Via del Corso Menu – Berkeley, CA

Type : Italian restaurant

Location : Berkeley, CA

Handcrafted pasta dishes & Northern Italian specials presented in an airy, light-filled space. Based on 447 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery

Via del Corso 94709

Address:
1788 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94709

Phone: (510) 704-8004

Website:

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Hours

Friday 5–10 PM
Saturday 5–10 PM
Sunday 5–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
Closed
Tuesday 5–9 PM
Wednesday 5–9 PM
Thursday 5–9 PM

Menu

Antipasti
Olive Marinate
Gaeta & castelvetrano olives, garlic, chile, lemon, herbs
Funghi
Marinated mushrooms, coriander, orange zest, black pepper
Acciughe
Cured anchovies, pickled fresno chilies
Lattuga
Little gem lettuce, anchovy-lemon vinaigrette, parmigiano, croutons
Cicorie
Endive, treviso, frisee, pear, gorgonzola, toasted walnuts, aged balsamic
Insalata Di Funghi
King oyster mushrooms, fennel, watercress, meyer lemon vinaigrette
Zuppa
Potato & fennel soup, chive oil
Gamberi
Grilled head-on shrimp, oregano-fennel salsa verde
Copa Di Testa
Crispy pig head terrine, pickled vegetables, black garlic aioli
Crostini Di Fegato
Tuscan chicken liver pate, sage, caper, anchovy, grilled bread
Trippa Alla Fiorentina
Beef tripe, tomatoes, pancetta, parmigiano
Prosciutto
Di san daniele
Finocchiona
Fennel, black pepper
Toscano
Red wine, black pepper
Soppressata
Sweet calabrian chile, cayenne
House-Made Pasta
Cavatelli
Acorn squash, butter beans, escarole, marjoram, fiore sardo
Spaghetti
Beef & pork bolognese, tomato, parsley, parmigiano
Ravioli
Celery root, taleggio, caramelized sierra beauty apples, sage, honey
Lasagna
Oyster mushroom, mozzarella, fontina, ricotta, parmigiano, porcini cream, arugula
Mains
Anatra
Liberty farm duck leg confit, beluga lentis, caramelized pears
Maiale
Fennel-crusted pork loin, white polenta, red wine, rosemary
Merluzzo
Rock cod, grapefruit, endive, butterball potato, black garlic butter
Classics
Pollo Al Burro Alla Sostanza
Butter-roasted schmitz ranch chicken breast, lemon
Branzino
Grilled whole mediterranean sea bass, arugula, lemon
Bistecca Alla Fiorentina
45 day dry-aged prime t-bone, extra virgin olive oil, grilled medium rare
Sides
Patate
Fried potatoes, chile aioli
Spinaci
Sauteed organic baby spinach, duck fat, garlic, chile flakes
Polenta Al Forno
Baked polenta, mascarpone, parmigiano
Rapini
Broccoli rabe, anchovy, garlic, lemon, chile flakes
House-Cured Salumi
Duck Liver Mousse
Served on toast
Mortadella
Poached w/ pistachios & spices
Toscano
Red wine, black pepper
Cacciatore
Pork, caraway, coriander, chile
Ciccioli
Pork rillettes served on toast all served on a board
Non- Alcoholic
Iced Tea
Lemonade
House – made
Ginger Beer
Top hat
Monin Italian Soda
Raspberry, cherry , caramel
San Pellegrino
Il
Clausthaler ¨Beer¨
N/a
Desserts
Panna Cotta
Vanilla-infused cream, cranberry, pistachio, honey
Crostata
Sierra beauty apple tart, whipped cream
Budino Al Cioccolato
Flourless chocolate cake, caramel & chocolate sauce, whipped cream
Amarena Cherry Sundae
Vanilla gelato, caramel & chocolate sauce, whipped cream, toasted nuts, amarena cherries
Gelato
Sorbetto
Meyer lemon
Affogato
Gelato Ubriaco
Gelato Sibona
Affogato Corretto
Biscotti E Santo
Dessert Wines
Vin Santo Del Chianti
Badia di morrona tuscany 2009
Recioto Di Soave
(Garganega) la cappuccina arzimo vento 2013
Recioto Della Valpolicella
(Mostly corvina) venturini veneto 2012
Marsala
“Vigna la miccia” marco di bartoli sicily nv
Moscato D’asti
La morandina castiglione tinella piedmont 2017 frizzante
Brachetto D’acqui
Banfi piedmont 2016
Cocktails
Corso Spritz
Cappelletti, prosecco, splash of soda
Cicero’s Choice
Choice of vodka, gin or mezcal, grapefruit, nikolaihof elderflower, lemon
Amaro Buck
Braulio, cynar, montenegro, lime ginger beer
Arrugginito Negroni
6 year solera aged gin, corso bitter, carpano antica
Pied Mont-Tea
Gin, asha imperial pu-er tea, cappelletti, punt e mes
Big Night
Cognac, calvados, campari, red wine, sage, bitter almond liqueur
The Ruse
Bourban, lemon, averna, almond orgeat, sherry, honey, orange bitters
No Quarter
Cognac, rye, vermouth, creole bitters, stone fruit liqueur
Sherwood
Rye, leopold michigan tart cherry, lemon, absinthe, rosemary
Bay Area Craft Beers
Trumer Pils
Pilsner berkeley
Anchor
Steam san francisco
Lagunitas
Ipa petaluma
21st Amendment
Blood orange ipa san leandro
Calicraft Oaktown Brown
Ale oakland
Aperitivi
Supressor
Kina, blood orange shrub, sparkling rose
Spritz
Cappelletti, prosecco, splash of soda
Bellini
Prosecco, white peach
Cappelletti
Campari
Gran Classico Bitter
Cocchi Americano
Dolin
Dry vermouth
Punt E Mes
Sweet vermouth
Carpano Antica Formula
Sweet vermouth
Cocchi Vermouth Di Torino
Beers
Weihenstephaner
Pilsner germany
Coronado Brewing Co
“Islander” ipa california
North Coast
“Red seal” ale california
Weihenstephaner
Hefe weissbier germany
Petrus
“Aged pale” sour ale belgium
Calicraft
“Buzzerkeley” ale california / 750ml
Erdinger
Non-alcoholic germany
Spirits
Petergoff
(Wheat)
Ketel One
(Wheat)
Boyd & Blair
(Potato)
Hangar One
(Grain & grape)
Jewel Of Russia Black Label
City Of London
Sun Liquor “Gun Club”
(100 proof)
St. George Terroir
The Botanist
Hendrick’s
Pueblo Viejo Blanco
(100% agave)
Fortaleza Blanco
Tequila Ocho Reposado “Fresnos” 2013
Calle 23 Añejo
Peloton Mezcal
Scorpion Mezcal Añejo 7yr
El Dorado 5yr
Skipper Demerara
Zaya 12yr
Smith & Cross Navy Strength
Old Overholt Rye
Rittenhouse 100 Rye
Sazerас Гуе
High West Rendezvous Rye
Willett Zyr Single Barrel Rye
Michter’s Single Barrel Rye
Mccarthy’s Single Malt
Michter’s American Small Batch
Evan Williams
Elijah Craig
Old Bardstown
Colorado Gold Single Barrel
Bank Note
(Blended)
Kilchoman Machir Bay
(Islay)
Balvenie Doublewood 12yr
(Highland)
Springbank Royr
(Campbeltown)
Bruichladdich “Rocks” Un-Peated
(Islay)
Oban 14yr
(Highland)
Compass Box “Peat Monster”
Jameson Irish
Castel D’ajac Xo Brandy
Pierre Ferrand “1840” 1er Cru Cognac
Laird’s Applejack Bonded Brandy
Capurro Pisco Acholado 2011
Cappelletti
Gran Classico Bitter
Campari
Meletti
Cardamaro
Paolucci Ciociaro
Amaro Lucano
Amaro Montenegro
Nonino “Quintessentia”
Cynar Di Carciofo
Zucca Rabarbaro
Fernet Branca
Santa Maria Al Monte
Averna Siciliano
Lorenzo Inga
Amaro Sibona
Nardini Bassano
Grand Poppy
(California)
Nardini Aquavite Bianca Veneto
Il Moscato Di Nonino Friuli
Jacopo Poli “Barrique” 13 Yr
(Barrel)
Cocchi Americano
Dolin Dry Vermouth
Punt E Mes Sweet Vermouth
Carpano Antica Formula Sweet Vermouth
Cocchi Vermouth Di Torino
Kina L’aero D’or
Cocchi Barolo Chinato
Benedictine
Melitti Sambuca
Kronan Swedish Punch
Galliano
Cointreau
Linie Aquavit
Kübler Absinthe
Green Chartreuse
Yellow Chartreuse
After Dinner
Digestivo
Shooter green & yellow chartreuse, lime, spumante rosé, campari
Sophia Loren
Cocktail calle 23 añejo, espresso, tempus fugit creme de cacao
Corrado
Cocktail double espresso, fernet branca
Amari
Flight of 3
Grappa
Flight of 3
Espressi
Espresso
Americano
Macchiato
Cappuccino
Latte
Teas
Lavender-White
Each
Earl Grey
Each
Decaf Ceylon
Each
Blood Orange
Each
Pearl Jasmine
Each

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: viadelcorso.netopentable.com

Reviews

Jeff Heath
This place never disappoints. Absolutely one the best places to eat in the Bay Area. Go and try it!! Have some pasta and a pork chop!!

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Cara & Sam Katz
If you’re looking for a gluten free pasta experience, come here! We had multiple pasta dishes and all were fantastic. The staff was incredibly kind, made great recommendations and really looked out for our needs. The ambiance is unbeatable. It’s a great spot for taking friends or family.

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Zachary Zhu
Super high quality meal! My family walked in on a Sunday night after my graduation, and this did not disappoint! The broccoli was the pleasant surprise of the evening: well-seasoned, great texture, and just bursting with flavor. I got the sole which had a rich buttery, zesty base with capers that complemented the rest of the dish. Cozy without feeling stuffy, knowledgable servers: a great place for a slightly more upscale dinner!

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Giorgio M
Very good food, true Italian flavors, and a great wine selection. Don’t be fooled by the name, this place used to be bad when it was just Corso – but it now has a new ownership, and is definitely worth a visit! I was pleasantly surprised by the menu, service, and overall quality of the food. Definitely one of the best Italian places in the area.

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Vin X.
Good food with good service but the a bit pricey in this area.

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Udo Wahn
A lovely venue with friendly staff and delicious Italian food that you might find in northern Italy. I had slow simmered lamb on a wonderful have with a touch of tomato over mashed potatoes. This paired really well with the nebbiolo. The wine needed the food to taste right for me. Drinking wine sips alone was not great. We loved the cantucci con vin Santo for dessert and the canoli. 5pm hit and the place filled up at amazing speed. A testament to its popularity. A very lively scene.Just go!

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P. I.
They say that familiarity breeds contempt, and in that regard I must enter my guilty plea here. Having lived only two blocks away from this gem, and traveling a lot, I had always heard that they made a truly epic Bistec Fiorentina here, but I always put it in the back of my mind in the “oh yeah. I’ll get around to that one day” Category.

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Lin-Chiao Huang
Very good steaks, although it is too for me.

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Prithwish Tribedy
I recently had an amazing dinner at Via del Corso. The standout dish for me was the Tuna antipasti – it was unlike anything I’ve ever eaten before and absolutely delicious. The chicken liver was also impressive, and the pasta was cooked to perfection with a delicious sauce. While the fingerling potato was a bit dry, it didn’t detract from the overall experience.

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Angelica Pando
We came here almost by accident because we thought it was a different place but it was a totally pleasant surprise! Our meal was delicious, and each course was timed just right for us to be relaxed but not impatient. We didn’t try the wine, but cocktails were great. Impeccable, warm service too! A total hit. It’ll now be part of our regular rotation!

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