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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
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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.

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We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac
4.4324 ratings
5★
70%
4★
9%
3★
9%
2★
12%
1★
1%

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*as of 2026-07-04
4.4324 ratings
5★
70%
4★
9%
3★
9%
2★
12%
1★
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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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Em
5.0

Food was really good!! James provided great service. Overall great experience

Aug 14, 2024
on Google
Alexia
5.0

I recently dined at Café Il Cortile, & I must say, it was an exceptional experience.What truly stood out was the service, thanks to our server James. If you're looking for a restaurant where both the food & service are top-notch, Café Il Cortile is a must-visit. & be sure to ask for James-his exceptional service will make your meal even more special.

Aug 11, 2024
on Google
Rosanna
2.0

The terrace is absolutely beautiful but the service was horrible & very overpriced. The service was very snobby & didn't make you feel welcome.

Aug 9, 2024
on Google
Brooke
5.0

CAMILLE was our server! She made our first experience to the restaurant phenomenal! Had the eggplant starter, best eggplant I've ever tasted

Aug 7, 2024
on Google
Nicolas
3.0

La terrasse est magnifique mais la nourriture pourrait être mieux bien qu'elle soit correcte. Le service est lui aussi assez froid.

Aug 5, 2024
on Google
Elaheh
5.0

What fantasitc service for last minute big group reservation on a sunday 1pm heat wave. Great food great service!!!

Aug 4, 2024
on Google
GIUSEPPE
5.0

Highly recommend for business or pleasure outstanding cuisine in the heart of Sherbrooke .... This is a great place to enjoy with great company

Aug 2, 2024
on Google
Prince
3.0

I had the Osso bucco. In the menus it is described as being served with saffron risotto but it came in a tomato sauce, only traces of rice, a medley of vegetable & chewy meat. Do not recommend it.

Jul 31, 2024
on Google
Moe
4.0

Very nice atmosphere who servesItalian dishes. Delicious cuisine & good. They forget to bring one the guest's orange juice until we had to alert them & having various servers tending our table made it confusing. When the meal was almost finished an other server comes to inform us that they have no more orange juice which is not good since the establishment presents itself as a high end restaurant.

Jul 31, 2024
on Google
Rodrigo
3.0

The place is beautiful, I wish I could say the same of its food. I had a Parmesan eggplant which was good, but I also had their veggie lasagna & all I could taste below the fist layer, was dry, flavorless pasta with overcooked vegetables tasting like carton.

Jul 29, 2024
on Google
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