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Il Cortile Ristorante

4.8
4.8
3529 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 48 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 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.

  • Private party contact

    Carole MacDonal: (805) 226-0300

  • Neighborhood

    Paso Robles

  • Cross street

    Spring Street

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Additional

    Beer, Corkage Fee, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,529 people are saying

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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 Value

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Innovative

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Neighborhood gem

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Great for fine wines

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Romantic

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Good for special occasions

  • San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles

    Most Booked

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  1. Rydubs

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing and the service was impeccable. We had the poached egg polenta, special risotto and the ribeye. Yummy!
  2. Wino

    San Francisco

    52 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Except for the table of 12 LOUD diners next to us, this was an exceptional experience. Our server did a great Joan’s the food was outstanding. This is our third time dining here and we will return.
  3. RudyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was a wonderful dinner!!! The food was fantastic, the service excellent, and the quality of the ingredients was fenomenal.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious. As always. Our waiter was amazing as well ! The octopus is always our favorite.
  5. HappyTraveler

    San Francisco

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service and meal. The staff was helpful and welcoming.
  6. ranchopeckito

    Central Coast

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Phenomenal all around...the food, the service, the wine list!!!
  7. MelissaM

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    My best friend and I went to Il Cortile to celebrate my birthday. The food was very good, however, they served my friend's entree and mine did not come. I asked the waiter and he said there had been a mistake and it was coming and there woud be no charge for the entree.- no further details. Meanwhile, my friend stopped eating and we waited for them to redo my dish while she had to have a cold rack of lamb when my entree was finally delivered. I asked to speak to the manager who then explained that they had a new employee and that my entree was taken to another table. They should have never served my friend's entree. They did end up comping the entire meal but I think it was a huge mistake to serve my friend when my entree had disappeared. Better to have started over. Will not likely return Very disappointing for a special occasion dinner.
  8. NEILD

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Food was good not great. Service was excellent but an epic failure on the cleanness of the bathrooms. Why wouldn’t you send your staff in to clean them and empty the waste paper baskets.
  9. MariaH

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and, service. Almost ruined by the tinny table we got. We made the reservation, at least two weeks in advance. And,as early as possible, to make sure we’ll get great service. This place was highly recommended. And, we’ll go back, if they assure me a good table. There are so many good places to eat, and, good service in Paso. We are lucky. Sorry, the seating bother me so much. It took a bottle of wine to forget about it.
  10. Linda

    New England

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service! Delicious Negroni! Everything was fantastic. I can’t wait to go again.
  11. JohnB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great first experience! Would be five stars but we both felt that their wine prices were a little high (we enjoyed a bottle of 2019 Tenuta Sette Ponti ‘Oreno’ - their price was $125.. Seems $100 or maybe less would be ‘restaurant’ fair for this $70/btl wine). Service was great, our food was excellent.
  12. LillianR

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Italian food with great service. My husband and I sat at the bar and have the pleasure of being serve by the bartender, she was amazing!! Can't wait to go back.
  13. Skip

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stunning as usual. Never a negative interaction. Servers were always near and attentive to the table needs.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Eric, the waiter was great. The black truffle topped pasta was wonderful. Caprese Salad used top quality aged balsamic. Both the mixed berry tart and tiramisu were great. On the negative side, the Chilean Sea Bass (a special) tasted fishy and the veal chop was not as tender as I would expect. Octopus was good, but, again, not as good as I have had elsewhere.
  15. Alex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Probably my favorite restaurant in Paso. The truffle carpaccio is a must order!
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service, menu, wine list and meal was excellent.
  17. smith

    Central Coast

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We've been several times, and the service, ambiance, and food are always exceptional. I can't recrhem more highly!
  18. LindaP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If possible, I would add a + to each of my 5 star ratings. Everything about Il Cortile is superlative. It is always a destination when we visit Paso Robles, with warm, efficient service at every level, distinctly unique flavors and lovely ambiance. Always looking forward to our ‘next time’!
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The crostini and octopus appetizers are amazing!
  20. Becky

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated a birthday dinner and we’re not disappointed. Everything was enjoyable and we will definitely be visiting again soon.
  21. JenP

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Both of my prior experiences here were incredible, but this one fell short. Our server was inattentive, one of our portions was tiny (there other was sized perfectly), and not as flavorful as I remember, and my wine had debris in it; when I pointed it out to our server, she said, oh, it's, oh it's, oh it's fine, and then scurried away. I'm on the fence about whether or not to return.
  22. Cins

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    As always Il Cortile never disappoints! Food is beyond delicious!!
  23. Janice

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Menu and food are outstanding. Everything was cooked to perfection. We had a little trouble with our reservation. We made a time change, at the restaurants request and they didn't seem to remember that we had spoken and so weren't ready for our party. It took a little while for them to readjust, and we were left waiting in the entrance. But once we were seated, the meal was truly outstanding.
  24. LarryG

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect. The Osso Bucco Pork Shank was amazing and the Burrata was the best we have ever had. Our server, Carrie was so informative, friendly and took care of our every need.
  25. DrHowFun

    San Francisco

    95 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    95 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfection! Food is incredible! Service is excellent!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is sublime, the atmosphere fun ,very friendly and the service excellent. We enjoyed the fact that the people in the tables on both sides of us we celebrating also, and the conversations between our servers and the other tables turned into a big party! So far, our favorite!
  27. NickFerri

    San Joaquin

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is always superb @IL Cortile
  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came here for a birthday celebration. Everything was very good. Entire staff was very attentive.
  29. CynthiaD

    Seattle

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing and our server was knowledgeable to point out must try’s from the menu that we could do half servings on. The risotto with shaved truffles was the best I’ve ever eaten and I’ve been to Italy on many occasions. My only draw back the whole evening was the tables are very close together and the woman sitting next to me did not have the courtesy to go to the restroom to blow her snotty nose which made me loose my appetite! Thank goodness it was toward the end of my meal. She was disgusting but the food, ambiance and staff were outstanding. Next time I will be more conscientious of where my seating is within the restaurant. Highly recommend!
  30. whiskeyfounder

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience3
    Enjoyed the food but what turned us really off was $5 for some extra bread to accompany the starters.
  31. Carol

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent service, delicious food! First time there and will definitely go back!
  32. JulieZ

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service
  33. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dining experience as always. Was celebrating a birthday.
  34. MariannaF

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful restaurant- delicious food, outstanding service!!! Highly recommend!!! Make indoor reservations ahead of time and enjoy this amazing place! Octopus salad, Osso buco, tiramisu - just a few of the yummy things on the menu. They have paired wine menu options every week as well! Super friendly people who work there. Not for kids. Super busy and packed! 5 star!
  35. aefsys

    Palm Springs

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding meal and service at Il Cortile for the Epoch wine dinner. Exceptional menu and wine.
  36. Monica

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Can't wait to go back on our next visit to Paso Robles.
  37. KristinH

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing customer service and food! Great wine selection!
  38. StephenF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great owners, great food, great vibe, great location. Been this way forever.
  39. LisaG

    San Diego

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing. We split half a risotto order so we could also order a main course.
  40. RichardV

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our anniversary! The experience was very nice. The food and service were excellent!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Il Cortile Ristorante is rated 4.8 stars by 3529 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 48 times today
Google Map for Il Cortile Ristorante

608 12th St., Paso Robles, CA 93446

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Spring Street

  • Neighborhood

    Paso Robles

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • 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

    Beer, Corkage Fee, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (805) 226-0300

  • Private party facilities

    We offer seating for private parties in our courtyard.

  • Private party contact

    Carole MacDonal: (805) 226-0300

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