Il Cortile Ristorante

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   This was one of the best meals I’ve had in a very long time. Everything was prepared perfectly and balanced. We will definitely go there again.

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   BeverlyG

   San Diego

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall3food2service4ambience4

   Service from the bartender Nicky was great, however, our Branzino dinner was disappointing. The fish was overdone and vegetables only so-so. Charming interior. Too hot & dry to sit outside and even the interior was warm. Maybe we hit an off-night as a friend recommended it.

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   MyraS

   Orange County

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had a great experience at Il Cortile. Our waiter was very personable and we appreciated his honesty. We were starting to wonder why the other diners were getting their food even though we had ordered before them. He said the kitchen had overcooked the lamb chops and they were therefore making new ones. The food arrived and it was perfect. We would definitely recommend this restaurant to our friends.

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent food, great service. At the last minute we needed to add 2 more to our reservation. They happily accommodated us, even though the restaurant was quite full. We’ll dine there again.

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   BrianR

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Our first-time visit. Every dish was delicious and the service was impeccable. The server gave good advice about choosing a wine. We will go back!

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   MichaelM

   Central Coast

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Every year we visit the central coast for our anniversary. We select a number of fine dining restaurants from Monterey to San Luis Obispo. Il Cortile is by far one of the best. Highly recommended!

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   ThomasE

   Los Angeles

   22 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   22 reviews

   Dined on June 20, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Vacation As always one of the best restaurant in Paso Robles. Stayed Nextdoor at Piccolo which I also highly recommend

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   KenM

   Orange County

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on June 20, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   One of the best restaurants in Paso Robles. The food is fantastic, the service is great, and their wine selection is outstanding.

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   DanC

   San Antonio

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 20, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   My wife and I had a wonderful time at Il Cortile. The service was fantastic and was our meal. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Thank you very much.

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    mas13

    Palm Springs

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience3

    We weren't impressed with the food at all. My husband had lamb anglonotti; the sauce had good flavor (albeit very salty), but the pasta was very heavy and thick, and the filling was scant, at best. My pappardelle with boar ragu was a bigger disappointment. The pasta was well cooked, but the boar had the flavor and texture of chuck roast (I've had boar quite frequently in Italy, New York, and at a few local Italian restaurants, so it wasn't my first rodeo), and the flavor was sorely lacking.

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    JakobD

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Phenomenal meal, pricing was a pleasant surprise coming from LA.

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    JamieH

    Nashville

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of our best meals in California this trip. Everything we ordered from the wine, entrees and dessert were exceptional. I ordered the scallops and octopus appetizers for my meal and both were expertly prepared. My husband ordered the peppercorn filet, and he loved it. The tiramisu was definitely in my top five of all time - absolutely delicious!

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of the best restaurant meals we’ve had. Everything was great from start to finish.

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    SJSJ

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing dinner can not wait to return. The veal chop melted in your mouth. The pasta was so fresh and the octopus reminded us of Athens. Highly recommended.

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    Taurus

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    The food and wine was superb! The wait staff were attentive and pleasant. The only negative was that the sun was in my eyes for about half of the meal. I loved sitting outside, but a shade screen to block the early evening sun would be a nice addition.

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    Denise

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Next time I would like to eat inside. It was a bit tight outside. Overall a wonderful experience.

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    MaxB

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Birthday dinner.

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lovely food and we even met some new friends.

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    RAH205

    San Francisco

    39 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall4food4service2ambience4

    Google search for a dinner prior to seeing the lights exhibit in Paso directed us to ll Cortile. We made early reservations on OT. Upon arrival We saw Chef Santos standing out front and we greeted each other then entered. They have a covered outside area in front of the restaurant. The interior is small but quaint. Small bar seating to the right and kitchen window to the rear. We were seated to the back left before the hallway to the kitchen and restrooms. Our table Was fine. We were seated given menus and Water and then Ivan our server approached. He was not personable,he was abrupt and pretentious. Did not seem like he even cares if we were there. Definitely no greeting or small talk. Upon asking questions about the items on the menu he Talked around them and became frustrated when I Kept asking for an answer. Example was I Asked what type of oysters are you offering Answer Washington. Specifically I Asked The names and was told medium to Large. Finally he admitted he did not know which was fine but he talked around it As opposed to going to the kitchen to find out. Same thing went with describing a special. So the great was the Polenta, poached egg and truffle appetizer. After experiencing this flavor bomb I asked Ivan to let the Chef know how Pleased We were with this dish. I saw he did not so I did. We ordered the sea bass special which came with sautéed vegetables. The entire dish lacked flavor. We also Ordered pappardelle with wild boar. The pasta was great the ragú had good flavor but was lacking that wow factor. Cocktails were excellent. We would definitely go Back for the polenta dish and a different server. Hopefully it was just a bad evening for Ivan. Regardless if the food is spectacular service definitely puts a shadow over it.

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    Morewineplease

    Los Angeles

    178 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    178 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had our friends with us for their first visit to Paso. The food was outstanding as usual. Our friends had the oso buco and were over them moon. Thanks!

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    SteveP

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 13, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience4

    This restaurant routinely shows up as the best in Paso. I cannot say I was similarly impressed. The ambiance and layout of the restaurant is good, and the noise level was fine. Very clean and elegant. Regarding the food. Scallop appetizer was good, far from great, and grossly overpriced at $19 for three scallops. We're in a period of inflation, I get it, but that is absurd. The scallops themselves were very tender and perfectly cooked. Matched with a fairly ordinary sweet potato puree, which was not a particularly creative or good pairing. The caprese salad was an absolute joke for an Italian restaurant in the middle of the agriculture capital of the world. Tough mozzarella, bland and terrible tomatoes and a totally ordinary dressing. We shared the squid ink pasta with seafood, which was outstanding. Served very hot. Excellent pasta and sauce. Wine was good but nothing special. The server was among the worst I have experienced in years. Totally uninterested in communicating at all. Should not be in a public service field if she doesn't like people. Perhaps having a bad day, but still very poor. This place seems to be riding its reputation, and the owners would do well to send in a tester to see what's really going on. Not recommended.

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    JenniferK

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Highly recommend! Every time we’re in Paso we dine here and it never disappoints.

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    Mushi2

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2022

    overall2food3service4ambience4

    We have eaten at Il Cortile before, but this was the last time! We had a good waiter, a nice cocktail but the food, for the price, was a serious disappointment! For a $27 asparagus pasta dish, there wasn’t even one Whole asparagus 😣. They rarely have fresh greens. The portions are so chintzy- tasty, but a rip off. Done!

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    JeffreyR

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    From start to finish an excellent experience. A must visit while in town, you will not be disappointed. 5 stars all the way.

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    lsbg

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent restaurant and ambience. I would prefer more people to wear masks but the CDC has temporarily let us down. The food was absolutely excellent and the wine list suitably expensive and costly in a reasonable way. Will happily go there again when we come back in several months

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    KJL1532

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My experience was lovely at Il Cortile. Andrea took great care of me at the bar and all the staff I came in contact with were professional yet warm and personable. The food was wonderful- thank you for a fabulous experience!

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    SherrieN

    Central Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 6, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    It was disappointing when we arrived and had reservations for over 3 weeks for our anniversary and the table for two was literally next to the service bar for the kitchen. We asked to sit at another table and the hostess said those are for a party of 3 or more. So we were offered a 4 top table outside(?). Food was very good and so was service but ambiance on patio lacking.

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    MichaelP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is, bar-none my favorite Italian restaurant. Anywhere. It is always a treat, a consistently great experience, every time. Thanks!

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    teachermom1954

    Central Coast

    97 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    97 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This restaurant is AMAZING!!! We had to wait for our table so we sat at the bar. The bartender,Niki, was so very helpful. She went over all the specials with us so we knew when we got to our table exactly what we wanted. We had the soup which was a sugar pea purée and it was fantastic. My husband had the Osso Bucco and I had the rack of lamb. Both bishes were outstanding. Great service and wonderful food. We’re recommend to anyone

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    MichaelB

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We enjoyed the dining experience so much the first evening that we returned the next evening... two fabulous evenings of great flavors, service and atmosphere... one can almost just work your way through the apps and have a fabulous dining experience... good bartender and wine list!!!

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We always make a point to eat here in our drive up from SoCal to Santa Clara. We’ve never been disappointed. The risotto, sea bass, caprese salad plus dessert were amazing. The service has always been excellent.

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    DonnaC

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our server was outstanding !!!! I believe her name was Cassie ? (short, curly blondish hair) She was attentive, friendly & professional. Bravo to the entire staff & chefs !!

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    Titan

    Orange County

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The owner Carol was wonderful and Ashley the bartender made the experience Awesome! They both suggested the Veal Chop and it was spot on! Thank You for a great night out! Dr Turek

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    Watchwait

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding dining experience from the moment we entered the premises. We grabbed a last-minute reservation for two on the Memorial Day weekend. Ivan and Giovanni took impeccable care of our needs from start to finish. Service was polished, professional...but not "stuffy". We love it when a serving team is willing to actually "engage" with their clients - as were Ivan and Giovanni. With white truffles in season, we took full advantage of them on several dishes. Too, I had forgotten how exquisite your homemade, ribbon-thin fettuccini in a parmesan cream sauce can be when enhanced with white truffles. Again, my highest compliments to both the front and back-end staff...as well as the ownership/management team who realizes what it takes to consistently achieve excellence. Steve & Bonnie Sidwell Paso Robles residents!

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    CarylB

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always outstanding.. we LOVE sitting on the patio in any weather. Staff is so knowledgeable-LOVE everything about every meal!

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    SkylarJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I come here alll the time it’s my favorite place to go for date night. There food is to die for and their service is wonderful I have nothing bad to say about this place

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    MOnn

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Great spot when we wanted a more formal dinner out in Paso Robles

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    doemarie

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was absolutely amazing! My husband said his martini was the best ever!

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    AnnO

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience3

    My husband does not drink and the owner has chosen not to serve soda pop. This was a problem until the server said she would send the bus person next door to buy a coke for him. I have a hard time understanding the owner's view for consumers who don't drink. We will not ever eat there again.

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    SaraP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful food, service and wine-what’s not to love?

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