Il Corso

Italian restaurant · Midtown West

Il Corso

Italian restaurant · Midtown West

54 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019

Highlights

This cozy Italian gem serves up fresh pasta and delightful dishes in a family-run setting, where excellent service makes every meal special.

54 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019 Get directions

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Il Corso, nestled in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, is a local favorite and an oasis of Italian fine dining. The restaurant's relaxed and inviting atmosphere offers a truly unique and pleasurable experience, making it a staple for returning guests who come back month after month. The cuisine draws upon the best ingredients and flavors that Italy has to offer. The menu features a delectable selection of pastas and appetizers, each crafted with skill and attention to detail. The gnocchi, prepared with fresh tomatoes and a hearty bolognese, is a generous portion and sure to satisfy any palette. The spaghetti, though a bit small, is beautifully balanced with fresh veggies and herbs that make it a wonderful experience. The Ceasar salad, although a special addition, is definitely worth trying. As it is located withing easy reach of Carnegie Hall, Il Corso is the perfect place to go before a show, and with friendly staff and good service

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Eui Sun Chung

Google

I visited this restaurant to enjoy authentic, traditional Italian cuisine. The pasta was absolutely delicious, with no unnecessary frills. While the gnocchi didn’t quite meet my expectations, its unique roasted preparation made it less greasy, offering an interesting and memorable experience. The desserts were also delightful, each with its own unique charm.

Debbie Hall

Google

The croquettes are fantastic! I had the lasagna and it was really good. Drinks were great. The only thing is that the place is very small, so the tables are crowded together, but I do not think this took away from the experience at all.

Keith Plummer

Google

What an amazing place. Top notch service and food. Still a family owned restaurant and the family still walk the floor and greets everyone. We had reservations for another restaurant and someone recommended this place instead and we were so glad we went. We made a late reservation but we went early to try and they were able to seat us early. I can’t say enough good things about this place. It will definitely be on our schedule every time we come to New York. The food was delicious and the servings were perfect.

Michael Moreschi Jr

Google

We didn't have a reservation on a Friday at 2 pm at christmas time, but they accommodated us instantly in a packed restaurant. Our waiter was very attentive although it was crowded. The entire staff we encountered were very friendly and nice. We shared a salad and lentil soup to start. The salad was tasty but a little old looking. The soup was very good. I ordered the pasta with lemon, and my girlfriend ordered the salmon. Both were excellent, delicious, and nice presentations!! Portions were big. Good wine selection. Desserts looked delicious, but we couldn't eat another bite. Double espresso hit the spot. We can't wait to go back and try other dishes. I highly recommend the lemon pasta.

Ekaterina Terekhova

Google

My rate is high because of food and service are very well. I ordered Pappardelle Agnello and didn't regret it. Pasta is Allende. One concern is that meat should be cooked more time (some peace of meat was tough). It costs $29. I like a cocktail named Aranciatini (20$). I feel enough alcohol, not to sweat. The waiting time between sitting and getting food was 15 minutes. The service was excellent. Thank you!

Jennifer F

Google

Outstanding experience! They squeezed me in and the service was excellent! From the hostess, server and the manager, I felt welcome and attended to with every interaction. I enjoyed the golden beet salad and the crispy gnocchi. I was too full for dessert this trip, I’ll plan better next time.

Tommy Wu

Google

We had a truly wonderful meal here! The service was excellent and the waiters were helpful and friendly. The place is small, but not uncomfortable. The raw beef slices and arugula was a great start to the meal. Excellent cut of meat and flavorful dressing on the greens, also served with delicious cheese. The pasta dishes are amazing. The sauces and meat served in the dishes were quite outstanding. Each bite was riveting. The desserts were a perfect end to a great meal. The tiramisu was seriously the best I've had. Would recommend!

Demetris Demetriou (Dimi)

Google

Small but good Italian spot. Service was excellent most of the food as well. Octopus very tender, there was a smoked type of meat that was amazing can’t remember the name, it was a special. Also the risotto was fantastic. However the salmon was a bit disappointing. Not a lot of flavor, definitely not ordering it again, very bland and whatever. The desserts were great as well! I love that they have coat check, especially now that’s winter we gonna need one for sure