"If you long for a classic Little Italy experience—an old-school Italian joint smack in the middle of the chaos of Mulberry Street—Il Cortile (in operation since 1975) is precisely where you should go. The food at this restaurant with a charming glass-ceilinged atrium is rich, perfectly seasoned, and delicious, especially the luscious fettuccine di parma. Il Cortile also has a special place in Sopranos lore, because the cast would take a departing actor out to eat here when their character got whacked. You could do much, much worse for a last meal." - molly fitzpatrick, willa moore, bryan kim