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Il Cortile Ristorante, Paso Robles, CA
Il Cortile Ristorante, Paso Robles, CA
Il Cortile Ristorante, Paso Robles, CA
Il Cortile Ristorante, Paso Robles, CA
Il Cortile Ristorante, Paso Robles, CA

Il Cortile Ristorante

4.8
4.8
4183 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
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.

Dining areas

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.
  • 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

Experiences

  • McPrice Myers Paired Wine Dinner

    $230.00 per person

    Jan 29, 2025 only
    As founder and winemaker of his eponymous winery, McPrice “Mac” Myers makes serious wines with depth and grace. His winemaking philosophy mirrors his approach to life: Dream big. Work hard. Have fun while making great things happen. Join us for an unforgettable evening with your favorite Paso Robles winemaker, Mac, a sensational three course paired dinner with wine plus dessert by Chef Santos and the community that turns these evenings into one big “Italian wedding”. Dinner is three courses paired with wine, plus dessert, for $230 per person plus tax and gratuity.
    McPrice Myers Paired Wine Dinner Photo
  • Cairjn Wine Cellars Paired Wine Dinner

    $230.00 per person

    Jan 22, 2025 only
    The beginning of our paired wine dinner series is here, and we're kicking it off with Cairjn Wine Cellars. Winemaker Andy Neja brings decades of experience in farming, hospitality, and hands-on wine production, with a passion for showcasing local farmers that inspired the creation of Cairjn Wine Cellars. Secure your reservation today and join us for an unforgettable evening featuring Andy’s exceptional wines, perfectly paired with a sensational multi-course dinner crafted by Chef Santos. Dinner is three paired courses plus dessert for $230 per person plus tax and gratuity.
  • Alban Vineyards Paired Wine Dinner

    $230.00 per person

    Feb 5, 2025 only
    Thirty plus years ago the idea of a California winery dedicated solely to Rhone varieties was preposterous. I was in my early twenties and, frankly, just didn’t know any better. The premise of Alban Vineyards was simply naïve: that people were ready to drink wines that tasted delicious regardless the variety or blend, irrespective of whether they’d heard of the producer, and with no concern for appellation. Join us for an amazing evening with your favorite Paso Robles winemaker, John, a sensational three course paired dinner with wine plus dessert by Chef Santos and the community that turns these evenings into one big “Italian wedding”. Dinner is three courses paired with wine, plus dessert, for $230 per person plus tax and gratuity.

What 4,183 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 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 Ambiance

  • 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 offers an extraordinary dining experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about dishes like osso buco, scallops, and house-made pasta, praising the "wonderful flavors" and "impeccable service." The ambiance is "romantic," making it perfect for special occasions. Highly recommended for its consistent quality and delightful atmosphere.
4,183 Reviews
  1. Ysela

    VIP

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and superb food! It Was a pleasure to celebrate New Year’s Eve there.

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  2. Ellen

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a truly delightful and delicious meal. Beginning with Crystal’s exceptional cocktails and spirit to our waiter’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the food and wine, it was a perfect evening. We particularly appreciated the thoughtful pacing of our courses. We will definitely return!

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  3. pam

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was New Year’s Eve beautiful downtown Paso Robles packed with thousands of people for celebrating and il Cortelli ran like clockwork. The food is impeccable. Everything was terrific. 

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  4. Ann

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Best gnocchi we have ever eaten!!! Great New Years Eve dinner🎉! We’ll be back!

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  5. Joanne

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great homemade pasta and lovely service. A nice spot for a celebration

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  6. Jaakko

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seared scallops were again wonderful and filet mignon very good. White truffle menu was fantastic and surprising!

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  7. elissa

    VIP

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We make an annual visit to Il Cortile for a special dinner and, while we've never been disappointed, this year was the most amazing! Of the amazing dishes and service I want to call out - Ivan, our server was so helpful and described each dish so well to help us decide - scallop appetizer was devine, cooked so perfectly and tender, served with delicious small sauces of variating flavor profiles - pesto truffle gnocchi was the most pillow-like and light gnocchi I've ever had, the flavor was out of this world - sea bass and branzino each had a flavorful and crispy side, fish was tender and cooked perfectly - osso bucco sets a new standard for that dish Only drawback is if you are seated in the patio it's rather chilly and not as comfortable an area. This was the first year we got to sit inside and it was so much better. Try to get reservations for the dining room! Thank you Ivan and Il Cortile for yet another memorable meal!

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  8. David

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Unimpressive. Ribeye was a little small and came overcooked. Ravioli sauce was not as advertised. Soup flavor was good but texture was like baby food. Branzino was prepared well but the potato leak puree was very mediocre. Drink menu was uncreative, like you need the menu to tell you you can order a standard old fashion, martini, negroni, etc. Service was adequate but not impressive. For this price tag, I expect way better! They must be comfortable with their regular clientele and not seeking an elevated experience. Many better options in Paso like In Bloom, Della's, and Somm's Kitchen, or make the drive to SLO and try Giuseppe's for a traditional Italian restaurant that delivers a better value and product.

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  9. Julie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fresh sea bass and grilled fish were really good. Server told us all desserts were made in house. We order one tiramisu and it tasted a day old except for the fresh basil leave and a sugar powder sprinkle on top of it. Not impressed when this Italian rest is expensive and we end up with a stale tiramisu. Gave a 4/5 star.

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  10. William

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    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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FAQs

Il Cortile Ristorante is rated 4.8 stars by 4183 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 23 times today
Experiences are available.
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–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
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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