Average Customer Rating
4.8
4.8
Drove by a few times and noticed this new place. Gave it a try on a Friday evening and it was bustling, a number of larger family groups. Fortunate to land a table for two without reservations. Thoroughly enjoyed the carbonara and calamari salad. Pasta was nice and creamy and portions were large. Ideal place to share dishes. Glad to see a new Italian joint in the neighbourhood, will be back!
Nigel Lim
In a word, this place is EXCEPTIONAL!
We had a fantastic Italian dinner at Il Corso! Food was amazing and the service was even better. Such genuine warmth from owners Joe and Maria and their son Nicholas as well as all their individual service staff. They really made us feel like we were dining in some Nonna's home!
This restaurant is proud to be 'old school'. Joe has been cooking amazing Italian food since 1971 and the standard really shows. When you go, make sure you ask for their fresh homemade chili oil, that stuff is insanely good!
They’ve only opened just 3 months ago. So glad the west has such a good Italian restaurant! Highly recommended!
Khim Y
Absolutely delighted with our experience at this newly opened family-run Italian restaurant! The quaint and warm atmosphere immediately makes you feel at home. The service is extremely attentive and friendly, making us feel like cherished guests. The quality of the food is exceptional - every dish is bursting with authentic flavours and cooked to perfection. This place has quickly become our new favourite, and we look forward to returning for many more meals. Highly recommend! Thank you so much guys, can't wait to come back! Might have to order through Uber Eats in the interim until we return! :) (Sorry, we missed a few other photos of the other dishes we ordered, we were too excited to eat!)
Alena Raj
Great food and Service! Cheese and chili was provided on table. Pizza and pasta was perfect, even the kids meal was awesome! My daughter loves her meal. They offered colouring activity for kids as well.
L Kee
The reviews here are truly legit, verified after our visit.
The service here is amazing and friendly. Maria and her husband (sorry didn’t get his name) are both hard working and running this place really well. Maria is sure to ask if we need any salt pepper or parmesan cheese on your table after main is served.
Food portion is generous and reasonably priced. They use good quality ingredients. The Nutella pizza which is worth mentioning absolutely delicious and not too sweet. It takes about 15 mins to make so make sure you order early to avoid waiting. Other food comes out reasonably quick.
The place is cozy so definitely make a booking as they are busy with takeaways as well. Parking could also be hard to find suggest park across the road due to limited space outside of the restaurant.
I’d say it’s been the best Italian restaurant we have eaten so far. Will go back again.
A M
Welcome to Il Corso!
The main street. The avenue. The strip with multiple shops. With a legacy of over 50 years of serving Melbourne, we offer a journey through Italys’ rustic culinary landscape, right in the heart of Laverton: reflecting our commitment to being the cornerstone in the hearts of our guests.
As our ancestors journeyed to Australia, they carried with them the essence of Italian culinary tradition: olive oil, garlic, pizza, pasta, wine, and coffee. These cherished ingredients have woven themselves into the fabric of our culture, shaping the vibrant cuisine and coffee culture we proudly call our own. We are thankful to our Italian families—our mothers, nonna’s, and aunties—for generously sharing and preserving their timeless recipes, brimming with the goodness of simple, fresh ingredients.
Our mission is simple: to provide authentic, rustic flavours while offering our guests the warmth of home. Bon Appetit.