What a culinary experience! The food and service were superb but the Garden Room has to be one of the most beautiful restaurant settings in Little Italy. Can't wait to go back. read more

My wife took me here on our first trip to New York almost 20 years ago and we went on our most recent trip. You know that feeling when you have such great memories of a place and you worry they have changed and it will be ruined? Don't worry about that here. If anything they have just gotten better over time. The food is top quality as is the service. The ambiance has changed and somehow that still works! If you can get there on a Saturday or Sunday the Sunday Ragu is a must. You feel like you are at an Italian family table. Such a gem! read more

Service - wonderful friendly staff and quick service Food was decent but nothing memorable I'd comeback for. Appetizer- Rice balls Light and Crispy outer layer with pillowy soft rice and flavorful meat sauce center Appetizer Mussels in Garlic Sauce and Olive Oil - tender and tangy flavor with a squeeze of lemon Burrata Prosciutto Pizza - beautiful presentation. Was really looking forward to this since I've loved it at several places but this pizza just fell flat. The burrata wa suppose to be soft and creamy but this was more similar to the texture of mozzarella slices (pretty solid) and no flavor. The prosciutto was nothing special. The pizza was soggy and nothing special. Overall flavor of pizza was underwhelming Steak with rice Pilaf (Mushroom sauce) The rice and mushroom sauce was DELICIOUS. However, the steak was disappointing because we ordered Medium Rare and got Medium Done (almost to well done). read more

Such a great experience - everything from the staff, food, and ambiance were all above my expectations! We had a party of 10 and there was plenty of space for the group and very easy to book! We did the family style appetizers which were delicious and came with so much food. We also ordered some pizzas and pasta to share and were stuffed at the end! We asked them to put a candle in dessert for our friend's birthday and were surprised with the whole wait staff coming to sing happy birthday in Italian! What a treat! In the middle of dinner, there was an opera singer at the back of the restaurant which gave us authentic Italian vibes. Sometimes planning for a large group can be stressful, but they made this a seamless experience. read more

Had a reservation for this place during our trip and the garden room was so pretty. Loved the ambiance and the service was good for the most part- the men filling up our water were attentive and nicer than our main waiter. I had the rigatoni speciale, which was delicious, but I could only finish half of it since we also had an appetizer and bread beforehand. Finished my food and was waiting for my boyfriend to finish for around 10 mins and when he did, the waiter just put dirty shit on my half eaten plate. Didn't even ask if I wanted it to go and at that point I was too shocked to even ask if I could take it to go. That definitely soured my rating despite my food being good. read more

Il Cortile - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Food was amazing. Service was amazing. Location was fun and great to get out of Times Square tourist hell! I really enjoyed the ambiance and am so glad we came here! read more

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Went for early dinner here during Feast as my friend & I enjoyed the atmosphere of the indoor garden courtyard and being away from the crowds last year. Unfortunately, the food & service declined. Linguine with white clam sauce had a lot of pasta but very little sauce & few clams one of which was completely closed so I couldn't eat it (never was served that before). The waiter said he would have it shucked but didn't. Tried my friend's Sunday sauce pasta. It had grizzle & bones. Perhaps it's supposed to but not enjoyable. Other details were lacking as well, like had to ask for olive oil for the bread, cheese & ground pepper. Beautiful space, nice & quiet for convo, but disappointing for food & service. Won't return. read more

Excellent food, beautiful ambiance and great service!!! I would definitely go back here again!!! read more

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This restaurant has the benefit of location. They quickly sweep you away with their service and ambiance but the food is average.

We've been here a few times and love the vibe.. the indoor courtyard in particular is vibrant, the staff is exceptionally warm and friendly, and the food is excellent! Some of the dishes we've tried here include the Ala vodka Pizza, the Chicken Francese, the Rigatoni with vodka sauce, and the Spaghetti in pesto sauce. Highly recommend! read more

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We went to Il Cortile for a birthday dinner. The restaurant itself was pretty big, though the tables were sat close together. Our waiter was nice, but he didn't check on us very often. We weren't ready to order right away and then he didn't come back for a little while. We had an earlier dinner reservation so it was pretty dead when we walked in but then it got busier. I would not recommend the sangria- it was too sweet for me. I would stick with a cocktail or glass of wine. The pasta was good! We all enjoyed our food. And had plenty of left overs to bring home. read more

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Amazing food! Beautiful environment! Above and beyond service! Waiters were so helpful and welcoming! Extra cool spot for Sopranos fans! read more

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Service - quality #1 Memorial Day weekend on mulberry st was crazy The music The wine The food Makes you beg for more Let Il Cortile amaze and dazzle you with its greatness. You gotta make it a few stairs up for a glass of wine and gaze at the dining room floor with pure glitter in yo read more

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I was so excited to finally dine here, but the quality has gone downhill :( The food is that the service is still very friendly and warm. The courtyard in the back is also stunning still and makes for a wonderful experience or date spot. I ordered 2 of the pastas, including the seafood pasta, arancini, and a bruschetta and it was all disappointing. I love pasta but it tasted quite bland, so I barely ate it. The apps also weren't very memorable. It's quite expensive for subpar food, especially when there's other great options in the area (if you know where to look!). read more

I've been to this restaurant three times now, and this was unfortunately my first bad experience. My friend and I were seated in the back of the restaurant around 6 PM, and I asked my waiter if I could try two small sips- one of Pinot Grigio and one of Sauvignon Blanc- so I could decide which glass I'd like to order. Instead of simply saying yes or no, he repeatedly questioned me. He asked which one I'd rather try, and when I said both, he asked whether I preferred a dry or fruity wine. I explained that I wanted to taste both so I could decide. He then asked if I'd tried either before. I told him I'd had Pinot Grigio but not Sauvignon Blanc. I found this especially confusing because every restaurant carries different bottles and producers, so even if I've had a Pinot Grigio before, that doesn't mean I'll like the specific one they serve. That's exactly why I wanted to taste both before ordering a full glass. Despite all of that, he only brought the Sauvignon Blanc. I didn't like it, and when he came back and asked how it was, I told him I wasn't a fan. I then asked if I could try the Pinot Grigio before ordering it, and he responded by shaking his head with an attitude. It came across as rude and unprofessional. After that, he largely ignored my friend and me while continuing to serve the tables around us. We waited long enough that I eventually had to ask a busser if someone could come take our order. What made the whole situation frustrating is that it ended up creating more work than simply bringing two small tastes in the first place. I would have left, but my friend had already received her drink and we had already received our appetizer. The food was good as always, which is why I'm giving more than one star, but the service completely overshadowed the experience. I've always enjoyed coming here, so it was really disappointing to be treated this way. read more

IL Cortile 125 Mulberry St. New York, NY 10013 Pollo Parmigiana In lieu of the traditional sauce, I substituted vodka sauce for the chicken parmesan. For the small upcharge, it was definitely worth it as I cleared my plate like a Hoover vacuum! read more

Il Cortile - Pollo Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Service was a 10/10. Food was great as well, nothing insane but I would recommend. Vibes were great, just a classic Italian gem.

I came here for a work dinner, and WOWZA the decor was on point! Having a meal in a little Italy is always a treat, but especially during Christmas time! I honestly have no complaints whatsoever. The service was great, and the staff was very attentive to our table (we had a group of about 12), and the food was delish. Nona herself would be so proud! I tried a few of the appetizers, but my favorite was the Burrata (unsurprisingly, it was amazing and some of the best I've had). I had built my own pasta dish and ordered the cappellini with vodka sauce and chicken. It was definitely an interesting choice, as capellini is not the go-to for vodka sauce because it does not hold the sauce as well as something like penne, but I experimented and I wasn't disappointed! The drinks, food, and especially atmosphere all hit for me. I want to come back here for a date night! read more

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Food was average at best but the experience was significantly degraded at the end when one of the hosts decided to tell us we were taking too long to settle our check and move along. Honestly I've never been asked to give up a table as I'm literally filling out the credit card receipt. And to top it off they sneak a 20% gratuity (for a party of three) into the bill along with an operations fee without any warning this is coming. I asked them to issue us a new bill so we could add our own gratuity. Seems deceptive. But the worst part was being singled out to move along at the end of the meal. The manager who we saw on the way out seemed unaware of this and out of his element when I brought this to his attention. Been to many fine restaurants around the world (including Michelin starred establishments in Italy) and this is not how you treat customers. You can definitely find better Italian restaurants who treat customers better. read more

June 2025; resturant is in the middle of Little Italy, where the street is lined with Italians trying to get you to eat at their resturant. So many to choose from! Service was good; lots of staff to work your table. There is a back sun room with a glass ceiling which is nice to sit in. The food was good but not sure we will return. We were told Alec Baldwin is spotted here often. Not spotting this time lol read more

Il Cortile - Lobster ravioli - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

On a lovely Saturday night last Spring my two friends from out of town and I went to Little Italy. We decided on this restaurant by walking around and seeing it. Glad we did. We were greeted and seated outside since the weather was permitting. Our service was outstanding. We had several wait staff checking in on us. Restaurant had a moderate amount of patrons while we dined. We started with wine and then moved on to appetizers. My favorite was the Zucchini Fritti. Shoestring cut zucchini in a lite batter and deep fried. YUM! Salads had fresh ingredients and were presented in a lovely manner. One friend ordered the Sunday Sauce entree and it looked simply amazing. I could see the slow-cooked sauce had a rich flavor and the oversized portion was well appreciated. After dinner we were too full for dessert. We did not spend time inside the restaurant but I did make a trip downstairs to the ladies room. Fairly clean but I felt a bit like I was in a dungeon. There was no decorum and not a warm welcoming feeling to it. Little Italy has many restaurants to try that I am sure are well worth it. I would say Il Cortile is one of them. read more

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Had dinner here with a party of four at the end of Nov. Outside and inside are fully decked out in Christmas decor which was lovely to see. Service and food are decent. Portion is quite big for the pasta I got (chicken parmigiana), but quality and taste are alright. Also got calamari for appetizers which was pretty good. Light on the batter and wish it had more seasoning. The fried mozzarella was also decent. read more

The food was delicious! The staff and waiter were welcoming and friendly, restaurant is really is nice & huge! Highly recommend if you're looking for good Italian food. My family & I had the cheese ravioli, shrimp Alfredo, penne al vodka & chicken Alfredo & all dishes were delicious. read more

Il Cortile - Cheese Ravioli - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Magical patio - excellent service- delicious food. We had 16 people for Mother's Day brunch and it was fantastic. read more

Complimentary bread. Ordered chicken francese with shrimp and artichoke. Food was delicious. The artichoke with really tasty. Expresso martini was good. The atmosphere was very nice. Staff was friendly. Nice place to celebrate a birthday. read more

Il Cortile - Pollo con Gamberi Alla Francese - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

A friend recommended this little gem. Located in Little Italy. The food is amazing! The service was outstanding I loved city in the patio area! We started with the pumpkin gnocchi. I highly recommend it! Everything we had was amazing! Definitely going back! read more

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The restaurant looks so nice and clean. We ate fried calamari as appetizer and it was delicious. For my main I ordered Capellini piselli e prosciutto which was an amazing pasta but it was a big portion. So if you want to try this dish, don't eat any apps before. The staff were very polite and helpful. read more

Il Cortile - Capellini Piselli e Prosciutto Speciali - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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The ambiance was very nice, and the service started out strong. Unfortunately, the experience quickly changed when my wife found a hair in her meal. She immediately asked the waiter to remove the plate because she had lost her appetite and did not want anything else. What was most disappointing was the lack of response from management. The waiter took the meal away, and I do not blame him, but no manager came by, no apology was offered, and there was no acknowledgment of what happened. For a restaurant that otherwise presents itself well, that lack of accountability was very disappointing. Because of how the situation was handled, I would not recommend this restaurant. read more

The service here was horrible. Our reservation was at 6:45, and we were not seated until after 8:00 pm, only after finding management and complaining that we still had not been seated. After we were seated, our waiter told us they were slammed and that we needed to order right away, even though we had not opened the menu or ordered drinks yet. We ordered a bottle of wine, and he told us it was sold out and that we needed to choose a more expensive option. Other tables around us were served bread, but we were not until we flagged down a busser and asked. About 30 to 45 minutes later, the server asked what we ordered because the printer broke and our order had not been placed. The food was a B+. After finishing our meal and receiving a box for our leftovers, it took over 30 minutes to get the check. I want to note that the bussers were hustling, and I very much appreciated them. Ultimately, it was after 10:00 pm by the time we were finally paid and able to leave. The cherry on top: we both got food poisoning after eating here. read more

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This place is so mid. I was pleasantly surprised at how big the restaurant was though. It was very cute in the back with the twinkly lights and skylight. I got the Fettuccine di Parma. It was a generous portion but not that good. The bread basket had a variety of bread though and was huge! read more

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Food was very good and the service in the beginning was good. The ambience was nice and fun, not too loud.

I've been wanting to try this Italian restaurant for awhile. The interior decor was elegant and beautiful with colorful flower displays, lovely looking statues, and indoor garden room area, complete with exposed brick, plenty of greenery and florals. The space also had some festive touches for the holidays. We were served a complimentary bread basket consisting of bread sticks, bread with sesame seeds, along with regular bread. The bread was soft and fluffy, and quite good with the addition of some butter. For my meal, I ordered the Pork Chop, which was grilled and served in garlic with olive oil sauce. I requested it to be served with a side of roasted potatoes. That pork chop was cooked absolutely perfectly and was a wonderful shade of brown. The meat was tender, delightfully juicy, slightly charred, and well seasoned. The potatoes were also tasty and flavorful. Dessert was spumoni gelato covered in chocolate and I also got to try the homemade Italian cheesecake. I preferred the Spumoni, which was layered pistachio, cherry, and chocolate ice cream covered in a chocolate shell. The ice cream was velvety smooth, sweet, and the chocolate surrounding it was rich and paired well with the ice cream. The Italian cheesecake was just okay. I wasn't a huge fan of the ricotta and texture, however I did enjoy the crust, which I found to be so yummy and addicting! Service was very good. Our waiter was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Everything came out in a timely manner and we were well taken care throughout our meal here. We were still finishing up our meal when it was closing time and everyone was so patient with us. I would like to return in order to try the Veal with prosciutto or Ragu Del Macellaio read more

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Another excellent meal at Il Cortile. Eggplant rolatini, buffalo mozzarella, seafood pasta and a delightful Italian white Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc blend. End with espresso read more

Came here last Friday night while in town for the weekend. Had a fantastic time at this little Italy gem. Ordered the veal parmigiana, which was delicious, my friend got baked ziti and really enjoyed it. We split a meatball as well. Everything was top notch. Will definitely go back. read more

Il Cortile - Veal Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

the food here was super yummy and I'm really happy with my pasta decision. The indoor is super cute and decorated for Christmas. The prices aren't bad either. Our waiter was a little rude to be honest, he seemed very put out to be helping us, but it's fine. The food was great and the wait lines were short to be sat and for the food to come out. read more

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Food is so good made to perfection and service was top notch. What I really love about this restaurant is the spaciousness and decor. Me and my family have our Thanksgiving dinner here every year so it's that good. read more

Went there today while at the San Gennaro feast. Date and I just decided to randomly just stop in. The food was And the atmosphere was amazing. The restaurant was huge, it had a lot of rooms. We sat in an area known as "the garden." Very romantic. Everything was super on point, including the wait staff. They were super accommodating, even giving me a machiatto espresso on the house because it wasn't brought out in time for dessert. The food was to die for, I had their pesto and I loved it. It's very hard to please me when it comes to Italian food, and this was fantastic. It really is award winning like they claim. 10/10 would 100 percent go again. read more

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What a magical and charming evening we spent at this beautiful restaurant. We were sat at a lovely table in the middle of the cozy space and were attended by a great group of wait staff. We had the Sunday sauce pasta (delicious), great salads, amazing stuffed arancini (might have been the best thing we had), and a few other specials. We had lovely wine and the best conversation. It was a beautiful night with family I would highly recommend for anyone visiting Little Italy in NYC. What fun! read more

First time diners at Il Cortile. We were initially seated in the back dining area where the air conditioning was not working and a portable fan was blowing hot air onto our table. We asked to be moved either to the front or outdoors and were accommodated. Service left much to be desired as Fabio, our waiter, was very rude and seemingly annoyed when asked a question. Food was average but nothing memorable. read more

You cannot beat the food or the service here. I've been going here since I stumbled upon this place, and met the owner out front. Amazing guy, stellar hospitality, and the food... oh my goodness the food! I'd recommend this to anyone and everyone. After 5 visits to eat around the menu, it's my NYC Italian spot. read more