Corto Reviews Summary

Ambiance

Pros:

• "The inside of Corto is small and the staff is personable, both of which added to a really homey, comfortable vibe."
• "Authentic Italian, amazing ambience, open kitchen."
• "The outside seating and inside seating were both lovely and you have a full view of the kitchen which gives it a very familiar feel."
• "The ambiance-both inside and out back in the garden- was so inviting."
• "As soon as you walk in, you feel at home."
• "Great place to have a romantic night."
• "The ambiance is perfect."

Cons:

• "The place was very cold, and table and chairs very cheap and informal."
• "The communal tables are terrible in terms of wanting a nice time out with a friend because you can't hear one another."
• "I wish they put some fabric on walls or something."
• "It has a small indoor space but the backyard It is only suitable for dining in a warm weather although it has some little heating lights above."
• "The place is not attractive at all, this is an old house, with backyard, with an open kitchen, food smell everywhere."
• "Too loud and too close together."
• "Please take chairs away from the communal table so you're not seating so close together."

Service

Pros:

• "The service was top notch as well."
• "Our server was super sweet."
• "The hostess and waiter anticipated our every need and the pace of the meal was perfect."
• "The staff is incredible."
• "Service was stellar."
• "The staff is extremely welcoming and nice, they treat you like an old friend."
• "The staff was welcoming and the outdoor seating with beautifully set."

Cons:

• "Sent a text message but never received answer."
• "The server was making us feel uncomfortable by pushing us to order a second pasta entree."
• "The waiter seemed to be starstruck by my friend and when explaining the menu only made eye contact with her."
• "We have reached out via email and Instagram DM and haven’t received a response back for a week."
• "The waiter inside was beyond insensitive."
• "They are very short of waiters so their attitude is less hospitalizing."
• "The front guy was super rude to us."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The chicken was juicy and tasty, the meat was falling off the bone."
• "Every dish was OUTSTANDING and all their pasta is made fresh, adding a level of authenticity that's hard to find."
• "Top quality ingredients and homemade pasta result in incredible pasta dishes cooked to al dente perfection."
• "The food is amazing too."
• "The freshness of the pasta and texture is literally made to perfection."
• "Probably the best pasta I've ever had outside of Italy."
• "All of the food tasted fantastic."

Cons:

• "The spaghetti is super salty!"
• "Super expensive and super small portions and super not tasty at all."
• "The angry chicken came out cold in areas, it hadn’t been warmed through sufficiently."
• "Unfortunately, the food does not live up to the hype at all! While some of the starters were good (sweet potatoes), most were mediocre."
• "The appetizers were over spiced with herbs."
• "The chicken dish had nice flavors but overcooked."
• "The pasta was not only Raw but the size of the bowl of pasta was enough to fill my two-year-old grandson but not me."

Value

Pros:

• "The portions are generous and the prices are reasonable, making Corto a great value for money."
• "Fantastic food at surprisingly reasonable prices."
• "Price point is fantastic."
• "My bf was shocked at how inexpensive the meal was since he’s used to NYC prices."
• "Corto is also BYOB, making this an affordable night out."
• "BYOB really just makes it that much more amazing. No uncorking fee."
• "We were extremely pleased with the service, quality of food, pricing and etc."