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Il Cortile

Long-running restaurant with a flower-filled courtyard, featuring Italian specialties & wines
Downtown
4.4$$$ & $$$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 5 pm
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ItalianPastaSeafood/FishFine Dining / UpscaleGreat selection of wines
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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
4.4327 ratings
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70%
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*as of 2026-07-09
4.4327 ratings
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4★
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9%
2★
12%
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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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Hussain
5.0

Very nice & cozy restaurant where you can enjoy delicious italien food. The atmosphere is very calming. James was very kind! We started off with green salad & bread. Then I had the fish of the day (it was tuna), followed by dessert & an espresso (both the chocolate & tiramisu cake as well as the keylime pie were delicious)

Dec 19, 2023
on Google
Carl
5.0

Délicieux repas, bon vin, ambiance chaleureuse & excellent service!!

Dec 13, 2023
on Google
Anthony
5.0

Food was absolutely delicious. Took the fixed menu. It costs $70/person but you get such an incredible amount of variety (Two types of pasta, two appetizers, etc). The pasta tasted fresh & the sauce is incredible. The night ended with an excellent key lime pie. Love the vibe of the place too. It was small & quiet

Dec 6, 2023
on Google
Suzie
5.0

Revisited after a while & once again had a great experience with the food, atmosphere & staff! Thank you James for the heartwarming welcome ❤️

Dec 3, 2023
on Google
Karim
5.0

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

Dec 1, 2023
on Google
David
5.0

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
Melissa
5.0

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
Louisa
5.0

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

Oct 3, 2023
on Google
Mariebinti
5.0

Cadre magnifique, bonne cuisine & serveur adorable.

Oct 3, 2023
on Google
Nadia
5.0

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

Sep 16, 2023
on Google
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