Corio

My wife and I had a rare, but excellent lunch date at Corio. The location, right in the heart of UCity on Market, is perfect. The restaurant itself is beautiful with a nice drink and food selection. We decided to go with the Crispy Potatoes and the Hazelnut Pesto Pizza, we also got a nice white bean salad. I am not too keen on salads or veggies (I am not a rabbit), but this salad was excellent! I think I even surprised my wife with how much I ate. The potatoes were hot and crispy, the scallion dip accompanied it quite well. Lastly the hazelnut pesto was to die for! I had more than my fair share, and then some. The staff was very attentive and the whole experience wants us to come back ASAP, hopefully for dinner this time. Corio did not disappoint, it did the opposite and we can't wait to dine here again! Kudos to all here

I don’t plan to go back unless someone else is paying. The atmosphere felt quite sterile — uninspired and awkwardly unfinished. The vibe just didn’t feel comfortable. The Crispy Potatoes was the best thing I ordered. They had a perfectly fluffy interior, a crispy exterior and were heavily salted, which I enjoyed but beware if you have sodium restrictions. Unfortunately, my main, the Short Rib Sandwich, was memorably one of the worst things I’ve eaten in a while. It tasted like fish. Imagine the smell of less than fresh, funky, almost rank fish. That’s how it tasted. I love fish and may have been able to accept that flavor if there was a good reason but there was nothing in the ingredients that should have caused that flavor. I did not finish it. If I go back, at someone else’s expense, I’ll try a pizza. Those *looked* decent.

We had the Rabbit Pizzaiola and Gemelli and both were phenomenal! Great price point given the quality you receive and it’s right in U City. Great spot for college folks looking for an upscale experience!

I have been here three times and it is outstanding. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and the food is terrific. I've had the margherita pizza, peppers, artichoke, gemelli, and focaccia. All are highly recommended. If this place was any closer to my apartment, I'd have a serious weight problem. :)

I came in really excited to have some fabulous pasta. I read reviews and folx praised the food and atmosphere. It is very cute but I didn’t feel particularly welcomed. I sat at the bar and ordered one of the two non-a drinks listed. I’m not sure why but it was very bitter. I then tried the basil lemonade and it was equally very sour. The risotto tasted as if the brown butter was burnt..Was it me? Idk. But I left mid-way through my meal.I wouldn’t recommend and wouldn’t go again.

James, Dawn, and their staff were absolutely fantastic! I took a group of 16 hospitality industry professionals for dinner, and we found the whole experience delightful. The food, service and atmosphere we experienced were amazing, and I highly recommend this restaurant if you're looking for a great place to eat.

We had such a great meal at Corio. From the food to drinks to service, everything was wonderful. We loved the margarita pizza—fab sauce and crust was perfect. The artichoke was so yummy and the pasta was flavorful and just perfect. Service was on point, we’ll definitely be back to try more!

Very good pizza, flavorful pasta and nice ambience. I wish the pasta was a little more cooked, but other than that great place! They were also accommodating to our dietary preferences.

The interior of this place is very cute. Gives a modern cafe vibe but still classy. Love it! The waitress was awesome and so were the rest of the staff. We ordered the pizza by mistake thinking it was a pasta dish and they were able to change it. They also give us a piece to try. Very appreciated for what they did. Wings: 5/5 downright one of my favorite. Crispy and very well flavored. It can be a bit spicy for some people. I would compare the spice to be closer to a habanero. It was sweet and spicy; burst full of flavor. A must try. Short Rib Sandwich: 5/5 The meat cooked very well and well seasoned. Love the salsa verde and the sauce. It had the right amount of tangy bite to keep you eating more. Only thing would be that it gets pretty messy. Gemelli: 4/5 cooked to a perfect Al dente. Creamy and delicious. Spicy Bolognese Pizza: 4/5 You gotta eat this as soon as it comes out. Love the crust. Gives you a thin pizza crispiness. The flavors are great and works well. I love it. Only thing would be that it was pretty oily. Might be a turn off for the people that don't like too much oil. Still a great pizza. Overall: Amazing place despite a small lunch menu. There is only one pasta on the lunch menu which is the Gemelli. The rest are pizza just to be warned. I wish they had more pasta options on the lunch menu. Overall you can't go wrong with the food here. It's great!

While I totally appreciate that this spot is new, I do think it has some growing pains to go through before realizing its identity. The menu itself has a few things that could be interesting. We started with the Caesar: there was a bit of a paucity of dressing, the lettuce wedge was a bit hard to eat, and while I fully recognize that Caesar dressing has anchovies in it I am not a fan of serving actual anchovies on top of the salad as I don't feel like it adds anything and if anything detracts from the experience. Spicy bolognese pizza was fine, nothing terribly special and crust could be a bit firmer as the pizza itself was a bit floppy. The bucatini with crab was a total miss, which was disappointing. The sauce totally overpowered any opportunity to taste what (little?) crab there was. The pricing is a bit on the higher end, which could be fine if the food were a bit more elevated. But what I think needs the most work is the overall personality of the restaurant. Everyone was nice enough. But it felt like I was in a hotel lobby the whole time in terms of decor, interactions, etc., and I feel that they would benefit from a bit more personality.

Wow! I was blown away with this new offering in West Philly. The food was remarkable. The ambiance was great. Highly recommend. The pizzas and short rib sandwich are unreal.

Had a really nice time. The wings were very tasty with a zing of heat. The peach piazza was an interesting combination of ingredients but ended up being really good. The sesame pasta was tasty with good texture. The staff was attentive and very nice. Recommend going. Great experience.

Nice easy walk while visiting the Penn campus. Pizza was very good (margherita and spicy sausage) service was quick and courteous.

Great food, service and space! A wonderful addition to the area!! We can't wait to go back again!

Wonderful experience overall. We were seated promptly. Staff was attentive and courteous. Summer tomato pizza was delicious. Atmosphere was lively without being overly loud.