Il Corso

We recently stumbled upon this charming little spot, looking for a quick pre-theater dinner, and were pleasantly surprised. We sampled the homemade pasta pomadoro and homemade pappardelle with lamb Ragu. Both were excellent. The side of broccoli rabe was prepared perfectly and very tasty. We finished with a homemade pistachio tart with a scoop of vanilla gelato. It was absolutely delicious. A great experience!

Walked in with very high expectations based on the reviews—and not only did the restaurant deliver, it exceeded every one of them. The space is cozy, the staff is amazing, and the food was outstanding from start to finish. We began with appetizers, and the zucchini fries were simply amazing. The fritto misto platter could have used a bit more calamari, but what was there was cooked to perfection. The pasta dishes were perfectly portioned, and the entrées were absolutely beautiful when they arrived—every dish was spot on. We had our hearts set on tiramisu for dessert, but unfortunately they had run out for the night. That aside, I truly don’t have much to suggest in terms of improvement—other than maybe a little more calamari. I’m already looking forward to coming back in the summer or when the weather is nicer to try more items on the menu. After chatting with a few regulars who assured me this place lives up to the hype, I can confidently say they were right. Keep up the great work—you should be incredibly proud to deliver this level of service and food, especially on Christmas Eve!

Fantastic! We came here after the parade on Thanksgiving, and even on a busy day they didn’t miss a beat. This is the cutest little Italian restaurant. And our meal and service was perfection from start to finish. The worst part about dining here is trying to decide what to order on their amazing menu. They have so many great choices, and unique dishes that are different from other typical Italian restaurants. We truly enjoyed our experience here, and are looking forward to returning.

This restaurant is absolutely incredible! I had the best pasta of my life here - every bite was pure perfection. The flavors, the atmosphere, the attention to detail - everything was just outstanding. It truly deserves all the Michelin stars in the world. I can’t wait to come back!

Gennaro and his incredible team continue to out perform themselves. This was my second time visiting NYC and of course, it would not be a trip without dining at Il Corso. Absolutely incredible experience, cocktails, and food is authentic and delicious. I truly cannot thank them enough for their wonderful hospitality. Looking forward to the next visit! Thank you!!

This is some of the best Italian I've ever had - even after going to Italy earlier this year. It gives classic New York vibes. Smaller restaurant with cozy lights and seating. Our waiter was extremely helpful giving recommendations. If you order pasta they let you do half portions so you can try two things! The Paccheri alla Genovese was a show stopper, and the tiramisu was the actual best I've ever tasted. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Get a reservation and come enjoy some of the best Italian that will ever grace your tastebuds!

@JacksDiningRoom clued me into this gem of a restaurant. The food was fantastic. Words are hard to describe the scrumptious taste. Service was excellent, top notch from the hostess to the coat check. Pablo our waiter was so attentive, and timely. I would highly recommend this restaurant, it is worth the wait for reservations.

A beautiful restaurant with excellent service. Food was wonderful. A girls trip pre-broadway dinner. Great wine, delicious soups and great pasta dishes. Desert was excellent as well. Warm atmosphere.

My wife and I have been dining there for over 20 years. We live in New Jersey, and it is our favorite restaurant. There are no items not worth eating. We were there last night to celebrate our anniversary, and we were given a table in a quiet corner. My wife said the perfectly cooked halibut was best fish dinner ever. I had scrumptious cacio e pepe. Not everyone can make a great one. They do. Excellent octopus appetizer. Good reasonable wine list,. Tasty deserts; just the right size. Bartender makes excellent cocktails. But, most important is the ambiance-from the warm greeting from the hostess to the friendly, knowledgeable servers, the runners who make sure water glasses filled and quickly respond to other requests. The icing on the cake is the warm, charming owner whose exuberance fills the room , and who is as attendant to first-time diners as to regulars. If you have the opportunity to dine there, do so.

Came here for a business lunch - probably the last and only time. Small Italian restaurant in Midtown that looked promising but fell short in many areas. The service was inattentive, slow and overall just lacking. We ordered the burrata and calamari where were both OK. I ordered the branzino with spinach and it wasn't seasoned properly. Spinach could have been out of the can, couldn't tell. Overall, not worth the price and experience. I would avoid - too many better places in the area to deal with their subpar service and food.

This is a somewhat small restaurant, but as they say good things come in small packages. We were greeted warmly immediately and our server was extremely on point. We had an eggplant appetizer followed by Veal Milanese as well as Spaghetti Pomodorini. Every thing was flavorful and cooked to perfection. Would definitely go back.

I love pasta, so having an Italian meal was a must for me in NYC. I found Il Corso on Yelp and made a reservation on OpenTable for lunch. It wasn't busy when I stopped by on a weekday. It's a small restaurant, but there's additional seating in the back. I couldn't decide between the Tagliolini al Limone (lemon pasta; $15 for a half portion) and Fettucine con Funghi e Prosciutto ($16.50 for a half portion), so I treated myself and got half orders of both! As noted on their menu, there is a 10% upcharge for split dishes and half orders. Food was prepared quickly. I was brought my dish within 10 minutes of ordering. I was surprised (and also saddened because I love my carbs) that there was no complimentary bread service. When my pasta was served, they brought Parmesan and cracked black pepper to top it off with (yes, please!). My pasta dishes were delicious, but portions were teeny tiny (like 3-5 bites, depending on how ladylike you want to be). I know these were half portions, but even so, you can get an idea of what the regular portion sizes would be. I probably should've ordered a third half order to be fully satiated. I suppose the pasta dishes are meant to be a side/course and not the main entree. I enjoyed the lemon pasta, which is also topped with breadcrumbs to give it extra texture. The lemon flavor was light and subtle; I like a bit more zing to really taste the lemon. I loved the Funghi pasta. It had an earthy flavor from the mushrooms and came in a rich truffle cream sauce. However, I'm not sure if the prosciutto was extra skimpy because I ordered the half portion, or if that's just how it comes. Both pastas were cooked perfectly al dente. Since I was a in "treat yourself" mood (and was still hungry from the itty bitty portions), I decided to order dessert. Instead of a dessert menu, they present you with a dessert tray to order from. I ordered the chocolate chip cannolis ($14) which came with two pieces. I'm a chocolate chip fiend, so I was hoping for a cannoli overflowing with chocolate chips on both ends, but sadly, this was not the case... there was a below average amount of chocolate chips in the filling. The shell was nice and crispy, but the filling was quite sweet for my tastes. Service was adequate, but intermittent. Different staff members did a good job of refilling my water throughout the meal, however, I was never checked on after being served my entree. After my plates were cleared, there was definitely a lull in service by the waiter. As an Italian spot, perhaps they were taking a more European restaurant service approach? Either way, I would still come back to Il Corso for the pasta... I'll just have to order the full portions next time :).

The environment made me feel like I was in real Italian neighborhood. The pasta came in vvvvery generous portions... I did just a half order for the pistachio pasta. The service was pretty nice, there was a misunderstanding about my order and they re-made my dish very quickly. I love the flavor of pistachio, it was fragrant :3

This was a quick pre-theatre meal we grabbed. The pasta I had (Paccheri, a tube pasta with sweet sausage, mascarpone & pistachio cream) was one of the best pasta I have ever eaten.

Excellent cozy Italian restaurant. The food is fantastic. In particular, the Paccheri con Crema di Pistacchio e Salsiccia is one of my favorite pastas in the city. It is sweet, creamy, and decadently rich. It's a must order for me. In truth, I found myself distracted multiple times by how good the food smelled as the servers carried it past me to other tables. Still, I was thrilled with my Paccheri. I was practically drooling when it touched down on the table. But I can't wait to come back and explore more of the menu. The service is good--charming and helpful if a bit slow at points. And the decor is simple and classic. It doesn't over do it, but the vibe is warm with white tablecloths and candles. (I think we can all agree that real candles are infinitely better than fakes).

When I go back to New York I'll be dining here again. Everything was delicious. The service was amazing. I loved my waiter. The atmosphere was just wow. I loved the ambiance and will return.

One of the better pastas I have had in the city. The pistachio based pasta I had was so tasty, as were the others I got to try from friends. Server was so nice. Definitely a little busy inside but was not an issue for us. Would for sure go back

Lemon tagliatelle is amazing! You don't see it much on menus. I ordered a half size for $12. Salmon is good. Great location in midtown. Small place, intimate for dates or solo.

We missed it the first time we walked by. A small front that was completely open - no 'front door'. No problem as we were quickly seated in the narrow hall between the front and rear dining rooms. Our server was there immediately and gave us time to decide what we wanted to order and get a couple of cocktails to start with. We were never rushed and I felt the service was excellent. The food was almost as good. The special salad and appetizers were fantastic - the highlight of the evening (except maybe the dessert)! The entrees were also very good, but the pasta was a bit too al dente. The desert was outstanding! Pistachio tart with chocolate gelato. Everyone we interacted with was polite and attentive. I look forward to another visit.

Best Italian food I have ever had! The lasagna was to die for! Came back another night for the bolognese and it did not disappoint! Service was friendly and attentive. Restaurant is smaller and cozy vibe - not too loud either. Highly recommend!

Great little spot in Midtown for a nice Italian dinner. Small spot but good service and quality food. We started with a bread basket with a unique side: oil and lentils. I have not had this before but the combo was great! Their focaccia is perfect and each piece was warm. They have good classic cocktails and gorgeous desserts. Loved the pistachio tart dessert - they brought out a plate with all of the dessert choices for us and all of them looked amazing, it was hard to pick just one. The pomodoro spaghetti was flavored well and the noodles were good. The Cacio e Pepe was presented well with cheese wheel shavings, but sadly missed the mark for me a bit -- the dish could have been a bit more flavorful rather than just creamy. On the other hand, the special of truffle mushroom risotto was DELICIOUS. I am a fan of all things mushroom and truffle so I'm biased but it was an absolute hit for me. Overall great little spot, I will be returning!

Honestly phenomenal atmosphere and service. The food was delicious and each entree had its own staple. The pomadoro sauce took the cake and the pistachio tart.

We ordered some takeout pasta from them and even after an hour heading back home, they were still delicious (heated up ofc). We had the fettuccine in truffle and mushroom cream sauce as well as the paccheri with sausage and pistachio cream and both of the noodles and sauces went wonderfully together. It had the perfect amount of bite to it and the right consistency for the sauce. I just kinda wish that the portions were a bit bigger for what they were. Overall, still very good though!

Service: 5 star! Food: incredible. Best risotto I have ever had! Fried zucchini with sauce was fabulous. I would eat here again, but of course, I found it on my last day in the city. Only complaint is that they didn't provide complementary bread, which I'm accustomed to at Italian restaurants. But the food and service were so spectacular, I can't really complain about the lack of bread.

Il Corso is a pleasant neighborhood Italian restaurant with solid food and a very good selection of wine. It's predominantly southern Italian cuisine. 30 years and counting so you know they are doing some things well. Lots of regulars who the servers seem to greet by name. There are maybe 20 tables spread across two rooms separated by the kitchen and prep area. The relatively small spaces with low ceilings means things can get loud and hard to hear your dining companions. On to the food... Avocado e Carciofini: Smashed avocado mixed with artichokes hearts topped with slices of parmigiana cheese. I've never seen this on a menu before. It was delicious and somewhat addicting. Paccheri con Crema di Pistacchio e Salsiccia: sweet sausage are served with tube pasta and coated with a mascarpone & pistachio cream. A rich dish- a little too rich. We ate it all but probably shouldn't have. Fettuccine con Funghi e Prosciutto: Mushrooms and prosciutto with a truffle cream sauce. Not too creamy. Definitely worth repeating. You can substitute gluten free or whole wheat pasta in any dish for an additional charge. With so many Italian restaurants in NYC, it's hard to justify coming from across town but I'd definitely come back if I was staying nearby.

Pretty average spot. None of the dishes stood out by any means. Location is meh and the place is small. The service however was top notch. The dishes were a bit lacking and maybe slightly overpriced.

Fantastic service, but definitely loud inside this little restaurant. I did have to asked for bread for the table when it seemed like we should have been given it during the appetizers though. My mom ordered the tomato salad (literally just different types of tomatoes layered with bread crumbs, parmasan, and balsalmic (9/10 really fresh tomatoes!) and I got the butternut squash soup (10/10 warming and delicious). Then I got the spaghetti di mare 1/2 size(10/10 the pasta was obviously fresh and the sauce was so good). We shared the pumpkin pie for dessert (8/10 good flavor but the pie was obviously just heated in the microwave so the crust got soggy) Overall I'd return!

Wow, wow, wow! Some of the best pasta I've ever had. The Fettuccine Con Funghi E Prosciutto was absolutely amazing. The truffles mixed with the mushrooms and prosciutto was perfect. The restaurant itself was a bit small, but felt cozy and intimate. The staff was also friendly and helpful. Great experience. I will 100% visit the next time I'm in the city.

The crème brulee from this joint was some of the best I've ever had omg also the moscato was perfectly crisp and sweet and the food was so yummy plus the waiters were fun and friendly

The concierge at our hotel recommended this little gem to us and got us a prime Friday 7:30 reservation. She said the regulars were probably all out in their summer homes! We lucked out. We enjoyed a terrific meal with excellent service. We started with the artichoke and avocado salad which was more like a pate under a slice of hard cheese. It was delicious, a little lemony and so refreshing. My friend had the spaghetti pomodoro, which was served al dente and was very tasty. I had the pistachio cream pasta with sweet sausage and it was heavenly! We split a creme brûlée for dessert and left the restaurant with big smiles and full bellies! I will definitely return to dine again...

AMAZING food, amazing atmosphere, and great service. I highly recommend if you want quality food. Owner was great, and personable and welcoming. The artichoke and avocado salad was so good, we had the croquettes, and the barrata - all so flavorful and the presentation was beautiful. We all had a pasta dish, and each one was better than the other. The desserts were so good, we finished them all. Overall, great experience.

I can't remember where I read about this place but I'm glad twas on my list because it's really good Italian food. Star of the night was obviously the pistachio tart but tbh everything about our meal was good. It's not Monteverde good but I was in NY. Do seek out the specials because they were plentiful & all sounded delicious. My wife opted for the special ravioli & daughter of course wanted plain buttered noodles with Parmesan.

We went to a fine restaurant with this name maybe a decade ago. If memory serves, it was on the other side of the street. It was very expensive, so we had not been back. We just tried it again and there was nothing similar at all. Food was low to mediocre, one dimensional, service was unprofessional, prices were very very high. No bread, no cheese offered for bolognese, meats dry. There were no prices on the printed beer/wine by the glass menu. Bottle of wine ordered was forgotten, reminded, still not opened when first courses were in the table. Main courses arrive and still no wine, then the wine list is brought over, seems they do not have the wine we ordered. Upsell attempted. We chose another bottle at the original price point, which took some time to arrive and was finally opened, no time to breathe. Apologies were offered, comp glasses of wine (after all the food was gone) and a complementary dessert (a dessert I unfortunately dislike; no fault of theirs but didn't want it, nor did anyone in our party). This seemed like a sucker restaurant for midtown tourists. Very disappointing.

Went for Valentine's Day and the service was phenomenal! The apps were decent - Crocchettes had good flavor and the fried zucchini needed salt but once added it was very good. Entrees were enjoyable and worth going back for: Cacio e Pepe - definitely the star of the show. Tasted great and the presentation was awesome Lasagne all'Emiliana - cute sized portion and flavor was on point Short Ribs - my partner really liked this, I thought it was fine but the sauce was a bit more sticky and red wine tasting than I liked. It tasted like the wine wasn't cooked down enough. Romantic vibe inside with dim lighting so was a perfect fit for Valentine's Day. We finished with espresso martinis and the chocolate cake. Definitely recommend!

Dinner was amazing. Service was relaxing. We were sat in the back, away from the entrance which made the experience more enjoyable.

We had an excellent experience here. Mid-price, quaint ambiance, friendly service, comforting food. The pastas all tasted nicely al dente and handmade, and the sauces were all creamy and flavorful without being too heavy. They are great with kids and have an off menu kids butter pasta for $10 (I also think you can order other kid size pastas).

This was just a fantastic experience from start to finish. -Cozy and intimate vibes and exactly the kind of little place you'd want to stumble in for a hearty meal and a drink after a day of walking around the cold and busy city. -A+ service. Dining with a toddler in tow can be stressful (esp at a nice place) and the owner just went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. No kids menu but they'll make up anything they can that is kid friendly. Chicken milanese cutlet and fries was perfect for my two year old. The owner even brought out a kid friendly cup and went out of his way to make sure I knew where the changing friendly bathroom was without me having to ask. These little things go a long way. From a tired Mom, thank you. -Excellent pasta. We shared the lobster ravioli as an app which was just outstanding and in the the most creamy and decadent sauce. For mains I tried the meat lasagna and the spaghetti limone. Both were just wonderful. Portions aren't large but you'll definitely leave satisfied, and I suggest ordering an app or so too. -Full bar and an extensive wine list. My aperol spritz hit the spot after a long day. Finding dinner in Manhattan is always overwhelming, so I'm really glad I found Il Corso on Yelp. I don't venture to the city often, but will be sure to come again when I'm back in the area.

Amazing service, beautiful atmosphere and delicious food. We stayed nearby and were happy they would squeeze us in on a Saturday at 6:30pm. The food was absolutely phenomenal

This was one of the most authentic Italian restaurants I've been to in a while. The food was so fresh and flavorful and service was quick and friendly. The wine list was impeccable.

The food here was top notch! Service was great! It's small inside but that's NYC for ya!!! Low key place and close to Broadway shows!

My guest and I had dinner here last Wednesday and this place simply missed the mark. First off it was a quiet Wednesday night and plenty of available tables yet the hostess wanted us to sit next to a table of loud bros when we were looking for a quiet night dinner. She begrudgingly agreed to our request for a different table. In addition you do not want to sit close to the entrance because the street is loud and when the trash is out on a humid night you can smell it during dinner. The food was bland and flavorless. We had a salad and burrata which was boring and my paparadelle which I was looking forward to had no flavor at all. The Crem brûlée also came out very cold that we asked them to reheat it. And to top it off a second after we paid our bill a massive cockroach appeared under our feet that had we seen it during dinner we would have left. They did nothing to apologize or try and gain our future business for the entire evening being a disaster. I would never go back here.

Words seem inadequate tools to describe this food. We were pleased with all our choices. The staff combines knowledge with attentive care. This restaurant offers both position and proper care. I want to share this place with everyone.

Stumbled upon this gem for lunch while in the city. It was delicious at every course. Amazing salad, perfect chicken and pastas and great desserts. Highly recommend!

Their pasta is soooo gooood. The appetizers we ordered (Crocchette and Avocado e Carciofini were both a little different from what we expected, but still pretty good. All the pastas we ordered were of the best we've ever had. We ordered 4 for the table and none disappointed. -Fettuccine alla Bolognese -Cacio e Pepe -Paccheri con Crema di Pistacchio e Salsiccia -Fettuccine con Funghi The cacio e Pepe and Peccheri were so unbelievably good. We will come back just for those! Our server was so nice as well- we are so excited to come back next time we are in New York.

We had an amazing experience with Il Corso this past weekend. What initially was planned to be a dinner for about half our group turned into nearly taking over the entire restaurant. I loved how accommodating Il Corso was from the get-go. Once seated, we enjoyed a selection of appetizers and wine while determining our pasta dishes. While they were all "winners", I loved the Burrata. Portions were more than fair. Like the appetizers, the pasta dishes were all excellent as well. Cacio e Pepe was probably the table favorite, as it comes complete in a cheesebowl! I went with the Fettuccine alla Bolognese and did have food envy. That being said, the fettucine was cooked perfectly and like the apps, the pasta was portions appropriately. We finished with desserts. Them bringing out the dessert tray made picking easier (or harder since they all looked amazing). I went with the flan and did not share. Overall an excellent experience and one I'd be happy to repeat on a future trip to NYC. Check them out!

Can't recommend this enough! The staff was amazing and the food was incredible. HIGHLY recommend the pistachio pasta that is a must order.... Very nice vibe inside and close to everything in midtown

First time back post pandemic and it's still a nice spot but didn't stand out to me like it used to. Firstly some people got stools for their purses but mine sat on the floor. Prices for wine bottles were astronomical- it made more sense to just do by the glass and the sav blanc was not great. I really wish they would consider switching from the lentils with bread to a nice olive tapenade or something else- the lentils feel lazy and flavorless. Pasta wise the truffle one was absolutely 5 star but the bolognese lacked flavor or depth. Service was fairly quick and polite. The food here is still solid but with so many nice spots in NYC, it didn't have that Wow factor.

By far the best Italian food I've had since traveling to NY. I have been multiple times and now that I know of this place I'll make sure to come every time I visit. Our server Pablo was very knowledgeable of the specials/offers they had for the day, and as well on the regular menu. Thank you Pablo! Our food came out in order right on time. We started off with the croquettes, and the filling was so flavorful while the outside had a nice crunch. 10/10! We both went with pastas (we were craving something starchy after a long day at the zoo) and I couldn't say enough how much I fell in love with these dishes. So delicious!!! My dish had lemon zest and most people would say it's a bit overpowering but i love the taste of lemon. Our waters were never empty! I mean the man would come and fill up our drinks even if we took only one sip. Service on point! It is a smaller restaurant so don't be alarmed when you walk in and the Hoststand is right in front. Not much space to wait inside but make sure to do a reservation so you don't have to wait! We didn't have a reservation but I think we got lucky.

We didn't have a reservation and popped in with a group of 3 for lunch on a Saturday afternoon for lunch and got seated right away. I'll say the service is a bit slow but the server is very friendly. I had the arugula salad which was delish! My friends split their arugula salad and was about the same size as mine so might as well split it! The food was all very tasty and I loved the ambiance!

This spot provides a remarkable experience. Both what I ate and how I was treated exceeded expectations. I noticed the personnel were vigilant. The place offers multiple seating configurations. You should experience this restaurant yourself.

Having just arrived in NYC, we started scouring various reservations apps for a place to have dinner. We found Il Corso had availability along with great reviews, and further research convinced us this was the place to go. It turned out to be a great start to our trip, and one of the best meals we had during our visit! A long and narrow space nestled among other businesses along 55th, we were kindly and promptly seated. It was surprisingly full for a Monday night. This isn't a place for "Americanized" Italian fare. You won't find chicken parm on this menu, which was a wonderful feature of the menu since my husband and I have both lived in Europe and prefer more authentic Italian cuisine. We chose the croquettes and a salad to start. The croquettes had a perfectly light and crispy exterior, and a pillowy flavorful interior. My husband chose the lasagne all'Emilliana, different from American style lasagne with its wonderfully creamy bechamel layer. I chose the paccheri con Crema di Pistacchio e Salsiccia- a large tubular pasta with crumbles of sweet Italian sausage and creamy mascarpone and pistachio sauce. There's nothing similar to compare this dish to, but it was absolutely exquisite! It's one of those dishes that you won't easily forget! There were so many dishes on the menu that we wanted to try, and we were very happy with the dishes we ended up choosing. The bread service is initially complimentary and comes with a pleasant dip of olive oil, garlic, and lentils! Again, not typical of an Italian restaurant in the US, but delicious.. and we couldn't stop spooning lentils over the warm, crusty bread. So good! There's an additional charge for extra bread, which is probably a good thing because you'll want to keep eating bread and lentils otherwise! The only, and very slightly, disappointing things were the desserts we chose. Don't get me wrong, they were beautiful and delicious, but they were served far too hot. The ice cream on top was already melting when they arrived at the table, but breaking into the hot exterior and releasing more heat turned it into a soupy, sloppy mess. The flavor was still fabulous, but this soupy texture didn't allow for appreciating its individual components. Had it been warm and not piping hot, it would have been perfect! The Chianti Riserva was good and only got better as it breathed. The Peroni was nice and cold. Everything was so good, we considered just eating there every night, but we decided we should see what else the city had to offer! Il Corso is already on our list of places to return to the next time we visit!

We found Il Corso through friends visiting from Dallas and have been back twice on our own. We love it. The food is impeccable, and the service is efficient. The space is long, dark, and smallish, but it's New York and smack in the middle of town, steps from Rockefeller Center and Broadway shows. It's also very cozy and romantic if you want to have a delicious, quiet dinner. Go for the food and the lovely atmosphere and you will be impressed!

Solid wait staff, the homemade pasta was excellent. Great wine selection, super cute little spot.

Good Italian restaurant in midtown. Been here multiple times and it never disappoints. I love the lentils and fresh bread they give you to start. Ordered the fish special of the day (Chilean sea bass with shrimp and a side of sautéed spinach & mashed potatoes) and it was delicious. I always finish with the panna cotta as I believe it to be the best I've tried in the city. Lasagna is always a good choice here as well. Also, a great place for business lunch/dinners if you're in the area. Service is friendly and attentive.

Il Corso in Midtown is an Italian restaurant serving delicious pastas and exquisite service. We went on a Tuesday night for dinner and it was packed, which is a good sign for a relatively unknown Italian restaurant. We started with zucchini fritti and unbearably crispy Crocchette di Salumi e Formaggi. For pastas we sampled a variety of the menu including the fettuccine alla bolognese, lobster ravioli special, paccheri with pistachio cream and sweet sausage, one of the best lasagnas we've had in NYC and Cacio e pepe served in a cheese skirt bowl. Dessert was a gorgeous pistachio tart, chocolate cake and chocolate bread pudding. Il Corso flies under the radar (to our delight) and we dread the day TikTok exposes this gem

Five years and one global pandemic since my initial review in 2018 -- and Il Corso continues to be as excellent it was the first time I went, and every time I've been since then. Returned this afternoon for lunch before a matinee at City Centre -- and there are some new faces, all of whom were just as lovely and good at what they do than the ones I first met in 2018. And the food? Just as excellent, with some of the desserts made right there on the premises (try the pistachio tart; the crust might just change your life!). One of my favorite restaurants in all of NYC.

Ambiance and service we terrific. Knowledgeable waiter with great recommendations. Food was wonderful -- had the frito misto and two different pasta (they let you do a serving of up to two per person!). Great place that I would highly recommend!