Amazing restaurant, a true Italian experience. The food is extremely good, it’s clear everything has been carefully crafted. Excellent wines. Such a great wait staff as well.

Group of 8 for dinner. Excellent wine selection. Ambiance was great. Good for groups and cozy for dates. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. Food was okay though. Had the lasagna and it was fine. I think the quality ingredients had to do with it. Will probably return and try something else.

Best salmon! Worth the it all!!! I eat it with the bread even it all out!!Do not try the lasagna it was lacking meat very light...Im such a meat eater and this was lacking it big time! Not worth buying I had to leave the rest behind...also lack in cheese and pasta was way to thin not my cup of tea! But the Salmon hands down the best!

Finally got a chance to eat at this Traditional Italian restaurant. Theres usually a LONG waitlist to get in but we made reservations for restaurant week. This pic is there current restaurant week menu!! Its different than their traditional rotating menu. Either way, the food is AMAZING!! Definitely worth the wait!!

Always a great experience. The pasta is world class, as are the staff. Thanks for an amazing meal.

You know you landed in the right place when your server has a thick Italian accent and as you made your way through the restaurant all you could smell was the aroma of garlic. This place was phenomenal. Hats off the chef. I made it here for the last week of their summer specials. If you haven’t gone yet try to make it in before it’s over. Service was great and outdoor seating was shaded. The food is a 10/10. I’ll let you decide for yourself but you won’t be disappointed.

Dont need to go all the way down to little italy to get great itallian food. Got the special of the day which was the lamb shank and was tender and delicious. Staff was very knowledgeable and know how to pair your food with itallian wines. Great experience!!!

Lovely place, the wine selection is the best that Ive ever seen. Congrats to the crew.

I am sad to say this but we did not have a good meal here despite having such high hopes. We ordered the Burrata e Pesche which was really burrata on a couple of unripe peaches and arugula (there was no red onion agrodolce) While you can’t really go wrong with burrata… Cori didn’t really do anything to to this dish to make it special and I could probably do much more for half the $16 pricetag at home. We also ordered the Insalata Romana which was maybe 5 pieces of lettuce with a couple croutons. Now I am all for keeping things simple but for $11 I would hope for more… finally we had the Pappardelle ai Funghi (not pictured) which was cold and very dry! While we hoped for a steaming bowl of pasta we had bowl of cold, flavorless noodles with some chewy mushrooms in it. The only logical reason for such a disappointing experience is we were here during Restaurant Week so perhaps the kitchen was overworked. Note… we did not order off the Restaurant Week menu for our dinner. While I hate giving places a low rating when I feel they could do better I feel obliged to offer my feedback and hope they do better in the future.

I waited to do this review after I calmed down, because I wanted to be more objective and fair with my assessment about the lovely Cori Pastificio Trattoria.That being said: it was was an overpriced, low-quality, terrible experience.The service:The two employees that I talked to were somewhat rude and dismissive, which doesnt help but I would have been okay with that if the food was good.The food:Everything was far overpriced for the quality I received.The best things here were the side of bread and the vegetables (this is not a compliment), and the lasagna was the worst Ive ever had. This selection of 3 things costs over $40 and I could have had a better experience with lasagna from Costco. Im not saying that as an insult, Im saying that as a fact. The desert was okay, but not worth the money either. This restaurant was an incredible disappointment overall.

One of a kind dishes. Unlike anything I ever tasted. Must try if you are in San Diego !!!

Customer service is great. We had Fettucine Al Sugo Di Salsiccia, Brasato Di Manzo and Tiramisu in Coppa. We are just not used to fettucine not being al dente, and the flavor of fennel and orange zest is very overpowering. As for the Brasato Di Manzo which is a braised beef short rib just came too soft, the wine reduction rescued it from getting dry. The risotto was cooked right just heavy handed on the spices. The highlight of our dinner is the Tiramisu, guess going traditional is still better.

Very good Italian food, actually authentic. One of the few places in town thats not all pizza. I was surprised to see they had a separate vegan menu! The vegan Melanzane Parmigiana was delicious. They have vegan ice cream on their dessert menu as well, but I didnt try any. Overall its a great place to bring family and sit outside and have a nice chat with the Italian staff.

The staff was accommodating when I needed to change the time of the reservation.We had friends in celebrating a birthday from out of town, they raved about it the next day!Set at a table outside.There is a really nice well-priced Italian wine list.The service was outstanding.And the food was even better.

When youre told the wait for a table is 30min and there are clean open tables within sight. I would rate 0 stars if I could.I gave my name to the hostess but had to remind her to take my phone information for when a table became available when she said that I would get a call.Never even got a call or text back. We arrived at 8:15pm well before their closing time and just wanted dessert. Maybe I didnt have the desired look to patron the restaurant according to the staff but it was pretty insulting.I guess its was their more polite way of refusing service. Look elsewhere, depending on whoever is at the host station, some peoples money spends better than others.

Incredible vegan menu with deliciously unique crafted dishes that don’t feel like substitutes or afterthoughts like many other restaurants. (Ask the host for the dedicated vegan menu)I had the Bigoli Al ragout di funghi (thick spaghetti with mushrooms and Vg cheese), the pasta was so well-cooked and seasoned with a variety of mushrooms, fresh herbs, vegan cheese and just the right amount of salt. It was one of the best pasta dishes I’ve had in a long time.Our server was so sweet, had great wine recommendations and was welcoming.It was a great experience from seating to wine. Check this spot out select for especially if you are vegan or have vegan friends you want to impress!

Chef Accursio doesnt disappoint with the delicious pasta dishes

Went here a few weeks ago for take-out while we were under the stay-at-home order, and can’t wait to go back and dine in (outdoors). Best pasta I’ve had in San Diego, hands down.

The best Italian meal I have ever eaten alongside the best service Ive ever received in a restaurant.The pasta is exquisite, freshly made and cooked to the perfect texture.The chef accommodated our food allergies and suggested a suitable replacement for the cheese in the dish we ordered.Our waiter was very kind and knowledgeable about everything on the menu.We had a bottle of white wine from My Etna, and as someone who typically prefers reds, I was amazed at the complexity of flavor.I will never travel through San Diego without dining here.Bravo to the chef and staff.

Accursio Lota is a magical chef. Everything is perfectly prepared and delicious. We had a delightful evening.

Really cute interior and friendly staff. Pasta was decent. The seafood cioppino was AMAZING and had a spicy kick to it.

Cute neighborhood restaurant. Authentic Sicilian food.

Love, love, love this place. Was fortunate to attend a collaboration dinner featuring Chef Accursio Lota and Tommy Gomes. It was amazing.

I had an issue with my table- but after letting them know - the manager called and apologized. Food is excellent - but I do recommend trying to sit indoors or on covered patio during summer for a more enjoyable experience.

Excellent food. Fresh! Sicilian so not your typical Italian.

Hand made pastas, fresh fish dishes. All by the Barilla Pasta World Champion!

Best Italian restaurant in San Diego. I eat here regularly and have never been disappointed. Menu changes seasonally in addition to the specials. Couldnt recommend this place more.

Great atmosphere, excellent service, superb fare. Treat yourself, it is well worth it!

Hands down the best Italian spot in SD county.

Everything we ate was ok.the service was great.

Awesome food. Had the meatballs appetizer, the ravioli, shrimp/ nettle/calabrese peppers, spelt cavatelli. Everything was fabulous. Very reasonable prices. All Sicilian wine list—excellent! A bunch of my favorites from Planeta from Chef Accursio’s hometown of Menfi in Sicily. Magnifico!!!!

Amazing food! My partner ordered the vegan mushroom dish, and I ordered the eggplant parm. Both were fantastic. The mushroom dish was so good it didn’t even taste vegan. The eggplant parm was great— most other places the breading is soggy, not the case here. Also the Verdure Arrostite is probably one of the best veggie appetizers I’ve ever had. The staff was friendly and the cocktails were immaculate! Sadly I cannot comment on any dessert options because we are too much food lol. I would recommend this place to everyone. Great job Cori team! Hopefully I’ll see you the next time I visit SD.

This place is wonderful! The food is extremely delicious and the service is super friendly. If you get a chance to add summer truffles - fits especially well with the cacio e pepe - you wont regret it. The lamb shank is buttery soft (special this week). The acclaimed chef is Sicilian and you can taste all the love for the Sicilian cuisine in those beautiful dishes. His family story is embedded in the restaurant (gorgeous hand drawn street maps from his home town on the wall) which makes the experience very personal.

Decent Italian restaurant that is very popular. Service was a bit off but it was restaurant week.

The Pappardelle ai Funghi was the winner of the night. Also pictured are the Cacio e Pepe and Parmigiana di Melanzane which were both wonderful as well. Service was great and will definitely be returning!

Excellent Italian food...not your every day pasta bottles tomato sauce variety. Good wine, excellent olive oil for bread dipping.A long wait for food to arrive,but that is expected with small batch kitchen .

Awesome, delicious, great outdoor seating accommodations. Perfect night for a date night, matched with chef Accursio’s flavors

The CELIAC REVIEWThis is the Italian Restaurant where you want to take your partner, your parents, his/her/their parents, your friends.Such a great experience everytime you visit.Food is excellent.All the staff is knowledge about gluten, dishes that are gluten-free and what not. If they arent sure about something theyll double ask in the kitchen.All the pasta, regular and gluten-free is homemade.If you tell about your allergy or celiac, they will do their best to avoid any cross contamination.Food is great, service is great, ambience is warm, inviting and vivacious.

We got our food to go due to covid and despite not being able to eat at the restaurant, it was still the BEST Italian food we’ve had in America, and we’ve been to Italy. My fave was the ravioli with butternut squash and duck sausage (amazing!!!). Everything we ordered was so good and so fresh. You can really taste the authentic quality. Please support this incredible restaurant!!

Great experience, good quality and excellent service, whats not to love?

Excellent Italian food at a reasonable price.

This place absolutely, positively does not mess around. Amazing service. Probably the best lasagna Ive ever had. Whats not to love?

We enjoyed our mothers day lunch here, especially the scallops with pea risotto. Service is exceptional and the ambiance is charming.

Staff was knowledgeable and accommodating about allergies. Cute atmosphere, although counter service was a little awkward. Had the vegan pesto with fresh penne and it was completely crave worthy.

Friendly people, warm and relaxed atmosphere, excellent food. Highly recommend!

Excellent escargot, and lasagna. Friendly service. Eclectic and diverse music mix all in Italian: folk to modern to Italian version of the Chipmunks.

Fantastic Italian food that I truly enjoyed. I had an anchovy salad and butternut squash ravioli with duck sausage. The ravioli was in a triangular shape and definitely tasted freshly made and cooked in brown butter. And I generally like anchovies with that tangy taste on top of the salad greens. Love it. My husband had the fettuccine with pork sausage. He raved over them all night. My overall review rating is closer to 4.5 stars though, because food was good quality and tasty. I was just slightly disappointed with the slower service. Not enough staff members to cover all the tables. Other than that, I was pleased with my dinner.

Wonderful Sicilian food, great service, Sicilian centered wine list as well.

Great wine selection. The chef/owner is from Italy and his passion for fresh, seasonal, cooking comes through in all the delicious dishes. Weve had the spaghetti and meatballs, gnocchi, bruschetta, lots of mushroom dishes, summer truffles, and other pastas. Really cant do wrong. Servers are also friendly and the heat lamps on the patio work great.

Excellent service. Great food freshly made pasta in the kitchen daily.

Customer service was great. The food was great. The atmosphere was great. The memories you guy provided for my mothers Birthday is priceles.

Great food and service. Original dishes not found on any other typical Italian places

Food really good, but over price

Awesome authentic italian cuisine, great service

The pappardelle ai Funghi was a surprise! Definitely a must try xD. Also loved the three chocolate mousse!

Great service and great food

I’m Italian (born and raised in bologna) and Cori took me back to Italy for a meal. We had the lasagna, calamari, and the arancini, all A+. You can really taste that the chef is a real Italian. Delicious is an understatement, the attention to details is what surprised me the most. Can’t wait to order again from Cori, keep up the great work. Grandissimi

Great food. Really nice wait staff.

After a couple stellar recommendations, we told friends we wanted to try. They came over, we ordered family style for the 4 of us. 2apps, three entrees. I live in South Park, I’m in the rest biz and a foodie. For the price, very disappointed. $160 with tax and we tipped 15% for delivery-which was 30 minutes early-that’s not a complaint.Fried calamari-the smelt ruined the dish. Arancini balls mixed feelings, the gnocchi was very good. The salmon piccata was nice. The brasato was extremely disappointing- way more fat than meat. I was so excited but this wasn’t what I expected at all.

As someone who has lived in Italy, I always have low expectations when trying Italian restaurants in the US. We ordered Cori Pastificio Trattoria via delivery and were so pleasantly surprised! The food was excellent and you can taste the authenticity in each plate :) We will be definitely be continuing to come back for great Italian food. Grazie!

I had such a delicious dish, the catch of the day, the swordfish. It was soooo good, I actually finished the entire dish because it was alot for me. It came with roasted veggies & they were out of this world. The pasta was fabulous & would definitely recommend this place.

Very friendly staff. The chef is from Italy and is very respected. The food is delicious and very closely representative of the same dishes you would find in Italy, some that are difficult to find in the US. A casual environment and a good place for solo diners. You order at the counter and they bring you the food. But despite that, the quality is that of an elegant restaurant.

We knew Accursio from his previous restaurant and were very excited to try his new restaurant. We were not disappointed. The food was fabulous and inventive. But, aside from the delicious food, it’s the warmth and enthusiasm of Acorsio that makes this a special experience. It’s like eating in a Family Trattoria in Italy. We highly recommend it.

We had a great dinner start to finish.Chef Arcursio is serving wonderful food.Our first time here. We will return.

This place is one of our go to italian restaurants. Anytime we want to be reminded of italy we go. Thier food is amazing and you have to try the ice tea. Staff is great and caring. Small local reastraunt with a huge dining experience.

Four of us dined at Cori for the first time tonight. All of us ordered a different pasta dish and everyone was blown away! You can taste the freshness of the pasta and the care that went into every last detail. The staff was incredibly attentive and welcoming and the owner even came by and chatted for a bit. We look forward to becoming regulars at Cori Pastificio Trattoria!

This place is phenomenal!! I have been twice and everything we ordered was beyond expectations. The chef made sure to deliver at least one of our courses and check in on us. The wine prices are great. This is my favorite Italian restaurant in San Diego

Pleasant trendy eatery. Good food and friendly staff.

We went here when restaurants opened back up in SD. They were good at observing social distancing rules and had other good safety measures like patio dining. The dinner was in celebration of a birthday that went too quietly.We ordered tons of food... Burrata, brushetta, Lasagna, Mezze maniche seafood pasta to name a few. The food was delicious for a reasonable price and good portion.The service was excellent... While most of the table were occupied, it was empty compared to pre-COVD19 since they removed tons of tables to distance the tables. Made me think... Weve got to do our share to continue supporting these fabulous restaurants. Support by picking-up, or having deliveries! Will definitely be back once covid19 is gone!!

Delicious pasta and friendly service. Nice outdoor setup as well!

Ill admit, the order at the counter then eat thing made me skeptical. But after eating here, Im a believer. A great casual place to dine with great prices and amazing people. The tiramisu was superb!

Excellent, excellent food! They make their own olive oil, balsamic, pasta in house.

Delicious food and High Quality food! Top chef (Best Chef San Diego and Winner of Barilla Pasta Word Championship). A Gem in San Diego

Delicious, fresh traditional Sicilian food. The ravioli is especially tasty, with a light lemon butter sauce that perfectly balanced the slightly bitter greens inside the pasta. The owner is a neighbor, so its especially nice to support a local.

The staff is awesome food is mostly good Ive had two good dishes and one not so good I didnt care for the eggplant that was very squishy but the pasta dishes were excellent

We went to Cori with high expectations and were not disappointed. Every dish we tried was incredible. In particular the escargots were one of the best dishes I have ever had. It was a completely unique take on a dish almost always done there same way. My cavatelli was perfectly cooked and the ingredients were incredible balanced. And despite have opened this week the service was fantastic. Everyone was will educated on the menu and wine list and food came out in the perfect timing. The decor is perfect mid century and creates a comfortable space.T is a restaurant you should not miss!

Best eggplant parmesan Ive had in ages. The focaccia was delicious. Nice patio, dog friendly, very nice and knowledgeable servers. You can tell the chef has pride in their craft.

I cant wait to come back! Amazing A+ all around.

The only Italian restaurant in San Diego that is truly *chefs kiss*. Please dine here and order off of their specials menu when you have the chance. It is seriously worth it.

Really wonderful and personal service. Pasta is sublime, would recommend to anyone visiting San Diego or in the North Park area.

Fabulous food and service.Highly recommend.

This place is aight - and thats the problem - its just aight. There are so many amazing options for Italian food in South Park. This one is casual dining - but is at the same price point as the other restaurants that are are a full-service restaurant. Food was OK. Portions were small. Selection of menu items was small. Service was very friendly. I had a positive dining experience here - but will likely not go back anytime soon, simply because there are too many better options in South Park.

Warm, friendly, family feel type restaurant with incredible food. Accursio and Corinne welcome you like you are family and leave you wanting to come back time and time again. Even our kids ask to go regularly they love the food so much and they are very hard to please! Accursio is an extremely talented chef, a must go!

Very gezellig ( warm/cozy ) environment with outstanding small plate and balanced dishes. Great vegetarian options as well.

Wow! I am completely amazed of the vision by Accursio Lota. This place has made its mark as an outstanding restaurant that provides over the counter service. Absolutely delicious entrees with unique varieties of beverages. Must dine, over and over.

Order at the door before you’ve had chance to read the menu, restaurant prices at a self service style. We were expecting to go for a meal and only spent half an hour there - $70 for two dishes and wine. Ok for fast food American Italian but I expected a lot more service and flare. Food was ok

Great authentic Italian food 😇🇮🇹

The atmosphere was casual and fun while the food was good but nothing really a standout. I love that they make their own gluten free pasta.

Absolutely the Best Pasta I have ever had!

Great food and hospitality, the kind of place that you have to keep coming back until you try everything then come back for more because everything is delicious. Treated like a friend when entering, genuine service and hospitality.

I went with my family and had an absolutely delicious dinner. Our pastas were all fantastic! Their pistachio pesto was so flavorful and their crudo marinato was very fresh and balanced. The handmade pasta was cooked perfectly. Their vegan gelato was so creamy!Great dinner, great ambiance, great restaurant! We will be happy to go back and try more.

My first experience in little Italy San Diego, fantastic service and food!

The gnocchi made me feel at home at peace great experience the next big thing in San Diego!!

They have some teething issues but the food was delicious.

A delightful new Italian restaurant! The pastas are great! I had the maccheroni with gamberi and pistachio pesto. Delicious and the shrimp were amazingly delicate. My friend had the ravioli al magro and she said it was one of the best shes ever had. The semifreddo was a great dessert to finish with. Service was friendly and attentive. Highly recommended!

Cori Pastifico Trattoria is wonderful! Situated in a walking area of North Park, the restaurant has the feel of a neighborhood, inviting, cozy place, with chef Accursio Lota welcoming customers and checking in at their tables. At first glance, the menu proposes familiar dishes (lasagna, ravioli, etc.) but Lota and his team take such obvious care in celebrating the ingredients they use that it truly feels like I was re-discovering ravioli (mmmh! the sage) or gnocchi (the chili really brought the dish together). The crudo in the antipasti offerings is a delight and I highly recommend the frittelle cacio e pepe. Judging by the reaction of my friend (who is from Milan), the frittelle managed to encapsulate warm memories of childhood. Comfort food brought to a brand new level and made by wonderful people! Yay!

Food: Meh. Not great, not bad.Service: Fast-Casual atmosphere so you pay at the counter, not traditional Italian restaurant service.

Amazing food! The dishes are Not like anything I have tasted before ! This Restaurant is a must try!

We love this place! Lasagna is fabulous...

Fantastic environment and Sicilian cuisine.