An expression meaning 'in fact' or 'truthfully'; used to preface a candid or real statement.
実のところ、あの映画は期待ほど面白くなかった。
Actually, that movie wasn't as interesting as I had expected.
実のところ、彼はまだその仕事に自信がないようだ。
To tell the truth, he still doesn't seem confident about that job.
実のところ、私はその件について詳しく知らない。
As a matter of fact, I don't know the details about that matter.