IL BISTRO

Name: IL BISTRO
Address: 93A Pike Street, Seattle, WA, United States, 98101
Telephone: (206) 682-3049
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

2184 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Romantic

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!

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
Private party contact
Nick Wiltz: (206) 682-3049

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, 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.

Popular dishes

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

What 2,184 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Seattle
Romantic

2,184 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Despite the restaurant being quite loud and very dark, the ambience is nice. Food was okay-some dishes better than others. Chicken Parm was recommended by the server and it was disappointing. Service was very slow. When making the reservation on OpenTable, we noted that we were interested in vegan /dairy free options. This was reiterated when the reservation was confirmed via phone and we were told they had it covered. Turns out, the only thing they had to offer was to point out if something wasn’t vegan. This wasn’t particularly helpful as the food descriptions made it obvious. It was a bit surprising that the chef was unable to pull something together and the only option was an arugula salad. Makes you wonder what is really being prepared in house.
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Bryce
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Server Chelsea was amazing and made our anniversary dinner memorable.
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N
Neil
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for the amazing meal and service. We will be back.
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Heidi
Seattle
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Some of the food was good but the service was not good at all. Just meh… I expected more from them.
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DELICIOUS
Las Vegas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolute hole in the wall resturant. Best service and best short ribs I’ve ever had in my life. We also ordered pizza that was out of this world and not greasy at all. Delicious! Ambiance is very romantic and staff was excellent! Can’t say enough good things about our evening. A little hard to find, right by the public market down a slopped alley. It was worth us getting lost to find the best place to eat in Seattle
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Renae
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service and wonderful ambience. Huge portions too.
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Jane
Houston
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service & location & the ambience was stellar!! Would definitely go again!!!!
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Mari
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved it! Was super romantic for a date!! The carbonara was a tad bit undercooked and al-dente, but the rest of the experience was perfect besides that.
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Kathy
Seattle
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was excellent Service was horrible Server basically ignored us and forgot to bring us various items like our wine , bread , cheese etc and never even apologized . We have been here many times - service has never been this bad
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Steven
San Diego
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
BEST Italian food, Great service and great ambience
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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 4.5 stars by 2184 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Executive chef
Chef David Simon
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, 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
Private party contact
Nick Wiltz: (206) 682-3049

IL BISTRO

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Thursday Night Jazz at Il Bistro

Gnocchi ai Funghi

Lasagne

Rigatoni Bolognese

Seasonal Offerings

I Wish I Could Hug You

She Bangs

Il Senno

Scraped Knee

House Mainstays

Honey Stinger

Decisive Action

Rutherford

Southpaw

Names You Know

The Last Word

The Daquiri

The Old Fashioned

Birra

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

Does IL BISTRO offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is IL BISTRO restaurant rated?

Is IL BISTRO currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information