Il Cortile Ristorante

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   elissa

   VIP

   San Francisco

   19 reviews

   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   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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   David

   Phoenix

   7 reviews

   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   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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   Julie

   San Francisco

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   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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   William

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   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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   Randy

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   13 reviews

   4.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Wonderful food and excellent service although very close seating so not very private.
   

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   cindy

   San Francisco

   25 reviews

   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Great experience as always. Food and service were exceptional. We’ll be back!
   

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   Jeanene

   Washington DC

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 22 December 2024

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

   Delicious dinner with excellent service! The wild boar papardelle is amazing. Would go back and highly recommend.
   

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   John

   San Francisco

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 20 December 2024

   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 on 20 December 2024

   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 on 16 December 2024

    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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