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IL BISTRO, Seattle, WA

IL BISTRO

4.6
4.6
2241 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
93A Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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!

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, 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
  • Neighborhood
    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 PM - 9:30 PM
    Join us as we invite the Jacob Zimmerman 3 every Thursday night for live Jazz, 830p to 1130pm. Reservations until 9:30pm.

Menu

IL BISTRO's menu was last updated 2023-11-22.

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 NV$9.75

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

                                                    Champagne

                                                    • Veuve Clicquot ~ Yellow Label NV$28.00

                                                      Cremant D'Alsace

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

                                                        White

                                                        • Ryan Patrick ~ Riesling ~ Columbia Valley 2017$8.75

                                                          • Bollini ~ Pinot Grigio ~ Trentino 2016$10.25

                                                            • Costamolino ~ Vermentino ~ Serdinia 2019$9.25

                                                              • Three Rivers ~ Chardonnay ~ Columbia Valley 2014$10.75

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

                                                                  Rosato

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

                                                                    Red

                                                                    • La Piuma ~ Maontepulciano d'Abruzzo 2016$10.75

                                                                      • Three Rivers ~ Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Napa 2018$10.75

                                                                        • Bastioni ~ Chianti Classico 2016$10.75

                                                                          • Stoller ~ Pinot Noir ~ Oregon 2017$16.00

                                                                            • Scaia ~ Corvina Veronese ~ Veneto 2016$10.75

                                                                              • Il Fauno di Arcanum ~ Super Tuscan 2014$18.00

                                                                                Last updated: February 3, 2022

                                                                                What 2,241 people are saying

                                                                                IL BISTRO reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                                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
                                                                                • 4.7Food
                                                                                • 4.7Service
                                                                                • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                • 4.4Value

                                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                                Loved For

                                                                                • Seattle / Eastern Washington

                                                                                  Romantic

                                                                                • Seattle

                                                                                  Romantic

                                                                                Review summary

                                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                IL BISTRO offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent food" and "amazing service." This cozy spot in Pike Place Market is known for its "romantic ambiance" and "intimate Italian" setting. Despite some noise issues, most guests rave about the "incredible food" and "outstanding service." Ideal for special occasions.

                                                                                2,241 Reviews

                                                                                1. mimi

                                                                                  Seattle3 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  Dined on April 13, 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Food was excellent. Service was perfect. Ambience was excellent and the noise level was perfect.

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                                                                                2. Gretchen

                                                                                  Seattle1 review

                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                  Dined on April 10, 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  Chicken Parmigiana was hot but the shells were warm to cold. Both Parmigiana dishes at our table were the same. Food quality was good, but you’re paying for the ambiance and food quantity.

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                                                                                3. Niki

                                                                                  Vancouver1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  Dined on April 7, 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Service was amazing and food was incredible! Celebrated my daughters 7th birthday and our server made it so special and took time to connect with my daughter.

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                                                                                4. Taylor

                                                                                  Seattle1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  Dined on April 1, 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Natalie was our server, and she was really great and offered wonderful suggestions. We dined during restaurant week we loved that the restaurant included some of their specialties on that menu! I'll definitely be back again!

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                                                                                5. Darek

                                                                                  Chicago2 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  Dined on March 30, 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  The place was great. Delicious food. Expert service . Highly recommended

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                                                                                6. Sara VIP

                                                                                  Chicago20 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  Dined on March 28, 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Loved this place! Could used a dimmer for the light above our table— just a bit too intense with the red light.

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                                                                                7. Dave

                                                                                  New York City12 reviews

                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                  Dined on March 26, 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  This is a very good restaurant. The food and atmosphere is amazing.

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                                                                                8. Holden

                                                                                  Seattle3 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  Dined on March 16, 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Great service and food! surprisingly loud environment, but that may have been due to the hour/day; was great nonetheless.

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                                                                                9. Deanna

                                                                                  Seattle1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  Dined on March 16, 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Always a great meal. The ambience is perfect. Great time with friends

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                                                                                10. Jay

                                                                                  Seattle6 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  Dined on March 10, 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  Great experience, lots of character and good food, cool location

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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 2241 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                1. Home
                                                                                2. United States
                                                                                3. Seattle / Eastern Washington
                                                                                4. Seattle
                                                                                5. Belltown / Pike Place Market

                                                                                Make a reservation

                                                                                2 people
                                                                                7:00 PM
                                                                                Booked 22 times today
                                                                                Google Map for IL BISTRO

                                                                                93A Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101

                                                                                Dining areas

                                                                                Additional information

                                                                                • Cross street
                                                                                  First Avenue
                                                                                • Neighborhood
                                                                                  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, 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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