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Il Cortile RestoMontreal.ca
Il Cortile RestoMontreal.ca
Il Cortile RestoMontreal.ca
Il Cortile RestoMontreal.ca
Il Cortile RestoMontreal.ca
Il Cortile RestoMontreal.ca
Restaurant Top Pick

Il Cortile

Long-running restaurant with a flower-filled courtyard, featuring Italian specialties & wines
Downtown
4.4$$$ & $$$$
OPEN12 pm - 3 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Canada Day: hours might differ
ItalianPastaSeafood/FishFine Dining / UpscaleGreat selection of wines

About

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.

5★
70%
4★
8%
3★
9%
2★
12%
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1%

Reviews for Il Cortile

Food
Service
on Google4.2 (600+)
*as of 2026-07-01
5★
70%
4★
8%
3★
9%
2★
12%
1★
1%

Review Summary

Il Cortile is frequently celebrated as a hidden gem in downtown Montreal, particularly for its stunning, traditional outdoor courtyard that transports guests to an authentic Italian atmosphere. Many diners praise the restaurant for its delicious food, with highlights including the gnocchi, seafood pasta, and fresh ingredients, as well as the generous portions and complimentary gestures like dessert or drinks. While experiences with the service vary, many guests highlight the attentive, warm, and professional care provided by the staff, which often makes celebrations and special events feel memorable. Although some visitors noted inconsistencies regarding service speed during busy times and occasional feedback on specific dish preparations, the overall consensus points to a welcoming venue that successfully offers a cozy and traditional European dining experience.
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Everything was great until not even our own server the nice tall guy tried to get us out by pushing to pay the bill & leave it was the old black guy it was bad at the end really bad ending

Jun 25, 2026
on Google

J'ai passé une très belle soirée pour l'anniversaire de ma mère. La nourriture était excellente & nous avons vraiment apprécié notre expérience.

Je tiens aussi à souligner la gentillesse de Io. Elle a eu la délicate attention d'offrir un dessert à ma mère pour son anniversaire. Je ne sais pas comment elle a trouvé le temps de lui écrire un petit Joyeux anniversaire , car le restaurant semblait très occupé, mais ce geste nous a beaucoup touchés.

Bref, tout était au rendez-vous … le service, l'ambiance & la qualité des plats. Merci à toute l'équipe pour cette belle soirée.

Jun 24, 2026
on Google

Delicious food, beautiful ambiance & great service, thank you!

Jun 21, 2026
on Google

We threw a party for my friend - a group of 15 people. Dino was incredibly accommodating for placement. The service was spectacular all throughout. The food & the decor are second to none. This was the best Italian food I had outside of Italy. I love the saffron dish.

Jun 16, 2026
on Google

The place is beautiful, food is great with good portions & James was very kind & provided great service

Jun 15, 2026
on Google

Food is good but atmosphere in outside courtyard is really cool

Jun 14, 2026
on Google

I really enjoyed my experience at this restaurant. The food was excellent, the service was great, & the atmosphere was absolutely beautiful. It all came together to make the experience feel special. I'll definitely be back.

Jun 14, 2026
on Google

Great Italian restaurant with a lovely terrace atmosphere. The food was fresh, delicious, & full of authentic flavors. Friendly service & a relaxing outdoor setting made the experience even better. Highly recommend!

Jun 14, 2026
on Google

Food: delicious
The courtyard is a nice place to eat on a warm day.
Service: Needs much improvement. It opens at 5pm, & tables were still being set with water, oil & vinegar etc. We ordered a bottle of wine & waited 20mins, we asked our server, & he forgot! Some tables had a bread basket, other tables no water. We had to ask for the bread basket, oil&vinegar. The Wait Staff seems to all start at 5pm, but for a good 45 mins, there was mass confusion between them. They seem to all be under the age of 25, with no one to guide them or give direction, no mature overseer. The back of the house seems to have it together but the front of the house, needs help.

Jun 14, 2026
on Google

Très bon moment & très bon service de mansour. Bon rapport qualité prix plaisir. Je recommande.

Jun 13, 2026
on Google