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Il Cortile

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

Downtown
4.4$$$ & $$$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 12 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
4.4362 ratings
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70%
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2★
11%
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on Google4.2 (700+)
*as of 2026-08-11
4.4362 ratings
5★
70%
4★
10%
3★
9%
2★
11%
1★
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Review Summary

Il Cortile is frequently celebrated as a hidden gem in downtown Montreal, offering a stunning outdoor courtyard that transports guests to Italy with its beautiful decor and charming atmosphere. Many visitors highlight the authentic Italian cuisine, often praising the fresh pasta, gnocchi, and flavorful seafood dishes, while noting that portions are generous and thoughtfully accompanied by appetizers. Service is a frequent highlight, with numerous guests expressing appreciation for attentive and hospitable staff members who go above and beyond to make celebrations such as birthdays, weddings, and bridal showers truly memorable. While some experiences with timing and service consistency vary, particularly during busy periods, the overall consensus points to a welcoming environment that is perfect for a special meal or a relaxed evening outdoors.
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Francesca
4.0

The place is amazing, very very beautiful. The food is ok. Wine is super expensive (the cheapest bottle is 50$). It is a nice experience but go there having in mind that you pay for the location more than for the food itself.

Aug 8, 2026
on Google
Side
4.0

Beautiful hidden terrace in downtown Montreal, with a lovely atmosphere & very good Italian cuisine. Unfortunately, the service could use some improvement. The reception staff & some of the younger servers have difficulty communicating in either French (or sometimes English), which can make the experience a little frustrating. The wine list is also quite limited.
Also worth noting: some tables are directly against & facing a wall, so I would definitely recommend requesting a specific table when making your reservation.

Aug 7, 2026
on Google
Nicolas
4.0

Surprenante cour en plein air , fleurie .
Belles assiettes de cuisine italienne
Tables un peu serrées

Aug 6, 2026
on Google
Cidrik
4.0

J'y suis allée à quelques reprises. Service très sympathique. Jolie terrasse. Très agréable pour un lunch d'affaires. La cuisine, ça va. Tiramisu caramel délicieux.

Aug 5, 2026
on Google
Maria
5.0

We ordered for a large group the veal scallopini with vegetables & potatoes. The veal was so flavourful & tender that you didn't need a knife to cut it. The potatoes were delicious as well as the vegetables. The service was impeccable. We definitely would come back & highly recommend Il Cortile.

Aug 4, 2026
on Google
Kamila
5.0

We had such a great experience at Il Cortile! The service was impeccable - everyone was incredibly attentive, welcoming, & accommodating. The food was amazing, & the terrace has such a lovely atmosphere. Everything was handled perfectly & we really enjoyed our time here. Definitely recommend!

Aug 3, 2026
on Google
Roland
4.0

Went there for a wedding, food was good, staff very busy & efficient, by the end of the meal the dessert took a long time to be served. High noise level in the courtyard, inevitable, nice setup.

Aug 3, 2026
on Google
Hope
5.0

great food unfortunately the service was lacking today.
went to celebrate 2 birthdays.
waiter never smiled, asked for things he said he would be back in a few & saw him leave on the street. most of us ordered table dhote but only brought 1 cake with candle when celebrating 2.
missed previous waiter but his service was a wedding party.
We did speak briefly. next time definitely will request him.
hopefully 20% tip we left will be shared with the staff.

Aug 2, 2026
on Google
Kimber
5.0

James nous a donné un service exceptionnel

Aug 1, 2026
on Google
Lara
5.0

James was the best server!! The food is amazing & came out hot & the atmosphere on the terrasse is beautiful

Jul 27, 2026
on Google
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