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Restaurant Top Pick

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

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%
4★
9%
3★
9%
2★
12%
1★
1%
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Reviews for Il Cortile

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

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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I recommend making a reservation if you're planning to go, as it's very busy & you might not find a table. Philip who took care of me provided very kind & excellent service. I ordered the fish of the day, which was served with a starter & pasta on the side. Everything was absolutely delicious.

May 17, 2026
on Google

This place is amazing, celebrated my friend's birthday last night & we really enjoyed it so much. The service was probably what made our night, our server James really was the sweetest & most attentive! Great food & drinks too, & super cute for pictures. Will definitely go back!

May 17, 2026
on Google

One of the best spots in downtown Montreal! The food was delicious & reasonably priced. The staff were very welcoming & kind. We visited a couple weeks ago to celebrate a friend's graduation & this place did not disappoint. We loved the terrace & the ambient lighting. When the staff found out my friend was graduating, they brought out a free drink! Our server, James, was the best. Highly recommend!

May 15, 2026
on Google

Excellent service de la part de James ! Très professionnel, accueillant & à l'écoute. Il a vraiment pris le temps de m'aider & de répondre à mes questions. Merci encore pour votre excellent service !

May 9, 2026
on Google

Wow. What an amazing night.
The food was absolutely delicious. The gnocchi are to die for, I crave it all the time. James was incredibly attentive an went the extra mile to make me & my friends have the most incredible night. Thank you so much for such a great evening!

May 8, 2026
on Google

Great service, always present to serve wine. Beautiful little terrasse, far from the city noises. Had a great date with my girl, even had limoncello shots on the house! The garlic spaghetinni wasn't quite my type, but the shrimp fettucinnis were delicious!

Will definitely come back soon!

May 5, 2026
on Google

I tried the seafood pasta, the spaghetti was a bit dry, in general was ok. Service was great! Next time i will try another pasta!

May 2, 2026
on Google

I had my wedding last year in that place. We couldn't ask for a better day. The food was amazing & the terrasse is just so beautiful. The owner was really kind & made the planning easy for us. Would recommend that place to anyone & I'll be heading to Il Cortile for our yearly anniversaries.

Apr 27, 2026
on Google

I had high expectations going to this restaurant but alas, left disappointed.

Positives: Nice courtyard, excellent service
Negatives: The only things Italian were the meal names & the music in the background. Weak welcome but very good service throughout.

Negatives: Very underwhelming food. Penne tasted store bought & the pesto on the tomatoes were flavourless. & the dessert menu? Key Lime pie? Blueberry cheesecake? Not exactly Italian staples!!

Given the very expensive meal, I wish I could have had a delicious meal & authentic experience. Hopefully the restaurant takes note & improves things.

Apr 26, 2026
on Google

Nourriture excellente, mais service exécrable.

Nous avons attendu constamment toute la soirée. Le serveur était peu présent, expéditif & ne souriait pas. La personne pour le pain & l'eau ne comprenait pas le français. Même pour payer, nous avons dû attendre le retour du serveur qui
nous a laissé avec sa machine de paiement qui ne fonctionnait pas.Très décevant côté service, malgré la qualité des plats.

Apr 26, 2026
on Google