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Bar Corso, Vancouver, BC

Bar Corso

4.6
4.6
30 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
Bar Corso is more than just an apparition of Italian culture - it is the missing piece of Italian ethos on Vancouver's beloved Commercial Drive. Purposefully nestled into the heart of Little Italy, we are a tasting lounge, here for you to taste different regions of Italy through our cocktails, wines, grappa, Amari, and modern Cicchetti.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am

  • Phone number

    (604) 336-9466

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Luke Boswell

Experiences

  • Chefs choice

    $60.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Curated Italian inspired 4-course menu plus snacks.
  • Cibo Dalle Coste Italiane

    $110.00 per person

    Mar 27, 2023 only
    A coastal Italian dinner, working from north to south, east and west coastal regions and paired wine antipasti -Liguria Focaccia al formaggio Ostrica e spuma di latte al basilico Farinata al pesto di baccelli Arancino ai funghi Primi- abruzzo/ le marche Arrosticini di agnello con peperoncino Secondi- campania Vongole alla scialatelli Pane - calabria Salmon 'nduja e pane di tozzulu Tersi- sicilia Pesce spada alla ghiotta Dolce - sicilia Cannoli siciliano di ricotta

What 30 people are saying

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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  • Vancouver Suburbs

    Best Ambience

  • Vancouver Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Vancouver Suburbs

    Great for creative cocktails

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  1. SaraW

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great meal, great cocktails, great ambience. Perfect east side date night place!! The food really was excellent, especially the burrata with duck procuitto, the wagyu crostini, and the Brussels. We loved it!
  2. SamS

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience5
    We were asked to leave after 2 hours even though we made a reservation in advance. it was not mentioned anywhere (even in the fine print) that the max allowed time is 2 hours. Rude behaviour from the staff :(
  3. Minsey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice ambiance with amazing tapas and drinks. Highly recommended!
  4. Elizaveta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bar Corso is an excellent spot for foodies seeking authentic Italian cuisine. The ambiance is cozy and welcoming, with soft lighting, a warm color scheme, and tasteful decor. From the moment you walk in, you'll be greeted by friendly and attentive staff who will guide you through the menu. The menu at Bar Corso is a delicious ode to Italian cuisine, with a wide variety of options that cater to every taste. One of the standout dishes at Bar Corso is their handmade pasta, which is cooked to perfection and served with a variety of sauces. To complement your meal, Bar Corso has an impressive selection of Italian wines and cocktails. The wine list features a range of reds, whites, and rosés from different regions of Italy, and the bartenders are skilled at creating classic cocktails with a twist. The service at Bar Corso is top-notch, with attentive and knowledgeable staff who are happy to make recommendations and answer any questions you may have. From the delicious food to the welcoming atmosphere to the excellent service, it's a must-visit spot for anyone who loves Italian cuisine. Highly recommended!
  5. Mark

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Corso is a real gem. Great cocktails but it is so much more than a bar. The food that comes out of the tiny kitchen is top notch. And the service is excellent.
  6. AlanN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Nice quaint venue with great food. Could use more beer selection but what I had was fine. Music was a bit loud for conversation as many places are these days.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is consistently great tasting with the best quality ingredients. The chef’s menu is always innovative and amazing. Bar Corso is a nice relaxed atmosphere. A great place to go with friends, a date, or sit at the bar. You will be well taken care of.
  8. WhitneyRoss

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favourite bar on the drive by far. Cozy, dark and moody, amazing cocktails. I always feel like I’m in NYC when I go in here.
  9. Lena604

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The cocktails are inventive! They have great staff, great ambience and the food is delicious! Thanks for another awesome night out!
  10. Yummy

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great place for late eats and drinks! Service was awesome!
  11. JYoung

    Vancouver

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed the drinks! Ordered the meat and cheese board and the
  12. EastVanFoodie

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    My boyfriend and I love coming to Bar Corso and would like to commend the staff for always being attentive, with just the right mix of friendliness and professionalism. This is our favourite place for Happy Hour!
  13. LisaE

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Really nice restaurant. I like that's it's not too big and the ambiance is amazing. Would definitely go back. Wait staff was very good.
  14. Technovictim

    Vancouver

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic tasting menu for New Year’s Eve. We were both satiated and entertained by the amazing team. Love the cocktails as always and we will be back many times over!
  15. Gabbie

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the Chef’s tasting menu on NYE and it was great! Great quality and generous portions, and great service! Love the darker room and atmosphere. Will definitely be back!
  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Night out with bf, nice ambiance for Xmas. Warm and good service. Drinks and food were yummy.
  17. Christy

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    First time at Bar Corso and pretty underwhelming experience. Friends were doing the tasting menu and waited well over an hour for my own entree to appear. I am Italian and my grandmother made melanzane weekly but was good to try a fusion version. Smoked eggplant was there but seemed to be missing tapenade, radicchio and pistachios. Was really missing the tomato sauce and parmesan or mozzarella of the traditional dish. Turnip dish with turnips which were large raw chunks with very little flavours in dish to mellow the strong turnip taste and consistency. Desserts were definitely the highlight and would return for them after eating dinner elsewhere.
  18. Lena604

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The newer menu is so great! The octopus and beets are Delish and the chicken liver pâté is perfection! Thanks for the great visit!
  19. sunnyk

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great bar with fantastic cocktails + delicious sharables!
  20. Antiutopians

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 12, 2022

    overall2food4service4ambience3
    I was disappointed at paying $7 for a slice of toasted spread with chickpeas spread and 3 cherry tomatoes! Price point for the food (which was good) but very over-priced for "good" food. Drink selections were plenty but again, pricy. I would not go back.
  21. Derek

    Vancouver

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Space: It is a small space with mostly high top / high chair and bar seating. Definitely not kids friendly unless you have a mature kid who can sit still and does not require a lot of table space. Food: The food were generally better than average. Some were not as well executed (Salmon Croquettes) and some were perfect (carrot ravioli). Others were good but not spectacular. With that said, each dish you can see the attempt of creativity, that is definitely something to be appreciated. Value: I read some prior review noting the food being pricey to what you get. I would say that is only the case if you go a la carte. The Chef Choice $60 menu is simply ridiculous when it ended up being an 8 course experience (some courses are off menu chef creation) and quite frankly is the only way to experience Bar Corso in my humble opinion. I can honestly recommend this place, if nothing else, as a fun place for food adventure.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    We love bar corso so we come back often but this time the experience wasn’t fantastic. Our server seemed a bit disinterested in serving us and forgot to ring in an item and took a while to visit us. Also, there was only one pasta on the menu which was a ravioli and so variety was poor. It would be good to know that there would be at least a couple of good pasta dishes available. Thanks for considering
  23. Knrfoodie

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    The service was excellent however the menu lacks ..
  24. RobF

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food and service, would definitely go back again for a fine dinner. I recommend this restaurant 100%!!
  25. PYSM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall3food1service4ambience4
    Service was great, however food was very salty, pasta was undercooked. They did remake the first salty dish however, it was still too salty. We felt bad complaining so we just stopped ordering food. I'd go there for drinks, unfortunately pass on the food.
  26. JossueW

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Servers and cocktails were amazing. They also serve a really good bread
  27. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved our experience here, from the staff, to the cocktails, to the incredible tasting menu - everything was exceptional. Thanks Bar Corso!
  28. HelloKitty

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall1food1service4ambience2
    The chefs tasting menu was low quality and meagre. Both our stomachs hurt later that evening and I have an iron stomach. Terrible value $200 for four cocktails, two beers and two tasting menus, plus tip, similar to what I would spend at a much nicer restaurant. The server was attentive and friendly. The cocktails were mediocre. It might be okay for drinks, but not for dinner.

    Bar CorsoResponded on November 21, 2022Ciao Hellokitty, we are sad a shocked to read this. sorry you didn't enjoy what we do as much as everyone else that visits us. I guess we just aren't the place for you. We wish you well. Ciao

  29. Allinrep

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Love the place! Music could be slightly lower in volume. But I will be back ❤️

    Bar CorsoResponded on November 21, 2022Grazi for your patronage and feedback. we appreciate you stopping by and giving us a chance. We certainly hope to see you again and next time you can ask to have the volume turned down and as long as it's reasonable and it doesn't affect our atmosphere then we will always be happy to oblige.

  30. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was awesome! We asked our waiter for recommendations and everything he suggested was outstanding.

    Bar CorsoResponded on November 21, 2022Grazi for the STELLE and support. we hope to see you again soon!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available

FAQs

Bar Corso is rated 4.6 stars by 30 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bar Corso

1556 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3Y2

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood

    North Vancouver

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Parking Details

    None

  • Executive Chef

    Luke Boswell

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