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    4.2 (177 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Happy hour
    Chelsea A.

    I checked out Corso Italian with my homegirl for happy hour and their $5 Teeny Tuesday and it was definitely a good time. They only have about 12 seats at the bar so it fills up really quickly. We started at a table and ordered drinks, but one thing to know is that happy hour is only at the bar. As soon as two seats opened up we moved right over. Happy hour runs from 3 to 7 and you can get $9 drinks from a pretty extensive selection. They also have $5 snacks which are perfect to go with your drinks. I really enjoyed the meatballs and my friend loved the mussels. The $5 martinis for Teeny Tuesday were a hit too. Overall great vibes good drinks and a solid happy hour spot just make sure you come early if you want to grab a seat at the bar.

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    Peter M.

    Update (Feb 20, 2026) - Received a very nice email from the owner, Jill, and I am increasing review by one star for that reason (responsiveness by management.) And I will just suggest for now to talk to the waiter/waitress about the main portion size, then order according to hunger level. But if a main arrives and still too small, then consider sending it back to the kitchen. (Feb 14,2026, 3 Stars) Hint: Never do their Prix Fix menu. EVER! Came in for Valentine's Day, making a reservation through open table. Easy enough, find they're doing a "sort of" prix fix meal with choices, so decide to try it. Party of three, wife, teen & I. Ambiance is ok, seated near the bar, reasonable noise level, Movie "Italian Job" on the TV, few stale breadstick circles & water... lets order. Started with Caesar salad that was a chopped salad on the smallish size. Dressing was ok, bit of parm, I get a drink, as does rest of fam. (3x$15 for rail drinks -Hint: stick with the basics, not their house drinks, you're better off. A blood orange is not a navel orange with maraschino cherry juice stain.) Mains come, oxtail ravioli is ok, but it's a really small serving. 7 pastas. Heart shaped, sure. Cute. Decent tasting. But that's it? Pass the powdered breadsticks. Teen got the steak, at +15$ over the $49 cost ($64!) , I'd say that was the only decent sized serving. And it was tender & a correct medium rare. So kudos on that one, chef. (But don't get cocky.) Dessert. A sliver of a cheesecake with some weak cherry drizzle that didn't taste like anything. Seriously, this was a piece of Mrs. Smith's cheesecake cut for like 16 people. Candy toppings did not work for me... sorry. The chocolate mousse my wife had at least was very good, and served in a nice tulip shaped chocolate edible cup. Glad the wife & teen got those instead of my cheesecake. Bill comes. $230 (!), before tip. Waiter was ok, so sure, decent tip earned. Also, not going to make a scene on Valentines Day... But holy smoleys... for 3 people? For that? I could have gotten two weeks groceries, with better outcome, alcohol & better tasting premade salads from a buffet salad bar. I think they took advantage of the occasion to jack up their prices. But if this is their new norm... they're not gonna last long. Because I walked away very "unimpressed." Taste was good... but not that good. (I had to eat a burger when I got home- I was that hungry afterwards.)

    Broccolini
    Tamiko F.

    Great Italian restaurant in Arlington. Parking. Can be a little trick but it worth it. It was my first visit and we were warmly greeted when we walked through the door. I knew the service here would be sublime. The conversation of the dinner and ambient lighting gave the restaurant an inviting atmosphere. Corso Italian offer a wonderful array of food options. I had oxtail ravioli, broccolini and it was divine. You a tasty the care on the food. Everything was fresh and tasty.

    Full menu
    Melissa G.

    Had an hour to kill while in Arlington today so I searched for a good happy hour and this place popped up. Italian is one of my favorite type of cuisines so I was excited to try their happy hour. They have a apertivo hour from 3-7 at the bar which includes food and drink. They actually have $5 bar bites which is unheard of these days. The bar is small with limited seating so plan accordingly. I arrived early and was able to secure a seat. The space is small and intimate and had very cute decorations for Valentine's Day. It was quiet and is definitely a great spot for date night. They have a great pasta menu as well do I decided to take some oxtail ravioli to go. Will let you know how it is! Oops! I also ordered the muscle and clams and arancini for happy hour and somehow forgot to take pictures.

    Zack G.

    Slightly upscale Italian restaurant with homemade pasta in addition to a variety of other Italian dishes I came here for dinner with my fiance and we split an order of focaccia bread, a caesar salad, a Vodka chicken parm, and a slice of hazelnut cheesecake. The only impressive thing about the meal was the portion size of the Vodka chicken parm. Our server was very friendly as well On the InKind app, which you can use to save 20% of your bill

    Rigatoni Bolognese
    Christina Z.

    Tried Corso for the first time last night. We've been big fans of Cheesetique for years, so we were excited to give this a shot. We had the whipped ricotta to start--the cheese was delightful and the focaccia on the side was excellent. I didn't love the lemon zest on top of the cheese, would ask for without that next time. Huge portion though, good for sharing. For entrees we did the rigatoni bolognese and the spaghetti and meatball. Both were excellent--sauces with depth, perfectly cooked pasta, good portions. I loved being able to add a burrata on top. Service was good as well. Just be cautious of where you are seated--we were near the front and got a blast of cold air every time the door was opened. There was a heater that helped, but it was still a distraction the whole meal. We will definitely be back!

    Mushroom gnocchi
    Michael S.

    A nice meal in a nice setting. We arrived with a reservation (Reservations a must at dinner) and were promptly seated. A cup of seasoned taralli was brought to the table to snack on as we looked over the menu. These were tasty and peppery. Cocktails were delivered quickly. Wife noted that while the server did not offer or inquire about liquor brand (no up-sell attempted) whatever was used in her vodka tonic was very good. And the extra lime she requested was also accommodated. My iced tea was fresh and good. Food -- flavors were very good. My friend's mushroom gnocchi was executed perfectly, with a subtle flavor of the mushrooms incorporated into the tender gnocchi and the stronger hit of flavor from the surrounding shrooms themselves. My riggatoni alla bolognese was just heaven in a sauce. While I prefer my pasta a tad more cooked than al dente I cannot complain that the riggatoni was cooked to "the standard." My wife's oxtail ravioli tasted amazing. Unfortunately the ravioli themselves were very tough and should have been cooked longer. Wait staff was just a tad less attentive than would be expected, nothing serious -- our party had to flag her down to get a second glass of wine, for instance. And none of us recalled being asked about the food once it arrived. But there was ample attention given to things like water, fresh parmesan, and taking care of the bill. Ambiance - upscale pretty inside. Noise level - VERY loud. Parking was available in nearby decks at no charge in the evenings, available for patrons of all the local businesses in the two block district.

    Cesar Salad
    Cynthia K.

    Took a chance on this place after reading the reviews and so glad we did! We tried Corso Italian during Arlington Restaurant Week and it was such a nice surprise. The food was amazing -- we ordered the white pesto rigatoni, rigatoni alla bolognese, French fries, and the housemade focaccia, and everything was really well done and flavorful. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, which really helped set the mood and made the experience even better. The interior is also super charming and cozy. Definitely worth checking out -- we'll be back!

    Chandler D.

    Came here for their brunch after stopping at Arlington National Cemetery. We got the all you can eat option which gets you all you can eat mangia! Service was great and we had some delicious cocktails!! Would love to come back to try their pasta!

    Jennifer C.

    Came here on a Wednesday evening during Restaurant Week and was seated without a reservation right away. The ambience was dim and intimate, not too noisy so having a conversation was easy. Everything was so delicious especially the Campanelle Alla Romana! I will be back for it. The service was excellent, our server was so nice and helpful. We ordered: Lambrusco Flight (Bianca, Rose & Russo) Cesar Salad Sear Tuna Crudo Campanelle Alla Romana (added burrata) Lobster Ravioli Fig Leaf Panna Cotta Tiramisu

    Rigatoni Bolognese - Brunch Portion
    Megan K.

    The $29 All You Can Mangia brunch was a fantastic way to try everything--unlimited plates featuring both brunch and pasta dishes. Drinks are separate, but service was excellent. The staff was attentive without ever making us feel rushed, so we could really enjoy the experience.

    Wonderful rigatoni with bolognese. Just enough, especially if you're up for dessert!
    Jim W.

    Food was delicious. Service was wonderful but the ambiance was less Italian than one would hope. A new favorite among several good choices in Shirlington!

    Tori G.

    Amazing bottomless brunch for $29! You def have to check this out. See the photo for everything I ordered. You get one main entree and then small plates. Very nice ambiance and customer service. I'm excited I found this place!

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    A Modo Mio offers many food specials. For example, on Tuesdays, that's when we stopped there for…read moredinner, all their pasta dishes are 1/2 price. However, given that they ranked 32nd among this country's top 50 Pizza restaurants, I had to order a pizza. And I'll get to my pizza after I discuss some other things, because it all plays together. Also, during my visit, I kept drawing comparisons between this place and Pupatella, a local Neapolitan pizza juggernaut. The Big Question to answer is why A Modo Mio got a spot on the Top 50 while Pupatella didn't even make the cut. Access is easy, and parking is good. There are lots of spaces that wrap around the restaurant. That's in contrast to Pupatell, which has limited parking and where I always wind up using the Safeway lot across the street. The restaurant is clean and spacious, with plenty of comfortable seating. It also has a long, well-stocked bar where you can sit to enjoy a beverage or a meal. Pupatella doesn't have any of that. When you arrive, you're greeted by a host who shows you to your seat. A very short while later, a waiter shows up and does all the things waiters do. At Pupatella, you wait in line to place your order, then find an open table. TLDR: Your dining experience, outside of the food, is much more civilized and relaxing at A Modo Mio. The pie that earned their 32 out of 50 ranking was the Sicilia. But I ordered a 12" Casertana because I'm not crazy about eggplant and like sausage. The pie arrived a short while later, piping hot and loaded with sausage. The taste was sublime and delicious. My only complaint was that the basil was added before baking, and I prefer that herb when it's not reduced to ash. So back to The Big Question, is the A Modo Mio pizza *that* much better than Pupatella that it earned a spot amongst the Top 50 while the other one didn't even make the cut? Frankly, it's not. It is good pizza... possibly great pizza. But that's also true of the other place. What sets A Modo Mio apart from that other place, and the answer to the Big Question, is that the criteria for generating the Top 50 list included more than the pizza. It also took into account: - Hospitality and Service - Ambiance - Beverage Program. Beyond the pizza, A Modo Mio has those things in abundance, while the other place pretty much has none. TLDR: Comparing pizzas side by side, the two places are on par. However, if you take into account the entire dining experience, you will be much happier with your pizza here, as opposed to that other place or most other pizza restaurants in the DMV area.

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