Corso Italian

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   Neal

   Washington DC

   38 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   38 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was excellent, I had the tomato soup, artichoke agnolotti and Calabrian meatballs. All delicious. The server must have been a newbie, because he was slow and somewhat inattentive. He ultimately "got in the groove", so the dinner was overall quite good.
   

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   Isabelle

   Washington DC

   36 reviews

   5.0

   36 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent meal and service. Cozy setting with adequate table lighting. Recent Washington Post review was top notch so that moved us to check out Evelyn Rose after months of procrastination! I love that the tasting menu items can be 1) ordered a la carte and 2) not all diners need to choose that menu. More restaurants need to follow their lead. We will return for Happy Hour, always a nice way to save a few bucks. Hats off to the team, front and back of the house.
   

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   Mary

   Philadelphia

   205 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   205 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My friends and I really enjoyed our dinner at Corso. We were seated in the leopard room to the back left, and I absolutely loved that space; we could talk and actually hear one another. Jesse was our server and took great care of us (example: going over menu with chef, as I have a food allergy)! I am a huge fan of oxtail, so, of course, had the ravioli. I will definitely return!
   

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   Scott

   Washington DC

   37 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   37 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Another fabulous meal at Coroso. Great food and great service by Jesse. First time for 3 friends one in from London and they loved it.
   

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   Al

   Washington DC

   86 reviews

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   5.0

   86 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A true neighborhood gem. Fresh pasta with superb sauces.
   

   Corso ItalianResponded 4 days ago

   Hi Al, Thank you for your kind words! I’m so glad to read that you enjoyed the fresh pasta and found the sauces superb. It means a lot to know Corso feels like a true neighborhood gem to you. I look forward to welcoming you back for another delicious meal soon! Warmest regards, Jill Erber, owner
   

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   Nadine

   Washington DC

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   One diner’s mealwas brought out with the appetizer, and the other diner’s meal came out about 10 mins later. The server was pleasant but seemed a bit lost. The food was good, but a bit over-priced.
   

   Corso ItalianResponded 4 days ago

   Hi Nadine, Thank you for your feedback—I’m sorry to read that the timing of your meals was off during your visit. Ensuring that all courses are served seamlessly is something we take seriously, and I’ll address this with the team to improve. I am glad you enjoyed the food. If you’re open to it, we’d appreciate the chance to connect directly so we can make it right. I'll reach out to you via OpenTable DM. Sincerely, Jill
   

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   Anne

   Washington DC

   46 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   46 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   The interior decor is lovely so we were hoping this would be our new go-to Italian restaurant. We got the Caprese salad which was excellent, and the fettucine carbonara was terrific as well. The problem we had was how the dining room was managed - our waiter went through quite a ritual opening our bottle of wine, but never poured another glass. He seemed to have tables all over the restaurant and every time we saw him, he was rushing back and forth. No one refilled water, no one refilled wine, though there were food runners that didn't seem to have much to do, and we had to ask for the check, and ask to have it taken. We were never offered dessert or after dinner drinks, but we didn't think it was entirely the waiter's fault. We saw a manager who never looked at us, and we think if wait staff doesn't have sections all together, that led to this problem.
   

   Corso ItalianResponded 4 days ago

   Hi Anne, Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed the Caprese salad and Fettuccine Carbonara—two of my personal favorites. However, I’m truly sorry that the service didn’t match the quality of the food and decor. I hope you’ll give us another chance to deliver a more seamless and enjoyable experience. Sincerely, Jill
   

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   CaroleZ

   Washington DC

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 15 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service and attention was very good especially for a Friday night
   

   Corso ItalianResponded 4 days ago

   Hi CaroleZ, Thank you for sharing your experience! I’m so glad to hear that the service and attention stood out, especially on a busy Friday night. It means a lot to me and the whole Corso team, and I hope to welcome you back again soon for another great evening. Warmest regards, Jill Erber, owner
   

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   Angela

   Washington DC

   25 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined on 15 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   It was our first time and we were very happy we went. The service was amazing and the food was really good!!!
   

   Corso ItalianResponded 4 days ago

   Hi Angela, Thank you so much for giving Corso a try! I’m thrilled to hear that you enjoyed both the service and the food—it’s wonderful to know your first visit was such a positive experience. I look forward to welcoming you back for more great meals soon! Warmest regards, Jill Erber, owner
   

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    Lauren

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    It was a nice place but the food was hit or miss. Some dishes were great like the bolognese and the risotto but then some like the white pesto pasta had no flavor. The back dining room was pretty loud.
    

    Corso ItalianResponded on 10 November 2024

    Hi Lauren, Thank you for dining at Corso. I’m glad you enjoyed the Bolognese and Risotto—it’s great to hear they hit the mark. And, I appreciate your feedback on the White Pesto Pasta. Please visit us again soon and try some of our entrées. If you are looking for big flavor you'll love our Bone-In Veal Chop Milanese. Warm regards, Jill Erber, owner
    

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