Maria Dennehy

Carole the owner made us feel like family. She came over our table at both restaurants and greeted us as if she had known us for years. The special moment came when she served my Aunt Martha with a speciality drink that wasn't on the menu. She had it brought to us from her second restaurant. That level of service is above and beyond. Thank you so much Carole for making my Aunt's weekend so memorable.

Aditi Nanda

Came a highly recommended place and I will forward the same that anyone visiting. We thoroughly enjoyed the zucchini blossoms to begin with and journey on to pastas to panna cotta. Being a vegetarian the chef created a concoction of spicy zesty sauce and created a wonderful dish. The truffle ricotta is truly to die for our bunch got seconds of it and was gone in seconds.

NuNu Wako

The best decision to make for a refined, Michelin Star-worthy Italian restaurant in the quaint downtown of Paso Robles. Whatever the reason that brings you through Paso Robles and/or to this little town, don't leave without dining at Il Cortile Ristorante. A taste of Italiono without going to Italy.

Lyndsey Slanec

This place is great. Must make a reservation, because everyone knows how amazing it is. Had 3 starters and 3 main courses, all were on point. It’s a winner.

+2

Sophia

Food, service and ambience were outstanding. The filet was cooked perfectly and the homemade pasta was flavorful. The black truffle risotto was delicious and comparable to what I had in Italy. Highly recommend for an upscale experience!

Tim Hayward

It's a must. Simply put. Il Cortile is fantastic. Our server, Emily, was engaging and put up with my bad jokes. She was attentive and accommodating. The Osso Bucco is the food star. Probably the best I've ever had. It is all I order from here (while stealing bites of others plates of course). The owner is a very sweet woman and touches every table. The support staff was courteous and our drinks from the bar were impeccable. Reservation highly recommended.

+1

Marcus Oberlander

My wife and I traveled to Paso Robles to celebrate Valentine’s Day and her birthday. The food, service, and ambiance were outstanding. We loved the grilled octopus appetizer. You could tell that the pasta from each of our main dishes was homemade. The tiramisu was so light and flavorful. We were so glad that we chose to celebrate Valentine’s Day at this restaurant. It exceeded our expectations.

Elissa M

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!

+2

K Lee

Pasta pappardelle with wild boar was delicious. Ribeye+filet steaks and seafood were properly prepared and at the right temp as ordered. Service/waiter was on point, attentive, efficient, and great. Dining room is cozy and the atmosphere + ambiance makes for a special nice adult evening out. Whiskey old fashioned cocktail was well prepared by the bartender. Highly recommend the Grilled Octopus appetizer.

Noa

Great Italian restaurant! The atmosphere was lovely, we sat outside and it was perfect to dine al fresco. The food was really delicious! The pastas were to die for! The two fish dishes we tried were perfectly cooked. The salad was delicious, the octopus and scallop dishes were amazing. Not pictured was the pana cotta that was the perfect way to end the meal. Would totally come back!

+3

Rachel S.

We arrived there at almost 10:00 pm, and we were able to get a seat very quickly. The server was attentive and friendly. He checked on us several times throughout the meal. We ordered the Capesante, Homemade Ravioli Pasta, Squid Ink Pasta, Veal Chop, and Tiramisu for dessert. All of them were very good, and I’d definitely go back to this restaurant if possible. Highly recommended!

+2

Christopher Limon

I recently dined II Cortile for the first time, and I was thoroughly impressed. The service was exceptional, with the staff being incredibly accommodating. I would highly recommend sitting inside to fully experience the ambiance. Our server, Jason, was a true gem. He was well-educated on the menu items and had excellent recommendations. It was a pleasure to learn that the restaurant is a father-son food collaboration, adding a special touch to the experience. We tried a variety of dishes, and I must say that each one had a unique and distinct flavor profile. If you're looking for a high-end dining experience, this place is a fantastic choice. Whether you're going for a special occasion or a romantic date, you won't be disappointed. I highly recommend it! One more thing worth mentioning is that this restaurant offers some fantastic truffle dishes with a generous amount of truffle. If you're a truffle enthusiast, you're in for a real treat here. Don't miss out on these delectable truffle-infused offerings during your visit! PS. End your experience with fruit tart, it will tie your entire experience together.

+2

Very very good! Have been here several times and love it. I think the beef carpacio was incredible. I think they were running low on scallops last night. Incredible flavor but the scallops looked like they were half scallops or just centers.. Flavors still amazing! Will return.

Gaius Gracchus

To put this review in context, we are serious foodies. We have a difficult time finding restaurants we consider to be five star outside of France, various other locations in Europe, NYC, Chicago, etc. If we were only comparing this restaurant to others in the general area of Paso Robles, it would rank 4.0. To be honest, none of the restaurants we've tried in Paso Robles is worth the rather high prices that are being charged. However, in all fairness, it is a tourist location and this is probably part of the reason for the inflated pricing. The atmosphere was nice and the service was excellent. The sea bass was overcooked and very oversalted. The pasta dish (Fettucine salsiccia) was very good - we requested for them to bring crushed red pepper to the table which we then added to the dish and it definitely helped liven it up. The bread was marvelous. We dipped it in olive oil and it was warm, fresh and delicious. The panna cotta with berries was pretty good. The wine list was very good.