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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
Monday
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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
4.4327 ratings
5★
70%
4★
9%
3★
9%
2★
12%
1★
1%

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on Google4.2 (600+)
*as of 2026-07-09
4.4327 ratings
5★
70%
4★
9%
3★
9%
2★
12%
1★
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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Barry
5.0

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

Sep 8, 2023
on Google
Dylan
5.0

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
Ibraham
5.0

Best antipasti plates eve

Sep 4, 2023
on Google
Robert
5.0

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
Vick
5.0

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
Fegbawè
5.0

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
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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
Rachel
3.0

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
MaxwellLe-978
1 Review
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
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