Jersey CityThe Heights · Since 2018
Rustic Italian cooking, handmade pasta, and the belief that a few excellent ingredients are enough.
Matt Moschella
Matt Moschella · Chef · Restaurateur · New Jersey
A cook’s point
of view. A
sense of place.
Matt Moschella is the chef and restaurateur behind Corto and The Roxy—restaurants shaped by instinct, restraint, and an exacting approach to hospitality.
At work in Jersey City
About Matt
A career built on intention.
Matt Moschella is the co-founder and chef behind Corto in Jersey City, the celebrated restaurant known for handmade pasta, ingredient-driven Italian cooking, and a hospitality-first approach. Since opening in 2018, Corto has earned a devoted following for its warm, thoughtful service and deeply personal food.
In 2024, Matt expanded that vision with The Roxy in Jersey City, a modern American restaurant and bar in Bergen-Lafayette. Together, Corto and The Roxy reflect his commitment to creating distinctive neighborhood restaurants—places defined by excellent food, genuine hospitality, and a strong sense of community.
His work has been recognized by guests, local press, and the restaurant community alike, establishing Corto and The Roxy as standout dining destinations in Jersey City.
Ingredient first. Always.At the table
Two restaurants. Two expressions of hospitality.
Jersey CityBergen-Lafayette · Since 2024
A modern American restaurant and bar where expressive cooking meets celebratory, neighborhood hospitality.
Selected press
A point of view,
recognized.
Selected writing on Matt Moschella, Corto, and The Roxy—spanning the food, the philosophy, and the work of building restaurants with a distinct sense of place.
01
“I Haven’t Had a Just-Okay Dish at This Little Italian Spot in New Jersey”
Brad Leone on Corto’s thoughtful Italian cooking, fresh pasta, and unmistakable sense of place.
02The Best Restaurants in Jersey CityCorto’s seasonal, home-style cooking earns a place among the city’s essential tables.03The 28 Best New Restaurants in New JerseyA look at Matt’s path to opening a defining neighborhood restaurant.04How Corto Pays Homage to Cucina PoveraAn in-depth portrait of ingredient-first cooking, community, and creative constraint.05The Roxy Specializes in Bistro Fare Without BordersThe Roxy emerges as a confident, expressive counterpart to Corto.06At Corto, House-Made Pastas Steal the ShowA focused review of Corto’s handmade pasta, soulful cooking, and intimate neighborhood character.
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