IL BISTRO

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Denver

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Good large size portions, food did take a little long to come out but not a big issue. Food definitely taste good.
   

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   jeff

   Vancouver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 23 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Maitre d was great moved us to a quieter table and our waiter went above and beyond when he located a pillow for my wife’s chair! The drinks are pricey but worth it with top shelf spirits and some expensive ingredients (e.g. chartreuse) rare amaro’s and bitters very nicely balanced and delicious. All the food was excellent, best ceasar salad I have had with addition of Dino kale lots of garlic and creamy Reggiano dressing. Top notch short ribs, scallops and pasta special excellent. 15 years of eating here and the continue to meet a high bar. Cheers!
   

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   Cindy

   VIP

   Las Vegas

   20 reviews

   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined on 21 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This quiet gem of a restaurant is tucked away in a very high foot traffic area during the day, Pikes Market. In the evening it’s quiet with plenty of relaxing ambiance. Our server, Hannah, was very attentive and made sure our request were met. The entire staff was polite and professional. The food was delicious and we look forward to going back the next time we visit Seattle.
   

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   Terry

   Seattle

   40 reviews

   5.0

   40 reviews

   Dined on 17 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Had a wonderful dining experience. Food was delicious and the service was outstanding.
   

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   Freddi

   Seattle

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Sorry Bistro, but I paid $318 for the most mediocre meal that I have ever eaten. Our waitress was not welcoming at all, she would come by every 3 min asking if we were ready and not even give us time to order. My wife asked for a sweet drink and it came spicy as hell? Although the ambience was relaxing, we were promised live music that didn’t even start playing until 1800, we got there at 1700. It was extremely disappointing in every way and I can’t help but regret every penny spent. I recommend to anyone that is planning to eat out in Seattle, that they avoid this place. If I can get a refund, I would.
   

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   Ron

   VIP

   Seattle

   10 reviews

   4.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Extremely expensive. $20 for a glass of house wine!
   

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   Jamie

   London

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely fantastic first experience at Il Bistro. 12/10 stars!
   

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   Jason

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Hannah was a wonderful server! Food was delicious, would definitely come back!
   

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   Daniel

   Seattle

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 14 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was the perfect romantic (early) Valentines dinner for us! the food was delicious...possibly the best rack of lamb and sautéed calamari that we've had, here, or in Italy! The ambiance was perfect - lower light and sound levels, and smooth jazz (every Thursday evening). And Katie's service was amazing, including her ability to match the perfect bottle of Barbera to our tastes and meal! In business for 50 years, and still the utmost is cast, quality, service, and value. Magnifico!
   

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    Michael

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

     Overall a great dining experience with great food and good service. The ambience was very much high end Italian. Our only complaint was they need much better signage for out of town tourists. The front entrance is difficult to find because you have to walk down from street level. Our GPS took us to the approximate location however it took another 10 minutes of walking around in the rain to finally find the main entrance. Just some signage on the street level would help out greatly. I've seen other reviews that was complaining about the same thing. perhaps put a map and detailed directions on the website to keep the frustration level down.
    

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