Menu

Il Cortile Restaurant located in New York, NY offers a wide range of options for diners. From traditional pizza choices like Margherita and Pepperoni to delectable antipasti dishes including Fresh Mozzarella with Tomato and Basil or Polpette, the menu caters to all tastes. Customers rave about the Sicilian rice balls, salmon, veal parmigiana, fried baby calamari, and creamy vodka penne. The ambiance is described as charming and inviting, with options to dine in the enclosed garden area adding to the authentic Italian experience. Impeccable service and a warm atmosphere make Il Cortile a standout in Little Italy. Whether you are looking for a romantic dinner or a gathering with friends, Il Cortile Restaurant provides a memorable dining experience.

Pizza

Pizza

Margherita

San Marzano tomato sauce, home-made Mozzarella. Fresh basil

$20.00

Bianca (White)

Homemade Mozzarella, Mozzarella, Fresh Ricotta Seasonal Pesto

$22.00

Quattro Formaggi (Four Cheese)

Homemade Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Parmigiano Reggiano, and Fontina Cheese

$24.00

Pepperoni

Fresh tomato sauce, Mozzarella and Pepperoni

$24.00

Alla Vodka

Creamy Vodka Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella and Shallots

$25.00

Quattro Stagioni

San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Homemade Mozzarella, Marinated Artichokes, Olives, Sauted Mushrooms and Prosciutto.

$28.00

Fresh Mozzarella with Tomato and Basil

Black pepper, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar

$18.00

Burrata Mozzarella

With tomatoes, roasted pears and basil.

$18.00

Peperoncino Piccante

Cherry peppers stuffed with prosciutto, soppresata, provolone, garlic and breadcrumbs in olive oil.

$12.00

Antipasto Freddo Special

Fresh mozzarella, proscuitto, sopperssata, grana padana, olives, roasted pepper and marinated zucchini.

$22.00

Avocado Bruschetta

Grilled Tuscan bread topped with avocado, red onion, roasted chili peppers, Gorgonzola and balsamic glaze.

$15.00

Antipasti Cold

Antipasti Cold

Antipasti Hot

Antipasti Hot

Polpette

Our signature single meatball, stuffed with mozzarella, served in our rich tomato sauce, and topped with ricotta cheese and parmigiano

$17.00

Zucchini Fritti

Shoestring zucchini lightly fried in Wondra flour.

$14.00

Fried Mozzarella with Tomato Sauce

$14.00

Fried Mozzarella with Anchovy Sauce

Anchovy sauce: white wine, shallots, capers, butter and fresh lemon juice

$16.00

Eggplant Rollatini

Thin cut eggplant stuffed with ricotta topped with tomato sauce and baked toperfection (3pc)

$17.00

Fried Baby Calamari

Served with our signature marinara sauce

$18.00

Schiacciata di Salsiccia e Carciofi

A unique pie of sausage, artichokes and mozzarella.

$17.00

Gamberi Fritti "Cortile"

Marinated shrimp, lightly fried in Wondra flour, sprinkled with lemon and vinegar.

$18.00

Baked Clams Oreganate

Stuffed with seasoned breadcrumbs and baked (6pc)

$17.00

Asiago Stuffed Mushrooms

White mushrooms stuffed with roasted vegetables, pecorino, bread crumbs and topped with Asiago cheese.

$15.00

Mussels Fra Diavolo

Prince Edward Island mussels sauteed with tomatoes, chili, garlic and white wine.

$18.00

Pasta Fagioli

Traditional Italian Pasta and Bean Soup

$13.00

Soups

Soups

Insalate

Insalate

Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce tossed in our signature dressing

$15.00

Tricolore

Radicchio, arugula & endive salad, tossed in extra virgin olive oli andbalsamic vinegar

$15.00

Panzanella

Tomato, cucumber & red onion in a dressing of sparkling water, salt, pepper, garlic and topped with a thin slice toasted Tuscan bread

$16.00

Siciliana

Romaine lettuce with salami, provolone, tomato, olives and red onions.

$18.00

Spaghettini Puttanesca Speciali

Thin spaghetti with fresh grape tomatoes, capers, olives, anchovies and arugula in garlic and oil.

$26.00

Rigatoni and Principe di Napoli

Prince of Naples rigatoni with filetto di pomodoro, prosciutto and mozzarella.

$27.00

Capellini Piselli e Prosciutto Speciali

Angel hair pasta, meat sauce, tomatoes, mushrooms, peas & cream, topped with a thin slice of baked prosciutto

$27.00

Pepite di Gnocchi

Potato dough stuffed with chicken, spinach and mascarpone.

$28.00

Farfallette con Pollo

Bow tie pasta with chicken, asparagus, fresh tomatoes and speck ham with a touch cream

$27.00

Linguine Cicale

Wide linguine with shrimp, scallops, calamari, calamari, clams and mussels in a red or white sauce.

$36.00

Rigatoni Speciale

Rigatoni with sweet sausage, shiitake mushroom and ricotta.

$29.00

Penne Creamy Vodka

Vodka, bay leaf, and a touch of cream

$28.00

Cheese Ravioli

Homemade Ravioli stuffed Ravioli with Ricotta and parmesan in a Tomato Sauce

$26.00

Fettuccine di Parma

Homemade noodles with sweet sausage, wild mushrooms, plum tomatoes, Parmigiano, garlic, shallots and olive oil with a touch of cream.

$28.00

Linguine and Clams

Sauteed clams, in a choice of garlic and oil sauce or light tomato sauce

$28.00

Spaghetti Marinara

$20.00

Eggplant Parmesan over Spaghetti

$25.00

Ragu del Macellaio

Our sunday sauce, pork, meatball, braciola and sausage with rigatoni or cavatelli. Saturday and Sunday only.

$28.00

L'arte Dello Spaghettaio

L'arte Dello Spaghettaio

Nel Pollaio

Nel Pollaio

Filetti di Pollo con Funghi e Piselli

Breast of chicken sauteed with white wine, mushrooms and peas, served with vegetables of the day

$28.00

Pollo Rollantine "Valle D'aosta"

Chicken stuffed with mushrooms, prosciutto, mozzarella and onions in a light Marsala sauce.

$32.00

Chicken Scarpariello

Over roasted bone in chicken, sausage, finished with white wine, mushrooms, sage and springs rosemary sauce and topped with crisp roasted potatoes

$34.00

Pollo con Gamberi Alla Francese

Breast of chicken and jumbo shrimp dipped in an egg batter and pan-fried with white wine, butter and lemon.

$28.00

Chicken Marsala

Chicken scaloppine with mushrooms and prosciutto in a marsala.

$28.00

Chicken Parmigiana

Chicken cutlet, topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella baked and served with spaghetti marinara

$27.00

Chicken Francese

$25.00

Scaloppine con Melanzane

Veal scaloppine with baked eggplant, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and hot peppers.

$36.00

Filetto di Manzo di Puglia

9oz center cut filet mignon, grilled, Burrata mozzarella, over a rich tomato sauce

$48.00

Prime Shell Steak

Broiled or pizzaiola with mushrooms and peppers.

$48.00

Scaloppine con Piselli e Prosciutto

Veal scaloppine sauteed with peas, onions, prosciutto, Marsala and white wine with rice pilaf.

$36.00

Bistecca Alla Carmine

Grilled shell steak topped with mushrooms, onions and peppers in a rich tomato sauce.

$48.00

Veal Scaloppine

$36.00

Veal Parmigiana

Veal cutlet, topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella baked and served with pasta in a marinara sauce

$34.00

Pork Chops

Grilled, then served in choice; broiled, garlic and Oil sauce, or topped with Hot Or Sweet Peppers

$28.00

Le Specialita del Macellaio Pensieroro

Le Specialita del Macellaio Pensieroro

Dal Mare in Terra Cotta

Dal Mare in Terra Cotta

Coperrante con Carciofi e Parmigiano

Pan sauteed diver scallops with artichokes and Parmigiano "gratinee."

$30.00

Gamberi Fantasia

Shrimp stuffed with spinach and mozzarella, Pignoli Nuts, wrapped with thin slice or prosciutto finished with white wine, and butter

$32.00

Scallops

$28.00

Shrimp

$28.00

Clams

$25.00

Broiled Salmon

Served over a bed of rice and a vegetable side

$32.00

Branzino with Shrimp marechiarra

Branzino Filet, Shrimps, Fresh Tomato, Garlic & Shallots

$28.00

Broccoli Rabe

$12.50

Sauteed Spinach

$12.50

Chef's Potato Creation of the Day

$9.00

Sauteed Asparagus

$12.50

Un Pezzetto di Giardino

Un Pezzetto di Giardino

Coffee

Coffee

Cappuccino

$4.00

Espresso

$4.00

Budweiser

King of Beers. Must be 21 to purchase.

$6.00

Peroni

Nastro Azzurro Italiano. Must be 21 to purchase.

$9.00

Heineken

Premium Malt Lager. Must be 21 to purchase.

$8.00

Lagunitas IPA

India Pale Ale. Must be 21 to purchase.

$8.00

Corona Extra

Cerveceria Modelo Mexico. Must be 21 to purchase.

$8.00

Alcoholic Beverages

Alcoholic Beverages

Drinks TO-GO

Drinks TO-GO

Apple Martini

Vodka, Apple Puckers, Sour Mix. Must be 21 to purchase.

$14.00

Cosmopolitan

Vodka, Triple Sec, Cranberry juice, splash of sour mix. Must be 21 to purchase.

$14.00

Dirty Martini

Vodka, Olive Juice, Dry Vermouth, Must be 21 to purchase.

$14.00

Classic Margarita

Tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, sour mix. Must be 21 to purchase.

$13.00

Strawberry Margarita

Tequila, Lime juice, Orange liqueur, Fresh Strawberry Puree. Must be 21 to purchase.

$14.00

Espresso Martini

Vanila vodka, Kahlua, fresh Espresso, Cream d Cacao. Must be 21 to purchase.

$14.00

Aperol Spritz

Aperol, Prosecco, splash of soda water. Must be 21 to purchase.

$15.00

Classic Mojito

Rum, Muddled Mint and lime, Simple Syrup, Sour Mix, Splash of Soda water. Must be 21 to purchase.

$13.00

Strawberry Mojito

Rum, Fresh Strawberies, Muddled Mint and lime, Simple Syrup, Sour Mix, Splash of Soda water. Must be 21 to purchase.

$14.00

Coconut Mojito

Rum, Coco Lopez, Muddled Mint and lime, Simple Syrup, Sour Mix, Splash of Soda water. Must be 21 to purchase.

$15.00

Classic Red Sangria

Red Wine, Brandy, Orange Juice, Triple Sec, Peach Schnapps, Splash of Soda. Must be 21 to purchase.

$14.00

Classic White Sangria

White Wine, Brandy, Orange Juice, Peach Schnapps, Triple Sec, Splash of Soda. Must be 21 to purchase.

$14.00