Il Cortile
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Il Cortile
Long-running restaurant with a flower-filled courtyard, featuring Italian specialties & wines
Opens Today at 5 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 |
Please note that we do not take reservations over the phone.
Weather permitting, your reservation will be seated on our outdoor patio. In case of rain on the day of your reservation, your table will be moved indoors to our dining room.
Thank you!
Info & Location
About us
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.
Amenities, services & more
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KathrynRad-1737
1 Review
Un midi d'anniversaireTOP. On peut compter sur IL CORTILE. Les serveurs sont chaleureux & toujours attentifs aux clients. Le menu du CAFE IL CORTILE offre des classiques de la grande cuisine italienne. Bravo ! Ancora bravo.
Jennifer
I came here to celebrate my close friend & loved the service. Our waiter, James, was the sweetest person ever. He made our entire experience even better. He took pictures of us & brought us a cake to celebrate my friend. The food was amazing & at a very reasonable price. We will definitely be coming back!!View more
Chloee
this restaurant is truely a hidden gem!! service was fast, food tasted fresh, the outdoor area was clean & visually appealing! extremely satisfied with this restaurant!! 🤩View more
Rawen
James is an amazing waiter. Thank you for your great service!View more
Mélanie
Merveilleuse expérience à ce restaurant. Service excellent, entouré d'un décor magique. Vous pouvez facilement oublier que vous étes à Montréal. La nourriture était excellente. Nous avons même reçu une merveilleuse surprise. Un dessert de la part de la maison puisque nous étions là pour célébrer notre anniversaire. Merci Il Cortile!View more
Claudette
Service un peu lent à cause de la présence de gros groupes, mais tout de même très acceptable.View more
Leonardo
I have contemplated coming here for weeks, after seen social media posts.
I had high expectations & we finally came today.
Unlike the pictures posted in social media, the open terrasse is very small, no fans, no air...hard to breathe.
Service was mediocre, I mean really mediocre.
We waited 1 hour or more for our meals,.during which time I poured whine in my glass my self.
We got my son's filet Mignon with sauce, not as we ordered so we send this to back to the kitchen, the second take came way too cooked & we return it to the kitchen again.
Their pasta is definitely not home made regular supermarket pasta, nothing to it.
Unfortunately the pancakes came with additional dressing, a nice hair in the center of them.
I'm sure my experience was unlike others, never the less, I wouldn't go back for any reason.View more
Florence
Super belle expérience! Le service avec notre serveur, James, était rapide & la nourriture excellente. Je recommande définitivement ce restaurant!View more
Vivian
Literally a hidden gem! A fantastic Italian restaurant in downtown Montreal. Most of the tables in an alleyway & decorated with lots of flower. The food are very authentic.View more
Sarah
The food, was underwhelming. It felt dated & lacked the freshness or creativity one might expect from a fine dining experience. I've had far better Italian cuisine in much more casual settings, which made this all the more disappointing.
That said, the terrace was truly beautiful. For a few hours, it genuinely felt like we'd stepped out of Montreal. But the good brought you back to constant disappointment.View more
Kim
J'ai découvert ce restaurant récemment & j'ai été absolument charmée par le cadre. La terrasse est magnifique & l'ambiance vraiment agréable. Malheureusement, la qualité de la nourriture n'était pas du tout à la hauteur du prix demandé. C'était vraiment décevant. Le service, quant à lui, était correct, mais globalement, je trouve l'endroit beaucoup trop cher pour ce que c'est, au vu du prix qui était clairement exagéré. On s'attendait à une bien meilleure qualité pour le tarif demandé.View more
Imaan
The place is beautiful, no doubt about that. Cozy Italian ambiance with nice decor & lighting. Dish was good, but not particularly memorable. The service was nice. Io was polite & made sure we were enjoying our time. A pleasant overall experience.View more
Hope-1079
1 Review
very kind, could not of asked for better service. They were very attentive to everyone's needs
Did not feel rushed. Food was amazing. Definitely will have to go back in the near future.
Zienab
James is the best server in the whole restaurant. If ever you visit this place, ask for him & you will not be disappointedView more
Aline
The vibe was very nice & cozy. We felt like in Italy. The food was tasty! Thank you James for the great service!View more
Cathy-El Hage-4184
1 Review
I have a message to everyone planning to do a special event & enjoy delicious food in a magical setup you need to go check Il Cortile restaurant!! We had a magical Bridal Shower yesterday & we couldn't have chosen a better place! The food was delicious, the service was unbeatable with pleasant staff doing all efforts to give us anything we needed, the garden just beautiful you feel you're in Italy to enjoy a great meal, & the owner so kind & hard working to keep all his guests happy all the way until they leave!! Wow thank you all so much & see you again soon keep your standard for others to follow!!
Cathy July 27, 2025
Brooklyn
our waiter james was incredible he gave us amazing service always made sure we had what we needed & was so sweet. would definitely recommend trying out this place if you're looking for a beautiful outdoor patio or great italian food.View more