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Il Cortile
Restaurant
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Il Cortile
Long-running restaurant with a flower-filled courtyard, featuring Italian specialties & wines
Opens Today at 12 pm
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About us
Il Cortile Evokes the Generosity, Humor and Simplicity of Italy
At Il Cortile we offer you a table d’hôte menu for lunch and dinner with a variety of delightful appetizers
to accompany your main course.
Montreal's best kept secret serving the best of Italian cuisine.
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5.0
I had an amazing birthday supper at this cozy hidden restaurant! I ordered fettuccine with shrimp & tomato sauce, & the chef's generous amount of shrimp made me really happy. For dessert, I had a cheesecake, & it was also delicious. Finally, I appreciate the server for being attentive & kind throughout the night, which made my experience at this restaurant unforgettable & I definitely would return. Thank you so much!!
Jan 12, 2026
on Google
5.0
I had a birthday dinner here for my friend, & the staff were incredibly warm & welcoming. The lasagna I had was amazing, & they added pepper & cheese at the table to our preferred amount, which was a lovely touch. I also had mango gelato, which was so nice & chewy just like real mango. Overall, both the meal & dessert were absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was so cozy, & I'd love to come back in the summer to enjoy the terrace next time.
Jan 12, 2026
on Google
5.0
Tout était parfait. La nourriture & le service. J'y reviendrais sûrement l'été pour profiter de la terrasse.
Jan 2, 2026
on Google
3.0
service was really slow, food took forever to came out. waiter was a nice man but it seemed like he was the only waiter taking care of customers in that entire restaurant. i did not see other waiters, only bussboys.
- the ricotta crêpe w spinach was 10/10, melt in your mouth really amazing
- linguini + meatballs was perfectly cooked but wayyyyyy too salty & sauce was a bit too watery. nothing crazy. i didn't ask for it to be changed because the service was *that* slow that i couldn't risk waiting another 40 mins.
- apple tart with ice cream was a flat 0, it was blatantly obvious that it wasn't house-made which you'd expect better from a restaurant like this. it was gummy & soggy & overall really bad. the vanilla ice cream paired with it was definitely breyer's, it sure tasted like it.
the atmosphere, however, is really beautiful & home-y, very traditional italian. i loved it.
Dec 21, 2025
on Google
5.0
Had a great dinner with friends at Il Cortile! I got the lamb ragu with Stracciatella soup with lamb ragu. The portions were large & delicious. Our server James was fantastic & gave great vegan recommendations for my friend.
Nov 27, 2025
on Google
5.0
Loved everything 🩷 the food, the ambiance, the staff. Highly recommend this place! ⭐?
Nov 21, 2025
on Google
5.0
Vraiment authentique & délicieux! Merci à James pour son service impeccable. Nous avons vraiment passé une belle soirée.
Nov 16, 2025
on Google
5.0
One of the best Italian food ive had here in Montreal.
Very cute spot, they have a cute outside seating. Our Waitress was really nice.
The sommelier was very nice aswell & knew what to recommend us.
The food was amazing, no complet at all. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
Oct 29, 2025
on Google
5.0
James is the best server ever! He made my best friends birthday unforgettable. It was our first time here & we will definitely be back. The food was phenomenal & the vibe was immaculate ! Thank you james for your hospitality & generosity! You are a one of a kind! Everyone go see James & enjoy the best night as if youre in Italy
Oct 12, 2025
on Google
5.0
I went there with a group of my friends for dinner. 10/10 I would recommend this place to anyone. Our waiter James was super friendly & nice! I would recommend getting the Linguine Con Frutti Di Mare, it is really good & creamy!
Oct 11, 2025
on Google
5.0
We had a party of seven & we had a beautiful table outside.
Food was excellent, the pastas all came with an appetizer. I loved my fettuccine & all my friends liked their food. Would recommend the fettuccine & bolognese.
James our server was so sweet & accommodating. He turned an extra heater on for us. & at the end he gave complimentary desserts!! Thanks James!!!!
Oct 11, 2025
on Google
4.0
Très bon service, notre serveur, Hicham, etait à l'écoute & très professionnel!
Pour la nourriture, je pense que c'est assez basique, je n'ai pas retrouvé le plein goût des aliments dans mon assiette & c'est dommage.
Par contre, très jolie décor & belle petite ambiance, sans musique.
Oct 8, 2025
on Google
4.0
Some dishes were better than others, I would highly recommend the gnocchi! Service was friendly, excellent wine selection, & the alleyway dining area was just spectacular. Beautiful little nook! Bathrooms need updating, unfortunately.
Oct 4, 2025
on Google
4.0
Véritable ambiance à l'italienne j'ai très bien mangé & le service était excellent dans un cadre chaleureux. La terrasse est juste magnifique on se croirait vraiment en Italie. Endroit propre & soigné. Un bon restaurant
Oct 4, 2025
on Google
5.0
James is the best, very kind & thoughtful. You feel in italy with classic & traditional food. Would thousand percent recommend!
Oct 3, 2025
on Google
4.0
It was a nice experience that atmosphere was really on top but when we ask the waitress to change our plate & bring the balsamic she forgot so we had to ask another waiter to give us that service. The food was good but I prefer more cream in the pasta & fettuccine sauce, which was feeling a bit more dry in the seafood fettuccine plate. The Caesar salad was tasting good as well as the other fettuccine plate with meatballs. Visit my instagram for more experiences of restaurants & places to visit: @fatimadiaryy
Sep 29, 2025
on Google
4.0
Everything was great: food, service( had a great waiter), the courtyard. However, how can such a lovely restaurant, downtown, have less than a 3-star bathroom? Some of the decor feels a little tired, but a visit to the restroom made me feel a bit.... Icky.
Sep 27, 2025
on Google
5.0
My friends & I were able to visit for dinner & it was easily one of the best dining experiences I've had. Our server James was amazing & made time for us even while busy & went above & beyond to make our evening memorable. The food was delicious, every single dish was loved by everyone at the table. The courtyard is beautiful & makes the whole experience even better. Would highly recommend this place & we are looking forward to visiting again on our next trip!
Sep 27, 2025
on Google
5.0
we came in for dinner during our trip & it was an amazing experience. not only were the staff super accommodating to us being late for our reservation, our server james was amazing & every plate of food was a 10/10 & that's not an exaggeration. they made something as simple as a caesar salad so elevated that it was easily the best i've had. if you're visiting or live in the area you need to come here
Sep 27, 2025
on Google
5.0
The food here is excellent - authentic Italian food in the heart of downtown Montreal. My table was in the terrace & on a warm evening, it was lovely to enjoy the atmosphere.
The service was good - friendly but not overly involved. The wine list is excellent & varied, catering for all budgets. I would definitely return.
Sep 26, 2025
on Google