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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!
Long-running subterranean Italian trattoria with a late-night menu & an intimate, candlelit setting.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 93 Pike St A, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 682-3049
Website: https://ilbistro.net/
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Seattle’s destination for authentic Italian dining and romance since 1975. Open 5pm-2am, 7 days a week. Reserve your table at OpenTable.
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A cozy restaurant nestled in a cavern in the rolling hills of Tuscany. Imagine the freshest local ingredients, authentically prepared, an extensive wine list.
Reviews
Simon Rodger
A very unique spot at the foot of Pike Place Market. With its burlesque-inspired theme, the place is dark, moody, and absolutely oozing ambience.
Service was a little slow throughout the experience, but it was quite busy, so some leniency was definitely fair.
The Caesar salad was incredible—fulfilling every expectation and then some. Then came the Gameroni, packed with flavour and garlic, and honestly massive for an appetizer!
For the mains, we had the Cioppino and the Quattro Formaggi pizza. Not a single complaint about either dish. Both were beautifully simple and elevated by perfect ingredients and execution.
An absolute must-visit if you’re in Seattle—don’t miss out on this golden opportunity!
… moreService was a little slow throughout the experience, but it was quite busy, so some leniency was definitely fair.
The Caesar salad was incredible—fulfilling every expectation and then some. Then came the Gameroni, packed with flavour and garlic, and honestly massive for an appetizer!
For the mains, we had the Cioppino and the Quattro Formaggi pizza. Not a single complaint about either dish. Both were beautifully simple and elevated by perfect ingredients and execution.
An absolute must-visit if you’re in Seattle—don’t miss out on this golden opportunity!
Tassia Accioly
This was a great experience in Italian food. The servers were really friendly and attentive. Most of the food and drinks were really good and the place feels like an elevated Italian cantina.
The lasagna has been the only item kept on the menu unchanged for over 50 years and it is really amazing, a lot of filling. There were a few misses like the focaccia (it had the wrong texture for a focaccia, very dense and salty) and one of the drinks, but most things were very good. The tiramisu was just ok too.
The restaurant has a huge wine menu and interesting options for food.
They were more than happy to accommodate for allergies and eating preferences (vegetarian).
… moreThe lasagna has been the only item kept on the menu unchanged for over 50 years and it is really amazing, a lot of filling. There were a few misses like the focaccia (it had the wrong texture for a focaccia, very dense and salty) and one of the drinks, but most things were very good. The tiramisu was just ok too.
The restaurant has a huge wine menu and interesting options for food.
They were more than happy to accommodate for allergies and eating preferences (vegetarian).
Don Murphy
Secluded and romantic setting. Great spot to celebrate our Anniversary. We only had drinks this time but the menu looks excellent! Will have to come back.
… moreWes Wahlin
Very cozy, warm, soft yellow lighting, makes this spot fun. Music is hit and miss but not intrusive. Bar is best place but getting a drink takes about 10 to 15 minutes. Pizza, shrimp cocktail, Bolognese and cocktails are a hit. The bars out wall is the gun wall for where this place is. Park in this area.
… moreblue star
Vibe check: correct! Strolled in late in a Thursday to find a 3 piece band givin the groove. Lite bite menu was perfect for 10pm and the mood was even better. This place is a YES.
… moreJ Quiros
Jackie was fantastic! She was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and really took the time to make our experience enjoyable. She suggested a wonderful wine that paired perfectly with our meal — it was spot on! Her warm personality and excellent recommendations made our visit even better. Highly recommend asking for Jackie when you visit!
… moreCrissy
Wow, this place was amazing! It was our first time here. They had a 50-year anniversary specialty menu available.
We ordered the chicken parmesan and steak. Food was so good and definitely a sharable portion for the chicken parm. I enjoyed Brut Rose and a new cocktail I hadn’t tried before; called Corpse reviver No. 2
Our waitress was great and I can’t wait to return.
… moreWe ordered the chicken parmesan and steak. Food was so good and definitely a sharable portion for the chicken parm. I enjoyed Brut Rose and a new cocktail I hadn’t tried before; called Corpse reviver No. 2
Our waitress was great and I can’t wait to return.
Diana Saldana
Two of us, appetizer was focaccia, one ordered carbonara, the other rigatoni, two cocktails, a glass of dessert wine, and afffogato. $82 EACH! Amazing service, amazing host. Our waitress Kate was the BEST. I’m never one to turn down a drink but oh my, when Kate asked me how I genuinely felt comfortable to send it back. I would definitely come back and ask for Kate.
… moreDeb Escher
This has been a Seattle neighborhood gem for 50 years, right under the Market sign! The second generation, family-owned (and now women-run!) Tuscan restaurant has a neighborhood vibe with market fresh, delicious cuisine, craft cocktails, a wine list to envy and Icicle Brewing Company (Leavenworth, WA) IPA on tap! Leo the bartender, is skilled and so great to visit for a post-show drink in the Market! I’ll see you at the end of the beautiful, curved mahogany bar with other locals while the jazz players play on. This is how going out used to feel.
… moreNikki Lopez
We got a last minute reservation for dinner after spending the whole day walking around the city. The weather was so nice we decided to sit outside which I wasn’t sold on at first (the restaurant is in the alley by Pike’s Place so there’s not much of a view but actually there is a beautiful graffiti wall and you can catch glimpses of the nearby sky scrapers so actually it was really pleasant!). Firstly, the focaccia? Absolutely TO DIE FOR. Do NOT skip it! We ordered caprese salads and the 10 year aged balsamic does not disappoint. My husband ordered the gnocchi and I got the gemelli. I’m sure anything here is delicious and in fact I forgot to get pictures because we were so hungry and everything was so good! We were too full for dessert and there aren’t many options but I’m certain what they offer would be a wonderful finale. I definitely recommend! A little pricey but that’s par for the course for Seattle, this definitely is a fab restaurant but won’t be a splurge.
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