Corso Italian

4.6

261 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

19 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 35 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Italian-inspired Restaurant & Market.
Vibrant. Chic. Comfortable.

You’re invited to our eclectic vacation home — raid the wine cellar, relax in the lounge, and feast from the garden and larder.

Hand-made pasta and modern-Italian classics greet you. Italian wines and cocktails urge you to stay. Market provisions send you home with love.

Welcome, famiglia.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 933-8787
Website
http://www.corsoitalian.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
We offer many of our menu items in large format. Just give us a call to inquire!
Private party facilities
We offer two private dining rooms with state of the art A/V capabilities. Full buyouts are also available.

Location
4024 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA 22206
Area
Arlington
Cross Street
S. Randolph St.
Parking details
Lots of metered street parking as well as multiple lots and garages with free parking.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

All-You-Can-Mangia Italian Brunch
Multiple dates available
Indulge in our $29 All-You-Can-Mangia Italian Brunch; Endless small plates and brunch cocktails starting at $5 (à la carte menu also available; 2 hours for AYCM; last call at 3pm)
Christmas Eve
24 Dec 2024 only
Celebrate Christmas Eve with festive additions to Corso's classic menu. We've added a Christmas cocktail, two opulent seafood pastas, and a seasonal chocolate mousse for dessert. Our Cioppino (Fish Stew) is the quintessential Italian Christmas Eve entrée. Specials ~Cocktail~ Natale Nocello - mulled amaretto rum punch, cinnamon, rosemary, orange ~Pastas~ Lobster Ravioli - pink lobster sauce, parsley Spaghetti alla Bottarga - EVOO, garlic, lemon, chili ~Dessert~ Crushed Peppermint Chocolate Mousse - chocolate shell, chantilly cream ~Children Welcome~ Pasta sides available for little ones. For seating purposes, please include children in your reservation count. Full à la carte menu available. No 'Tini Tuesday special.
New Year's Eve Prix Fixe Dinner
31 Dec 2024 only
Welcome the New Year Italian-style with a luxurious four-course feast, elegant ambiance, and celebratory touches that transport you to Italy. $75/person due at restaurant. ~Menu~ Starter or Salad - Chanterelle Arancini or Mussels & Clams or Caesar Salad Pasta - Rigatoni Bolognese or Artichoke Agnolotti or Lobster Ravioli Entrée - Scallop Risotto, Porchetta, or Tuscan Steak (+7) Dessert - Circus Maximus for Two Or Hazelnut Chocolate Cheesecake or Fig Leaf Panna Cotta ~Wine Pairings~ Enjoy four perfectly-paired wines for an additional $40/person. ~Children Welcome~ Sides of pasta are available for little ones. Please include children in your reservation count. Price does not include taxes & tip. No 'Tini Tuesday special.

Offers

'Tini Tuesday
Multiple dates available
Tue - 11:30 - 15:00, 15:00 - 17:00, 17:00 - 20:30
Available all day on Tuesdays. $5 for featured martinis including our Flame of Love, Espresso Martini, Corsopolitan, and Classic Gin or Vodka.
Happy Hour Daily - Drink Specials
Multiple dates available
Sun - 15:00 - 17:00, 17:00 - 18:00,Thu - Sat - 15:00 - 17:00, 17:00 - 18:00
3-6pm Daily $9 for All Signature Negroni, All Signature 22oz Spritz, and our Favorite White & Red Wines
Molto Monday
Multiple dates available
Mon - 11:30 - 15:00, 15:00 - 17:00, 17:00 - 20:30
Available all day on Mondays. $15 for all pastas including our signature Rigatoni alla Bolognese and Campanelle alla Romana.

Popular dishes

Little Gem SaladUS$14.00
Fennel, Radish, Onion, Creamy Italian Dressing
Gamberi FrittiUS$18.00
Shrimp, Lemon, Garlic, Capers, Parsley
Seared Tuna "Crudo"US$16.00
Calabrian Chili Emulsion, Lemon, Laudemio Olive Oil
Mussels & ClamsUS$15.00
Pomodoro Sauce, Basil
Whipped RicottaUS$14.00
Castelvetrano Olives, Housemade Focaccia
Tuscan Bread SoupUS$13.00
Saffron, Tomato, Ricotta
Formaggi & Salumi BoardUS$25.00
Housemade Fruit Nut Bread, Mostarda & Giardiniera

Pasta

(All pastas are made in house.)

Fettuccine alla CarbonaraUS$23.00
Pancetta, Peas, Pepper
Oxtail RavioliUS$25.00
Red Wine, Parsnip Purée, Thyme
Rigatoni alla BologneseUS$23.00
Meat Sauce, San Marzano Tomatoes
Artichoke AgnolottiUS$22.00
Ricotta, Lemon, Basil, Piave Vecchio
Scallop RisottoUS$30.00
Chanterelle Mushrooms, Scallop Velluto

Entrees

Big Little Gem SaladUS$16.00
Fennel, Radish, Onion, Creamy Italian Dressing
Steak SandwichUS$17.00
Striploin, Roasted Garlic Mayonnaise, Rosemary
Fillet of Fish SandwichUS$15.00
Calabrian Chili Mayonnaise
Porchetta SandwichUS$16.00
Tender Pork Belly, Fontina Val d’Aosta, Gremolata
Chicken CorsoUS$25.00
Lemon, Chile, Sage, Garlic

Sides

Gem PotatoesUS$8.00
Roasted CipolliniUS$8.00
Heirloom CarrotsUS$8.00
BroccoliniUS$8.00
FettuccineUS$8.00
FocacciaUS$5.00

What 261 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Virginia - DC Suburbs
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Corso Italian shines with "exceptional Italian food and service." Guests love the "amazing all-you-can-eat brunch" featuring small plates that "allow sampling of the full menu." The pasta, especially the "rigatoni bolognese," is a favorite. While noise levels can vary, the overall ambiance and attentive service make it a "neighborhood gem."

261 Reviews

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Barbara
VIP
Atlantic City
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food is not great and the wine prices are outrageous. Not a good value.
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Jill
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Mushroom Arancini were perfectly cooked. But the flavor came from the sauces. And the gnocchi were as delicate as I have ever tasted.
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Fran
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our water, Scott, was delightful! Although we had a 5:00 reservation and arrived before 4:30 they generously said we could order food at a bar table and benefit from happy hour prices. The menu is smaller but such satisfying choices. The food is always cooked to perfection.
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Roxanne
VIP
Washington DC
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Service was a little slow as they lost our ticket, manger said a round of drinks on the house but I realized that it wasn’t taken off. The brunch menu was sufficient and the food was good.
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Scott
VIP
Washington DC
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brunch was great as usual. We brought a close friend who was at Corso the first time. She loved it. Ash was as wonderful server again
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Aviva
VIP
Washington DC
54 reviews
5.0
54 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Meal was perfection!! Loved the mussels and clam and the white pesto
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Al
VIP
Washington DC
88 reviews
5.0
88 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A true neighborhood gem! We ate dinner on Wednesday night and were unexpectedly surprised that Corso offers half-off wine bottles on Wednesdays. This special coupled with superb pastas and entrees makes Corso a great venue.
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Deborah
Washington DC
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The dinner was so good there were no leftovers to take home. The server was attentive. Definitely worth a return.
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Joel
VIP
Washington DC
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our third dinner at Corso and the best. We dined with three others and all agreed that it was superb. Our server, Jesse, could not have been better, knowledgeable, attentive and gracious. We began with the Formaggi and Salumi Board, followed by the Burrste Caprese. Both were delicious especially the cheeses( we expected no less from Corso’s Cheesetique heritage) Our mains were the Campanella Alla Romana, a favorite, and the Rigatoni Alla Bolognese, which did not disappoint. One of our guests had the Veal Chop Milanese which we tasted and can report that it was one of the very best. We chose a Barolo wine that was a wonderful accompaniment. Dessert was a shared fig pannacotta and Circus Maximus a chocolate confection for the ages.. Some reviewers found Corso a bit pricey but we think it is an incredible value. Five stars well-deserved!
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Dan
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Food was pretty good, service at the bar was poor. Focaccia ordered as an appetizer came out after our meal arrived. Pastas (gnocchi and campanelle alla romana) were good, but took 40 minutes to arrive. Others who ordered after us got their meals much quicker, so I wonder if bartender forgot to put in the order. My wife finished her glass of wine before dinner arrived and was not offered another glass until after we finished our meal. We‘ll head back to Stellina next time we’re in Shirlington.
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FAQs

Corso Italian offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 933-8787.

Corso Italian is rated 4.6 stars by 261 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

19 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 35 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

4024 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA 22206

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
S. Randolph St.
Area
Arlington
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 11:30 am–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Lots of metered street parking as well as multiple lots and garages with free parking.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.corsoitalian.com/
Phone number
(703) 933-8787
Catering
We offer many of our menu items in large format. Just give us a call to inquire!
Private party facilities
We offer two private dining rooms with state of the art A/V capabilities. Full buyouts are also available.

Corso Italian

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

All-You-Can-Mangia Italian Brunch

Christmas Eve

New Year's Eve Prix Fixe Dinner

'Tini Tuesday

Happy Hour Daily - Drink Specials

Molto Monday

Fettuccine alla Carbonara

Oxtail Ravioli

Whipped Ricotta

Starters

Little Gem SaladUS$14.00

Gamberi FrittiUS$18.00

Seared Tuna "Crudo"US$16.00

Mussels & ClamsUS$15.00

Whipped RicottaUS$14.00

Tuscan Bread SoupUS$13.00

Formaggi & Salumi BoardUS$25.00

Pasta

Fettuccine alla CarbonaraUS$23.00

Oxtail RavioliUS$25.00

Rigatoni alla BologneseUS$23.00

Artichoke AgnolottiUS$22.00

Scallop RisottoUS$30.00

Entrees

Big Little Gem SaladUS$16.00

Steak SandwichUS$17.00

Fillet of Fish SandwichUS$15.00

Porchetta SandwichUS$16.00

Chicken CorsoUS$25.00

Sides

Gem PotatoesUS$8.00

Roasted CipolliniUS$8.00

Heirloom CarrotsUS$8.00

BroccoliniUS$8.00

FettuccineUS$8.00

FocacciaUS$5.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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Make a booking

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