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Number 9, and thus the penultimate Italian restaurant in my "My Favorite Italian Restaurant" series, which I've been testing for you for the past few weeks, is Corso in Dachau. The restaurant, or rather "Corso | Cucina, Caffé, Bar," is, along with the upcoming number 10, one of only two Italian restaurants not located directly in Munich. However, a trip to Dachau is worthwhile not only for the beautiful old town, but also—as I now know—for a visit to Corso. Corso is inviting from the outside. Firstly, because of the spacious terrace with seating, and secondly, because the view through the large windows into the interior is justifiably enticing. As soon as we arrived at the bright and welcoming restaurant, a friendly waiter approached us and showed us to our pre-reserved table in the corner, which offered a good view of the entire restaurant. The furniture at Corso is dark, with dark floors, dark red banquettes, and an overall cozy atmosphere. The numerous windows along the elongated restaurant make Corso feel friendly and inviting. The tables were already set in advance and the menus were brought directly to our table.
The cozy restaurant, which opened seven years ago, seats approximately 140 people, with an additional 70 seats on the adjoining terrace for warmer days. Corso exudes a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. The ambiance is easygoing, allowing you to fully enjoy your meal. During my visit, for example, four young women celebrating a birthday were seated at the next table, a young couple across from me were enjoying pizzas, and diagonally opposite me sat an older, elegantly dressed couple with two cocktails – a diverse mix that appealed to everyone. Dachau is predominantly a family town, and families with children, along with the numerous regulars, always find a spot at Corso. The restaurant has established itself in recent years as a popular hotspot for all ages, offering something for everyone.
Corso offers a regularly changing weekly menu and a standard menu. The weekly menu also includes two different wine recommendations, available by the glass (0.1l or 0.2l). Dishes on the weekly menu range in price from €5.60 for a potato cream soup with truffles, which my companion ordered, to €20.90 for venison fillet in red wine sauce with roasted potatoes and cranberries. This was also my companion's choice. I opted for a classic Caprese salad with delicious buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil (to be dressed yourself) for €8.90. It was very tasty and a very generous portion. Restaurant owner Xhavit Morina explained that in Dachau, it's more common to offer larger portions, and this is what the locals prefer. That suited me just fine 😉, and I enjoyed my delicious appetizer. I also tried my companion's potato soup. It was very tasty, with a subtle hint of truffle and an intense flavor. You can order both, although you'll need to be quick with the potato soup, as it was from the current weekly menu. For my main course, unlike my companion, I didn't choose meat, but fish. I opted for the grilled salmon medallions with salad and grilled vegetables (for €14.90). The salmon was wonderfully tender, harmonized perfectly with the vegetables, and the portion was generous and fairly sized. My companion's main course was also excellent. Fresh vegetables were served on request, which I also tried. The medium-rare meat was perfectly cooked, plentiful, and delicious – as were the accompanying baked potatoes. To drink, I had a Lugana with the fish and a Barbera d'Asti for my companion.
There's absolutely nothing to criticize about the food at Corso. In fact, there's really nothing to complain about at all. Friendly service, very attentive – I dropped a knife, and 15 seconds later a new one was brought to me – always keeping an eye on the guests, but never intrusive, always with a friendly smile, and always taking two or three minutes at the table to check if everything is alright and tastes good. That kind of attention to detail makes a big difference. Just like the soup, Caprese salad, venison fillet, and salmon, the desserts I chose afterward were also delicious: a magnificent crème brûlée (€6.20) and a homemade chocolate soufflé with warm vanilla sauce (€6.90). The crème brûlée had a beautifully firm caramel layer that crackled nicely when you pierced it, while my companion's soufflé had an even softer (and delicious) chocolate center. Very refined and very tasty, and both worth a "little" indulgence. So you should try it just like the venison and a fish dish.
Classic breakfast is served from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM, and lunch is served from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This means you can enjoy a leisurely breakfast until 12:30 PM, and then choose from one of three different lunch menus (between €8.20 and €9.90) starting at 11:00 AM, featuring either fish, meat, or pasta. The homemade cakes at Corso are also very popular, and you can enjoy them with a delicious coffee anytime. But Corso isn't just a restaurant with delicious Italian dishes, a great lunch menu, and excellent wines – it's also a classic bar where you can order and enjoy delicious cocktails. In fact, Corso regularly transforms into a popular cocktail bar in Dachau's old town as the evening progresses. For between €6.50 and €9.50, you can enjoy a wide variety of cocktails here – from the non-alcoholic Coconut Kiss and the classic Bloody Mary to the Tequila Sunrise. As for the food, the goat cheese with arugula and honey-fig sauce, various pasta dishes (with truffle, scampi, or salmon), and, depending on the season, the mussel dishes are particularly popular.
Restaurant Corso is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Card payments are accepted, and parking—unlike in Munich's city center—is just a short search and a two- or three-minute walk from the restaurant. Dachau also has a suburban train station. Unlike the previously mentioned restaurants, reservations aren't required here. On the contrary, since "Cucina Corso" also functions as a bar—especially on weekends—reservations are often not accepted. You're sure to find a good table and shouldn't miss the chance to try Corso in Dachau. I was impressed by the service, the food, the ambiance, and the friendliness of the waitstaff. So why always dine in familiar surroundings when the best is so close at hand? 😉
I'll be back: Yes. Whether for the food, the atmosphere, or simply a cocktail.
Place visited: Corso – Dachau
Address: Konrad-Adenauer-Straße 24, 85221 Dachau
Website: Corso – Dachau
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Reichle, Hans-Joachim and Monika
We stumbled upon CUCINA CORSO, which was previously unknown to us, quite by chance while searching for a café in Dachau.
Although the restaurant was busy, a waiter immediately found us a table for six. We ordered just six cappuccinos and two cakes for dessert after our lunch, which we had eaten at the "Alte Liebe" on the Amper river.
In conclusion: The cappuccino was excellent, as were the two cakes, and the atmosphere was typically Italian. Only the business card revealed that CUCINA CORSO is a member of "My Favorite Italian Restaurant." However, our regular restaurant has been SPEISEMEISTEREI for years, where we always feel completely at ease.
Best regards
Hans-Joachim and Monika Reichle