Corso Italian

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   Deborah

   Washington DC

   49 reviews

   5.0

   49 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   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

   Washington DC

   25 reviews

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   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   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 7 days ago

   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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   Elaine

   Richmond

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 4 December 2024

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

   Very nice dinner with excellent service by Jessie. We enjoyed the pork belly and seared tuna.
   

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   Jan

   London

   20 reviews

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   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined on 1 December 2024

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

   I had set up a reservation for 6 people for a pre- theater dinner. The group was a patchwork of people who did not know each other. I knew it might be easier to converse in a secluded area of restaurant and we were accommodated. Server understood we had a time limit and honored it. Food was excellent and we were able to arrive at theater on time. I highly recommend this restaurant.
   

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   DeLisa

   Washington DC

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on 1 December 2024

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

   Really loved our dinner at Corso. The environment is lovely, though we did have a noisy table quite close to us for the first half of our meal. After they left, we enjoyed it much more. Food was lovely, service from Mark was really great and we even were treated with a sample of the owner’s favorite cheese to take home.
   

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   Teirra

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 24 November 2024

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

   Loved everything. The food was amazing and the espresso were good! Couldn’t have had alittle more of a kick but delicious.
   

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   Jennifer

   Washington DC

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on 24 November 2024

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

   Corso was really excellent. The menu looked so good that I had a hard time choosing. At our table we had the whipped ricotta which was delicious and great for sharing and the arancini which we all agreed were some of the best we had had in a long time. For the mains we had the scallops and risotto, the mushroom gnocchi, carbonara and the porchetta and white beans. Everyone loved their dishes (with the exception of the carbonara which was the only slight disappointment of the night). The porchetta was especially great. We shared the canoli for dessert and they were a very good sweet end to the dinner but small and maybe not the best value. The 22ox spritzes were a good value, on the other hand.
   

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   Barry

   Washington DC

   136 reviews

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   5.0

   136 reviews

   Dined on 23 November 2024

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

   Exceptional Italian food and service. The veal chop I had was one of the best I’ve ever had.
   

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    Mimi

    Washington DC

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

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

    I enjoyed Corso for my first visit. The ricotta pancakes were delicious! Great service. Next time, Italian!
    

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