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IL BISTRO, Seattle, WA

IL BISTRO

4.8 (2244)
$31 to $50
Italian
93A Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
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
  • 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
  • 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.

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What 2,244 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Romantic

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Good for special occasions

  • Seattle

    Romantic

  • Seattle

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Bistro offers a "fabulous gnocchi" and "excellent wine list," making it a top choice for Italian cuisine enthusiasts. Guests praise the "excellent food and service," with memorable experiences for special occasions. The ambiance is described as romantic and cozy, perfect for intimate dining. Highly recommended overall.
2,244 Reviews
  1. Cindy

    Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was mine and my husband‘s 27th wedding anniversary. They sat us at a table that was in a cozy corner away from the others. They actually had a special that night with a prefix menu that only cost $55 per person. I thought it was a really good deal considering we got a salad our main course and dessert. All the food was really good and when the server brought out our dessert, he also brought out two glasses of complementary champagne to celebrate our anniversary. That was a nice touch. I would definitely come back here again with my husband. We had a lovely time. 

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  2. Karen

    Seattle / Eastern Washington7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice ambiance. Good good. Excellent service excellent small wine list fairly priced. Hobthe the Aglianico del Vulture

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  3. Mark VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We took advantage of the prix fixe menu and it was delicious. Loved the carbonara!

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  4. Howard VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So after our dinner, I thought to myself why don’t I come here more often? It was excellent, the wine selection was great, the food was excellent and the service was perfect. This was a dinner for 7 and it was easy to arrange. I will definitely come back.

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  5. Donald VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fantastic! Great food and service and a fun old school vibe. You cannot go wrong.

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  6. Ashleigh

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Went here for a quick dinner based on good reviews. Ordered bolognese and a shrimp appetizer. Bolognese was not good and pasta was mushy. There was a hair in my pasta. The Shrimp was better. Restaurant smelled like bathroom and cleaning supplies.

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  7. Owen VIP

    Austin23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous gnocchi!!! All good Excellent wine list. Jackie was an excellent server! Thank you to her

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  8. Dennis

    Seattle / Eastern Washington4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent and consistent quality of fine Italian dishes and wines!

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  9. Tony VIP

    Virginia31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great overall dining experience celebrating my wife’s birthday! The staff accommodated our reservation requests. We had a great booth seating and a great ambiance for our dinner. Our server, Jamie was knowledgeable, courteous, and attentive! Her partner ensured our water glasses were always topped off and our used dishes and utensils were promptly removed. Our food was perfectly prepared and tasted delicious! Thank you for providing us a memorable dining experience tonight!

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  10. Anthony

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! Order tap water is my only reccomendation

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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 4.8 stars by 2244 OpenTable diners.

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

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 27 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
  • Phone number
  • 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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