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    Il Cortile

    3.8 (869 reviews)
    PriceyItalian
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Udit A.

    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!

    Sangria
    Lana B.

    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.

    Linguine Cicale
    Joey D.

    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

    Pollo Parmigiana
    Jeff M.

    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!

    Inside, Christmas themed
    Alyssa D.

    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!

    Lobster ravioli
    Annie P.

    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

    Caesar Salad, Zucchini Fritti and Broccoli Rabe
    Ione L.

    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.

    Capellini Piselli e Prosciutto Speciali
    Tülin Y.

    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.

    Cheese Ravioli
    Yahaira V.

    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.

    Pollo con Gamberi Alla Francese
    Steph C.

    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.

    Darlene H.

    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!

    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.

    Alexa T.

    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!

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    Outstanding ! Returned with my son after 20 years and it was just as delicious as before.

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    Ask the Community - Il Cortile

    Is this the "ITALIAN RESTAURANT " Table in the street?

    Yes

    Do you still need proof of vaccination?

    No it is not necessary

    Is there a brunch menu?

    No. We have the same menu for lunch and dinner however it is a vast menu with many choices and specials. In the spring/summer we usually offer a lunch menu with specials as well.

    Are there gluten-free options?

    Yes

    Is there going to be heat provided for outdoor dining now?

    Hi Carol At this time our curb side seating is not heated. We do also have seating indoors at 25% capacity.… Read more

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    Fumo - Roni pizza

    Fumo

    4.2(45 reviews)
    1.8 miChelsea

    Are you going to the Joyce for a wonderful evening of dance ?…read more Do you prefer a location close by ? Is inexpensive Italian food a preferred choice ? If you answered "yes" to all three, then Fumo is a place to seriously consider. The restaurant is bright and comfortable. The service is fast and attentive. The menu has lots of excellent choices. The portions are generous. The prices are very reasonable. There you go ! Fumo is for you, (at least the Chelsea location) is for you. Any drawbacks ? youi ask.....well, yes, there is one, and it should be cosnidered. The restaurant is so so so popular that the noise level can be a bit ..... shall we say "daunting." Fumo is a great place but if you want a soft, quiet place to have a serious conversation, maybe save it for another time....

    I absolutely love Fumo but this location is by far my least favorite of the bunch and needs a lot…read moreof work. Obviously, I love their food which is amazing and always why I come here. Particularly the penne funghi is to die for. Tried the linguine vongole clam pasta for the first time and was pretty good as well! Just wish there was more sauce and the clams were the tiniest size I've seen which was disappointing and to make matters worse, a good 1/3 of them were empty. Besides that, the meal was delightful and still great value as it was delicious with huge portions! Love! However, service at this particular branch is nowhere near as good as other branches. I understand it's busy and it's always incredibly crowded with people and cramped seating and loud music/voices but this was like no other. When I arrived party of 2, they had nearly 5 tables empty and yet we couldn't sit at any of them because the had to wait for reservations to see if they arrived and we had to wait 15 min but they said they'd let us know. We were forced to sit at the bar which the giant metal can of alcohol bottles took up 1/2 my seating/dining area and no one bothered to move it or ask if that was okay because obviously it wasn't but the didn't care. We waited awhile for the food to come and during that time we asked if there really wasn't any table availability since tables clearly open and the denied again even though reservations never came. Literally 3 tables remains consistently empty throughout our entire dining experience confined to the cramped bar area. They even closed the door, separating the outdoor diners which was weird and it became insufferably hot inside, even on a cold windy day. Bathroom situation here is also terrible as it is downstairs with steep narrow stairs and me and other customers almost bumped into each other and staff carrying multitude of food dishes and dirty dishes up and down the stairs. Never have I ever had such an undelightful experience going to bathroom at a restaurant. Additionally, sink water pressure either had no water coming out or a giant spray of water making it impossible to wash hands without getting a whole shower. This location really needs work. Only reason why I'm not giving it five stars is because I love Fumo as a whole. Just skip this location.

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    Fumo - Bathroom - cool design

    Bathroom - cool design

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    L'Artusi - Amatraciana - incredible

    L'Artusi

    4.3(2.7k reviews)
    1.2 miWest Village
    $$$

    We really enjoyed our counter dining experience at L'Artusi, especially the chance to watch the…read morebustling open kitchen in action. We started with the housemade focaccia and Wagyu carpaccio--both were outstanding, with the perfect balance of crispy, flavorful, and fresh elements. My partner and I shared the pasta, hangar steak, and potatoes, which turned out to be the ideal amount for two. We finished with the famous olive oil cake, which we loved for its subtly sweet, moist and tender bite. Served with lightly whipped cream and raisins, the combination was surprisingly delicious. We were also touched by the complimentary anniversary scoop of ice cream. The interior seating is a bit snug, but the decor is beautiful--elegant yet homey. The service was good as well. Overall, we highly recommend L'Artusi for a special night out!

    L'Artusi has been on my radar for a while, ever since I heard it was a hot spot and saw reviews of…read moreit being one of the best Italian restaurants in NYC. Being Italian American, I'm hypercritical of spots like these - but nevertheless the positive reviews were overwhelming so I wanted to check it out for myself. One of my friends and I were looking to catch up, so I booked a table and off we went. While it can be tricky to get a reservation during prime dinner time, it's relatively easy to get a lunch reservation - or an early/late dinner. I managed to get a reservation for dinner at 9:15pm which was the earliest I could find. The restaurant is pretty unassuming on the outside - it looks like a converted brownstone and once inside we were greeted by a large space with a sceney vibe. The space is split between two levels with a large bar up front and a semi-open kitchen in the back. The decor was modern - with lots of greys and neutral tones which was a little unexpected. The main star of the menu is pasta, but they also have a few non-pasta mains as well as some crudo selections, apps, and sides. We decided to get a few apps, two pastas, and one side. To start, we went with the octopus, roasted mushrooms, burrata crostone, and focaccia. These were all really good, but my favorite was the mushrooms. I'm usually not a fan of mushrooms but these were prepared with red pepper and fried egg and were delicious; it cut through the earthiness and changed the texture to something I really enjoyed. The focaccia was also a standout - it's house made and was paired with a peppery oil that complemented the bread well. For mains we split two pastas - the caccio e pepe and the rigatoni. Both of these were very good, though I felt the rigatoni was the stronger dish. It was prepared with sausage ragu, soppressata, broccoli rabe pesto, and pecorino. The flavors worked really well together and the pasta was cooked al dente. The caccio e pepe was perfectly fine, I just feel it's been overplayed and didn't feel there was anything that stood out amongst the others I've tried. We also got a broccoli rabe as a side which was great. We couldn't leave without dessert and decided to get their olive oil cake and quattro formaggio cheesecake. The restaurant is known for the former - it was perfectly fine but I've had olive oil cakes elsewhere of the same or better quality. The cheesecake was the stronger dessert IMO - the combination of cheeses gave it an interesting, almost savory flavor. The brûlée top and mascerated strawberries were great texture and flavor complements. Service was great - the place was packed but service was consistently on point and everyone was friendly. Overall, I had a good experience at L'Artusi. While everything was very good, I'm struggling to find the exact reason why this place became such a hot spot compared to other Italian spots in the city. Nevertheless, you'll have a good meal here and I would definitely return if given the opportunity.

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    L'Artusi - Kitchen area

    Kitchen area

    L'Artusi - Bucatini Nero

    Bucatini Nero

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    Trattoria Trecolori

    Trattoria Trecolori

    4.1(3k reviews)
    3.0 miTheater District, Midtown West
    $$

    It was difficult getting a reservation for the time we wanted so I booked for 45 minutes later. We…read morearrived at our desired time, told the hostess we were early and immediately seated. Water and excellent bread arrived immediately and the waiter was helpful describing dishes and giving advice. Salads were fresh and crisp. Caesar was nicely dressed and the mixed salad was a nice combination with well balanced herb vinaigrette. Seafood dishes had large amounts of fresh seafood and the veal picatta had the lemony flavor you expect without excessive acidity. Dessert was tasty and innovative. The ricotta based cheese cake wasn't as smooth as the cream cheese form but the citrus flavor was great. Throughout the meal water and bread were refilled, plates from completed courses removed and next delivered without being overly hovering. All in all a really great meal.

    This was my first time at this restaurant and the only reason I selected it was because it was…read moreclose to the theatre I was attending (literally across the street). I read the reviews mostly good so I was hoping for the best. My friends and I were not disappointed. The first thing I noticed was there were 7 people in my party and 4 arrived early and did not have to wait for my arrival to be seated. Second the waiter who took our order was polite and on point with specials and knowledge of the menu. He (just never caught his name) suggested the Rigatoni which chicken and sausage. I am not really a pasta eater but baby that dish could change that; it was DELICIOUS. I even liked the anchovy dressing on my Caesar Salad and I dislike anchovies. All the dishes ordered (chicken parm, mussels chicken paillard etc.) everyone enjoyed them immensely. The only negative was when the Chicken Paiikard arrived it was supposed to a shared dish by the elderly couple and they asked for regular dinner plates from one of the servers. It took the gentleman who took our order to step in and said sure, lucky their food was still hot. Common Sense is not so common for all. But this will not lower my rating as it was taken care of swiftly. The portions were the perfect size and I was not stuffed but pleasantly satified. We told them the time of our show, food was out quickly, nicely presented, still hot and very tasty. The restaurant was not noisy and had space between the tables. It also had an elevator for those who could not manage stairs. Trattoria Trecolori you will be added to my must go again list! Thank for a wonderful experience!

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    Trattoria Trecolori - 2nd floor dining area

    2nd floor dining area

    Trattoria Trecolori - Francese chicken with lemon white wine sauce

    Francese chicken with lemon white wine sauce

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