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Via del Corso, Berkeley, CA

Via del Corso

4.9
4.9
1261 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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.

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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
    (510) 704-8004
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Massimo Orlando

What 1,261 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • East Bay

    Best Overall

  • East Bay

    Best Food

  • East Bay

    Best Service

  • East Bay

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Via del Corso is a culinary gem in Berkeley, offering "delicious amazing food" with a seasonal Italian menu. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and a welcoming atmosphere that feels like dining with friends. Though lively, the experience is enhanced by attentive staff and a charming setting.

1,261 Reviews
  1. Clifford

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Not up to usual standards. Off night? Or slipping?

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  2. SandraA

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place and great food. Staff very helpful and friendly. Overall a great experience!

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  3. John

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Christmas Eve and the restaurant was packed, but the service and food were excellent. Can’t wait to go back again

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  4. Harry

    VIP

    San Francisco

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service and experience was simply excellent from start to finish. We had such a lovely time on Xmas eve. The crab pasta was fantastic as was the pork chop. Our dessert (the flour-less chocolate cake) was the perfect culmination of tastes. There is a reason that this restaurant continues to impress year after year.

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  5. Richard

    San Francisco

    54 reviews

    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely incredible food and atmosphere. The food couldn't have been better, meticulous preparation and wonderful service.

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  6. T.G.

    Tahoe

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love this place… The menu looks amazing but we always order Lettuga Salads and then split the Steak… So freaking good!

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  7. Alisha

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is excellent! Service excellent! Pasta, salad and steak my favorite!

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  8. Gloria

    San Francisco

    63 reviews

    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The kitchen hit three home runs last night - each item we ordered was spectacular. We had the crostone with tuna and beans (ordinary ingredients transformed), tagliolini al Granchio (crab and perfectly done pasta in a heavenly sauce), and the pork chop, which was (as always) incredibly delicious. We've had plenty of delicious meals at Via del Corso, but this one was a standout. Can hardly wait to return!

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  9. David

    VIP

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Via del Corso has become a favorite spot of ours over the past few years; first as we visited Berkeley, and now as we’ve become residents. One of our top choices when hosting out of town guests. The restaurant delivers a consistent dining experience with a menu reflecting the freshest of ingredients available. You will always find reliable standbys, such as Mary’s Chicken Breast, on the menu. In addition, a fine selection of house-made pastas, meat and fish entrees; not to mention vegetarian options. As we often do, my wife and I sat at the chef’s counter, allowing us to observe the meal preparation. Tonight we went with the swordfish entree, which was excellent. We never hesitate to quiz our server about their recommendations; they tend to be spot-on. It is refreshing to find a restaurant that has earned a reputation for treating their staff well; obvious by the very low turnover amongst the chefs and servers. We’ll return again and again!

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  10. Mary

    VIP

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Intolerable noise. Very difficult to find parking. Otherwise the service and food were superb! Very speedy, knowledgeable & efficient wait staff. Please do something about the noise - it’s painful. Tablecloths to dampen sound?

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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 4.9 stars by 1261 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
19:00
Booked 9 times today

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Google Map for Via del Corso

1788 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Shattuck Ave and Delaware St
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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