Il Corsaro Pasta Bar

We arrived at 5 when the restaurant opened. We know from past visits they are busy. We didn’t have a reservation. They had to check to see if they could take us. They said they could but we’d have to be done by 7. Because someone else had reserved for then. Just not a warm welcoming feeling. It was my mom’s birthday I said to the waitress/hostess. She went oh Happy Birthday. No special treatment at all.

The Cesar salad and house were good. The food was subpar at best. Ordered the roasted chicken with Penne pasta. Store bought pasta under cooked with no real sauce or flavour. The chicken which I thought was in the pasta was roasted chicken on the side all brown meat thighs and drumstick. No mention of this and I only like white meat.

Other people in our party ordered the combo. Again no flavour for the sauce and chicken was dark and not very flavourful.

Overall total disappointment for a dinner out none less a birthday.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 2

This is our favourite restaurant in ridge! It’s so cozy, the staff are so attentive, friendly and helpful and the food is delish. We love the Caesar salad and have never been dissapointed with a dish. Check for reservations on the weekends as it’s not a huge place. We love the house red wine and always leave full with some leftovers as well! Visiting for a birthday dinner tomorrow and already drooling thinking about it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Gnocchi Carbonara, Cesar Salad

Went here the first time with my husband and my friend for her birthday. Food was great. Everyone loved their food. If I am going to go out and eat pasta I want it to either be cheap or amazing. This was amazing. My dish came with the most tender fall off the bone chicken I have ever had. My husband kept trying to steal more of my dish. Service was quick and friendly. For the quality and service the price is right. Highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Cacciatore

Hidden gem. The atmosphere and service was amazing. Food was great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Make sure to get a reservation as its booked up plenty (for a good reason), I was lucky enough to get in as someone had cancelled. The pasta was absolutely amazing probably the best ive had and the atmosphere of the place was lovely too, will be back again for that 10/10 pasta

amazing

My wife and I happened on this restaurant while looking for a late dinner. We arrived at around 830PM and the restaurant was not very busy, a group of 6, and two other couples. We got seated right away, and the hostess returned shortly with glasses of water
and some amazing warm buns with butter. The server came to our table shortly afterward and took our beverage orders, and discussed the evening specials. She left us with the menus and returned a short time later with our drinks. She took our appetizer order and our main dinner orders, and my wife and I enjoyed the warm buns. Relatively quickly, our Caesar salad arrived, and we began our meal. The timing on our main courses was perfect, and we had a short break between the completion of our salad and our main courses. I decided on the Penne Amatricana, and my wife had linguini Bolognese and meatballs. The meatballs were about the size of a tennis ball and they were delicious. My penne dish was also delicious, and I ate the leftovers the following day for lunch. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a great Italian meal. The service, course timing, and servers were excellent. Our server was very friendly and explained the story of the restaurant, and I am not surprised it has been in business as long it has, serving great food in a great spot by great people. 5 stars from me.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

our waitress was really funny and the food and service overall was incredible. We will be back!

As always great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wedding reception. Staff was awesome and food was great. Not from the area (from Ottawa) but I would go again when in town!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

We had had an exceptional dining experience! Serving 11 people promptly with hot, delicious food was very impressive, the fantastic service can really elevated the occasion. Thanks

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

We met up with some family who recommended this place. They hyped up this place and did not disappoint. The service was great, super friendly and the food fantastic.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I'm a bit shocked and disappointed.. We arrived Saturday with a party of 10, I believe . we were told ahead of time that we would be given a set menu, costing $39.95 or something around that. I felt this was a bit pricey but went ahead and had a great meal and time. now today I decided to have a look at their menu online and honestly I am shocked. our "set" menu consisted of a soup or salad, about 5 or so pasta dishes to select from and dessert. looking at their online menu, had I just made reservations for 2 or 4 and ordered the exact same thing I ordered from our set menu on Saturday I could of saved about $8 dollars. I had a funny feeling something was off and sure enough I was correct. soup is included in baked dishes which is one of the dishes I received and we didn't even get their famous Tira Misu, just some tiny slice of turtles cheese cake. sad to say I defiantly feel ripped off.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

If you are good with a fly in your wine, this is your place. If you are even better with a waitress who tells you you'll have to purchase another glass of wine if you are not happy with just taking the fly out yourself (or she'll do it for you if you want) then this is your place. If you are all about paying $12 for a glass of wine that comes with a fly, this is your place. Honestly our party was in disbelief as the waitress gave no care or consideration about the fly in one of our glasses of wine,. Her response was she can't control the flys. ???? Interesting. Perhaps it is lost on her that people go out, pay more for something, like a glass of wine, even though they can have it at home for a fraction of the price, because of the service they look forward to receiving and the care that goes into the experience at the restaurant. I have been in the service industry all my life and this was something I had never experienced before and did not at all understand. So much so I am sitting here , taking my time, to write this review. A review I wish I was not writing. Yes we did have to pay for the glass of wine with fly.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 1

Amazing service, atmosphere and food. The owner was our server as well as the cook. Love the small, family feeling of it.

Both our pastas were amazing. But by far the best part was the tiramisu……the best I have ver had!!! A must try! Will definitely be our go to from now on.

I only wished that they served crackers with their charcuterie plate. ?‍♀️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5