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Il Cortile Restaurant, New York, NY

Il Cortile Restaurant

4.6
4.6
1674 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
125 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10013

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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.

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
  • Website
    http://www.ilcortile.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    125 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10013
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Cross street
    Canal & Hester
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Q,N,R,6.J,M, to Canal street
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Il Cortile Restaurant's menu was last updated on 2/3/2022.

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What 1,674 people are saying

Il Cortile Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Cortile Restaurant in NYC offers "amazing food" and "exceptional service," making it a go-to spot for many. The "beautiful ambiance" and "romantic settings" transport diners to Italy, especially in the "gorgeous brick-lined room." While praised for its consistency, some guests noted longer wait times on busy nights.
1,674 Reviews

  1. Cristian

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hands down the best restaurant in little Italy, I’ve tried many and this is always consistent that’s why I love it.

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  2. Daniel VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a fabulous meal for Mother’s Day at one of the classic Little Italy restaurants on Mulberry Street.

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  3. kim

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant. Service was excellent Food was great! We’ll be back

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  4. Steven VIP

    New York City23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food, service and atmosphere.. Our local go too

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  5. Tara VIP

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great for large groups! Food was excellent! Staff was very accommodating and friendly.

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  6. Michael

    Austin7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently outstanding food and drink in the middle of Little Italy. Service was great as well. I’ve been a fan of Il Cortile since 1980 and it’s been my go-to Italian restaurant in NYC ever since.

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  7. Kevin VIP

    New York City42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I'll tell ya, I'm a local and this is my go-to Italian joint in NYC and my benchmark for great. The food, experience, service, etc was so good, we went back the next night!!! Great job yet again!!!!

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  8. Paola

    Washington DC15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely delicious and the service was excellent! We will definitely return.

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  9. Oana

    Miami4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is amazing and the restaurant ambience takes you back in time

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  10. Luis

    New York City7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Linguine Al Frutti Di Mare was very good, plenty of seafood, pasta was cooked perfectly, went with the red sauce

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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 1674 OpenTable diners.

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

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  4. Manhattan
  5. Little Italy

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Booked 4 times today
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125 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10013

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Canal & Hester
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.ilcortile.com/
  • 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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