This place is a treat! We got a recommendation to try out Corto by a Jono Pandolfi Ceramics staff and it was worth it!!
Hands down the best Rigatoni I’ve ever had. It always hits the spot for me. We tried almost all items on their menu, but there is always new dish to try since their menu changes based on the season. The whole sea bream and pork shoulder are delightful as well.
Being so popular, you have to make a reservation in advance. Again, it’s worth it!! Corto is byob, so you can pick up a bottle of wine at a cute wineshop around the corner.
Dietary restrictions: They take note of any allergy or dietary restriction
I make it a point to only write either extremely positive or extremely negative reviews, whether I have to highlight a true gem, or show people where to stay away. Today, we surpass a true gem. I came here at around 8pm on a Thursday, and they were packed, even though I had no reservation, we quickly got seated. The first sign of greatness was the server, she was absolutely amazing, so kind and helpful and truly made the entire dinner better. Then the appetizers, the ricotta toast and broccoli rabe were more than outstanding, and I not only recommend, but encourage you get them. Next was the pasta, although my only critique was it was a bit to Al dente for me, the cashew bechamel tasted completely identical to a cheese one, and shocked the table. And finally the main, the angry chicken, although it was not at all what I was expecting it to look like, it tasted absolutely incredible and was textbook fall off the bone. Thank you Corto for the experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Polina Vasileva
“I celebrated my birthday here, and the family-style dishes were absolutely delicious! Honey ricotta toast, cappelletti with mushrooms, chickpea pasta, and chicken were standout dishes, but honestly, everything was amazing. I couldn’t have dreamed of a better place to celebrate!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Donna Platzer
Corto’s a hidden gem. Food Delicious, service excellent. Can’t wait to go back.We truly enjoyed ourselves. Thank you.
A restaurant where my friend and his wife had a meal. I liked the atmosphere and the plates, and the food was delicious. The fact that it was locally produced (the vegetables were from New Jersey) was a plus for me. Alcohol is BYOB.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Andy Andersen
Authentic Italian food. The ingredients are high quality and fresh. This place is somewhat pricey but it is a nice treat for a special occasion. Would return
Dominique Adevai
Really not good…We came here on a recommendation and quickly saw that the place has really nice vibes, and is super busy (green flag, right?) Well think again😅 The food was really subpar, especially for how it is priced.
We got the potato appetizer which was good, and then the rigatoni and Angry Chicken. These last 2 are staples, so we figured they had to be good. Wrong. The pasta was undercooked and dry, missing a healthy amount of cheese.
The Angry Chicken had literally the taste of fish, it was honestly inedible for me. There was bread under it that was just soggy and gross. We really couldn’t believe it lol. Especially with how many people were there…
Want to mention the service was great and our server was really nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Kat Dong
food was over priced and didn’t taste that good for the price point. servers were cool tho
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Thomas Cook
Great options, the hype for the pasta is well deserved.
Parking: Got a spot 1 block over on a Sunday night
Food was amazing. Some of the best dishes I've had since moving to Jersey city. Really recommend getting the Pasta bar seating if available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Olive Cake
J B
An absolute gem. If I’m ever in the area, I’ll always try and eat here. Dishes are well thought out and seasonally relevant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve Lauterhahn
Great flavors and such a great staff and warm and welcoming ambiance
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
G B
Dietary restrictions: Very knowledgeable about allergies!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pianpian Wu
Love this place. We come here regularly. Cannot find a better deal in this area for BYOB and delicious pasta. They have a few staples but the menu rotates pretty frequently. The salads and pasta are amazing. Highly recommend.
This place is a treat! We got a recommendation to try out Corto by a Jono Pandolfi Ceramics staff and it was worth it!!
Hands down the best Rigatoni I’ve ever had. It always hits the spot for me. We tried almost all items on their menu, but there is always new dish to try since their menu changes based on the season. The whole sea bream and pork shoulder are delightful as well.
Being so popular, you have to make a reservation in advance. Again, it’s worth it!!
Corto is byob, so you can pick up a bottle of wine at a cute wineshop around the corner.
Dietary restrictions: They take note of any allergy or dietary restriction
Wheelchair accessibility: Not sure
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta, Olive Cake, Dessert, Pork Stracotto, Chocolate Cake, Whole Sea Bream, Dilly Salad, Burrata, Ricotta Cheesecake
I make it a point to only write either extremely positive or extremely negative reviews, whether I have to highlight a true gem, or show people where to stay away. Today, we surpass a true gem. I came here at around 8pm on a Thursday, and they were packed, even though I had no reservation, we quickly got seated. The first sign of greatness was the server, she was absolutely amazing, so kind and helpful and truly made the entire dinner better. Then the appetizers, the ricotta toast and broccoli rabe were more than outstanding, and I not only recommend, but encourage you get them. Next was the pasta, although my only critique was it was a bit to Al dente for me, the cashew bechamel tasted completely identical to a cheese one, and shocked the table. And finally the main, the angry chicken, although it was not at all what I was expecting it to look like, it tasted absolutely incredible and was textbook fall off the bone. Thank you Corto for the experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
“I celebrated my birthday here, and the family-style dishes were absolutely delicious! Honey ricotta toast, cappelletti with mushrooms, chickpea pasta, and chicken were standout dishes, but honestly, everything was amazing. I couldn’t have dreamed of a better place to celebrate!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Corto’s a hidden gem. Food Delicious, service excellent. Can’t wait to go back.We truly enjoyed ourselves. Thank you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Stracotto, Chocolate Cake
Outstanding 🇮🇹
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A restaurant where my friend and his wife had a meal.
I liked the atmosphere and the plates, and the food was delicious. The fact that it was locally produced (the vegetables were from New Jersey) was a plus for me. Alcohol is BYOB.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Authentic Italian food. The ingredients are high quality and fresh. This place is somewhat pricey but it is a nice treat for a special occasion. Would return
Really not good…We came here on a recommendation and quickly saw that the place has really nice vibes, and is super busy (green flag, right?) Well think again😅 The food was really subpar, especially for how it is priced.
We got the potato appetizer which was good, and then the rigatoni and Angry Chicken. These last 2 are staples, so we figured they had to be good. Wrong. The pasta was undercooked and dry, missing a healthy amount of cheese.
The Angry Chicken had literally the taste of fish, it was honestly inedible for me. There was bread under it that was just soggy and gross. We really couldn’t believe it lol. Especially with how many people were there…
Want to mention the service was great and our server was really nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
food was over priced and didn’t taste that good for the price point. servers were cool tho
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Great options, the hype for the pasta is well deserved.
Parking: Got a spot 1 block over on a Sunday night
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Honey Toast
Restaurantji Recommends
Food was amazing. Some of the best dishes I've had since moving to Jersey city. Really recommend getting the Pasta bar seating if available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Olive Cake
An absolute gem. If I’m ever in the area, I’ll always try and eat here. Dishes are well thought out and seasonally relevant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great flavors and such a great staff and warm and welcoming ambiance
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dietary restrictions: Very knowledgeable about allergies!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place. We come here regularly. Cannot find a better deal in this area for BYOB and delicious pasta. They have a few staples but the menu rotates pretty frequently. The salads and pasta are amazing. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Olive Cake
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