In 2009, chef Santos MacDonal and his wife, Carole, opened Il Cortile Ristorante, a fine dining Italian restaurant in downtown Paso Robles. Il Cortile — the name is Italian for “The Courtyard” — features from-scratch dishes such as housemade pasta, braised osso bucco and grilled seafood. Il Cortile offers an extensive menu that includes selections in Antipasta, Primi and Secondi courses and our enticing Mozzarella section. Our menu frequently changes to reflect seasonal changes and the availability of the freshest and best products available. We source our products from local farmers markets, local purveyors, along with various California purveyors and specialty items imported from Italy. Chef Santos gets his inspiration from constantly searching for the finest ingredients to keep our menu exciting and new.