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Corto
Authentic Italian pasta and cozy dining in the heart of Jersey City Heights.
4.2(5 reviews)
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italian
italian
pasta-shops
Freshly prepared pasta like ricotta gnocchi and rigatoni, made with high-quality ingredients and traditional techniques.
Shareable starters such as ricotta and honey toast, and desserts including citrus olive oil cake and pavlova.
Front-row seats at the pasta bar for an interactive view of chefs crafting dishes in the open kitchen.
A cozy, well-set patio area for al fresco meals in a relaxed, neighborhood setting.
Bring your own wine or beer to complement your meal, enhancing the dining experience with personal selections.
Book a table in advance for a seamless dining experience, especially recommended due to high demand.
Authentic Italian pasta and cozy dining in the heart of Jersey City Heights.
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Corto is a beloved Italian restaurant nestled in Jersey City Heights, offering a warm, intimate dining experience with a focus on fresh, handmade pasta and seasonal ingredients. With a 4.6-star rating from over 940 reviews, we pride ourselves on a cozy atmosphere, including a pasta bar for kitchen views and a charming outdoor patio. Our menu features dishes like ricotta gnocchi and citrus olive oil cake, crafted with care and served by a welcoming team. Perfect for date nights, gatherings, or a casual meal, Corto is a neighborhood gem that brings authentic Italian flavors to every plate.
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.
I would give this place 3.5 stars. The food was delicious, and the service was good. However, we were seated at the outside terrace, and the heat was blowing directly at us. That made the whole dining experience uncomfortable. Portion size is small. But the food was delicious, and the place is BYOB.
Food was good - flavorful but small portions. We liked the ricotta gnocchi and the pork was cooked well. We ordered the pavlova and chocolate cake. We were told it’s a chocolate olive oil cake? Some confusion with the dessert. The chocolate cake was dry and tasteless. Worst I’ve ever had. Pavlova was good. The host was great, but our server wasn’t. I asked about the alcohol in the dishes because I’m pregnant, I wanted to make sure it’s evaporated with the cooking process. She kinda brushed me off a bit and I felt I was getting lectured. Somehow she seemed ticked off that I asked? For dessert, I wanted espresso but asked if they have decaf. They don’t, that’s fine. The server responded to me with “I didn’t give up coffee when I was pregnant”. I told her I didn’t either. Why are you assuming that? You don’t know me. It was 7 PM and I don’t want to be awake past my bedtime. I ordered the espresso which did not come at the same time as the dessert. We had to ask for it to be brought over. The women who work there had long nails. I have my Servsafe manager certification. From a food safety standpoint long nails is a no-no.
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.
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