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Via del Corso, Berkeley, CA

Via del Corso

4.9
4.9
1252 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 49 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
  • Website
    http://www.viadelcorso.net/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Massimo Orlando
  • Location
    1788 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709
  • Area
    Berkeley
  • Cross Street
    Shattuck Ave and Delaware St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

Menu

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What 1,252 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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • 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.

1,253 Reviews

  1. David

    VIP

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined today

    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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  2. Mary

    VIP

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. Penny

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really delicious food! Great Ambiance. Bartender excellent service!

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  4. Ben

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the food was excellent! We really enjoy the ambience and the staff provided excellent service. Definitely a go to restaurant if you're in the area. Make reservations in advance is busy.

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  5. Buddy

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I like everything about our meal and service... The ambient noise is a bit loud for my expeerience

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  6. Richard

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience, great service, food above average.

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  7. kass

    VIP

    San Francisco

    64 reviews

    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food wonderful . Waitress great. The best restaurant in the east bay by far.

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  8. MARY ANN

    VIP

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent. The evening's signature Cocktail Special was very tasty. I had never ordered the Mezzeluna but it was fabulous -- tender pasta shells in a gorgeous sauce. Frances, my server, took excellent care of me, as did the other attentive souls who carried plates and glasses to and away. Lovely!

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  9. Valerie

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always wonderful. The food is carefully prepared and very good. The Negroni is pitch perfect and the staff is attentive without being overbearing.

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  10. mary

    VIP

    San Francisco

    87 reviews

    5.0

    87 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    lovely time with Vito at the counter. Food was delicious

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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 1252 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 49 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine
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