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    Il Cortile Ristorante

    4.2 (1.2k reviews)
    PriceyItalian
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Broccolini and cauliflower
    Vida K.

    Il Cortile is an authentic Italian restaurant that serves seasonal scrumptious dishes. We started off with a bubbly and crisp Prosecco. We adored the decadent cheesy polenta with a perfectly poached egg and " in season " white truffle shavings; soooo delicious! The Osso Bucco is a show stopper; classic Italian braised lamb shank over creamy risotto and a side of broccoli and cauliflower, which complemented the dish... my date and I shared everything, the servings are ample enough. We paired the meal with an elegant Nebbiolo from Piemonte. Our server, Ivan, was gracious and attentive. The restaurant is cosy and comfortable with friendly and welcoming waitstaff. A wonderful feast!

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    Mike W.

    One of our favorite fine-dining restaurants in Paso Robles, Il Cortile never fails to impress. The staff, service, and food are all top-notch. I can't begin to tell you how many times we've been here, even during the "Covid days" when dining was moved into the courtyard of the Piccolo Hotel next door. We've stopped in for dinner on several trips this year and have been fortunate to have Nataly wait on us each time, and we'll request her again on our upcoming trip. They have a full bar and make some amazing cocktails. I usually start with an Old Fashioned and my wife will have a glass of wine. The wine list is made up of primarily local wineries, but there's other areas (foreign and domestic) sprinkled in. Corkage fee is $40 with a two-bottle limit per table. One of my favorite tables is the one just outside the kitchen passthrough window. I enjoy the wait staff bringing all the wonderfully prepared dishes by so we can get a front row look at everything. The kitchen staff hustles, and we've never had anything that we didn't love. Some of our favorites are the Fanny Bay Oysters (sold individually), Capesante (seared scallops) and Carpaccio di Tartufo appetizers. They usually have fantastic daily specials like a Pork Osso Bucco with Parmesan Risotto, or a Half Lobster (1-1/2 pounds) with a white wine tomato sauce, as well as all their standard menu items. The portions are generous and quite delicious! Finally, splurge and finish off your meal with one of their fabulous desserts and maybe a glass of Bushong "Sweet Illusions" cream sherry, or Glunz Mission Angelica Solera. We absolutely love Il Cortile and will continue to be loyal customers. I highly recommend that you give them a try.

    Dinner salad
    Jeff M.

    Service was decent but server was somewhat snarky. It could have been a cultural thing but his attitude made the table uncomfortable. Food was pretty good. Salad was much better than it looked with a lot of flavor throughout. Pasta was fresh and sauce was not overpowering. Drinks are decent and perhaps on the higher cost side. Restaurant is small as is the table for four. Not much room. Our experience at IL Cortile was nice but not outstanding. Do not know if we will return or if I could recommend it to others. Better than 3 stars but not good enough for 5 stars.

    Lizzy R.

    I had high hopes for this Italian restaurant but was disappointed with undercooked sea bass that was basically inedible, overly seasoned kids pasta, and poor service.... We asked for options for our 5 year old and asked if we could just do fettuccine with olive oil plain but it came COVERED in parsley which my daughter did NOT want to eat....and the waiter never came by to check if things were ok...at least not until we were basically done with our meal ... we had to order extra bread just so my daughter would have something to eat and even that they charged us $5 for it...wtf.... Their regular fettuccine pasta was the best thing but it was kind of plain.... I got the lobster special but it def wasn't worth it for $95....the sauce kinda tasted like cioppino but not as good... My husband got the Chilean sea bass and it was gross....def not cooked enough... I don't think I'll be coming back here.

    Menu May 2025
    Katie R.

    Finally, the dining experience we've been searching for and dreaming of! So many restaurants in Paso have been so hyped up to us that they end up falling short, but that was not the case with Il Cortile! We made a reservation, which seems to be a must here because it was jam packed when we arrived. I don't think there was an open seat in the house. Our server Jason was attentive and gave great recommendations. We started with some oysters that were a special for the day and scallops. The scallops were cooked perfectly and served alongside three really delicious sauces. For entrees two of us shared the Pappardelle al cinghiale and Ossobuco, as it had been recommended by multiple people. Everything was delicious and we would absolutely order again, though I am excited to go back and try some other items on the menu.

    Scallops
    Amber L.

    The quality of the food here is excellent. We had seats outside which in the heat were not great at 5:30pm The scallops were wonderful, with the side sauces as making this dish shine. The beef carpaccio was different with a layer of cheese on the top. The grilled octopus was so fresh and with the accompaniments was wonderful. Went on to the spaghetti with seafood. It was light and wonderful. Service was attentive and great. The outdoor dining was plain but fine except for the heat. I will be back. .

    Lamb chop
    Toni L.

    A very cute authentic Italian restaurant with handmade pasta in-house. Classy ambiance with outdoor seating for the overflow, there are heat lamps so it's perfect on a cold night. We enjoyed everything we ordered. Although we like our food on our first visit. It was still good but not as a wowzer. Both the hostess and wait staff are professional and friendly. We will be back on our next visit to Paso.

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    Amanda M.

    Il Cortile came up on several platforms as a top restaurant in Paso Robles downtown and the menu looked delicious! Unfortunately, I thought this restaurant was a little disappointing for me personally. I should start off by saying that the scallops were some of the best I've had at a restaurant. They were seared perfectly on the outside and cut like butter. The different sauces balanced the sweet / salty profile very well! However, the octopus was mediocre. The dish lacked flavor and the octopus was still chewy. The pastas were also only OK. My boyfriend got the wild boar ragu and to be honest, the dish just tasted like Hamburger Helper. I ordered the shrimp and clam dish, and while the shrimp and clams tasted good, the dish had an overwhelmingly fishy taste to it. I understand it's a seafood pasta, but it overpowered the butter and other seasonings (and I normally like fishy)! The service was decent and the ambiance was dim lit and romantic, but overall a little small / busy inside (especially since we were right next to the bar).

    Cannolis
    Sheri W.

    This was so close to a 5 that I need to give it one, especially considering that I've recently rated other Italian restaurants as 4s and yet Il Cortile blew them away. I know I'm a hard critic. I rate places I really love as 4s unless they're absolutely unforgettable. I don't know at this moment if Il Cortile will be unforgettable in the long run -- but it was pretty amazing tonight. We loved everything-- the romantic decor, our sweet and skilled server who seemed genuinely interested in what we wanted to experience, and, most of all, the delicious food. On the negative side, the noise level was a bit too high and the tables were a bit too close together to actually create a truly "romantic" atmosphere. With that said, it was still lovely and my husband and I didn't need to shout to hear each other. It's just that we could hear conversations among other tables as well. All the food was amazing. I would say that the Crostini Con Burrata is not to be missed, and I'd recommend the Branzino as something delicious and satisfying that still feels light and healthy. On the other end of the spectrum, I'd totally recommend the cannolis as decadent but worth it if you're visiting from out-of-town as we were.

    Lauryn T.

    So i would rate this place a 5 but they were out of a lot of their hard alcohol brands. For a full service restaurant that part was lacking. They do have a phenomenal wine list though. So wine is the way to go here for sure. The service was also a little slower than I would like but they were busy so I will be forgiving on that. They have a cute outdoor patio to enjoy dinner on with shade which is perfect for summer. We opted for the patio. We got the stuffed squash blossoms. They were super yummy and creamy. These are a must get. We also got the branzino. The crisp skin on the outside and the soft and flakes fish was so good. Then we got the Pappardelle al cinghiale. Pasta was good but the boar was a little tough and dry. The boar was over cooked. The tiramisu was the best I have ever had. I will definitely go back still

    Christina L.

    Made a reservation to celebrate my sisters 21st birthday while in Paso Robles. There's only street parking which can be difficult. The actual restaurant is quite small so best to make reservations in advance. The ambiance is dim and warm, not too loud which is good for special gatherings. We ordered the following items: 1. Capesante - 10/10 This was the best scallops I've ever had. They melted in my mouth (literally) and the sauces complemented the seafood so well. It was perfectly seared and didn't taste too fishy or rough. Only con is that the dish only came with three scallops so to add another one, it was $5 each... definitely pricey. 2. Grilled octopus - 4/10 This was disappointing. Despite the beautiful and elegant plating, the octopus itself was hard and chewy. This didn't taste good and is a waste of $23 for such a small amount. 3. Pappardelle Al cinghiale - 6/10 I didn't think much about this dish as it just tasted like normal pasta cooked with beef sauce. The meat was good and the pasta texture was aldente. 4. Pork chop with risotto - 5/10 This tasted just like what my grandma makes when there's leftover pork that's been simmered in soup for a while. Nothing too special and the sauce overpowered it. The risotto was also too heavy and salty, not a huge fan. This was a nice celebration for my sister but we wished they gave some complimentary dessert since we did mention it was for her birthday.

    spinach and ricotta gnocchi
    Vivi F.

    I've been to Il Cortile before, but this last visit with a slightly bigger group was just as amazing, if not better. We were taken care of so well from start to finish. This place is on the smaller side, so if you're planning to come here for the first time, I highly recommend making a reservation. It's intimate, cozy, and the kind of spot where every detail matters. We started off with the fiori di zucca fritti, which I had never tried before and loved, super flavorful and such a fun way to start. For mains, I had the Bistecca, a beautiful rib eye that was cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. Someone at our table ordered the lobster pasta, and not only did it taste amazing, but the presentation was gorgeous. I had to get the black truffle risotto again because I loved it last time, and wow, it was just as creamy, rich, and delicious as I remembered. I also got to try the spinach and ricotta gnocchi with gorgonzola dolce and Mighty Cap mushrooms, and that dish was so creamy, flavorful, and comforting. To top it all off, I had their tiramisu, and it was seriously one of the best I've ever had, light, rich, and just freaken good. If you love Italian food, Il Cortile is a must. The food, the service, the atmosphere, it's all so worth it. Come hungry, because you'll want to try everything!

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    What is the corking fee?

    The corkage fee is $40 per bottle and 2 bottle limit. Plus, we will not open a bottle if it is currently on our list.

    Best food suggestions?

    Pork Osso Buco, chef's specialty!

    Is there seating/eating at the bar?

    Yes

    Is there any gluten-free pasta?

    No and they aren't accomadating for most substitutions.

    Has anyone dined at Il Cortile recently since opening during Covid-19? What is the arrangement like indoors and on the patio? Thank you!

    The tables are socially distanced inside and out.

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    On Monday, April 20, the four of us went to dinner while visiting Paso Robles. Since we were all…read morefrom out of town--and one member of our group is vegan--we were looking for a nice restaurant that could accommodate everyone. This restaurant came highly recommended, and it absolutely lived up to the praise. When we arrived, the setting was lovely, and we were warmly welcomed by Michelle. She was gracious, attentive, and made us feel right at home. We especially appreciated the personalized place card waiting for us with our reservation. At first, my wife and her friend were a bit unsure as they reviewed the menu, as they didn't immediately see options that appealed to them. However, that quickly changed. Our friend ordered the asparagus salad and croquettes, while my wife chose the rosemary garlic grilled prawns and roasted heirloom carrots. Both dishes completely exceeded expectations--they were blown away by how flavorful and well-prepared everything was. Over the course of our trip, we visited many wineries and enjoyed several excellent meals throughout the Central Coast. Yet by the end of it, both my wife and her friend agreed that this dinner stood out as the most memorable--truly the highlight among many great experiences. Thank you for starting our trip on such a high note.

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    0.2 mi

    Parchetto was at the top of our list during a recent wine tasting weekend in Paso Robles, and it…read moreabsolutely delivered. I had my eye on the lamb shank ahead of time, and it turned out to be perfection--easily the standout dish of the night. I've dined at many great restaurants, and they truly executed it beautifully. Everything else we ordered was just as impressive: well-balanced, flavorful, and clearly crafted with care. The restaurant itself is gorgeous, with thoughtful decor and a warm, inviting atmosphere (something I always pay attention to). Service was excellent--attentive without being overbearing. It's now at the top of my Paso Robles restaurant list, and we'll definitely be back. We belong to a couple of wine clubs in the area, so this will be a regular stop for us--especially for that lamb shank. Parking was easy, it wasn't too busy during our visit, and reservations can be made online without hassle. Coming from the Bay Area and being used to dining in both SF and LA, I can confidently say Parchetto holds its own. High-quality food and a great overall experience. Kudos to the team.

    Parchetto -- you're up! I've had friends that have gone, and had wonderful food and experiences --…read moresome for the Sunday brunch, some for dinner. Also, same owners of Il Cortile, one of our favorites. The Sunday brunch is nice, eggs stuff, sandwiches, a burger. It had a Jazz trio that was a really nice touch. And, although our food, (me) pulled pork sandwich (awesome) and (the gf) pastrami (she loved) -- our server was so minimal that we complained and discussed with the manager (who was wonderful). I think we'll come back for dinner. Supposed to have amazing steaks and fish. Decor is very nice, modern, with a lovely long bar and great lighting. Yep, we'll be back.

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    4.5(169 reviews)
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    A group of 9 of us from out of town. Called and they were so helpful with deciding on number of…read moresalads and pizzas! They delivered right when they said they would. The food was great! Everyone liked the pizzas, and commented on the generous amount of toppings. After a long day of travel, Moe's hit the spot!

    In my lifetime, I've only come across 3 different guys named Moe…read more One was a comedian. One was a bartender. And on my most recent trip to Paso Robles... The newest Moe, was a Pizza Maker! Yes, I'm talking about Moe from the 3 stooges, Moe, the fictional cartoon character from the Simpsons who is the grumpy bartender of Moe's Tavern and now, my new favorite Moe.... The Owner and Founder of: Moe's Pizza in Paso Robles. While one of these Moe's will certainly make you laugh... The other Moe is just simpler to laugh at.... (Thanks to Bart Simpson and his prank calls) But.... The final Moe, probably my new favorite, is all about making you smile with a simple little trick... Pizza!!!! Yes, when on vacation, sitting in your hotel room and debating if going back out with 3 kids for dinner after a long day exploring the area sounds like a good idea.... Suddenly, getting Pizza sounded so much easier, and a heck of a lot cheaper. So my wife jumped on Yelp, found Moe's Pizza, placed our order online and off I went to grab us a Pie. Yeah, a little Pepperoni, a dash of pineapple and a whole handful of Parmesan cheese packets, and before we knew it, I was back in the room handing slices out, watching a little Netflix and Chillen in the comfort of our hotel room. A little Netflix & Chill action at its finest! The pizza itself was pretty tasty; Moe's definitely doesn't skimp on the pepperoni or the pineapple for that matter, and the cheese, the sauce & the crust absolutely matched the vibe that the 2 main stars of the show were puttin' down. Had I done a little more research on this place prior to heading over and if I wasn't with my wife and kids, who ALWAYS just get pepperoni and pineapple, I probably would have opted for one of their Specialty Pies that actually sound pretty good and are different than I've ever seen before.... Maybe, Next time. Yeah, Specialty Pies such as their: Mo's Special: crispy chicken, ranch, Canadian bacon, mozzarella AND actual BACON!! Tell me that doesn't sound BOMB.com Also, if you are feeling a little Pizza from the East (and I'm not talking the East Coast)... Check out their Shawarma & Gyro Pizza! Their Pizza's do come in multiple sizes so no matter the size you need.... Moe's has you covered! 16" 14" 12" 10" And if you just need a taste, they sell by the Slice! Of course they offer other goodies to complement that pie, so don't be shy! Salads, cheesy bread, mozzarella sticks, buffalo wings, pasta, and a few different desserts including Baklava just to name a few! Now..... Turn off the 3 Stooges on Tubi, stop prank calling Moe's Tavern trying to impersonate Bart Simpson and get you little buns over to Moe's Pizza in Paso Robles and order that MO's Special and report back to me ASAP!!! And in the words of my guy Notorious B.I.G who reps the East, and definitely loved him some pizza... "Mo Money....Mo Problems"

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    4.4(438 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    The boyfriend and I finally had the opportunity to try Etto pasta bar and we were not disappointed…read more From the moment we walked in, we were quickly greeted and for being our first time the kind person at the counter explained during lunch time, orders were placed at the counter and taken to your table. It was perfect timing, plenty of seating indoor and optional back patio seating with a waterfall. We sat inside and once again greeted by the friendly staff, water cups were filled and the lavender lemonade brought to the table. The table had extra plates, which was great because we were sharing our plates. We ordered an appetizer they had as a special(I forgot the name) but it was fried macaroni (not macaroni and cheese) balls with a pomodoro sauce. Beautiful presentation and everything complemented each other, definitely would get it again. We ordered Cacio e Pepe, the sauce was creamy, pasta cooked perfectly and seasonal pesto with walnuts and fresh basil, very good. Everything was delicious and we can't wait to comeback and try a different dish. We didn't get a chance to go to the store next door, but we talked about having a pasta night at home so we will be back. We felt welcomed by the staff and they were on top on checking on the tables. They also have a pasta tour so that's next on the list of things to do. Local or not, or if you love pasta give Etto a try and then go pick up some pasta and other goodies at their shop on your way out. Buon appetito!

    My wife and I decided to try Etto Pasta Bar after reading the positive reviews and hearing others…read morein town raving about the food and service. We called ahead and were told no reservations were needed as they were not busy. We arrived about 1 hour before the lunch service was ending and there were only two other families in the restaurant and we were promptly told to select our table I was told that we had to place our order at the counter after we reviewed the menu. Our table had dinnerware and water glasses but no salt and pepper or other spices. We suspected they would be provided when we placed our order. I ordered the daily special - lemon cream linguini with salmon and my wife ordered the eggplant parmigiana (one of her favorite dishes). We also ordered the Caesar salad to share and the house-made potato chips. We both ordered ice tea drinks but had to request sweetener and when we did not receive any I had to retrieve some from the front counter. Our entrees were served within a few minutes and before our Caesar salad so we could not enjoy our entrees immediately. When our salad arrived I had to ask for a separate plate to share with my wife even though I had told the person who took my order that we were sharing it. When the salad arrived we had to ask for pepper and Parmesan cheese to season our salad and were told they did not provide croutons with the salad. By the time we got to our entrees they were lukewarm. The eggplant parmigiana was served in a small dish and lacked flavor. The lemon cream linguini also lacked flavor and the salmon portion was very small. At no time during our meal did our server check on us to ask us if we needed anything or whether we were enjoying our meal. We did notice the servers chatting in the corner while the customers were dining and appeared to be ignoring the diners. We did not finish our meal and boxed up the potato chips (which were delicious and plentiful) and left the restaurant without any acknowledgement from the waitstaff or the front counter person. I think management needs to train their waitstaff on their customer service. It wasn't as if they were busy with other customers. One more thing: since it was lunch service and I had to order our meal and pay for it before we were served I left a generous tip which, in retrospect, was not earned since we were completely ignored during our meal. I suppose I should have mentioned it to the staff but there was no one around when we left the restaurant except the three waitstaff who were still chatting in the corner. Needless to say, we will not be returning to Etto even though we live in Paso Robles.

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