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

Margherita
San Marzano tomato sauce, home-made Mozzarella. Fresh basil
Bianca (White)
Homemade Mozzarella, Mozzarella, Fresh Ricotta Seasonal Pesto
Quattro Formaggi (Four Cheese)
Homemade Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Parmigiano Reggiano, and Fontina Cheese
Pepperoni
Fresh tomato sauce, Mozzarella and Pepperoni
Alla Vodka
Creamy Vodka Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella and Shallots
Quattro Stagioni
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Homemade Mozzarella, Marinated Artichokes, Olives, Sauted Mushrooms and Prosciutto.
Fresh Mozzarella with Tomato and Basil
Black pepper, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Burrata Mozzarella
With tomatoes, roasted pears and basil.
Peperoncino Piccante
Cherry peppers stuffed with prosciutto, soppresata, provolone, garlic and breadcrumbs in olive oil.
Antipasto Freddo Special
Fresh mozzarella, proscuitto, sopperssata, grana padana, olives, roasted pepper and marinated zucchini.
Avocado Bruschetta
Grilled Tuscan bread topped with avocado, red onion, roasted chili peppers, Gorgonzola and balsamic glaze.
Antipasti Cold

Antipasti Hot

Polpette
Our signature single meatball, stuffed with mozzarella, served in our rich tomato sauce, and topped with ricotta cheese and parmigiano
Zucchini Fritti
Shoestring zucchini lightly fried in Wondra flour.
Fried Mozzarella with Tomato Sauce
Fried Mozzarella with Anchovy Sauce
Anchovy sauce: white wine, shallots, capers, butter and fresh lemon juice
Eggplant Rollatini
Thin cut eggplant stuffed with ricotta topped with tomato sauce and baked toperfection (3pc)
Fried Baby Calamari
Served with our signature marinara sauce
Schiacciata di Salsiccia e Carciofi
A unique pie of sausage, artichokes and mozzarella.
Gamberi Fritti "Cortile"
Marinated shrimp, lightly fried in Wondra flour, sprinkled with lemon and vinegar.
Baked Clams Oreganate
Stuffed with seasoned breadcrumbs and baked (6pc)
Asiago Stuffed Mushrooms
White mushrooms stuffed with roasted vegetables, pecorino, bread crumbs and topped with Asiago cheese.
Mussels Fra Diavolo
Prince Edward Island mussels sauteed with tomatoes, chili, garlic and white wine.
Pasta Fagioli
Traditional Italian Pasta and Bean Soup
Soups

Insalate

Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce tossed in our signature dressing
Tricolore
Radicchio, arugula & endive salad, tossed in extra virgin olive oli andbalsamic vinegar
Panzanella
Tomato, cucumber & red onion in a dressing of sparkling water, salt, pepper, garlic and topped with a thin slice toasted Tuscan bread
Siciliana
Romaine lettuce with salami, provolone, tomato, olives and red onions.
Spaghettini Puttanesca Speciali
Thin spaghetti with fresh grape tomatoes, capers, olives, anchovies and arugula in garlic and oil.
Rigatoni and Principe di Napoli
Prince of Naples rigatoni with filetto di pomodoro, prosciutto and mozzarella.
Capellini Piselli e Prosciutto Speciali
Angel hair pasta, meat sauce, tomatoes, mushrooms, peas & cream, topped with a thin slice of baked prosciutto
Pepite di Gnocchi
Potato dough stuffed with chicken, spinach and mascarpone.
Farfallette con Pollo
Bow tie pasta with chicken, asparagus, fresh tomatoes and speck ham with a touch cream
Linguine Cicale
Wide linguine with shrimp, scallops, calamari, calamari, clams and mussels in a red or white sauce.
Rigatoni Speciale
Rigatoni with sweet sausage, shiitake mushroom and ricotta.
Penne Creamy Vodka
Vodka, bay leaf, and a touch of cream
Cheese Ravioli
Homemade Ravioli stuffed Ravioli with Ricotta and parmesan in a Tomato Sauce
Fettuccine di Parma
Homemade noodles with sweet sausage, wild mushrooms, plum tomatoes, Parmigiano, garlic, shallots and olive oil with a touch of cream.
Linguine and Clams
Sauteed clams, in a choice of garlic and oil sauce or light tomato sauce
Spaghetti Marinara
Eggplant Parmesan over Spaghetti
Ragu del Macellaio
Our sunday sauce, pork, meatball, braciola and sausage with rigatoni or cavatelli. Saturday and Sunday only.
L'arte Dello Spaghettaio

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
Pollo Rollantine "Valle D'aosta"
Chicken stuffed with mushrooms, prosciutto, mozzarella and onions in a light Marsala sauce.
Chicken Scarpariello
Over roasted bone in chicken, sausage, finished with white wine, mushrooms, sage and springs rosemary sauce and topped with crisp roasted potatoes
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.
Chicken Marsala
Chicken scaloppine with mushrooms and prosciutto in a marsala.
Chicken Parmigiana
Chicken cutlet, topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella baked and served with spaghetti marinara
Chicken Francese
Scaloppine con Melanzane
Veal scaloppine with baked eggplant, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and hot peppers.
Filetto di Manzo di Puglia
9oz center cut filet mignon, grilled, Burrata mozzarella, over a rich tomato sauce
Prime Shell Steak
Broiled or pizzaiola with mushrooms and peppers.
Scaloppine con Piselli e Prosciutto
Veal scaloppine sauteed with peas, onions, prosciutto, Marsala and white wine with rice pilaf.
Bistecca Alla Carmine
Grilled shell steak topped with mushrooms, onions and peppers in a rich tomato sauce.
Veal Scaloppine
Veal Parmigiana
Veal cutlet, topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella baked and served with pasta in a marinara sauce
Pork Chops
Grilled, then served in choice; broiled, garlic and Oil sauce, or topped with Hot Or Sweet Peppers
Le Specialita del Macellaio Pensieroro

Dal Mare in Terra Cotta

Coperrante con Carciofi e Parmigiano
Pan sauteed diver scallops with artichokes and Parmigiano "gratinee."
Gamberi Fantasia
Shrimp stuffed with spinach and mozzarella, Pignoli Nuts, wrapped with thin slice or prosciutto finished with white wine, and butter
Scallops
Shrimp
Clams
Broiled Salmon
Served over a bed of rice and a vegetable side
Branzino with Shrimp marechiarra
Branzino Filet, Shrimps, Fresh Tomato, Garlic & Shallots
Broccoli Rabe
Sauteed Spinach
Chef's Potato Creation of the Day
Sauteed Asparagus
Un Pezzetto di Giardino

Coffee

Cappuccino
Espresso
Budweiser
King of Beers. Must be 21 to purchase.
Peroni
Nastro Azzurro Italiano. Must be 21 to purchase.
Heineken
Premium Malt Lager. Must be 21 to purchase.
Lagunitas IPA
India Pale Ale. Must be 21 to purchase.
Corona Extra
Cerveceria Modelo Mexico. Must be 21 to purchase.
Alcoholic Beverages

Drinks TO-GO

Apple Martini
Vodka, Apple Puckers, Sour Mix. Must be 21 to purchase.
Cosmopolitan
Vodka, Triple Sec, Cranberry juice, splash of sour mix. Must be 21 to purchase.
Dirty Martini
Vodka, Olive Juice, Dry Vermouth, Must be 21 to purchase.
Classic Margarita
Tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, sour mix. Must be 21 to purchase.
Strawberry Margarita
Tequila, Lime juice, Orange liqueur, Fresh Strawberry Puree. Must be 21 to purchase.
Espresso Martini
Vanila vodka, Kahlua, fresh Espresso, Cream d Cacao. Must be 21 to purchase.
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, Prosecco, splash of soda water. Must be 21 to purchase.
Classic Mojito
Rum, Muddled Mint and lime, Simple Syrup, Sour Mix, Splash of Soda water. Must be 21 to purchase.
Strawberry Mojito
Rum, Fresh Strawberies, Muddled Mint and lime, Simple Syrup, Sour Mix, Splash of Soda water. Must be 21 to purchase.
Coconut Mojito
Rum, Coco Lopez, Muddled Mint and lime, Simple Syrup, Sour Mix, Splash of Soda water. Must be 21 to purchase.
Classic Red Sangria
Red Wine, Brandy, Orange Juice, Triple Sec, Peach Schnapps, Splash of Soda. Must be 21 to purchase.
Classic White Sangria
White Wine, Brandy, Orange Juice, Peach Schnapps, Triple Sec, Splash of Soda. Must be 21 to purchase.