Acclaimed Sicilian Chef Accursio Lota serves up authentic cuisine in a cozy 60’s-style Italian trattoria. Voted San Diego’s Best Chef five years in a row, and World Pasta Champion, at Cori Trattoria Chef Lota serves up beautifully bold dishes like Agnolotti with Spring Peas and Beef Bone Marrow, and an unbelievably rich Vegan Parmigiana di Melanzane. The menu melds the flavors of Sicily and Italy with the best of fresh, locally-sourced Southern California ingredients, and is matched by a curated wine list and cocktail program that includes indigenous, bio-dynamic varietals from all over Italy. Enjoy full-service table seating, grab a place at the marble-topped bar, from which you can watch all the action of your meal being prepared.
Based on 306 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
2977 Upas St, San Diego, CA 92104
Phone: (619) 573-6159
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Hours
| Friday |
5–9:30 PM |
| Saturday |
5–9:30 PM |
| Sunday |
4:30–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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5–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
5–9 PM |
| Wednesday |
Closed |
| Thursday |
5–9 PM |
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Reviews
Cindy Cesare
My Third visit to this neighborhood culinary delight. Love the atmosphere and ability to enjoy outdoor sidewalk dining still. The true Italian restaurant experiments with the usual American-take on traditional dishes and creates new flavors that don’t disappoint. Loved the Cavatelli pasta with sausage and fennel. And the short ribs on creamy risotto topped with shaved dark chocolate. The lamb chops were also a table favorite. All Unique and delicious.
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Alex Padilla
Molto bene! Arancini and wine were an excellent start. I ordered the lasagna which may sound basic but believe me it was special. My table shared bites and everything tasted great. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was nice. We would happily go again.
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Miguel Ruiz
I was in the mood for some Italian so decided to hit up Cori’s, when I arrived I wasn’t aware that it was restaurant weekend so they only offered 3 course dinner options. But was pleasantly surprised when it was only 50$! I’m here on a business vacation so this was a nice treat that I couldn’t pass up. My food came out quickly and Ben my waiter was so sweet! He made sure to check what I thought of each course and was very attentive. If your looking for a unique, authentic & attentive experience, look no further then Cori’s.
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Stephanie Wenning
Phenomenal & not to be missed. The service was impeccable, the wine list extensive, the food literally perfect, & the setting was warm & welcoming with plants, music, & art. For the two of us, the total came to $150, which was a bargain considering the excellence. This place is on our list to re-visit.
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chanmi chun
Look no further if you’re in the mood for authentic Italian cuisine. There was a mix of guests that were dressed up for a cozy date night and families that were enjoying a night out. Hostess, server, and staff were friendly and attentive throughout the meal. Even though the restaurant was packed, it was not noisy and you could hear and talk with the folks in your party easily.
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Hannah K
Found this place on vacation. Very authentic and tasty pastas, great service and homelike atmosphere. This place had great wine and delicious food, decor was traditional yet stylish. Recommend the gnocchi and the vegan putannesca. Gnocchi was melt in your mouth and putannesca was fresh and refreshing.
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Dave Chun
Truly authentic Italian food. Pasta is made fresh daily. Servers and staff are kind and attentive.
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Raven Willow
This place is absolutely amazing!
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Mary Brown
Fantastic food in a cute, cozy neighborhood bistro with knowledgeable staff. The tortelli with lamb sausage and squash was outstanding. The savory herbs were complemented by crumbles of sweet amaretto cookies, and the house made pasta in cream sauce practically melts in your mouth. The chicken under a brick was moist, tender and simply delicious. We also liked the arancini — risotto dumplings filled with mushrooms and cheese and served with gorgonzola dipping sauce. They had a delectable crisp coating and unctuously rich interior. Even though they were rich, they were not heavy. Portions are ample. There is indoor and outdoor seating as well as a small bar area with a view of the kitchen. Staff was very knowledgeable about food and wine. Located in a busy area so parking could be a challenge.
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Syed Ashrafulla
A solid Italian place. I liked the meatballs and the ancient grain pasta with tomato sauce. Oh and for sure the bread with olive oil, that was my favorite. The tuna appetizer was I think overcooked, but maybe I’m too Asian now? The ancient grain pasta was hampered by the shrimp and bone marrow. I don’t know why bone marrow was in the dish. It is lost in the rich sweet tomato sauce and heavy shrimp. Anyway the tiramisu was decent.
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