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Corso 32
- Hours:
Tue-Sun 5 pm - 12 am
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Ambience:
- Trendy
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
29 reviews for Corso 32
Review Highlights
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"We started with the goat ricotta, which was delicious." In 4 reviews -
"And to end you have to try the Chocolate Torta." In 4 reviews -
"...with asparagus and black truffle pecorino - a classic..." In 2 reviews
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29 reviews in English
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Review from Ardy S.
Edmonton, AB
5/2/2012 2 Check-ins Here
My favorite place in Edmonton.
Very tasty food, The food is local and unique. The menu changes a lot and every time you go there you are surprised by new tastes. The highlights are for sure the chocolate torta desert and the Arancini. Highly recommended. Remember to make reservation way in advance. -
Review from Luke R.
3/22/2012 1 Check-in Here
My friends would marry Corso 32 if such a thing were possible--late last Saturday evening I was finally able to accompany them on their courtship. There were ten of us, which is the largest group this small Italian gem can accommodate. And you better reserve a bit in advance because my friends aren't the only ones infatuated with Corso.
When I say small, I mean it. Well, at least it felt it. If 30 people including chef, kitchen staff and servers can fit in Corso I'd be surprised. From the one large table (somewhat separate from the other tables) where we sat I could have hit anyone else in the restaurant with a nocellara del belice olive using only a gentle lob. The line between intimate and cramped is sometimes thin, but Corso keeps on the intimate side. Having a partly open kitchen helps distract you just enough to forget how near other guests are.
And so does the food. We began with marinated nocellara del belice olives (a cup's worth $7), house made goat ricotta and crostini (a cup and a half $13), and some arancini (deep fried risotto balls, about 5 per order $11). The olives were mild but flavourful. Although I'm not sure these olives would have worked warm, I may have preferred them so. The ricotta was lightly salted, served in oil and tasted fresh, creamy, and surprisingly light. The big hit at the table were the arancini (we got two orders).
I ordered the charred beef cheek served on/in polenta and sauce (more sauce than polenta, $27). I was expecting meager portions from Corsa but what I got was actually quite substantial. I was satisfied but not stuffed, which is how I like it (I'm not a big person). And boy, does Corso know how to tenderize meat. The beef wasn't complex tasting; it was solid and full. I also tasted the fried short rib (with pear & arugula, $23) and was actually amazed. Whereas my dish as solid, the short rib was truly addicting. There was a bit more sweetness and complexity and, I couldn't believe it, somehow even more tender.
To finish I split the chocolate torta (with salty hazelnuts $9). This too was a bit hit at the table. Like most desserts it was a bit sweet for me, but it was chocolaty and lighter than I thought.
Although this is a more formal restaurant, you don't need to dress up. My only complaint is that the server wasn't a bit more interactive. This probably wasn't her fault though, I imagine it's hard to be so personable with a larger group. As a group we were interested in ourselves, so the fact we hardly noticed her might actually be to her credit?
Although I'm not going to join in on the Corso courtship, this is a great restaurant. The menu changes often so I'll definitely be back to try whatever else Corso 32 decides to serve up. -
Review from Sarah W.
3/12/2012
Let me first say that the food at Corso is amazing - elegant and fresh and perfect in every way. It was easily one of the most delicious meals I have ever eaten in my life.
Corso isn't the "best" restaurant in the city though - I do think they have a few flaws they need to work out. One of the biggest problems of note is their service. I was lucky enough to be dining at Corso with my employer and we were a larger table - but this certainly didn't warrant us any extra attention from the server. It took a long time for drinks to arrive and for them to be refreshed - it took a long time to actually see a server after one dish or drink had been dropped off - would have been nice to have someone stopping in periodically to see if we needed extra refreshments.
The meal timing was off as well, which was a little disappointing. The appetizers took awhile to arrive and then there was a long lag inbetween them and the meal. When the meals arrived, they were scattered - my plate was one of the first to arrive and by the time everyone had received their plate, it had been 10 minutes and my entree was cold.
The food is absolutely wonderful and there was lots I wanted to try. I wish I had ordered a bit more because portions are very small - even the appetizers are only sharable amongst 2 or 3 people at most - definitely don't under-order here. My entree was the tortellini and while it was delicious, there was something like 8 noodles on the plate. I had suspected it would be small but I certainly didn't have the foresight to know I'd have to cut each one into four miniscule pieces in order to pace myself with my dining partners.
The ambiance is beautiful and simple but because it's a very small restaurant, it's quite loud and difficult to have a conversation without yelling over someone else. Because the restaurant is so popular and so coveted, it is hard to get in here, and from the attitude of the service - you kind of feel like they know that and aren't really willing to show any gratitude for your visit. Sort of an "well, we're busy and you should feel lucky you're here" attitude - a little disappointing.
Overall, Corso was a nice experience but I'm not in a hurry to go back. The food was great but everything else was a little lacklustre. For the price you are paying and for the long wait to get in, you want a five star experience, which unfortunately, for me, they did not provide. Maybe next time. -
Review from Yunn A.
Updated - 2/25/2012
I had a $92 bottle of Barolo which was pretty disappointing. Normally at this price range you can get a pretty good wine. Both my dining companion and I were less than happy with it and we do have wine quite often.
Also, I had the ravioli and short ribs and found both EXTrEmELY salty. Considering we had to book it a month in advance still only to get a 9pm seating and that this is my second time here, quite the let down. I don't know if I'll bother going through that again next time I am in Edmonton.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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12/1/2011
Fantastic food. So delicious!
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Review from Adam R.
1/31/2012 1 Check-in Here
Tiny, craft restaurants aren't really what Edmonton's known for. Typically, you'd associate such businesses with more cosmopolitan cities -- Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, maybe even Calgary. But it's a new phenomenon here in the City of Champions, and Corso 32 is leading the charge with delicious, decadent aplomb.
Mid-week evening, 830pm, and Corso was bumping, with people of all stripes seated a tables. You have your too-long-after-work crowd glancing at their watches for the first time in hours, realize they should have been home ages ago; you have the youthful, nonchalant hipster crowd, certainly, asking about the various grapes from unheard-of regions in Italy; and then you have my girlfriend and I -- not fussy, but hungry and eager to try out what we've heard is one of Edmonton's gems.
We ordered a prosciutto-based appetizer that included pear and arugula -- like a salad heavy on the meat... and proceed to verily inhale the thing. It was the ideal combination of flavours: savoury, sweet, sour. Delicious.
We then split a split a shortrib, which tasted as though it was braised all they and they fried so the inside melted in our mouth, once the crispy outer layer gave way. I'll start drooling if I try to describe it further, but it was unbelievably good.
Finally, we shared a decadent chocolate torte, so rich we couldn't finish it (but you bet your ass we brought it home for later). All of this we washed down with outstanding wine and martinis.
Our Corso experience was excellent, and we're looking forward to our next trip out. We didn't mind the business or the noise level; it all added to the ambience of one of the first of hopefully many small-scale, craft restaurants serving amazing local food to a beautiful local crowd. -
Review from Rachel D.
Edmonton, AB
2/8/2012
The manfriend put me in charge of reservations for our date night so I decided to get us a table at a restaurant I have wanted to check out since it opened - Corso 32. I lucked out and got a reservation the day of when someone cancelled their 8:45 table .Anyone looking to eat at a somewhat reasonable hour here definitely needs to phone well in advance for a table. After reading some other reviews and visiting the restaurant myself, I would also recommend requesting your own table.
The restaurant appears to change its menu fairly regularly (our menus had been printed the day we visited so it's hard to tell how often they change). We shared a prosciutto appetizer, short rib entree and chocolate torta and all were heavenly. The portion sizes are large enough that I'd recommend sharing dishes if you're going in for the full meal deal.
Our 3 course meal ran us $70 before tip so this place could get pricey if you don't plan on sharing.
The good: Great service, decent selection of wines and great food.
The not so great: tables are jammed into this place so that you are literally rubbing elbows with the table beside you . -
Review from Mike W.
12/3/2011
Corso 32, so many positive reviews but ehhhhhhhhh menu and service.
The food was fantastic but we would have ordered more if the waitress would have been more informative with the menu when we asked. She explained to me the entree was sufficient but alas only 3 large meatballs on a plate does not make a meal,. Luckily with 4 people, 2 ordered pasta and 2 ordered the carte (entree), we were able to mix and match plates a bit plus the 4 appetizers we ordered.
The drinks were served quickly but the meal was kinda slow. With the poor menu explanation, the waitress would have been better off slinging whiskey rather then a nice restaurant. To be fair we did review the menu on line but were a little confused with the explanations there as well and needed some clarity. http://www.corso32.com...
The restaurant is difficult to see with the poor sign presentation. You would not know it is there or see it unless you tripped over the place!!!
Overall the food was fantastic, just that we would have ordered more had we have known. -
Review from Arlette K.
Edmonton, AB
10/26/2011 3 Check-ins Here
I exercise to eat there! Seriously! I've followed Daniel (the Chef / Owner) from each of the restaurants / bar's he's been at. I'm probably at this place at least once every 3 weeks, either with my girlfriends or my daughters. I (we) love it not only because the food is amazing, but because they change the menu regularly to match each season and what they can find fresh and LOCAL (big deal for me)
I love to challenge my pallet with some of the unusual dishes but,
do I have favorites - Oh do I - these are my standard go to's:
House made goat ricotta with crostini / arugula salad with hazelnuts
The grilled Cheese (de'lish)
The Beets (ok even if you Hate beets - you should try these)
Roasted pumpkin ravioli
The Game Hen / short rib is really good too.
And to end you have to try the Chocolate Torta. No seriously - you have to try the Chocolate Torta - To Die For!! Really, I have to control myself when I'm eating it, you know that person in the back of the restaurant making all those noises, yeah that's me - it's that good!
I'd also like to suggest challenging your comfort zone and try sitting at the community table (long table in front). My bestest GF and I experienced it for the first time (with initial hesitation) a couple of weeks ago and we had a blast! We so enjoyed chit chatting with the people next to us. It was cool - there are some really interesting people in Edmonton!
I love this place - can ya tell? -
Review from Kathryn S.
Edmonton, AB
2/28/2012
Great food everytime! I brought clients of mine from London England here, they raved about the food all night. They were so impressed that Edmonton had this calibre of resturaunt.
I think they came back the next night for late seating (as they couldn't get resos)! -
Review from Jessica L.
Edmonton, AB
8/31/2011 ROTD 1/27/2012
We came to Corso for a bit of a family re-union. I had heard the place was small, so we made a reservation for our party of 8 and thank goodness because not only is it small, but it is PACKED!
This food here was AMAZING. 7 of us chose the same thing - aged beef with some very interesting veggies (I am still not sure what they were but they were delicious!). The black sheep in our group had chicken which was also cooked to perfection. The servers were also very good at pairing wine with food, and needless to say we had too much.
I can't wait to go back here. Its a great place to go with a group, not so much as a couple as it is fairly loud. The menu is constantly changing thanks to Chef Daniel Costa's innovative and exploratory cooking style so visit often! -
Review from Joanna F.
7/8/2011 ROTD 4/17/2012
Absolutely amazing.
Corso 32 is a tiny, unpretentious space - blink and you'll miss the entry - that has a very minimalistic feel with white plastic chairs, wood-topped tables and white walls. The tables are very close together, and, combined with the low ceilings, make the space quiet noisy. Despite this, it still has a relatively intimate atmosphere, and it's well worth putting up with for the food you get.
First up: Appetizers: the daily special of cured shaved pork and peaches with arugula, the goat cheese ricotta on garlic crostini and the fried short rib and barlett pear 'salad'. The first was a nice combination of sweet and salty, refreshingly light on the palate, while the goat cheese ricotta had a rich, creamy decadence that really woke up the tastebuds for the rib & pear salad - basically, a huge short rib that disintegrates on contact with your fork, and had the most amazing flavor (think this may have been the best rib I've ever tasted) that combined perfectly with the pears. The portions were a good size too - we had 8 at our table, and we all got a good taste of each of the 3 appetizers.
On to the main course(s): I decided to share the fonduta ravioli (with asparagus and black truffle pecorino) and the 48 hr chuck flat steak with bagna cauda, king oyster mushroom & wild garlic with a friend.
One bite into the ravioli and I was almost weeping with pleasure. It was absolutely incredible. The pasta was perfectly prepared with a velvety, creamy inside of cheese that was perfect with the pecorino and the asparagus; each bite was an amazing combination of textures and tastes that lingered perfectly on the tongue. It was rich and decadent, yet didn't feel at all heavy or overwhelming.
The steak, in comparison, was a let down. I'm not much of a steak eater, but I do enjoy it, so I'm not sure why this didn't appeal to my tastebuds. The bagna cauda sauce and mushrooms were great (although I was expecting far more garlic) but the taste and texture of the meat itself, I just didn't enjoy. My dining companion did, however, which leads me to believe it's more the fact I've never had chuck flat steak before (or eaten any steak medium-rare, for that matter), and that it just seemed 'odd' because it was new to me.
Dessert was ordered out of curiosity vs need: we weren't hungry anymore, but having enjoyed everything else so much, wanted to taste Corso's spin on deserts. Again, I shared: both the chocolate torta with salty hazelnuts and the almond & olive oil cake with wild strawberries and crème fraiche.
The torta was incredibly rich, decadent and chocolately (verging right on overwhelming), while the hazelnuts provided a perfect amount of crunch and a lingering salt aftertaste. If you're a fan of fluer de salt chocolate bars, this is the ultimate interpretation of one.
The almond & olive oil cake was also wonderful - it wasn't all that sweet at all (despite resembling a cupcake), but had a light, fluffy texture and a contrasting depth of taste that paired perfectly with the strawberries and cremé fraiche.
In summary, if you love food, you need to go to Corso 32. What there was in let-downs (our waitress seemed a bit cold, the noise level, my disappointment in the steak) was more than made up for by the rest of it. I'm looking forward to going back already! -
Review from James S.
Edmonton, AB
4/6/2011 ROTD 4/13/2011
When I took a 5:30 reservation for a Saturday night (because that's what was available even when booking a week in advance) I thought it might be odd to be eating a swank meal that early. But being warmly welcomed by all the staff, including chef Daniel and Ben, seated in the cozy room, surrounded by other eager diners, and overwhelmed with the quality, creativity and tastiness of the food, completely negated any strangeness attached to the hour.
These guys know how to cook meat. The only dish we had that didn't have a hefty portion of delicious, local, melty, and perfectly-prepared meat... was desert. And that was OK with us. Cured duck with fresh fava beans on crostini, spare rib, arugula and pear 'salad', lamb lion and sausage, 48 hour flank steak... so much meat, but so, so good. If you're a vegetarian, maybe this is not the best choice, but carnivores will most certainly rejoice here.
It was actually great to be finished and have the whole night still ahead of us, as there are now a growing number of options for evening fun downtown. We walked past again at around 11 and the joint was still bustling with amazing smells wafting out the door, and I was just about ready for another round. -
Review from Priscilla L.
Edmonton, AB
11/9/2011
By far my fav fav fav resto in Edmonton, always loved the chef's tasting menu however a 10 course is a lot of food for me... I've always opted for the smaller 6 course tasting menu. I've never been disappointed! Love the ambience, atmosphere, and most of all the food and wine. A very New York resto in redneck Edmonton. I great evening escape for friends, family, lovers... anyone! AND it's open late! Woop!
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Review from Linda H.
Edmonton, AB
11/13/2011
I dream about this place at least once a day. I've had the opportunity to eat there a few times and hosted a birthday dinner there. I've never been disappointed. I almost always order the 48 hour steak, it is the most delicious, tender, flavorful piece of meat. My mouth is watering just thinking of it. Actually everything I've had there is excellent, just go! The service is great! Book ahead if you want to get in.
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Review from Jacqueline S.
Edmonton, AB
2/21/2011
I had heard great things about Corso 32, and I was really excited to check it out. Overall, the experience was good, but it definitely started out poorly.
I made a reservation for my boyfriend and I, and when we arrived, we were seated in the middle of a long, high table in the front of the restaurant, between two other groups of friends, despite there being a number of empty tables near the back of the restaurant. We sat there for a bit, but I could hear the strangers on either side of me better than I could hear my boyfriend, and so we asked if we could have another table. The server moved us, although not happily, to one of the empty tables further back.
Fortunately, things picked up from there. We had a different server at the other table, and he would at least make eye contact with us. We started with the goat ricotta, which was delicious. I had the polpette, which were giant. I ended up having a lot of leftovers to take home. We finished with the chocolate torta. omg yum.
With all the buzz, I was expecting my socks to be rocked, and that didn't quite happen.Listed in: Downtown Tastiness
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Review from Poul M.
Edmonton, AB
3/16/2011
I think Corso 32 is one of the best dining venues in Edmonton. Daniel and Ben are committed to providing an authentic experience that goes beyond pretence and attire. The food is amazing, creative, and pushes Edmontonians into new frontiers in terms of a culinary experience. I would encourage everyone who reads this to drop downtown and experience one of the best things about Edmonton.
Further, I love the fact that the place is packed at 10:30 pm on a Wednesday night. What a needed addition to the downtown community.Listed in: Top Restaurants
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Review from Aditya R.
Delicious food is the least one could say for this family inspired menu by chef Daniel Costa who's hometown near Napoli in Italy is the inspiration behind the name Corso 32. The food exhibits a devoted attempt at being authentic, with the nuance of modern day cooking techniques. Expensive prices thanks to high quality and fresh pasta, super fresh ricotta cheese, an attempt to draw out local foods and flavors into their menu and a high overall standard of food deliverance.
I've been here just once and did so at this tweetup kinda event with a few yelpers, bloggers and such. It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening and Joanna F. and I decided to share most of our dishes. We may have shared everything, to be honest! The fonduta ravioli (with asparagus and black truffle pecorino - a classic Tuscan cheese) was so fresh and delicious, with an extremely light butter-oil-nut sauce. Just the way you eat the carbs (with a good quantity of fat). Then, came the protein, in the form of the 48 hour chuck flank steak that was garnished with bagna cauda and wild mushrooms. The steak was decent but I wonder if I'm the only one who thinks it sounds a lot better than it tastes. It was a bit on the drier side and I found the bagna cauda to be a lot lighter and had lot less of an impact in the flavor department than I had expected. But then again, I've only made bagna cauda at home, so I don't know how Italians eat it.
We topped of our meal with an awesome dessert mix. We shared a chocolate torta cake that was serious business. It's wildly romantic in texture and taste! The olive oil cake is a huge, huge surprise though. It's so soft and olivey tasting and having been paired with delectable crème fraîche, you'd be wonderstruck by how unusually terrific it is.
All in all, it was a pretty good experience. It's quite expensive. A couple of glasses of wine (which I must add is a bit overpriced - $10 for a glass of castello di romitorio wine, which costs about $18 at the wineshop across the street) and a full meal would roughly come to about $70 a person. While I can understand the reasons why it's so expensive, I still feel authentic cuisine is a lot more frugal than is made out to be, in general. I don't mind spending that much, but don't know how often I would be able to do it. -
Review from Mike H.
St Albert, AB
5/24/2011
Corso 32 is a great restaurant. Everything about it is done simply and well, from their small minimalist dinning room with a small open kitchen, to their menu that is full of fresh and simple ingredients. They really show us that using fresh and simple ingredients is half the battle when trying to produce good food. Our experience at Corso was great and I can't wait to make a return visit.
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Review from Manson P.
Edmonton, AB
11/1/2011
Good food, good design. Restraint is evident and applauded. The only reason I can't give full marks is because our meal was a bit rushed to make room for a reservation after us. We did have 1.75 hours which should've been enough time but due to a slowish service we felt rushed. Still delicious and next time we will have a reservation.
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Review from Quoc H.
Edmonton, AB
4/12/2011
There aren't many places in Edmonton that require more than a week in advance to get a reservation, but I'll admit it got me excited. It took me a while to get through to someone and, ultimately, I could only get a 930pm reservation. [As an aside, I have found stopping in around 530 is a good way to get someone live but you'll still need to book a week or two in advance to get a decent time.]
Their space has a good vibe and doesn't feel like its in downtown Edmonton. I had the seat facing the window and building they face is nice to look at. The space has a number of long tables - we were 3 and got one of the smaller tables so we didn't have any issues with being too close to others. Overall, service was attentive with regular check-ins. We had a few drinks before, during and after dinner and found the wines by glass to have a good selection - they were able to satisfy 3 people with different tastes.
Now to the food - absolutely delicious, lots of great flavours and vegetarian friendly! We started with arancini balls (crispy on outside with delicious mushroom and cheese inside) and some house made cheese/crostini (nice light and mild taste). I had the tagliatelle pasta with pulled rabbit (pasta perfectly done, rabbit tender) and my wife had a cheese gnocchi (she enjoyed very much). We really enjoyed our food.
In the end, would give them 5* if I didn't have to walk in to make a reservation. I'm sure their popularity is leading to unreturned messages but there's got to be a way to make this process easier. Very happy with the ambiance, food, service and value for money. They're also open late which I think is great as a downtown resident. -
Review from Jason L.
Edmonton, AB
1/28/2011
Modern environment, modern Italian, modern sensibilities.
If you haven't been, go - if you haven't got a reservation, good luck. -
Review from John D.
Edmonton, AB
8/13/2011
Best restaurant in Edmonton. Hands down. I've been twice now. Since the menu is constantly changing, I had very different things each time. And they are very good for vegetarians. Even if you go all out, the price isn't too bad compared with other restaurants in Edmonton. Just go. You'll enjoy it.
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Review from Melanie L.
Edmonton, AB
1/4/2011
Simplicity in the best sense of the word. A menu that gives a lot of options but doesn't go on and on; an atmosphere that is warm and inviting, as well as clean and minimal; good service that doesn't leave you wanting but isn't overbearing; and plates that are executed very well, leaving you feeling like you've eaten a modern version of an Italian grandma's homecooked meal.
A location great for both sipping on wine with friends or gorging with fellow gluttons. -
Review from Liv V.
Edmonton, AB
3/9/2011 11 photos
Brilliant, pared-down simplicity meets explosive creativity. Strengths include local meats, pairing wine with food, and sumptuous desserts that make up for elfin size with luxurious flavour and texture. Possibly the most exciting thing to happen to Jasper Ave in decades.
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Review from caylee c.
Edmonton, AB
4/29/2011
This is what edmonton has been lacking for so long. Intimate feeling, thoughtful design, chef who actually cares about his food. It's almost like being in a big city for the time that you are in there- and not to say big cities are better but as I have said before- Edmontonions just really love their chains. It is amazing that people have embraced this awesome new gem and I'm sure it will be super successful.
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Review from Caroline K.
Edmonton, AB
Updated - 10/16/2011
We have been there a few times now and it is always a lovely experience. By far the best food in Edmonton and the only really truly good food. The beef ribs are always a hit and they have now made their way to the entrees section. The chocolate hazelnut cake is amazing!!!! I did particularly enjoy a new selection of cheeses served on a very nice wood board. They make everything in house and it's delicious. A shame they are not opened for lunch!
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9/23/2011
Fantastic! those are the words I wish to use to describe this place. Finally a GOOD restaurant in… Read more »
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Review from Justin C.
Edmonton, AB
5/1/2011
I'm so tired of pretentious chefs making meals with overly exotic ingredients that don't even go together. Good food is about taking an ingredient and pairing it with other ingredients that enhance or at least compliment each other.
Corso 32 takes QUALITY ingredients and melds them together into a simple but elloquent tasting medley.
The chef seems more interested in providing a great meal rather than a fusion-trendy-artistic-showy experience and it is literally and figuratively "refreshing".
We shared a Pear and Rib salad with an enormous piece of fall apart meat reminiscent of Osso Bucco. The pairing with garlic crustinis was superb.
We had 2 entrées:
48 hour marinated-to-perfection flat steak that had a perfect medium rare doneness with a texture that could be cut with a fork. The veggies were simple but amazing in the vinaigrette.
Next we had the Carbonara pasta. Two words... So Fresh. Amazingly simple but fantastic. Very rich and flavorful using simplistic classic items. pasta very fresh and served in a perfect sized nest.
Too full for desert.
Great small European feel to the dining area.
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Review from Silvia N.
St Albert, AB
7/22/2011
the place itself was hard to find as there is no sign outside, also its very small but pretty, everything inside its white except for a few wood accents and a brick wall, which makes the place looks very nice, when we got there at 10 pm is was crowded n we waited like 4 minutes fro our table so no big deal, we got seated basically next to this other guys, but since there is not much space its ok, the menu its nice, and i wanted to try a lot of things lol but i didnt had the stomach or the money, anyway i started with a ginger and rum martini and it was delicious, lemony, strong but easy to drink, for starters we got a salad and the whipped goat ricotta oh my, its delicate, the crostini ti comes with is subtly infused with garlic which makes it delicious, as well, the ricotta itself its sweet, creamy and its crowned with fresh pepper, olive oil and herbs, all the delicate flavors are there very present but very subtle at the same time and they play amazing with each other, as a main i got the chuck flat steak this it 3 big pieces of meat, with several wild mushrooms on the bottom, a delicious salad on top n shaved reggiano, delicious the meat was amazing really amazing, the salad on top it was perfect, the dressing sweet, tangy n the cheese pungent strong playful and when u combine all the elements in the plate together omg its the heavenly bite, for dessert my server recommended me the chocolate torte with salty hazelnuts i usually don eat chocolate at all or even dessert but i decided to give it a try its big and sooo rich i obviously didnt finish it, but really i loved it and i dont eat chocolate i repeat perfec velvety texture n the caramelized salty hazelnut go very well with it .
now on the atmosphere of the place, its nice, and not too pretentious as some people may think, everyone in the place knew each other and knew the chef as well cz i could see them saying hi to each other as they all walked in, what i noticed is that even though 2 tables arrived after us they were served faster, maybe because they know the chef, restaurant staff, and prolly are regulars that they want to keep happy anyway i didnt mind because the food was worth it it can get loud and there were moments when it was hard to talk with my friend, but they do play great music and the lighting its nice, if u have the chance check this place out as there is not to my knowledge a place like this in edmonton , the price was fair, because the quality of the food is great -
Review from Jessica D.
Edmonton, AB
2/18/2011
Dark and mysterious, Corso 32 is difficult to spot if you're not looking for it. Tucked beside Sankyou 2 Go on Jasper Ave you're welcomed into a dimly lit dining room with 32 tables placed closely together. We were seated at the back which was a squeeze to get to and our table was close enough to the couple beside us to pick off their plates. Regardless with all the buzz going on in the restaurant it wasn't an issue (just a couple awkward meeting of the eyes). We ordered the house made goat ricotta to start as well as the short braised ribs. The goat ricotta was a bit too rich for me but still had a really bold flavor that burst into every small bite. The ribs were amazing, pulling them apart with your fork was like butter. For my main I had the 48 hour chuck steak (misprint on menu for rib) which had a lovely sauce on it cooked to med/med rare topped with ingredients (shaved pear and..? sorry don't remember what they were!) that blended everything together beautifully. To finish we shared a chocolate tarta with hazelnuts on top which I was afraid was going to be too rich ..but.. it was perfect ! Heavy but thicker then mousse and the hazelnuts cave a great crunch ! I would definitely return !
