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Il Cortile Restaurant, New York, NY

Il Cortile Restaurant

4.6
4.6
1626 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 43 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
IL Cortile has been family owned and run since 1975. A neighborhood staple in the heart of Little Italy, NYC for over 40 years the Esposito family continues the tradition of sparing nothing to provide only the highest quality ingredients in all Cortile dishes.
We are a full Service Restaurant Establishment offering both A-La-Carte dining and a wide variety of pre-fix menus for group gatherings as well as off premise catering. We can accommodate gluten free and vegan diets. Everything is made to order.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 226-6060
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Manuel Uruchima
  • Catering
    Il Cortile offers catering - contact us to learn more.
  • Private party facilities
    IL Cortile is available to host parties for 20-300 people. Please contact us to learn more.
  • Area
    Little Italy
  • Cross Street
    Canal & Hester
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Q,N,R,6.J,M, to Canal street
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 1,626 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Cortile Restaurant in Little Italy offers an exceptional Italian dining experience with "outstanding service" and a "wonderful atmosphere." Guests rave about the authentic dishes, including pasta and chicken parmigiana. The "beautiful garden" setting enhances the visit, making it a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

1,626 Reviews
  1. lisa

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service is consistently amazing even during the busy holiday season!

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  2. Garrett

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very romantic and very tasteful food. Servers were excellent and the atmosphere was beautiful. My only complaint is we were sat towards the back of the restaurant away from all the beautiful decorations. However a good plus from this was it was more private. Overall the food has me already wanting to visit little Italy again

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  3. Daniel

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I hate to say negative things because I believe people are generally doing their best. The service was very good - even the maitre d' was very accommodating - but the food was mediocre at best. I can't imagine who thought the food here was 4.5 stars. Maybe 3 stars but even that would be a stretch. And it was pricey. I normally don't write reviews but expensive and mediocre food is exactly the problem with Little Italy tourist traps. I wanted to like this place but what a disappointment. If it weren't for good service the score would have been a 1.

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  4. Misti

    VIP

    Charleston

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining was a great experience here. Service was great, food was great, atmosphere was rest. We were seated at a sweet table at the window and even bought the pic taken by the in house photographer. All in all a good dining experience.

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  5. Amy

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance, food and service are top notch. Very organized and efficient team, always someone available to help you. Somehow they have cultivated both an upscale and family atmosphere at the same time. Loved it!

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  6. Catherine

    New York City

    89 reviews

    4.0

    89 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to dinner last night. The restaurant was decorated beautifully for the holiday and the staff was great. I've been to Il Cortile in the past and I found the food to be not as good as in the past, I do understand it is the holiday season, and with the restaurant being packed, but I found some appetizers to be over breaded and the sauce to be very spicy. We were seated towards the front of the restaurant and every time someone walked it, we got a draft. Overall, we had a great night, but a few slight changes could of made it better.

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  7. Damini

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I had the worst possible experience at this place. The server was very rude and chauvinistic. I border line felt he was racist. The food quality was very poor and very overhyped, probably because the decor was very Christmasy. We had told the server we wanted tiramisu for dessert when we ordered entrees because the kitchen was closing, and when it was time to give us the dessert, the server very casually said tiramisu is sold out, despite letting him know 45 mins before this time. I strongly suggest not going here as the place is so not worth it and I strongly condemn such service.

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  8. James

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Although packed the front end staff seated is relatively quickly. Waiters are extremely attentive, polite and have a sense of humour. The food came out quickly and was hot. A great menu selection. A+ ambiance.

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  9. Lynette

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visit every year! Il Cortile is our favorite Italian restaurant in Little Italy.

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  10. Karen

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were excellent! Highly recommend.

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FAQs

Il Cortile Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Il Cortile Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 226-6060.

Il Cortile Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 1626 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 43 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Il Cortile Restaurant

125 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10013

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Canal & Hester
  • Area
    Little Italy
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Q,N,R,6.J,M, to Canal street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Manuel Uruchima
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (212) 226-6060
  • Catering
    Il Cortile offers catering - contact us to learn more.
  • Private party facilities
    IL Cortile is available to host parties for 20-300 people. Please contact us to learn more.
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