Corso’s Italian Restaurant

Corso’s Italian Restaurant is a beloved mom-and-pop dining destination located on Lorain Road in North Olmsted, Ohio. Known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and unpretentious neighborhood charm, Corso’s serves up traditional Italian entrees, hearty pasta dishes, and homemade specialties. Whether gathering with family for a weekend dinner or enjoying a quiet evening meal, guests are treated to generous portions, friendly hospitality, and time-tested recipes.

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Essential Information

Detail	Information
Address	29691 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted, OH 44070, United States
Phone	+1 440-779-0444
Cuisine Type	Italian, Homestyle American-Italian
Website / Socials	Facebook Page \| Google Maps

Operating Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday	4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday	4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Thursday	4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday	4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday	4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunday	4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Service, Accessibility, and Amenities

Category	Details
Service Options	Dine-in, Takeout, Onsite Table Service
Accessibility Features	Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom, and seating
Atmosphere & Vibe	Cozy, casual, quiet, family-friendly classic diner vibe
Amenities	Onsite bar, restrooms, high chairs available
Dining Options	Dinner, catering, dessert, solo dining, group dining
Parking	Free parking lot, free street parking
Payment Methods	Credit cards, debit cards, NFC mobile payments
Reservations	Accepted (recommended for large groups)

Why Visit? Key Highlights

Generous Homestyle Portions: Diners consistently praise the hearty serving sizes across classic dishes like Veal Parmigiana, Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, and house sides.
Signature Menu Specialties: Popular favorites include the Seafood Fettuccine, Chicken Larsen, crisp Calamari, and unique house-made Mozzarella patties.
Warm & Attentive Service: Long-standing staff members provide friendly, welcoming, and fast table service that makes visitors feel like family.
Family-Friendly Environment: Offers comfortable booth seating, a quiet atmosphere suitable for easy conversation, a dedicated kids’ menu, and space for large family gatherings.
Scratch-Made Ingredients: Pasta dinners and pizzas feature rich homemade sauces and fresh, classic dough prepared in-house.

Menu & Culinary Offerings

Appetizers

Item	Description
Fried Mozzarella	Thick mozzarella patties served with homemade marinara sauce
Fried Zucchini	Crispy zucchini served with homemade marinara sauce
Calamari	Deep fried to a golden crisp and served with homemade marinara sauce
Garlic Toast	Baked bread topped with melted provolone cheese
Stuffed Mushrooms	Large mushrooms filled with crabmeat stuffing, topped with melted provolone cheese
Sausage Stuffed Hot Peppers	Topped with marinara sauce and cheese, baked to perfection

Soups & Salads

Item	Description
Soup du Jour	Homemade soup prepared fresh daily
French Onion au Gratin	Rich broth topped with melted provolone cheese
Antipasta Salad	Garden greens enhanced with salami, provolone, olives, capicola, cici beans, tomato, mushrooms, and pepperoncini
Caesar Salad	Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, and fresh croutons
Corso Salad	Fresh garden greens, ham, turkey, salami, provolone cheese, tomato, hard-boiled egg, and cucumber
Tossed Dinner Salad	Crispy greens, fresh vegetables, and shredded cheese

Spaghetti & Penne

(Pasta dinners served with tossed salad, bread, and butter)

Item	Description
Meatballs Pasta	Choice of spaghetti or penne served with meatballs
Marinara Pasta	Choice of spaghetti or penne in traditional marinara sauce
Mushroom Pasta	Choice of spaghetti or penne topped with mushrooms
Aglio Olio	Choice of spaghetti or penne prepared with garlic and oil
Bolognese	Spaghetti or penne tossed in rich Bolognese meat sauce
Meat Sauce Pasta	Choice of spaghetti or penne served with classic meat sauce
Tomato Sauce Pasta	Choice of spaghetti or penne served with smooth tomato sauce
Sausage Pasta	Choice of spaghetti or penne served with savory Italian sausage

Pasta Specialties

(Pasta dinners served with tossed salad, bread, and butter)

Item	Description
Ravioli	Choice of meat, cheese, or combo filling
Pasta Primavera	Crisp vegetables in a blush sauce served over angel-hair pasta
Linguine Shrimp Pesto	Shrimp in a pesto sauce tossed with linguine
Cheese Tortellini	Cheese tortellini served with tomato sauce
Fettuccine Alfredo	Rich, creamy butter and parmesan sauce over fettuccine
Seafood Fettuccine	Shrimp, bay scallops, and clams in an Alfredo sauce tossed with fettuccine
Stuffed Shells	Pasta shells stuffed with ricotta cheese, baked in tomato sauce and topped with provolone
Linguini with Clam Sauce	Served with choice of white or red clam sauce
Cavatelli	Classic cavatelli pasta served with tomato sauce
Gnocchi	Italian potato dumplings served with tomato sauce
Baked Manicotti	Crepes filled with seasoned ricotta, topped with tomato sauce and provolone cheese
Eggplant Parmigiana	Layers of breaded eggplant slices baked with marinara sauce and cheese, served with a side of spaghetti
Lasagna	Layers of pasta, meat sauce, ricotta, and provolone cheeses baked to perfection

Veal & Chicken Specialties

(Entrees served with tossed salad, choice of spaghetti or potato, bread, and butter)

Item	Description
Veal Parmigiana	Breaded veal cutlet topped with tomato sauce and melted provolone cheese
Veal Scallopine a la Marsala	Tender pieces of veal sautéed in a mushroom and Marsala wine sauce
Chicken Parmigiana	Breaded chicken breast topped with tomato sauce and melted provolone cheese
Chicken Piccata	Tender chicken breast slices sautéed in a wine and lemon butter sauce

European Specialties

(Dinners served with tossed salad, bread, and butter)

Item	Description
Chicken Paprikas	Tender chicken served over spaetzel
Wiener Schnitzel	Breaded cutlet served with spaetzel and gravy

Broiled & Grilled Entrees

(Entree dinners served with tossed salad, side dish, bread, and butter)

Item	Description
Broiled Scrod	Broiled scrod topped with seasoned bread crumbs
Stuffed Flounder	Flounder prepared with savory crabmeat stuffing
Orange Roughy	Broiled orange roughy served with drawn butter
Boston Strip Steak	Seasoned strip steak grilled to order
Pork Chops	Seasoned pork chops grilled to perfection
Sea Scallops	Lightly breaded and sautéed sea scallops
Jumbo Shrimp	Fantail jumbo shrimp fried to a golden brown
Barbecued Ribs	Slow-cooked ribs offered in half or full slab options
Grilled Chicken Breast	Chicken breast seasoned with traditional Italian spices

Pizzas & Calzones

Item	Description
Cheese & Tomato Pizza	Traditional homemade dough pizza available in 9-inch or 12-inch sizes
Corso’s White Pizza	9-inch pizza topped with three cheeses and garlic butter sauce
Veggie Pizza	9-inch pizza topped with olive oil, garlic, fresh vegetables, and assorted cheeses
Calzone	9-inch fold-over pizza stuffed with ricotta and provolone, served with marinara sauce

Children’s Menu

Item	Description
Spaghetti or Penne	Kid-sized pasta portion served with classic sauce
Ravioli	Choice of meat or cheese filling
Chicken Strips & Fries	Breaded chicken tenderloins served with crispy fries

Beverages

Item	Details
Soft Drinks	Choice of Coke, Diet Coke, Dr Pepper, 7-Up, Lemonade, Ginger Ale, Orange Soda
Hot & Cold Beverages	Iced Tea, Coffee, Hot Tea
Alcoholic Offerings	Selection of cocktails, curated wine list, beer, and hard liquor