Via del Corso Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Via del Corso, a delightful Italian restaurant nestled in Berkeley, CA, is a culinary journey you won’t want to miss. This wine and cocktail bar shines with a menu offering exquisite pastas, fresh seafood, and savory mains, all crafted with care and authentic flavors reminiscent of Italy.
The standout dishes, like the homemade crab pasta and the tender Pollo alla Sostanza, have left diners raving about their rich taste and generous portions. The atmosphere is vibrant yet cozy, making it a perfect spot for everything from romantic dinners to lively gatherings.
Hailed for excellent service and a cavern of delicious wines, each meal is paired with delightful desserts, including a must-try panna cotta that has become a local favorite. Whether you’re a vegan, pescatarian or a meat lover, Via del Corso ensures a memorable dining experience for all. Don’t forget to savor the cocktails as you bask in the ambiance and warmth of this hidden gem!
Antipasti
Olive Marinate
Gaeta castelvetrano olives, garlic, chile, lemon, herbs
Funghi
Marinated mushrooms, coriander, orange zest, black pepper
Acciughe
Cured anchovies, pickled fresno chilies
Lattuga
Little gem lettuce, anchovylemon vinaigrette, parmigiano, croutons
Cicorie
Endive, treviso, frisee, pear, gorgonzola, toasted walnuts, aged balsamic
Insalata Di Funghi
King oyster mushrooms, fennel, watercress, meyer lemon vinaigrette
Zuppa
Potato fennel soup, chive oil
Gamberi
Grilled headon shrimp, oreganofennel salsa verde
Copa Di Testa
Crispy pig head terrine, pickled vegetables, black garlic aioli
Crostini Di Fegato
Tuscan chicken liver pate, sage, caper, anchovy, grilled bread
Trippa Alla Fiorentina
Beef tripe, tomatoes, pancetta, parmigiano
Prosciutto
Di san daniele
Finocchiona
Fennel, black pepper
Toscano
Red wine, black pepper
Soppressata
Sweet calabrian chile, cayenne
Cavatelli
Acorn squash, butter beans, escarole, marjoram, fiore sardo
Spaghetti
Beef pork bolognese, tomato, parsley, parmigiano
Ravioli
Celery root, taleggio, caramelized sierra beauty apples, sage, honey
Lasagna
Oyster mushroom, mozzarella, fontina, ricotta, parmigiano, porcini cream, arugula
HouseMade Pasta
Mains
Anatra
Liberty farm duck leg confit, beluga lentis, caramelized pears
Maiale
Fennelcrusted pork loin, white polenta, red wine, rosemary
Merluzzo
Rock cod, grapefruit, endive, butterball potato, black garlic butter
Pollo Al Burro Alla Sostanza
Butterroasted schmitz ranch chicken breast, lemon
Branzino
Grilled whole mediterranean sea bass, arugula, lemon
Bistecca Alla Fiorentina
45 day dryaged prime tbone, extra virgin olive oil, grilled medium rare
Classics
Sides
Patate
Fried potatoes, chile aioli
Spinaci
Sauteed organic baby spinach, duck fat, garlic, chile flakes
Polenta Al Forno
Baked polenta, mascarpone, parmigiano
Rapini
Broccoli rabe, anchovy, garlic, lemon, chile flakes
Duck Liver Mousse
Served on toast
Mortadella
Poached w pistachios spices
Toscano
Red wine, black pepper
Cacciatore
Pork, caraway, coriander, chile
Ciccioli
Pork rillettes served on toast all served on a board
HouseCured Salumi
Non Alcoholic
Iced Tea
Lemonade
House made
Ginger Beer
Top hat
Monin Italian Soda
Raspberry, cherry , caramel
San Pellegrino
Il
Clausthaler Beer
Na
Panna Cotta
Vanillainfused cream, cranberry, pistachio, honey
Crostata
Sierra beauty apple tart, whipped cream
Budino Al Cioccolato
Flourless chocolate cake, caramel chocolate sauce, whipped cream
Amarena Cherry Sundae
Vanilla gelato, caramel chocolate sauce, whipped cream, toasted nuts, amarena cherries
Gelato
Sorbetto
Meyer lemon
Affogato
Gelato Ubriaco
Gelato Sibona
Affogato Corretto
Biscotti E Santo
Desserts
Dessert Wines
Vin Santo Del Chianti
Badia di morrona tuscany 2009
Recioto Di Soave
Garganega la cappuccina arzimo vento 2013
Recioto Della Valpolicella
Mostly corvina venturini veneto 2012
Marsala
Vigna la miccia marco di bartoli sicily nv
Moscato Dasti
La morandina castiglione tinella piedmont 2017 frizzante
Brachetto Dacqui
Banfi piedmont 2016
Corso Spritz
Cappelletti, prosecco, splash of soda
Ciceros Choice
Choice of vodka, gin or mezcal, grapefruit, nikolaihof elderflower, lemon
Amaro Buck
Braulio, cynar, montenegro, lime ginger beer
Arrugginito Negroni
6 year solera aged gin, corso bitter, carpano antica
Pied MontTea
Gin, asha imperial puer tea, cappelletti, punt e mes
Big Night
Cognac, calvados, campari, red wine, sage, bitter almond liqueur
The Ruse
Bourban, lemon, averna, almond orgeat, sherry, honey, orange bitters
No Quarter
Cognac, rye, vermouth, creole bitters, stone fruit liqueur
Sherwood
Rye, leopold michigan tart cherry, lemon, absinthe, rosemary
Cocktails
Bay Area Craft Beers
Trumer Pils
Pilsner berkeley
Anchor
Steam san francisco
Lagunitas
Ipa petaluma
21st Amendment
Blood orange ipa san leandro
Calicraft Oaktown Brown
Ale oakland
Supressor
Kina, blood orange shrub, sparkling rose
Spritz
Cappelletti, prosecco, splash of soda
Bellini
Prosecco, white peach
Cappelletti
Campari
Gran Classico Bitter
Cocchi Americano
Dolin
Dry vermouth
Punt E Mes
Sweet vermouth
Carpano Antica Formula
Sweet vermouth
Cocchi Vermouth Di Torino
Aperitivi
Beers
Weihenstephaner
Pilsner germany
Coronado Brewing Co
Islander ipa california
North Coast
Red seal ale california
Petrus
Aged pale sour ale belgium
Calicraft
Buzzerkeley ale california 750ml
Erdinger
Nonalcoholic germany
Digestivo
Shooter green yellow chartreuse, lime, spumante rose, campari
Sophia Loren
Cocktail calle 23 anejo, espresso, tempus fugit creme de cacao
Corrado
Cocktail double espresso, fernet branca
Amari
Flight of 3
Grappa
Flight of 3
After Dinner
Espressi
Espresso
Americano
Macchiato
Cappuccino
Latte
LavenderWhite
Each
Earl Grey
Each
Decaf Ceylon
Each
Blood Orange
Each
Pearl Jasmine
Each