to have conversations with anyone other than the person directly across from you. We would come again based on the very good dishes that were served, but we hope that the problematic initial service and the less good dishes were an abberation that night.

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  8. Mike

    Orange County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and outstanding server staff. Great option for dinner but the restaurant is in a long interior shape and the seating area has no windows.

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  9. Nick

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! Smaller place and was easy to have conversations!

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  10. Jason VIP

    Houston134 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and wonderful service. They were super accommodating for our crazy party (we started with reservations for 6 and ended up with 11!). Highly recommend!

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FAQs

Il Corso (New York City) offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 957-1500.

Il Corso (New York City) is rated 4.8 stars by 3552 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:30
Booked 35 times today

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Google Map for Il Corso (New York City)

54 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between 5th and 6th Ave.
  • Area
    Midtown West
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch and Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Two parking garages are available next door.
  • Public transit
    Train F, N, R, W, 4, 5, 6.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Camillo Bassani
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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