Il Cortile

Name: Il Cortile
Address: 1442 Rue Sherbrooke O, Montreal, QC, H3G 1K4, CA
Telephone: +1-5148438230
Price range: $$$ & $$$$
Rating: 4.4

Long-running restaurant with a flower-filled courtyard, featuring Italian specialties & wines

Downtown

$$$ & $$$$

OPEN12 pm - 3 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm

Monday	12 pm - 3 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm
Tuesday	12 pm - 3 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm
Wednesday	12 pm - 3 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm
Thursday	12 pm - 3 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm
Friday	12 pm - 3 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm
Saturday	12 pm - 3 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm
Sunday	12 pm - 3 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm

Italian Pasta Seafood/Fish Fine Dining / Upscale Great selection of wines

Reserve

Location & ContactError?

1442 Rue Sherbrooke O, Montreal, H3G 1K4

Downtown, Montreal

(514) 843-8230

cafeilcortile.com

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.

Details

Amenities, services & more

We accept: Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac

Family / Kid-friendly Fine Dining / Upscale Good For Groups Great selection of wines Reception Services / Private Events Terrace Wheelchair Accessible Entrance

Menus (2) QR Code

Menu Menu table d'hôte / Table d'hôte menu

Photos (18) View More

4.4 327 ratings

5★

70%

4★

3★

2★

12%

1★

Mentioned in:View More

Il Cortile was featured in the article(s) below.

List

Montreal's Most Beautiful Hidden Courtyards, Gardens and Secret Terrasses

List

Where to Eat Outdoors This Summer? The Best Outdoor Dining Spots To...

PressView More

Montreal's Most Beautiful Hidden Courtyards, Gardens and Secret Terrasses

Where to Eat Outdoors This Summer? The Best Outdoor Dining Spots to Discover in Montreal and The Surrounding Area

15 Italian Restaurants To Impress Your Date

Loading nearby events...

Loading related links...

Reviews for Il Cortile

Food

Service

on Google4.2 (600+)

*as of 2026-07-09

4.4 327 ratings

5★

70%

4★

3★

2★

12%

1★

Write your review

Reviews often mention

recommend(40) italian(38) beautiful(34) pasta(31) courtyard(23) attentive(22) dessert(20) highly recommend(18) terrasse(16) authentic(15) sauce(15) italy(13)

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.

Page 25 of 25 - 242 Reviews

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