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Il Cortile Del Re
- Italian
- Charleston, SC
About this business
Editorial fromMeaning the "courtyard of the king," Il Cortile del Re is aptly named for its location. From the outside the restaurant appears to be a tiny hole-in-the-wall. But step through the front door and you'll find an Italian stone courtyard…
Location details
193 King St, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. | |
| Tue | 4:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. | |
| Wed | 4:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. | |
| Thu | 4:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. | |
| Fri | 4:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. | |
| Sat | 4:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. | |
| Sun | 4:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. |
Very disappointing food – We were there just last night prior to going to the theater. It must have been a very off night for the chef. The spinach salad was just a blob of baby spinach saturated with dressing and a little grated carrot mixed in. The ravioli special must have sat under the heat light too long as it was rubbery and hard on one side. My order of roast pork with au gratin potato came out as roast pork with some roasted quartered potatoes ....the waiter said it would take an additional 45 mins for the augratin..... read more
Il Cortile Del Re This is a great local restaurant. My husband and I have been several times and have loved it every time.
Il Cortile Del Re This is a great local restaurant. My husband and I have been several times and have loved it every time. You will have to ask a local how to find it. It is down a little courtyard. Make advance reservations and you won't be disappointed.
Lovely night in Charleston! – For our last night in Charleston, my husband and I wanted something other than lowcountry cusine. Il Cortile was recommended by at least three locals, so we gave it a try. We had low expectations, but ended up with not just a great meal, but a fabulous last night in Charleston. Unlike many of the other tourist driven establishments, we found Il Cortile Del Re to be a bit more authentic. We walked there from our hotel in the rain and were quickly seated in the back room (by the kitchen) at a cozy... read more
True to their advertising, this little traditional Italian restaurant really does expose customers to above average creative, yet traditional, Italian food. No spaghetti and meatballs here .The atmosphere is very romantic, and very European. The service was very good for a busy Friday evening. Our server was not only very attentive and knew all about the items and wines on the menu, but knew which cheeses in the restaurant were homogenized and which were pasteurized. My only complaint about the restaurant itself was weak flo... read more
Bad Attitude – I was both surprised and disappointed to learn from other reviewers that the owner/hostess attitude was not acceptable. Like the others, my party of 2 had a early reservation (opening time)and upon arrival requested to be seated in the front room. The hostess was adamant in seating us in the back of the restaurant against a wall and near the kitchen. At the time, the restaurant had one other table in the front that was occupied. When asked why we could not dine in the front room, we were told quite rudely, it ... read more
Excellent food; quirky management affected service – The food and the wine selection are excellent. The setting is intimate and, for the most part, the service is very good. Management could be better, which might remove the few rough spots in the service. My wife and I ate here during the Spoleto Festival this year. On arrival, we had to wait to be greeted, as two people who appeared to be the hostess and floor manager were engaged in an obvious argument in the middle of the main dining area. Eventually the manager noticed ... read more
wonderful italian food – My friends and I were in Charleston to celebrate our birthdays, and started our celebration by eating at Il Cortile del Re. We don't say "wow" to a lot of restaurants (we are sort of food snobs) but we have nothing else to say about the food at this restaurant. Everything we had was superior. My friends had the special (Ahi Tuna) that evening and raved about it; I had porcini mushroom ravioli which were absolutely superb. We split an antipasto plate and a serving of lamb sausage for appetizers and ha... read more
Editorial Review – Provincial-styled bistro serves traditional Italian cuisine as well as hard-to-find international cheeses and an extensive wine list.
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How is Il Cortile Del Re rated?
Il Cortile Del Re has a 4.5 star rating with 70 reviews.
When is Il Cortile Del Re open?
Il Cortile Del Re is open now. It will close at 11:30 p.m.
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