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Il Cortile Ristorante, Paso Robles, CA

Il Cortile Ristorante

4.8
4.8
4173 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Neighbourhood gem
Welcome to Il Cortile Ristorante, Downtown Paso Robles' newest fine dining Italian restaurant. We invite you to join us to enjoy our seasonal menus created with the freshest ingredients available sourced by our surrounding local and regional landscapes by Executive Chef Santos MacDonal, providing a melody of exceptional homemade pastas, fresh seafood, top quality meats and antipasti. A top destination for exquisite wines, picturesque landscapes and beautiful weather, Paso Robles provides the perfect pairing for Il Cortile's rustic Italian fine dining.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 226-0300
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Santos MacDonal
  • Private party facilities
    We offer seating for private parties in our courtyard.

What 4,173 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • California Central Coast

    Italian

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Overall

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Food

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Service

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Ambience

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Best Value

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Innovative

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Great for fine wines

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Romantic

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Good for special occasions

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Cortile Ristorante in Paso Robles is a culinary gem, celebrated for its "amazing food" and "exceptional" service. Diners rave about the "best Italian cuisine", with standout dishes like the "osso buco" and "lobster ravioli." The ambiance is described as "elegant" and "cozy," making it a top choice for memorable dining experiences.

4,173 Reviews
  1. William

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a wonderful 33rd Anniversary at Il Cortile! Thank you all very much!

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  2. Randy

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food and excellent service although very close seating so not very private.

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  3. cindy

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience as always. Food and service were exceptional. We’ll be back!

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  4. John

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Nikki, was very knowledgeable, engaging and professional (a complex balance which is quite rare). The menu and wine list are both sufficiently comprehensive to offer excellent options. Plate presentation, flavors and textures were excellent and pacing absolutely perfect for a relaxed dining experience. This is a worthy favorite in Paso Robles and highly recommended.

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  5. Vivian

    Portland

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Spectacular food snd consistently delivers in quality. Food temperature was hot when it arrived and service was good. I gave it a 4 overall because I felt that the wait staff wanted our table available for the next party. Unlike Europe, American service remains focused on turning tables quickly. Very bad for my digestion as I’m a slow eater and I like to linger. I so miss European culture.

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  6. Amandroid

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The truffle risotto was amazing. We also had the lasagna which was phenomenal. Our waiter was top notch.

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  7. Douglas

    VIP

    Seattle

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really terrific scallop appetizer. Gnocchi and lobster dishes were very well prepared and reasonably priced. Great service and friendly albeit close to each other vibe.

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  8. Jerry

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I decided to see for myself if this Italian restaurant lived up to the hype. The wine, menu, and ambiance exceeded my expectations. From the beginning, I could tell this place was reserved for special events with mood lighting, elegant table settings, and light romantic music to create the perfect atmosphere for a special date or business dinner. I was eager to start because I’d only eaten 400 calories all day in anticipation of a luxurious dinner at my 7 PM dinner reservation. Knowing I’d need to walk off all those delicious calories, I parked a mile from the downtown city park area. My culinary journey began with the superb bottle of red #wine called Casanova De Neri, Brunello Di Montalcino, from a famous wine estate in central Italy. I sought the 2017 vintage, but the 2019 proved excellent with this Italian meal. The seven magnificent vineyards of Casanova di Neri in Montalcino, Italy, provide the exceptional grapes for their award-winning wines. After opening the red bottle of wine to air out, I enjoyed it with my Italian bread, olive oil, and balsamic vinaigrette. I skipped the appetizer, ordering the Herb Parmesan Risotto main course, which tasted like a delightful blend of arborio rice, butter, onion, white wine, chicken broth, and Parmesan cheese. My second main course was the Lobster Tagliolini. The taste was reminiscent of delicate angel hair pasta, fresh green vegetables, a rich mushroom sauce, and succulent lobster chunks. To end the night in a “blissful food coma”, I indulged in four-cannoli Italian dessert. I thanked the owner (Carole MacDonald) and her staff for a fantastic Italian meal and evening, then enjoyed a post-dinner walk through the Paso city park smoking my Arturo Fuente Chateau natural Dominican Robusto #cigar to admire the holiday Christmas lights.

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  9. Mark

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    IL Cortile is my favorite and best restaurant in Paso Robles. The food and service is always perfect and last night was no exception. Thank you.

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  10. Treavor

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am embarrassed to say that this was our first experience at Il Cortile. My wife and I try to have an incredible (bank account transaction inquiry worthy) dining experience as our Christmas present to each other. This one did not disappoint as it also included their White Truffle tasting menu. Our server James was impeccable and knew the menus very well. The food was delicious and it is rare that restaurants allow tables to have a prix fixe menu and a la carte. This was awesome. We waddled out stuffed with many to go boxes. Quite a few regulars too. Do yourself a favor and experience this restaurant! Merry Christmas

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Il Cortile Ristorante is rated 4.8 stars by 4173 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Il Cortile Ristorante

608 12th St., Paso Robles, CA 93446

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Spring Street
  • Area
    Paso Robles
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Santos MacDonal
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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