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Il Corso (New York City), New York, NY

Il Corso (New York City)

4.8
4.8
3577 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
54 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019

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2 people
19:00
Booked 43 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Il Corso establishment was founded in 1993 by two native Italian women from the south of Italy.

They chose to name their restaurant "Il Corso" because it means "the path". Their goal is to guide their clients on a path to a wonderful experience.

We pride ourselves on selecting the finest ingredients for our recipes. In addition to our menu, we offer daily specials that your server will present to you.
Il Corso's warm, cozy ambiance is complimented by an exquisite selection of moderately priced wines, full bar and nurtured by a friendly and knowledgeable staff serves.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch and Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Camillo Bassani
  • Area
    Midtown West
  • Cross Street
    Between 5th and 6th Ave.
  • Parking details
    Two parking garages are available next door.
  • Public transit
    Train F, N, R, W, 4, 5, 6.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 3,577 people are saying

Il Corso (New York City) reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Corso in New York City is a "hidden gem" offering "outstanding food" and "excellent service" in a cozy, authentic Italian setting. Guests rave about the "delicious pasta" and "attentive staff." While some mention a "tight space" and "pricey wine," the "memorable dining experience" makes it well worth the visit.

3,577 Reviews
  1. ann VIP

    San Francisco16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful neighborhood restaurant! Food and service excellent! Very attentive !

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  2. phebe VIP

    New York City107 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my go to restaurant ! Today service was great; lamb ragu pasta was fantastic!

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  3. Jill VIP

    Atlanta72 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Liked the food .. soup salad and eggplant parm… you need some oaky buttery chards on your wine list …

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  4. Robert

    Washington DC13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect Italian Restaurant. One of my favorite in the world.

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  5. Roy

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Professional servers. Unrushed dinner. Superb dishes for all three diners.

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  6. Bill

    New Mexico6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service. Food was very good. Menu specials was almost as long as the regular menu. Lots of options.

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  7. Peter VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve been dining at Il Corso for 20 years. It never disappoints. Tonight we brought relatives who were visiting from Mexico City. We were so happy to share our favorite NYC Italian restaurant with them.

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  8. Karen

    New York City23 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 8 April 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Below average food, dreary atmosphere/ambience, disappointing

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  9. Don VIP

    New York City76 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food in an elegant cozy setting. A little pricey, especially the wine list.

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  10. Sarah

    Coastal Georgia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location with great menu. Authentic Italian with great service.

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FAQs

Il Corso (New York City) offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 957-1500.

Il Corso (New York City) is rated 4.8 stars by 3577 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 43 times today
Google Map for Il Corso (New York City)

54 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between 5th and 6th Ave.
  • Area
    Midtown West
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch and Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Two parking garages are available next door.
  • Public transit
    Train F, N, R, W, 4, 5, 6.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Camillo Bassani
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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