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Il Cortile Montreal 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
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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%
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Reviews for Il Cortile

Food
Service
on Google4.2 (600+)
*as of 2026-07-04
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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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Food, ambiance & service were spectacular!! James & Hicham were super friendly, helpful, & gave us excellent food recommendations!

Oct 25, 2024
on Google

We recently celebrated our engagement party at Il Cortile, & we cannot thank Dino, James, Mansour, & the entire team enough for making it an unforgettable evening. From the moment we arrived, the team took charge, providing exceptional support & service. The terrace setup was particularly stunning & truly elevated the experience. During the cocktail hour, the staff was attentive & proactive, ensuring our guests were never without a drink. The cocktail hour felt relaxed & enjoyable, with servers consistently offering hors d'oeuvres. Dinner service was equally impressive. The food was served promptly, with ample time between courses. The team was very mindful of the many dietary restrictions from some of our guests, which we greatly appreciated. Throughout the meal, the staff ensured that glasses were always filled & plates were promptly tidied. As we transitioned to the dancing & dessert portion, Mansour created a beautiful outdoor dessert table/dancing area. The staff continued to offer attentive service, allowing us to enjoy the evening. We wholeheartedly recommend Il Cortile for any event. The team exceeded our expectations & made our engagement party so special. Thank you again for everything-we will definitely be back!

Oct 21, 2024
on Google

Such a Romantic & Lovely restaurant. Absolutely loved the atmosphere & had a great dinner date at Il Cortile's Patio. Service was friendly & food was amazing as well. Great choice of cocktails & impressive extensive wine list. Recommend for a special occasion & a dinner date.

Oct 14, 2024
on Google

James our server was such a sweet heart. He took care of us the whole night & made sure we always had enough of everything!! The place.. wow we dined outside in mid October & felt warm the whole night with the heaters close to us. I cannot say enough how the food was amazingly tasteful & fresh. Make sure you try the sea food pasta & don't forget about the carpaccio!! I hope you'll enjoy as much as we did!!

Oct 12, 2024
on Google

This was my first time coming & the experience was top notch . Service was implacable as well as the staff . Our server James also very kind & attentive . If you want to eat italien food & be in a nice atmosphere definitely come here .

Oct 12, 2024
on Google

Super expérience dans ce beau restaurant, & merci à James pour son service exceptionnel !!

Oct 8, 2024
on Google

Très agréable! Service impeccable 👌🏼

Oct 7, 2024
on Google

Absolutely stunning, European like courtyard to enjoy your meal in. The food was very delicious, fresh & authentic. The service however wasn't the most precise. But none the less we felt the place was great & would go back. We were there for a wedding this past weekend!

Sep 26, 2024
on Google

I was so excited to go eat there but what a disaster. 1. The service was really slow despite not being a full house. 2. The antipasti plate was delicious but the osso bucco was bland & flavourless. 3. Ambiance: None whatsoever. No background music. Manager was M.IA. Place was chaotic du to a group of people taking selfies , doing reels in the middle of the restaurant.

Sep 23, 2024
on Google

It is too expensive for what it offers. The osso-buco was not very tasty & the filet mignon looked more like sirloin & had fat. The location is really nice but we stop at that.

Sep 23, 2024
on Google