Il Cortile Ristorante

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   John

   San Francisco

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   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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   Vivian

   Portland

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   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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   Amandroid

   Phoenix

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   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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   Douglas

   VIP

   Seattle

   13 reviews

   4.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on December 15, 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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   Jerry

   San Diego

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on December 15, 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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   Mark

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   50 reviews

   5.0

   50 reviews

   Dined on December 8, 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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   Treavor

   Las Vegas

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 7, 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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   Neelia

   Orange County

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on December 7, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Would definitely recommend, located on a quiet street, cute ambiance. Yummy food, we had the antipasti special, and lasagna dinner special, both delicious and fresh. The branzino was perfectly cooked and they made a special pasta primavera for a vegetarian dinner, carpaccio was unique and rich. Service was attentive and friendly.
   

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   LINDA

   Central Coast

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 5, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Santos the owner does a fabulous job with food. The Pappardelle with boar ragu is a fav. Portions are smaller than usual and costly BUT the food flavors and attention to detail are wonderful. Ivan our waiter from Bulgaria is knowledgeable and an outstanding person to serve. The burrata crostini with caramelized fennel is a must....Il Cortile does not disappoint....Linda G from Paso Robles....
   

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    Gregory

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    167 reviews

    3.0

    167 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Had lasagna special Super super cheesy..too gooey ..not how you’d expect if your are use to tradition lasagna Nice ambiance .waitress was to fast To clear plates..partner was still finishing salad and while I was done she attempted to pull both of our plates without asking Would not go back
    

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