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IL BISTRO, Seattle, WA

IL BISTRO

4.6
4.6
2219 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 7 times today
  • Charming
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
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!

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Regional American (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, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Enrique Reza
  • 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
  • Location
    93A Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101
  • Neighbourhood
    Belltown / Pike Place Market
  • Cross Street
    First Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Thursday Night Jazz at Il Bistro

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
    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: February 3, 2022

                                                                                What 2,219 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
                                                                                • 4.6Service
                                                                                • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                • 4.4Value

                                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                                Loved For

                                                                                • Seattle / Eastern Washington

                                                                                  Romantic

                                                                                • Seattle

                                                                                  Romantic

                                                                                Review summary

                                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                IL Bistro in Seattle is a charming Italian restaurant renowned for its "amazing food" and "cozy ambiance." Guests praise the "excellent service" and "delicious pasta," making it ideal for romantic dinners or special occasions. The intimate atmosphere and dedicated staff contribute to a "10/10 experience."

                                                                                2,219 Reviews

                                                                                1. Sharon

                                                                                  Seattle

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  NYE 2025- Chef's 3 course dinner- The sever was very friendly and was attentive-our food was delicious and attractively served, the only thing that could have been better was the length of time we had to wait for our main course to arrive. The server did apologize letting us know that the kitchen was behind with the meal my spouse ordered and made it better by comping him a glass of wine. They had party hats for us and decorations hanging up on the walls and on the tables, it was quite festive and overall a lovely way to start our evening. We love coming to this restaurant and frequent it when we come to Seattle. I would tell you to go to it, but then the secret gets out and reservations become scarce for me when I want to go because of popularity!

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                                                                                2. Mercedes

                                                                                  Nashville

                                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                                  3.0

                                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  The short ribs had an off putting taste and the lamb chops were tough. The New York strip was the only good dish in our party.

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                                                                                3. David

                                                                                  Seattle

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Had a fantastic Christmas Evening dining experience! Everyone was lovely and the food was fantastic.

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                                                                                4. Cassandra

                                                                                  Phoenix

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  A huge thank you to Melissa and all of the staff at Il Bistro for making our Christmas day dinner such a delicious and magical event! Our family was flying from Phoenix to Anchorage and wanted to stop and see my parents in Seattle… the Christmas dinner at Il Bistro was the perfect place to meet and enjoy time (and amazing food) together! But it required a lot of coordination, since our layover was only 4.5 hours - a tight window to get off the plane, into a cab, speed downtown, and get into the restaurant in time to meet my 80-year-old parents for our 5:30 PM reservation, and since reservations booked up so quickly, we had no room for error. Fortunately, Melissa helped us coordinate everything…it seemed the entire staff knew of our situation and was ready to help, treating my parents graciously, assisting them with nearby parking when they arrived, and seating them comfortably at our quiet corner table overlooking the restaurant so they could see us as soon as we came in. Such a gift! And the food was so delicious! Truly an unforgettable night 💕 Thank you Il Bistro!

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                                                                                5. Dion

                                                                                  Seattle

                                                                                  10 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  10 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on December 24, 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Il Bistro has the best Italian food around! It’s tucked away b/n Pike Place Market & Post Alley. It’s a charming establishment with wonderful food & service. Highly recommend!

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                                                                                6. Irene

                                                                                  Seattle

                                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  5 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on December 24, 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Beautiful atmosphere. Great service. Excellent food.

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                                                                                7. Darleene

                                                                                  Alabama

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on December 24, 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Very cozy, fast service, attentive waiter, good food!

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                                                                                8. Ron

                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                  Seattle

                                                                                  9 reviews

                                                                                  3.0

                                                                                  9 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on December 23, 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                                  3. Service 3
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  The prices are much too high. We had a fish of the day, which was scallops, but the plate was primarily pasta.

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                                                                                9. Kurt

                                                                                  Seattle

                                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                                  3.0

                                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on December 21, 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  Appetizers great, wine selection solid, service just right. The entrées, however, were overpriced and underwhelming. The carbonara closer to an alfredo with meager bits of prosciutto. The flavor profile was shallow and disappointing. It was not terrible, but it was not worth the price.

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                                                                                10. Gina

                                                                                  Seattle

                                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on December 21, 2024

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  I brought my adult daughters here after not having been here in literally decades. It was still the same, great service, professional and the food was delicious. I know it's more of a date night thing, but it was wonderful to have a nice dinner with my daughters after Christmas shopping. I highly recommend.

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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 2219 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                Make a reservation

                                                                                2 people
                                                                                7:00 p.m.
                                                                                Booked 7 times today

                                                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                Google Map for IL BISTRO

                                                                                93A Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101

                                                                                Dining areas

                                                                                Additional information

                                                                                • Cross Street
                                                                                  First Avenue
                                                                                • Neighbourhood
                                                                                  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, Regional American (Northwest), Seafood
                                                                                • Dining style
                                                                                  Casual Elegant
                                                                                • Dress code
                                                                                  Business Casual
                                                                                • Parking details
                                                                                  Street Parking
                                                                                • Payment Options
                                                                                  AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                • Executive Chef
                                                                                  Chef Enrique Reza
                                                                                • Additional
                                                                                  Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                • 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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