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Restaurant Top Pick

Il Cortile

Long-running restaurant with a flower-filled courtyard, featuring Italian specialties & wines
Downtown
4.3$$$ & $$$$
OPEN12 pm - 3 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
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Sunday
ItalianPastaSeafood/FishFine Dining / UpscaleGreat selection of wines

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.

Amenities, services & more

We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac
5★
70%
4★
8%
3★
8%
2★
14%
1★
1%

Reviews for Il Cortile

Food
Service
on Google4.2 (600+)
*as of 2026-04-03
5★
70%
4★
8%
3★
8%
2★
14%
1★
1%

Review Summary

Il Cortile offers an enchanting Italian dining experience in a charming downtown courtyard, with authentic flavors, generous portions, and a warm, attentive staff that makes celebrations feel special; the atmosphere blends cozy European charm with a beautiful terrace that transports diners to Italy, and the menu features well executed pastas, gnocchi, seafood, and dessert options that consistently impress. Service can be slower during peak times or larger groups, but guests describe the staff as going above and beyond to accommodate requests and to create memorable evenings worth repeating.
Page 10 of 10 - 198 Reviews

Excellent restaurant Italien. Une très bonne carte & un service au Top. Une cuisine raffinée & succulente

Dec 1, 2023
on Google

I was blessed with the opportunity to visit such a magnificent dining. Oh my, where do I even begin my friends. The servers were amazing & one of them was even able to make me laugh. No one has been able to make me laugh in years, not even my own wife! So it was a remarkable surprise that I will never forget. The first glance, the first smell, the first bite, the first taste, evoked strong memories of when I would wait for my nona's delicious food. No one could ever compare to her, besides this place. Nona if you're reading this, I'm joking. Rip. The atmosphere was very pleasing, which included beautiful artwork & music. I'll see you next time boys ;). Don't miss me too much. Cause I will definitely most certainly miss you so much. Wonderful fellow also took a photo of us. - your favourite customer. D.

Nov 18, 2023
on Google

C'est la meilleure place à Montréal pour ce régaler, disposer d'un service de qualité dans Un cadre extrêmement agréable. Le personnel est toujours extrêmement compétent & au petit soins. La cuisine traditionnelle est une pure merveille ! Merci à toutes l'équipe & à très vite !

Nov 4, 2023
on Google

Simply wow. Excellent food & service. & amazing ambiance.

Oct 3, 2023
on Google

Cadre magnifique, bonne cuisine & serveur adorable.

Oct 3, 2023
on Google

Beautiful unique restaurant, the server named James made the experience amazing ! Would go back just for him again 👍

Sep 16, 2023
on Google

Excellent Italian cuisine & ambiance. You feel you travelled to Italy. Excellent service too.

Sep 8, 2023
on Google

Restaurant parfait pour un rendez-vous amoureux.
Le romantisme à l'italienne !
Ne sachant pas quoi prendre à boire, le serveur nous a conseillé le limoncello Spritz qui était excellent.
La nourriture était également très bonne (nous avions pris le menu degustation)
L'extérieur était très charmant.

Sep 8, 2023
on Google

Best antipasti plates eve

Sep 4, 2023
on Google

We are regulars. Such a civilized way to enjoy a meal lunch & supper. The wine list is extensive & mid to high end in pricing. The private imports are the go to wines.

Sep 1, 2023
on Google

My mother & I went for dinner here this evening after flying in from Vancouver. The food was simple & delicious, as Italian food should be. Our server, Mansour, was lovely. He visited the table at all the right times & created a very smooth experience with great suggestions. I'll definitely be back.

Aug 27, 2023
on Google

Restaurant chic
Les serveurs sont très sympa
Le service est impeccable
Le repas est succulent

Nous avions réservé une table le jour de l’anniversaire de mon fils.
& nous sommes arrivés tous vêtus d’un tee-shirt à son effigie.

À la fin du repas, ils nous ont fait une merveilleuse petite surprise en lui offrant un petit gâteau.
Tout le restaurant s’est joint « au game »en lui chantant un joyeux anniversaire.
Nous étions agréablement tous surpris & mon fils était ému & joyeux.

Merci encore pour cette belle petite attention.

Aug 26, 2023
on Google
5.0

I love this place. The food is so nice & the service is very sweet. I really appreciate the owner opened this restaurant here so I can eat such delicious food. I also really appreciate James. He always provides bests services with big smile. I often bring my friends here & we came here at least five times. I will keep come back here.

Aug 25, 2023
on Google

We were really disappointed. Our first server would barely come to the table & forgot to put our dinner order in. We finally asked after an hour. The seafood was completely over cooked & was incredibly overpriced for what we got.

The second server that came by after the first one ghosted us was super sweet. She got us a free dessert & drink. Although appreciated, I wouldn’t recommend for dinner but maybe dessert & a drink on their patio.

Aug 25, 2023
on Google
Saraah
1 Review
2.5

Surfait, bien trop cher pour un plat de pâtes classic & un dessert déjà tout fait.

Jun 2, 2019
1.0

It took 3+ hours to get food & the food wasn't even cooked. Everything was undercooked/overcooked...it was terrible.

Aug 19, 2018
m0nkster
7 Reviews
3.5

very nice decor
I had the fish of the day, was good, but it came with scales & bones
pasta was under cooked
dissapointing

Aug 7, 2017
Foodie
1 Review
1.5

Avoid at all cost! À éviter! There are plenty of good Italian restaurants in Montreal, NOT THIS ONE! Food is fair at best but the service is awful. 2 glasses of wine were spilled on 3 of us by 2 different waiters... silk, linen, nice shirts, .. irrecoverable. They offered us one free beer & to bring back the cleaning bill, that's it. I have travelled in many countries & never have I had such a bad experience. It was my second time at this restaurant as I always give a chance to the runner. Sorry this restaurant would not even make it in the Turtle's team!

Jul 2, 2013