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Amaro Bistro, Bothell, WA

Amaro Bistro

4.7
4.7
1329 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Amaro Bistro is a lively, fun restaurant and bar featuring a dynamic exhibition kitchen with a diverse menu. Amaro features incredible dishes from our sister restaurant IL Bistro as well as pizza, pasta, seafood and roast meats. Come and enjoy a romantic three-course dinner and a nice bottle of wine or a quick bowl of pasta and a selection from our extensive list of wines by the glass.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (425) 485-2300
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jorge Ruiz
  • Catering
    Amaro 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. For off-site events, we offer a large selection of Platters and Tray Passed Appetizers.
  • Private party facilities
    Amaro Bistro offers a variety of custom menus tailored to your specific needs. Options for menus are not limited to those listed. 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.
  • Private party contact
    Nick Wiltz: (425) 485-2300
  • Neighborhood
    Bothell
  • Parking details
    Amaro Bistro offers reserved parking in our building parking lot. When these spots are not available, ample street parking is available on all sides of our building. Also, Bothell City Hall (located directly across Bothell Way NE) offers free parking in their underground parking garage.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

What 1,329 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Eastside

    Best Food

  • Eastside

    Italian

1,329 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Zach is Excellent!!! Food is Excellent!!!! We have been enjoying Amaro for many years & have never been disappointed!!!!!

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  2. Foodieandson

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you love good food, this is your place! Consistently good! And the service is awesome! It's a great place - not too large; always feels like I'm transported to another world. Those chefs are outstanding - each dish is unique and delicious. Make sure you have some bread, and any of the appetizers. And you must get dessert - any dessert will do. This is my go to place when I want a meal to always make me happy!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome job! They really took care of us and they made the occasion a special night for us.

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  4. TMelt

    Seattle

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We had a great dinner. It was a birthday celebration. Our server was knowledgeable and paces our courses well. We’ll be back!

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  5. james

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience3
    The food, and service were very underwhelming. The food was sweet, and not really flavorful, and quite expensive. I expected more out of a 100+$ bill for 2 entrees, a salad and a dessert. The service was not great when mentioning food was not great. Just a blank stare for 15 seconds. I had an empty cup of water for the majority of our meal. They refilled the water as dessert arrived. The fact that there is an auto gratuity of 20% seemed as if it made the service lazy and have nothing to work for, and it showed. I would not recommend this place, and not return in the future. Quality did not meet expectations of cost. I almost didn't take the leftovers. I only ate about 10% of the food.

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  6. MichaelM

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Went for the Seattle Restaurant Week specials. Mostly not on the regular menu. Everything was very good.

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  7. Schischi

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The bread used to be free, now they charge $4. The brussels sprouts used to have big chunks of garlic in them, now they had none. We had to wait 25 minutes after our reservation to finally be seated.

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  8. JStuB

    Seattle

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The food was quite good - my wife had the pris fixe meal for Seattle Restaurant week and was very pleased with it. I had the cioppino, which was quite good. I like that they offer carafes of wine in addition to bottles. The service was excellent. The price was as expected for a nice restaurant - comparable to other Italian restos in Kirkland.

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  9. Sundog1

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food, atmosphere and service was exceptional. We had a wonderful time and felt very comfortable.

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  10. Clearview

    Las Vegas

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stopped in for the Restaurant Week menu and we weren't disappointed. This was our first time at Amaro and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised with everything, starting with the options on the RW menu. Let's face it, restaurant week menus are usually pretty sparse and don't always have customer favorites on them. Not today, people! Lots of options so we started with arancini rice balls which were savory and perfect to share. We added the ricotta toast with honey to share as well and basically fought over it. It's one of those "worth coming back for" type appetizers. Moving on to the mains, we tried the pappardelle pasta with beef tips and the braised pork shank with risotto. Both were top notch and so satisfying. We were looking at each other in disbelief in having such a wonderful meal in little old Bothell. Dessert was the flourless chocolate tarte and vanilla panacotta with fresh berries and raspberry sauce. Best panacotta I've ever had! The tarte was a chocolate lover's dream; especially if you're into that dark chocolate taste. Finally, the service was great, parking is really easy, and the beer/wine we ordered hit the spot. Honestly, we have zero reason not to return. So happy we gave Amaro a shot!

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  11. cycleguy

    Seattle

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Pear Arugula Salad was excellent as was the chocolate Torte. Main dishes were just OK. Pork shank was probably 4 star and salmon was just OK and my wife who had it didn't feel so good after the meal. Overall for the price we were disappointed. And a surcharge (3.5%) felt a bit weird.

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  12. BothellTP

    Seattle

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Andre, Zach and the rest of the crew always provide a wonderful dining experience.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good pasta dishes and Appetizers. Good sauces. Imaginative specials.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We dined there Sat 11/14 for the first time and now Amaro is a favorite. We sat at the counter and every staff member we encountered was helpful and friendly. It was fun to see the kitchen in action and we were delighted to be able to meet chef Jorge! He and his team were hitting it out of the park. Great menu, wine and drink list. We had small Verde and Gorgonzola salads, the short ribs with saffron rice and gluten free (!!) rigatoni with bolognese and everything was so well-prepared and delicious. We left with a fall-themed cannoli from the fresh sheet and it was the best I’ve tasted. This place is a gem!

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  15. Martha

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is always outstanding as well as the service!

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  16. DeborahD

    Seattle

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of my favorite restaurants! I love their food, service and atmosphere! Just a wonderful place

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  17. GarethH

    Seattle

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and really good service. Cocktails were really good too. I would prefer it to be a tiny bit quieter, but apart from that it was great!

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  18. Stevemc

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    A comfortable neighborhood Italian place in the new developments in downtown Bothell. The service is good and the surroundings are warm and comfortable on what was a blustery night. The food was competently prepared and the roasted chicken breast was perfectly cooked. The risotto the chicken breast was served on was not great, it was lacking the balance of flavors one would hope for and seemed like it just had half a stick of butter melted over it, which kind of killed the other flavors. The gnocchi were also well-prepared. The bruschetta was a large serving and perfectly ok, if not outstanding. We've eaten here before and would probably go back again.

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  19. TSHolmes

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely stellar service; the food was fantastic and our server (we got the countertop seats) was amazing. It was an excellent choice for my homecoming dinner location and both my partner enjoyed the experience tremendously.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We’ve been here many time and still think this is THE BEST RESTAURANT in the Seattle area. The food is excellent and the service is top notch! We wouldn’t go anywhere else when we’re in the area. 

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  21. cyndiem

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and service. Wonderful meal. A bit noisy. Otherwise a great restaurant!

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food. Great service! A little noisy and the fact that even bread costs extra bothered me a bit.

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  23. MichelleC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Zack was outstanding. Great personality, and created a great vibe. Food was great too. Second time eating here and will continue to come back.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    Beet salad was soggy and hardly any beets. King salmon was way overcooked. Don’t waste your money here! Very disappointed.

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  25. MarkV

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great food, Great service. Pretty noisy if you are trying to have a quiet conversation

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  26. Tbird

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent. Wonderful experience from the service to the food.

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  27. Rick

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff was extremely attentive and did not rush us at all. Food was fantastic and is every time we have visited. Very consistent when it comes to customer satisfaction, quality of the food and atmosphere. Always have a great time at Amaro Bistro. Went there last night and already have another reservation in 2 weeks.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Sherman, our server, was very professional and polite. The food was very good , specially the entrées

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  29. Casualeater

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    A really nice and popular Italian place. Service was polite and quick. Food was very tasty. Not a huge selection, but everything we took was excellent, including the deserts.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Most excellent! Six of us and we each selected something different from the menu. Everybody really liked the choice they made. A side of the market vegetable was ordered as well. It happened to be green beans. You really should try them or probably any vegetable side they have. Highly recommend having a meal here. They treated us right.

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  31. CharlesS

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amaro Bistro is always a favorite of ours. Great food and service.

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  32. dStar

    Chicago

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The pasta carbonara with the pancetta crispy is outstanding.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and meal was absolutely fantastic. The pork chop was cooked perfectly and the lobster was delicious.

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  34. Gourmand

    Seattle

    178 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    178 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Went with friends and had a lovely meal. One chicken, one lobster special, one pizza and one steak. Chicken was great as well as the lobster special were awesome. Pizza was the winner. Only little downer was the steak as my husband said it was really average. Expected a bit better. Appetizers were great as well. Enjoyed it!

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  35. HeatherA

    Seattle

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sat in the bar area. Friendly and attentive service. Amazing food and drinks. Thinking of coming back this weekend!

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  36. HowbouthemCowboys

    Dallas

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great find after an afternoon of wine tasting. Our waitress was great! I had the ravioli funghi which was so delicious. My husband had the lasagna which was so good and massive portion. He couldn’t eat it all. Our wine was very good. We did order dessert to go which was ok but not up to par with the level of the meals. We will definitely go back on our next trip to Seattle.

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  37. Veejaws

    Seattle

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Andre went above and beyond with his service, and he was so attentive, warm, and friendly! The manager Danielle came over and talked to us and we thank you so much for our wonderful experience! The food was phenomenal Thank you all so very much for an incredible dining experience from start to finish.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is great. Great choice of cocktails and the food was amazing, from the appetizer through the entree’s and finally desert. Will be back!

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  39. William

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    My wife and I celebrated our 20th anniversary at Amaro Bistro. I ordered the King Salmon and it was great. Our server was very busy but was still able to be very personal and attentive.

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  40. TomP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food, diverse choices, really good cocktails and the best affogato dessert I've ever had.

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FAQs

Amaro Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (425) 485-2300.

Amaro Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 1329 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 PM


Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Amaro Bistro

18333 Bothell Way NE, Ste 105, Bothell, WA 98011

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Bothell
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Amaro Bistro offers reserved parking in our building parking lot. When these spots are not available, ample street parking is available on all sides of our building. Also, Bothell City Hall (located directly across Bothell Way NE) offers free parking in their underground parking garage.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jorge Ruiz
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
    (425) 485-2300
  • Catering
    Amaro 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. For off-site events, we offer a large selection of Platters and Tray Passed Appetizers.
  • Private party facilities
    Amaro Bistro offers a variety of custom menus tailored to your specific needs. Options for menus are not limited to those listed. 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.
  • Private party contact
    Nick Wiltz: (425) 485-2300
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