IL BISTRO

Name: IL BISTRO
Address: 93A Pike Street, Seattle, WA, United States, 98101
Telephone: (206) 682-3049
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2220 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

20 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Romantic
Good for special occasions

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!

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, 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
Area
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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Valentine's Day 2025
USD 135.89 per person
Prepaid
14 Feb 2025 - 15 Feb 2025
Celebrate Valentine's Day in the most romantic setting in Seattle! Enjoy a three-course prix-fixe menu in a candlelit room with live jazz music. $99 per person, plus tax, plus 4.5% surcharge and 20% gratuity. Vegetarian options available upon request. Our regular menu will not be available during this event. Let us help make your night as special as possible!
50th Anniversary
USD 102.95 per person
22 Jan 2025 only
IL Bistro is celebrating 50 years! Chef will be preparing a three-course prix-fixe menu for $75 per person, plus tax, plus 4.5% surcharge and 20% gratuity. Come enjoy some of the classic dishes IL Bistro has kept on the menu since 1975! 70's costumes encouraged. Live Jazz band. Complimentary glass of Moet & Chandon! Let's party like its 1975!

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 NVUSD 9.75
Vietti "Cascinetta" ~ Moscato ~ Piemonte 2017USD 9.25

Champagne

Veuve Clicquot ~ Yellow Label NVUSD 28.00

Cremant D'Alsace

Lucien Albrecht Brut Rose ~ Methode Classique ~ Alsace NVUSD 16.00

White

Ryan Patrick ~ Riesling ~ Columbia Valley 2017USD 8.75
Bollini ~ Pinot Grigio ~ Trentino 2016USD 10.25
Costamolino ~ Vermentino ~ Serdinia 2019USD 9.25
Three Rivers ~ Chardonnay ~ Columbia Valley 2014USD 10.75
Chateau St. Michelle ~ Sauvignon Blanc ~ Columbia Valley 2018USD 11.25

Rosato

Les Dauphins ~ Cotes du Rhone ~ France 2018USD 11.25

Red

La Piuma ~ Maontepulciano d'Abruzzo 2016USD 10.75
Three Rivers ~ Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Napa 2018USD 10.75
Bastioni ~ Chianti Classico 2016USD 10.75
Stoller ~ Pinot Noir ~ Oregon 2017USD 16.00
Scaia ~ Corvina Veronese ~ Veneto 2016USD 10.75
Il Fauno di Arcanum ~ Super Tuscan 2014USD 18.00

What 2,220 people are saying

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

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Seattle / Eastern Washington
Romantic
Seattle
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

IL Bistro, nestled between Pike Place Market and Post Alley, charms with its "best Italian food" and "amazing service." Guests rave about its intimate, romantic atmosphere and delightful cuisine, including standout dishes like the carbonara and lasagna. Though some find it pricey, many appreciate the "huge portions" and "wonderful ambiance."

2,220 Reviews

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BridgettC
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful place to eat. Excellence sauces, al dente pasta, great service. White linen, candles, fresh flowers and a relaxed atmosphere. Louder than I remembered it from the past, though. Glad to see this fabulous restaurant reach its 50th anniversary!!!
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Maryann
VIP
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 7 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service and amazing food! Great ambiance.
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Sharon
Seattle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
NYE 2025- Chef's 3 course dinner- The sever was very friendly and was attentive-our food was delicious and attractively served, the only thing that could have been better was the length of time we had to wait for our main course to arrive. The server did apologize letting us know that the kitchen was behind with the meal my spouse ordered and made it better by comping him a glass of wine. They had party hats for us and decorations hanging up on the walls and on the tables, it was quite festive and overall a lovely way to start our evening. We love coming to this restaurant and frequent it when we come to Seattle. I would tell you to go to it, but then the secret gets out and reservations become scarce for me when I want to go because of popularity!
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Mercedes
Nashville
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The short ribs had an off putting taste and the lamb chops were tough. The New York strip was the only good dish in our party.
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David
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 26 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a fantastic Christmas Evening dining experience! Everyone was lovely and the food was fantastic.
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Cassandra
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A huge thank you to Melissa and all of the staff at Il Bistro for making our Christmas day dinner such a delicious and magical event! Our family was flying from Phoenix to Anchorage and wanted to stop and see my parents in Seattle… the Christmas dinner at Il Bistro was the perfect place to meet and enjoy time (and amazing food) together! But it required a lot of coordination, since our layover was only 4.5 hours - a tight window to get off the plane, into a cab, speed downtown, and get into the restaurant in time to meet my 80-year-old parents for our 5:30 PM reservation, and since reservations booked up so quickly, we had no room for error. Fortunately, Melissa helped us coordinate everything…it seemed the entire staff knew of our situation and was ready to help, treating my parents graciously, assisting them with nearby parking when they arrived, and seating them comfortably at our quiet corner table overlooking the restaurant so they could see us as soon as we came in. Such a gift! And the food was so delicious! Truly an unforgettable night 💕 Thank you Il Bistro!
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Dion
Seattle
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 24 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Il Bistro has the best Italian food around! It’s tucked away b/n Pike Place Market & Post Alley. It’s a charming establishment with wonderful food & service. Highly recommend!
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Irene
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 24 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful atmosphere. Great service. Excellent food.
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Darleene
Alabama
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very cozy, fast service, attentive waiter, good food!
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Ron
VIP
Seattle
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on 23 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The prices are much too high. We had a fish of the day, which was scallops, but the plate was primarily pasta.
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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 2220 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

20 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

93A Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
First Avenue
Area
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, Takeaway, 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

IL BISTRO

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Valentine's Day 2025

50th Anniversary

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 NVUSD 9.75

Vietti "Cascinetta" ~ Moscato ~ Piemonte 2017USD 9.25

Champagne

Veuve Clicquot ~ Yellow Label NVUSD 28.00

Cremant D'Alsace

Lucien Albrecht Brut Rose ~ Methode Classique ~ Alsace NVUSD 16.00

White

Ryan Patrick ~ Riesling ~ Columbia Valley 2017USD 8.75

Bollini ~ Pinot Grigio ~ Trentino 2016USD 10.25

Costamolino ~ Vermentino ~ Serdinia 2019USD 9.25

Three Rivers ~ Chardonnay ~ Columbia Valley 2014USD 10.75

Chateau St. Michelle ~ Sauvignon Blanc ~ Columbia Valley 2018USD 11.25

Rosato

Les Dauphins ~ Cotes du Rhone ~ France 2018USD 11.25

Red

La Piuma ~ Maontepulciano d'Abruzzo 2016USD 10.75

Three Rivers ~ Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Napa 2018USD 10.75

Bastioni ~ Chianti Classico 2016USD 10.75

Stoller ~ Pinot Noir ~ Oregon 2017USD 16.00

Scaia ~ Corvina Veronese ~ Veneto 2016USD 10.75

Il Fauno di Arcanum ~ Super Tuscan 2014USD 18.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does IL BISTRO offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is IL BISTRO restaurant rated?

Is IL BISTRO currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information