Jersey City Heights is getting a little more Italian with new restaurant Corto, which soft opened this past Friday at 507 Palisade Avenue. Owners Marc Magliozzi, Drew Buzzio, and Peter Fontana have teamed up on this new spot, which took the space of what used to be a deli.

The decision to choose this neighborhood for the location was an easy one as Magliozzi was raised in The Heights and still has many friends in the area. Additionally, the space for Corto is what they were looking for and the rent is still achievable for the industry. “Everyone should open a restaurant in The Heights,” said Magliozzi. “The rent means more restaurants can open here, and it is a great opportunity.”