Cortina

Cortina

Owner

Experience AMORE at Cortina, candlelit romantic & cozy ambience, featuring a special 3 course menu.

ZAGAT RATED 04-05-06-07

ZAGAT 2008 NYC Restaurant

Eastsiders "save their carbs" for this "fliendly neighborhood stop" serving "basic, dependable" Northern Italian favorites; the "low-lit room" is "pleasant" enough and allows for "quiet conversation", while "modest prices" mean "locals" can stay withing their budgets.

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Open 7 days! Experience Ristorante Cortina's taste-sensational menu showcasing homemade pastas and sauces, NY cut steak, veal, fresh catch-of-the day specials; wild salmon, tuna, mahi-mahi, swordfish, red snapper; classic italian breadsticks and homemade desserts (ice cream, tiramisu, chocolate mousse and fine cappucinos) all created on the premises by chef/owner Richard. For your dining

Katie Heffernan

Citysearch

The Scene
On a busy stretch of 2nd Avenue, this Italian restaurant slows the world down for locals. An accommodating maitre d' welcomes groups and intimate pairs. The large, comfortable dining room has a simple, upscale touch--red-orange walls refined by white-clothed tables, a sturdy dark wood bar, and French doors that open onto a breezy sidewalk patio in summer.

The Food
This neighborhood spot serves classic Italian dishes without making a fuss over presentation. Proscuitto-topped arugula, apple and goat cheese salad passes with light lemon-olive oil dressing. Fresh pastas should be favored over the regular pasta selections, which are not homemade. The ricotta-stuffed ravioli di astago melds nicely with its diced peppers and rich vodka cream sauce. The chicken parmigiana stays crispy beneath a generous layer of mozzarella and thick sauce. See the specials of the day to order dessert: The tower of hazelnut ice cream topped with whipped cream is a treat.