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IL BISTRO, Seattle, WA

IL BISTRO

4.6
4.6
2204 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Picture a cozy restaurant nestled in a cavern in the rolling hills of Tuscany. Imagine the freshest local ingredients, authentically prepared, an extensive wine list featuring the best of Italy, the Northwest and California and a classy candlelit bar specializing in hand-made cocktails, single-malt scotches, ports and grappas.

Sound like a special evening?

Visit Il Bistro and Spend a Night in Italy.

For over 30 years, Il Bistro, tucked away down a narrow cobblestone alley in the Pike Place Market, has offered Seattle romantic, fine dining, featuring regional Italian fare. Market fresh Meats, Seafood and Produce are always our priority. Please make a reservation to join us!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Northwest, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–2:00 am Happy Hour Mon, Thu, Sun 10:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 10:30 pm–12:30 am
  • Phone number
    (206) 682-3049
  • Website
    http://ilbistro.net/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef David Simon
  • Catering
    Il Bistro offers a variety of custom menus tailored to your specific needs. Prior to your event our Chef can work with you to customize a menu to reflect your individual tastes. Menus are available at 4 different levels: 3 Course Menu - $39.00/Person 4 Course Menu - $48.00/Person 5 Course Menu - $56.00/Person 5 Course Premiere Menu - $64.00/Person For large groups the entire restaurant can be reserved for a pre-set minimum. A large selection of Platters and Tray Passed Appetizers are also available. To arrange your event please contact: Nick Wiltz - nick@ilbistro.net - (206) 682-3049
  • Private party facilities
    Il Bistro hosts many private events and our dining space comfortably accommodates up to 60 people. People seem to really enjoy dining in the Pike Place Market in a romantic restaurant like ours. We can e-mail a Private Dining Packet to guests who are interested in events. Our packet provides pricing information and sample menus. This information is also on our website at www.ilbistro.net

Experiences

  • Christmas Dinner 2024

    US$122.17 per person

    Prepaid

    25 Dec 2024 only
    It's our annual Christmas Day Dinner! Come enjoy a delicious three course prix fixe menu in a cozy dining room this winter. $89 per person plus tax, 4.5% surcharge and 20% gratuity. (First course options: Caesar Salad OR Spinach Salad OR Caprese Salad. Second course options: Gemelli Pasta with Italian Sausage OR Grilled New York Steak OR Pan Seared Sea Scallops. Third course options: Tiramisu OR Salted Caramel Gelato OR Raspberry Sorbet. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options available upon request. We are excited to continue this tradition with you! We will not be offering our regular menu during this event.

Offers

  • Thursday Night Jazz at Il Bistro

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 20:30 - 21:30
    Join us as we invite the Jacob Zimmerman 3 every Thursday night for live Jazz, 830p to 1130pm. Reservations until 9:30pm.

Menu

Seasonal Offerings

$14

  • I Wish I Could Hug You

    Beet infused Gin, Aperol, Sfumato, Lemon, Honey

    • She Bangs

      Gin, Ancho Reyes Verde, Pineapple, Coconut, Habenero, Prickly Pear

      • Il Senno

        Fernet Branca, Lime, Blackberry, Framboise, Hopped Grapefruit

        • Scraped Knee

          Aquavit, Elderflower, Cucumber, Passion Fruit, Prosecco, Lemon

          House Mainstays

          $13

          • Honey Stinger

            Vodka, Lemon, Honey, Fresh Ginger, Angostura

            • Decisive Action

              Mezcal, Lemon Juice, Aperol, Amaro Del Capo

              • Rutherford

                Bourbon, Nardini Bassano, Meletti Amaro, Benedictive

                • Southpaw

                  Rye Whiskey, Averna, Maraschino, Cardamom, Angostura

                  Names You Know

                  $13

                  • The Last Word

                    Gin, Maraschino, Lime, Green Chartreuse

                    • The Daquiri

                      House Rum Blend, Lime, Sugar, Bitters

                      • The Old Fashioned

                        House Whiskey Blend, Sugar, Bitters

                        Birra

                        $6

                          Draught Beer

                          • Bale Breaker Field 41 ~ Pale Ale ~ Yakima, WA ~ 5.2% ABV

                            • Peroni ~ Lager ~ Italy ~ 5.6% ABV

                              • Breakside Wanderlust ~ IPA ~ Seattle ~ 6.2% ABV

                                Bottled Beer

                                • Menabrea ~ Lager ~ Italy ~ 4.8% ABV

                                  • Everybody's Brewing Mountain Mama ~ Citra Pale Ale ~ White Salmon, WA ~ 5.8% ABV

                                    • Pyramid ~ Hefeweizen ~ Seattle ~ 5.2% ABV

                                      • Deschutes Fresh Squeezed ~ IPA ~ Oregon ~ 6.4% ABV

                                        • Guinness ~ Stout ~ Ireland ~ 4.3% ABV

                                          • Locust Original Dry Cider ~ Cider ~ Seattle, WA ~ 6.0% ABV

                                            • Clausthaler ~ Non-Alcoholic ~ Germany ~ 0% ABV

                                              Wine by the Glass

                                                Spumante

                                                • Benvolio ~ Prosecco ~ Veneto NVUS$9.75

                                                  • Vietti "Cascinetta" ~ Moscato ~ Piemonte 2017US$9.25

                                                    Champagne

                                                    • Veuve Clicquot ~ Yellow Label NVUS$28.00

                                                      Cremant D'Alsace

                                                      • Lucien Albrecht Brut Rose ~ Methode Classique ~ Alsace NVUS$16.00

                                                        White

                                                        • Ryan Patrick ~ Riesling ~ Columbia Valley 2017US$8.75

                                                          • Bollini ~ Pinot Grigio ~ Trentino 2016US$10.25

                                                            • Costamolino ~ Vermentino ~ Serdinia 2019US$9.25

                                                              • Three Rivers ~ Chardonnay ~ Columbia Valley 2014US$10.75

                                                                • Chateau St. Michelle ~ Sauvignon Blanc ~ Columbia Valley 2018US$11.25

                                                                  Rosato

                                                                  • Les Dauphins ~ Cotes du Rhone ~ France 2018US$11.25

                                                                    Red

                                                                    • La Piuma ~ Maontepulciano d'Abruzzo 2016US$10.75

                                                                      • Three Rivers ~ Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Napa 2018US$10.75

                                                                        • Bastioni ~ Chianti Classico 2016US$10.75

                                                                          • Stoller ~ Pinot Noir ~ Oregon 2017US$16.00

                                                                            • Scaia ~ Corvina Veronese ~ Veneto 2016US$10.75

                                                                              • Il Fauno di Arcanum ~ Super Tuscan 2014US$18.00

                                                                                Last updated: 3 February 2022

                                                                                What 2,204 people are saying

                                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                4.6
                                                                                4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                                                • 4.6Food
                                                                                • 4.4Service
                                                                                • 4.5Ambience
                                                                                • 4.2Value

                                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                                Diners' Choice Awards

                                                                                • Seattle

                                                                                  Romantic

                                                                                Review summary

                                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                IL BISTRO offers a "hidden gem" experience in Seattle's market with "amazing" Italian cuisine and "great service." Guests love the "romantic atmosphere" and inventive cocktails. While some find the menu hit or miss, the wine selection and pasta dishes are often praised. A must-visit for a cozy, intimate dining experience.

                                                                                2,204 Reviews

                                                                                1. John

                                                                                  Seattle

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  I had a delicious steak and Caesar salad. Everyone in my group enjoyed their meal.

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                                                                                2. Win

                                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on 21 November 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  A classic that still holds up. Service great (Nadia). Cocktails good. Ambiance laid back cool. Food terrific. Pike Place Market. We’ve been several times over the years and always enjoy coming back (including tonight).

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                                                                                3. Heather

                                                                                  Vancouver

                                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on 17 November 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Lots of fun. Small menu but great dishes. Wine list was pretty good. We sat in the bar which had a great vibe. Would def go back!

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                                                                                4. T

                                                                                  Seattle

                                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                                  vip
                                                                                  1.0

                                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on 11 November 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 1
                                                                                  2. Food 1
                                                                                  3. Service 3
                                                                                  4. Ambience 2
                                                                                  All 4 of our entrees were really salty. It took forever for our entrees to come out. We never complained about it, but the manager was proactive and came by our table to apologize and rectify it, and we appreciate that, but we won't be coming back. Not because of the slow kitchen service (server was fine, kitchen was slow), but because of the over-salted food. We contemplated on returning our dishes, but we were starving, and we are not "those types of people". There are a lot more restaurant options in Seattle with better food. This place has been around forever, and will likely be around even longer, even with mediocre food because of its location and convenience to tourists (which we are not).

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                                                                                5. AJ

                                                                                  Seattle

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on 11 November 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Very cool atmosphere. Very intimate and good for a date night.

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                                                                                6. Mathew

                                                                                  Seattle

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on 10 November 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Was such a great experience, especially to celebrate a 5 year anniversary. Definitely will recommend to others such a great restaurant

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                                                                                7. Sharon

                                                                                  San Francisco

                                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on 7 November 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Quiet evening to catch up with friends. Attentive without being overbearing. Nice drinks with a wonderful bartender.

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                                                                                8. Sherry

                                                                                  Seattle

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on 5 November 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Awesome Seattle restaurant week menu. Food was awesome! Ambience was quaint. We loved the experience

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                                                                                9. Lily

                                                                                  Seattle

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  vip
                                                                                  1.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on 4 November 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 1
                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                  3. Service 1
                                                                                  4. Ambience 1
                                                                                  Service was poor. Had to wait over an hour and speak to manager before we got our entree.

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                                                                                10. ChloeC

                                                                                  Seattle

                                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                                  vip
                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on 4 November 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Great restaurant, very friendly staff, and overall great vibes

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                                                                                FAQs

                                                                                IL BISTRO offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 682-3049.

                                                                                IL BISTRO is rated 4.6 stars by 2204 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                                Make a booking

                                                                                2 people
                                                                                19:00
                                                                                Booked 28 times today
                                                                                Experiences are available.

                                                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                Google Map for IL BISTRO

                                                                                93A Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101

                                                                                Dining areas

                                                                                Additional information

                                                                                • Cross Street
                                                                                  First Avenue
                                                                                • Area
                                                                                  Belltown / Pike Place Market
                                                                                • Hours of Operation
                                                                                  Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–2:00 am Happy Hour Mon, Thu, Sun 10:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 10:30 pm–12:30 am
                                                                                • Price
                                                                                  $31 to $50
                                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                                  Italian, Northwest, Seafood
                                                                                • Dining style
                                                                                  Casual Elegant
                                                                                • Dress code
                                                                                  Business Casual
                                                                                • Parking details
                                                                                  Street Parking
                                                                                • Payment Options
                                                                                  AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
                                                                                • Executive Chef
                                                                                  Chef David Simon
                                                                                • Additional
                                                                                  Patio/Outdoor Dining
                                                                                • Website
                                                                                  http://ilbistro.net/
                                                                                • Phone number
                                                                                  (206) 682-3049
                                                                                • Catering
                                                                                  Il Bistro offers a variety of custom menus tailored to your specific needs. Prior to your event our Chef can work with you to customize a menu to reflect your individual tastes. Menus are available at 4 different levels: 3 Course Menu - $39.00/Person 4 Course Menu - $48.00/Person 5 Course Menu - $56.00/Person 5 Course Premiere Menu - $64.00/Person For large groups the entire restaurant can be reserved for a pre-set minimum. A large selection of Platters and Tray Passed Appetizers are also available. To arrange your event please contact: Nick Wiltz - nick@ilbistro.net - (206) 682-3049
                                                                                • Private party facilities
                                                                                  Il Bistro hosts many private events and our dining space comfortably accommodates up to 60 people. People seem to really enjoy dining in the Pike Place Market in a romantic restaurant like ours. We can e-mail a Private Dining Packet to guests who are interested in events. Our packet provides pricing information and sample menus. This information is also on our website at www.ilbistro.net
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