Corto

“We’ll definitely be back! I celebrated my birthday here, and the staff were incredibly kind and welcoming. The food was amazing—full of flavor and so fresh. The asparagus pasta was my favorite—I absolutely loved it! The environment is cozy with a great vibe. Highly recommend!”

“I had such an incredible experience at Corto. The food was absolutely amazing and truly authentic Italian. Every dish we tried was outstanding. We had the doppio tortello with baccalà, the mafaldine with Genovese ragù, the cioppino, the roast pork, and finished with cheesecake—and every single plate was delicious. You can really taste the care and authenticity in each dish. One of the highlights of the evening was when the chef, Ciccio”l, came to our table to talk with us and personally present his dishes. It made the experience feel even more special and welcoming. Our server was also fantastic—attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. The entire evening was perfect from start to finish. We will definitely be back! 🍝✨”

“I went 2 times the first time i had the Zozzona, and it was excellent — perfectly cooked pasta, rich and flavorful, and very well balanced. That alone would be reason enough to come back. the second time i had Rigatoni bianco di napoli , very good That said, all of the appetizers are really good, great for sharing, and the desserts are just as solid and absolutely worth ordering. You can tell there’s real care behind the ingredients and the cooking, without overcomplicating things. A place I’d happily return to, whether for a relaxed dinner or a night out with friends. Highly recommended.”

“What a great meal and a nice surprise. My wife and I moved to Jersey City 5 weeks ago and have been fairly disappointed with all the food around us. Arriving with low expectations, Corto proved to be the most professional, hospitable restaurant we’ve tried and the food was as on-point as anything we’ve had anywhere this past year, including Manhattan. Highly recommend. Reservations are tough. But we will persevere and visit again soon. Bonus: Ana the server recommended we try The Alps, a cocktail restaurant nearby before heading home. What a perfect suggestion and a great find. We will duplicate this evening many times in the future now that we’re nearby residents.”

“4.5 starts Pleasantly surprised by this not so hidden gem in Jersey city (the heights). I walked into Corto for an early lunch & it was well worth the drive. I snagged a seat at the pasta bar & got a front row view of the chefs prepping and working their magic in the kitchen. This simply designed small restaurant is very cozy, offers comfortable seating, and also has a very nice outdoor patio set up in the back of the restaurant. I tried the Ricotta & honey toast that was spectacular. All the ingredients tasted fresh and blended together perfectly. The ricotta gnocchi was DELICIOUS, every bite was better than the last was not drenched in sauce & the meat complimented it so well. The citrus olive oil cake with strawberry jam was truly the perfect way to end my meal. A light but dense cake that had freshly made jam & whipped cream was a knock out treat. The service was welcoming & top notch. Not only did both servers come to check how the meal was going, the chef also checked on me periodically being that I was seated right in front of the kitchen, leaving me to enjoy my meal but when they did (pop in) they were very informative & gave me little bits of information on each dish that I had. To keep it short, Corto is a neighborhood gem tucked into the heights that everyone all over the city (or state) should know of & visit at least once. I look forward to visiting in the VERY NEAR future.”