Cortina

Italian restaurant · Big Sky

Cortina

Italian restaurant · Big Sky

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995 Settlement Trail, Big Sky, MT 59716

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Italian cuisine, wood-fired dishes, pasta, wine, stellar service  

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995 Settlement Trail, Big Sky, MT 59716 Get directions

montage.com
@montagebigsky

$50–100 · Menu

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995 Settlement Trail, Big Sky, MT 59716 Get directions

+1 406 993 8142
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$50–100 · Menu

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"The signature Italian chophouse within a five-star resort that merges classic Italian preparations with Montana ingredients—featuring colorful pastas and wood-oven-roasted proteins but frequently highlighting oversized heritage chops, river fish, and local game delivered from an open kitchen into a spacious dining room with Western-worn charm." - Brad Japhe Brad Japhe Brad Japhe is a journalist specializing in food, beverage, and travel. He also hosts online video content as an expert in those fields. He’s reported from all 50 states and has visited all seven continents. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Ashley Lee

Google
We were incredibly surprised by the bursts and tartare- the food is incredible at an incredible price. The pasta was delicious as well. Atmosphere is really nice- complimentary valet was super fancy. Overall, 10/10. Our server really took care of us and was so dedicated to her job. The complimentary focaccia was super yummy!

Amber (Penney Farms Princess)

Google
Cortina at Montage is an absolute gem! From the warm, welcoming ambiance to the perfectly crafted Italian dishes, every detail felt thoughtful and elevated. The pasta was divine, the cocktails spot-on, and the views? Unreal. Service was impeccable—friendly without being fussy. Can’t wait to come back!

talia balma

Google
Some of the "high end" dining in Big Sky is kind of a facade, but Cortina was fantastic! I was really impressed by the quality of service, food, and atmosphere-- it was exactly as advertised. Our server, Daniel, was very genuine and his expertise really elevated our experience. All the other staff/support staff from start to finish were incredible as well. We shared some crave-worthy meals so we'll definitely be back for more!

Taylor Webb

Google
The majority of this review will be for our incredible service team, Kasi & Luis. Kasi was fantastic. She is happy to be at work, so knowledgeable about the menu, and genuinely positive! Luis was great as well, very happy and accommodating. We ordered the Tartare, bone marrow, bolognese, veal Milanese, and pork chop. Everything was fantastic. The tartare is the best we’ve had.

Sonya L.

Google
We chose Cortina to celebrate multiple family members August birthdays and it was amazing! Stunning atmosphere & decor, stellar service, gorgeous and delicious food & drinks and desserts that were works of art! I absolutely recommend this restaurant, you will not be disappointed! It’s a must for a true Big Sky experience! 5 ⭐️ all the way!

W A

Google
Much better than I expected. Sat at the counter section and was entertained by the Bartender and many others. The food was excellent. Even met 2 beautiful Mountain Dogs named Dutch and Swiss. What a treat. Wonderful place and very comfortable.

Taylor Kissell

Google
My wife and I celebrated our 20th anniversary last night with dinner at Cortina and the experience could not have been better. From the outset nearly every staff member that we encountered wished us a happy anniversary, making us feel so celebrated. The food and wine were outstanding. Our server, Peter, did an outstanding job of walking us through the menu and making great recommendations. We were greeted with complimentary rose bubbles and the meal ended with a complimentary dessert. Again, everything could not have been better!

Orlando Tellez

Google
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Cortina, and I must say, it was an absolutely remarkable experience. From the moment I arrived, I was mesmerized by the captivating beauty of the place. The lights were arranged in such a way that they created a magical atmosphere, making the whole place come alive with a sense of enchantment and wonder. The outstanding staff at Cortina truly made my visit unforgettable. They were not only professional and efficient but also incredibly warm and welcoming. Their excellent service and genuine hospitality made me feel right at home. They were knowledgeable, attentive, and always ready to assist with any request or question I had. Their friendliness added to the overall positive atmosphere of the establishment. When it comes to the drinks, Cortina certainly did not disappoint. The menu boasted a wide variety of options, and each drink I tried was skillfully crafted and bursting with flavor. Whether it was a classic cocktail or a unique creation, I found myself thoroughly enjoying every sip. Additionally, I couldn't help but admire the exquisite decor of Cortina. The attention to detail was impressive, as each corner was tastefully designed to create a sophisticated and elegant setting. The combination of luxurious furnishings, beautiful artwork, and subtle lighting created an ambiance that enhanced the overall experience. In conclusion, my time at Cortina was truly delightful. The breathtaking lights, exceptional staff, delicious drinks, and stunning decor all contributed to making it a memorable visit. If you're looking for a place that offers a magical atmosphere, outstanding service, and a delectable beverage selection, then I highly recommend Cortina.
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Sunny L.

Yelp
While skiing at Big Sky, we stayed at the Montage hotel within the Spanish Peaks Mountain Club. The ski-in, ski-out lounge was incredibly convenient--I never had to lug my skis and boots anywhere. Our favorite spot in the hotel was Cantina, where the cocktails crafted by the friendly bartender, Peter, were absolutely top-notch--some of the best I've ever had. The house-made pasta, fresh salads, and warm hospitality made dining there a delight. Mornings were just as enjoyable, with delicious and healthy breakfasts, mimosas, green juices, and an extensive wine collection. And, of course, the breathtaking mountain views made the entire experience unforgettable.
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Shannon W.

Yelp
This restaurant is SO good and SO nice. Definitely a treat! Don't sleep on the chicken. It's incredible. Our waiter Teddy was so accommodating. We will definitely be going back next time we're in Big Sky!
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Paul C.

Yelp
Cortina is a world-class Italian restaurant within the Montage Hotel in Big Sky, Montana.the menu is continental Italian, plus beef and other game offerings, with pasta and vegetables, followed by spectacular European desserts. All are top notch. Service is impeccable, price is what you'd expected in such a high end establishment. Cortina is a drive away from the hustle and bustle of the main Big Sky slopes, but you can ski to and from Cortina via the Lewis and Clark trail and lift. The best!
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C M.

Yelp
Came in w/a large table of 11 for a birthday dinner. The reception was very friendly when making the reservation. The restaurant and views are amazing. Service and food was 5 star. They even all signed a birthday card for our friend and came out with a special dessert. Cons: Another large table had some loud toddlers, which was a bit noisy. With a table of 11, we had to sit at two neighboring tables vs one big table to avoid having to eat off of a family style menu - I wish this couldve been avoided, but we made it work. I wouldve marked it to 4 stars for this, but the service and everyone we encountered were so lovely, I still gave it a 5.
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Kim M.

Yelp
Everything about Cortina is excellent! The service is outstanding, the food and ambience is excellent. This is our second time dining here.
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Chloe S.

Yelp
Came here while on vacation & it did not disappoint. Every item on the menu was good (we got most of them) but would recommend the bison, steak tartare, & the risotto with the veal- 10/10. Our waitress Kasey was truly one of the best we've ever had, she made a whole experience out of the meal. Cannot recommend enough!
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Ashley B.

Yelp
Our server was absolutely outstanding! He was knowledgeable of the menu and so polished. The burrata had to be the best I've had since I was in Italy! And truly the same goes for the pasta. The last I enjoyed authentic Italian pasta was in Rome. These chefs do such a wonderfully job. Every day is a celebration at Cortina, it was the perfect place for my mother's birthday. My veal cutlet was served on the bone and was delightful. I did find myself wanting more lemon or sauce, as the breading was perfectly crispy but just needed a little extra something. I would absolutely recommend anyone staying in Big Sky or Montage to experience Cortina.

Deirdre C.

Yelp
Some things are worth splurging for and the Cortina is one of them. We went for my birthday and am so glad we did. The service was spectacular - the perfect balance between being attentive but not hovering. Everyone was so friendly! And then there's the food. I ordered the petit beef filet (an unusual choice for me) and it was spectacular. I ordered the crispy potatoes as a side - these were the best potatoes I've ever had! Order them! I could easily eat them every day of my life. They are prepared in an aioli sauce but beyond that how they make them so delicious remains a mystery. Thanks to Max, Ryan, Renatta and the crew for a very special birthday.
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Alex P.

Yelp
As the main restaurant at the Montage, this is not a restaurant that's yet on the map of Big Sky, but certainly starting to get there. It has a pleasant design with tall ceilings and cozy seating. When it comes to Breakfast experiences, on busy days, Cortina offers a buffet for guests priced at $58 and an enhanced A-La-Carte menu on the days when buffet is not available due to limited guest capacity. The Turkey eggs Benedict is prepared in a very classic fashion and was executed well. Avocado toast has some wonderful bread that is clearly freshly baked and tastes spectacular. Potatoes are very well done. The huevos rancheros was not executed particularly well, with the dish being very heavily dominated by the sauce, throwing the balance a bit off. Despite that, it was tasty, but almost impossible to finish the volume of sauce relative to other ingredients. When it comes to the buffet, selections are fairly basic for the price that it costs and frankly, I would not recommend that option. Aside from the usual bacon and potatoes, the buffet does have croissants and an omelette station, so basics are covered at a five star hotel level, but that's about it. It is far from buffets at some of the other resorts of this caliber and cost just as much. A La Carte is much better both value and quality wise. Dinner was also very well executed, from the filet mignon to the bison tartare and trout. One of the best things here are the staff, like Katie and Manish, who went above and beyond. With that said, on one of the days where the hotel was at higher occupancy, the team really struggled to cover the tables and was majorly understaffed. Thus, I fear how they will be able to handle the load in the rapidly approaching ski season. Lastly, I have to highlight the platters and pottery. Clean presentation on all dishes, with some being served in gorgeous Staub dishes, with even the coffee being poured into Jono Pandolfi pottery. Such details really do make a difference. Cortina is an excellent spot for being fairly new. Aside from suggestions above, it would be nice to see some additional selections to highlight the terroir of Montana, such as a better steak selection, bison and elk. Perhaps some mountain berries and plants consumed by indigenous populations. While it is an Italian restaurant, it's identity is already fairly confused: very little of it is actually Italian and my humble opinion is that an upscale Italian restaurant is not what most of the guests would want coming to Montana anyways. Italian spots are a dime a dozen in big cities where most of the guests arrive from, so not only does it mean the standard has to be higher, but experiencing a high end variant of Montana dining and ingredients would be much more interesting to me personally.
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Nathan H.

Yelp
One of the two best restaurants in Big Sky. Perhaps the best tiramisu we've ever had - but everything was amazing from the lasagna to the service. Our server Peter was perfect, an adjective that we rarely, if ever have included on a Yelp. We might stay here at the Montage in the future just to eat at this restaurant, but will most definitely make it a staple every time we return and highly recommend it.
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J S.

Yelp
Molto bene! The atmosphere in Cortina was excellent, service was superb. Don't miss out on the lasagna. If I could give it more than five stars, I would. The Bolognese the focaccia bread and the Cacio Bene were all incredible. Food is always great but Vera our server made our experience so personal and special. Can't wait to return!!
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DeAngelo V.

Yelp
Excellent! A++! Our waitress Christine was super attentive, very friendly and went above and beyond. The filet is great, the bolognese was out of this world! Good wine selection as well. Loved it, will dine in again!
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Melissa S.

Yelp
Amazing experience with beautiful ambiance and scenery. The restaurant is up in a mountain inside of a gorgeous 5 star hotel. The food was pricey but very good and the service was phenomenal. Everyone was beyond welcoming & nice. The views were surreal. The hotel had skiing, tubing plus they offered us s'mores by the fire! A one of a kind experience overall! Thank you to everyone that made our night so special
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Nikola G.

Yelp
Phenomenal atmosphere in Big Sky Montana! Nothing beats fine Italian cuisine like this place. 10/10 recommend.
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David D.

Yelp
Superb. The chef was a master. Pumpkin prosciutto pine nut soup, best I've ever had. He combined various meats including bison pheasant and venison together in the bolognese and lasagna which were delicious even for someone not inclined to gamy fare.

Chris C.

Yelp
The best meal I have had in a long time cocktails superb, antipasta trout n caviar wonderful, my daughters and I ordered family style and uber enjoyed all the dishes the deserts were also wonderful. Vera best wait staff,old world service uncommon these days

Karina S.

Yelp
Excellent service we came for 30 year anniversary,wine list amazing and sommelier was very knowledgeable and very welcoming. We ordered antelope tartare was done in front of us, and the prosciutto was superb. As a main dish we had double pork chop, done to the perfection the portions are really generous, I had a vegetable lasagna, and we had a pistachio with dark chocolate dessert that won't make you feel guilty of not following your diet.

Jennifer L.

Yelp
Ambience is amazing as well as the food. We did not a reservation but were able to dine at the bar and were seated immediately. The staff were amazing especially Jay , who was serving us at the bar. The lamb shank and tagliatelle fungi were both insane!

Tanner D.

Yelp
Absolutely amazing! Best place in Big Sky to eat. Healthy yet tastes amazing. Almost everything is either made from scratch or imported from Italy. No need for special club access. All are welcome. Valet parking only.

CW A.

Yelp
First rate meal. Absolutely excellent Italian food. Small things done well throughout the meal. Service was top notch. The tiramisu was the best I've ever had.

Robert L.

Yelp
Really surprised and disappointed. Supposed to be a very upscale place, but unfortunately not on many levels. Started with an 8 pm reservation that did not seat us until just after 8:30 pm (as we sat at the bar and saw another party our size get seated at 8:15). Ordered wine, that clearly had 'turned'. When we told our waiter, his response was (believe it or not) "yes, we've been having problems with this bottle." Yet it was served to us. Food was marginal to abysmal. $130 Wagyu rib ribeye arrived well done (asked for medium rare). When replaced was still a solid medium. Conversely, beef tenderloin arrived raw inside (requested medium rare) and after sent back, came back less than 5 mins, still raw in parts. Suspect it was microwaved. Finished it off with a mint chocolate chip gelato that had freezer burn and was grainy to taste. Buyer beware. Have been here (Big Sky) a week so far, and have otherwise had superb meals!

Stephanie G.

Yelp
Cortina delivered an elegant, delicious, memorable dinner for our family. From our first moment when greeted to meeting MC, our excellent host, to the quality of the food, this restaurant outshined many of the finest places in Los Angeles. The service could not possibly have been better. Always attendant and seemed to pick their moments so they never interrupted conversation. MC was personable, utterly professional and knew every item on the menu, providing recommendations when asked. She was a delight, as were other personnel who took time to engage with us. We had heard about the restaurant from other family members and our experience mirrored theirs. If you have the opportunity, Cortina is more than worth the drive.

Jeffrey G.

Yelp
Chef Rachel is the best. Everything that is put on a plate is worth eating. The staff and kitchen crew are top notch. Couldn't have asked for a better Thanksgiving meal. The regular menu is phenomenal as well.

Sarah M.

Yelp
This is not a good restaurant and I don't recommend it. The carbonara is not carbonara, no egg to be found and the pork is translucent pieces of fat I couldn't even eat. Zero flavor. Our food took forever and was cold when it arrived. The staff was stiff and robotic. If you're looking for a unique, authentic Big Sky experience go to Horn & Cantle.

Jill W.

Yelp
Food was phenomenal and they carter to dietary restrictions. Very gracious staff and lovely views.

Gwen G.

Yelp
I rarely write reviews, but this place was excellent! Try the baby artichokes, the braised smoked greens. Nuanced flavors all around. Great service. Incredible cocktails too. Best food we've had on the mountain.