Il Cortile évoque la générosité, l'humour et la simplicité de l'Italie
Chez Il Cortile, nous vous proposons un menu table d'hôte pour le midi et soir, avec une variété de délicieuses entrées pour accompagner votre plat principal.
Le secret le mieux gardé de Montréal, servant le meilleur de la cuisine italienne.
Il Cortile est souvent décrit comme un véritable trésor caché au centre-ville de Montréal, offrant une magnifique terrasse qui transporte ses visiteurs en Italie grâce à son décor enchanteur et son ambiance unique. De nombreux clients soulignent la qualité de la cuisine italienne authentique, vantant particulièrement la fraîcheur des pâtes, les gnocchis et les plats de fruits de mer, tout en notant que les portions sont généreuses et souvent accompagnées d'entrées. Le service est régulièrement mis en avant, plusieurs convives exprimant leur gratitude envers un personnel attentif et chaleureux qui sait rendre les occasions spéciales, comme les anniversaires, les mariages et les fêtes de fiançailles, particulièrement mémorables. Bien que certaines expériences liées à la rapidité du service puissent varier selon l'achalandage, l'opinion générale met en lumière un établissement accueillant, idéal pour profiter d'un repas savoureux dans un cadre extérieur exceptionnel.
We threw a party for my friend - a group of 15 people. Dino was incredibly accommodating for placement. The service was spectacular all throughout. The food & the decor are second to none. This was the best Italian food I had outside of Italy. I love the saffron dish.
Great Italian restaurant with a lovely terrace atmosphere. The food was fresh, delicious, & full of authentic flavors. Friendly service & a relaxing outdoor setting made the experience even better. Highly recommend!
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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.
A nice restaurant with an authentic Italian vibe. The food is very nice &, as someone who visits Italy often, very close to the authentic Italian cuisine. Our waiter James was very accommodating to our needs & friendly. Absolute must visit restaurant if you love genuine Itailan food!
service was really slow, food took forever to came out. waiter was a nice man but it seemed like he was the only waiter taking care of customers in that entire restaurant. i did not see other waiters, only bussboys.
- the ricotta crêpe w spinach was 10/10, melt in your mouth really amazing
- linguini + meatballs was perfectly cooked but wayyyyyy too salty & sauce was a bit too watery. nothing crazy. i didn't ask for it to be changed because the service was *that* slow that i couldn't risk waiting another 40 mins.
- apple tart with ice cream was a flat 0, it was blatantly obvious that it wasn't house-made which you'd expect better from a restaurant like this. it was gummy & soggy & overall really bad. the vanilla ice cream paired with it was definitely breyer's, it sure tasted like it.
the atmosphere, however, is really beautiful & home-y, very traditional italian. i loved it.
The food here is excellent - authentic Italian food in the heart of downtown Montreal. My table was in the terrace & on a warm evening, it was lovely to enjoy the atmosphere.
The service was good - friendly but not overly involved. The wine list is excellent & varied, catering for all budgets. I would definitely return.
I had an amazing experience at this Italian restaurant! From the moment we arrived, the service was warm & welcoming. Our waiter, James, went above & beyond-he not only explained the menu in detail but also shared some of the history behind the restaurant, which really added a special touch to the evening. Mansour, the bar manager, was also incredibly kind & attentive.
As for the food-absolutely delicious. Everything was fresh, beautifully presented, & packed with flavor. From the starters to dessert, every dish was a hit.
Overall, a fantastic dining experience with excellent service & amazing food. I'll definitely be coming back & recommending this spot to friends & family!
Honestly , I have wanted to try this place for a while for its outdoor courtyard dining. As you enter the building & arrive at the Helm , no one is there to greet you . It could use a bit more charm . The courtyard is super cute & you expect that you are about to discover a hidden gem & most importantly eat an unforgettable meal . Before I begin , I want to mention that the service was exceptional. A lot of attention was given to our particular changes & requests in our order & this is something I greatly appreciate . Now the food was just ok . That part definitely needs to be worked on . It doesn't take much more to design flavors up a couple of notches. & please , if you talk about having fresh pasta , use more semolina . The pasta was not flavorful nor great quality . As for the sauces , definitely missing some Italian love , especially at the price point you're charging for those dishes . My daughter who adores lamb , would not eat her dish . You are in a great location & have the potential to do more . Glad I tried it but won't be returning . The thing that made me happy was being with my children on my birthday & their generosity.
