Via del Corso

4.8

1308 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

8 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 44 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
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… 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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Location
1788 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709
Phone number
(510) 704-8004
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Massimo Orlando

What 1,308 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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 shines with its "amazing food" and "warm, friendly service." Diners rave about the "best Italian restaurant in Berkeley," praising dishes like the crab pasta and perfectly cooked swordfish. The atmosphere is "cozy and elegant," though occasionally noisy. It's a "must-visit" for an authentic Italian experience in the Bay Area.

1,308 Reviews

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Francis
VIP
San Francisco
127 reviews
5.0
127 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outdoor heated seating available. Wonderful Italian food from salad to pasta/clams to dessert. Pleasant service. We come monthly.
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Michael
VIP
San Francisco
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good food(and wine) with excellent and friendly service
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Dolce
San Francisco
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Always a nice experience. Price is too high for the cuisine. No tablecloths here. Tablecloths always point to a quality experience. The beet raviolis were great. Bread was just Okay. Taglioni okay but better to use a better noodle. Lattuga was very good. Affettiati could be greatly improved if it were served with a melon or grapes to balance the dish. We will return.
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William
VIP
San Francisco
99 reviews
4.0
99 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Dining here is always a great experience. While the food is terrific, it is especially wonderful to consistently receive excellent service from the friendly and professional staff. I appreciate that the menu has modest changes from time to time, so that it doesn't become stale. But they stick to a core selection, so I can relay on finding something I love.
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Beth
VIP
San Francisco
52 reviews
5.0
52 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I’ve written over and over again about how great the food is. Tonight I’ll tell you that I’m very impressed with the staff as well. The woman at the front desk was charming and handled the big rush with skill and charm.
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EmilyM
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently has an excellent menu, and great service. Cocktails are very well crafted. It can be a little noisy but the mood is festive.
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Sharon
VIP
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, superb friendly service, nice ambiance. A treasure!
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Linda
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 24 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food! Come early, it gets crowded quickly.
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David
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, generous portions, cozy atmosphere, great service!
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Joanne
VIP
San Francisco
98 reviews
5.0
98 reviews
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We love CORSO. It's been our favorite restaurant through both owners. Staff is always great and food well prepared. Our only frustration is the lack of consistent availability of their Branzino. It is the best we've ever found. We made a reservation specifically when we saw it on the online menu and were disappointed to learn we missed it by a day. Bring it back as a standard!!
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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 4.8 stars by 1308 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

8 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 44 times today

1788 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709

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Additional information

Phone number
(510) 704-8004
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Massimo Orlando

Via del Corso

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What 1,308 people are saying

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Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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