Cortina

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   Jeremy

   VIP

   Seattle

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had dinner twice at Cortina during our visit to the Montage Big Sky. The food and service were exceptional each time. However, we must specifically call out Daniel, our server on the second visit. Daniel was just fantastic. He had great knowledge of the menu and wine pairings for each course. He provided us with genuine service throughout the evening even with the restaurant being fairly busy. We can’t wait to come back to Cortina and enjoy another wonderful meal.
   

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   Zachariah

   VIP

   Louisville

   16 reviews

   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent!! We’ll be back! Service was phenomenal. Our waiter brought us 2 free appetizers. He said our food was taking longer than expected. We thought the timing was perfect.
   

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   Katrina

   VIP

   West Palm Beach

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had high hopes for this lovely restaurant as the Montage Big Sky is beautiful. The staffing from the reception at Cortina to our exceptional waiter, Teddy were stellar! The food was unfortunately not very good. Most of our choices were sub par, like the eggplant Parmesan, which was basically a ‘slab’ of eggplant in breading a sauce that Prego could rival. The home made burrata and heirloom tomato salad and mushroom pasta were standouts! Overall, we would absolutely give it another try though!
   

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   Colby

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Ted was an outstanding server and made the experience!
   

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   Danny

   Montana

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Cortina was amazing. The Bison New York Strip was cooked perfectly so juicy, tender, and full of flavor. Their signature Bolognese was rich, hearty, and super comforting. The crispy potatoes were the star of the show with their golden, crunchy perfection and just the right amount of seasoning. Our server, Ana Joe, was awesome and super friendly, really attentive, and made the whole dinner feel special. If you’re in Big Sky, Cortina is a must.
   

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   Ana

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I had the pleasure of dining at Cortina for three nights, and each visit was a delight. The restaurant offers a refined take on classic Italian comfort food, with standout dishes like the tartare and pasta. The agnolotti, in particular, was exceptional—perfectly crafted and bursting with flavor. The minestrone broth was unlike anything I've ever tasted: delicate, subtly herb-forward, and beautifully balanced. The cocktail program is top-notch, and the sommelier consistently nails wine pairings, elevating the entire experience.
   

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   Michael

   VIP

   Phoenix

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on January 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent wine list. Great food! Very attentive service.
   

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   Phyllis

   VIP

   Denver

   12 reviews

   2.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on January 11, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Very disappointed in the quality of the food at Cortina. It was not what one would expect at a Montage property. Ordered the Chicken Piccata. The chicken was heavily breaded, almost deep fried with very few capers and a heavy sauce. It was terrible! The minestrone soup had no flavor, watered down with very few vegetables. The bread, homemade focaccia and the tiramisu dessert were the best part of the meal.
   

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   WendyH

   Cleveland

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on January 7, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   Overall a nice experience and we will be back. Our server was excellent and she was very formal and appropriate (unlike another server at an adjacent table who insisted on telling people what his favorite dishes were, my pet peeve). We went for the whole three courses plus dessert. It was mostly good and the prices were commensurate with higher end hotel dining. The wines by the glass had some excellent choices and were served properly. We did not take advantage of the resident Sommelier but would have with a larger group. First courses were mixed. The Ceasar Salad was tasty and the dressing was not overpowering. The marrow appetizer was disappointing. The toast points were very burnt and the marrow was under a bunch of vegetables and an overwhelming dressing and sauce. Honestly, I'm not really sure there was any marrow at all. Less is more with this dish in general. A quartered femur with a little oil and garlic and light salt under a broiler with some lightly toasted sourdough... that's all that is needed. The pasta dishes were excellent! We had cacio e pepe and the house special bolognese. Both were super tasty and reflected the menu descriptions accurately. Entrees were mixed. The porkchops were tasteless and had none of the flavors described on the menu. The venison tenderloin, on the other hand, was perfection when cooked as recommended--lightly seared on the outside. The desserts were very good. The chocolate cake was small and dense and decadent and just the right amount. The tiramisu was in its own ramekin but it was enough for four people! The soaked lady fingers were too soaked and had becomea grainy liquid in the bottom, the creme fraiche was a good amount and delicious, but the cocoa powder was way too thick on top. A little cocoa powder goes a long way. This was overpowering. The flavors though were very very good. The espresso pefect but missing a lemon twist and a lump of sugar. The almond cookie at the end was a wonderful delicious bonus!
   

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    Geoffrey

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5

    I’ve had dinner at Cortina four times now. As with my other experience, the food and ambience were excellent. Our server seemed a bit green, clumsy and slow. Unusual for Montage. Overall, I still strongly recommend Cortina as one of the top few options at Big Sky.
    

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