Il Bistro

Oday Merhi

My experience at this Italian restaurant was simply superb. From the moment I stepped in, the service was exceptional. The bread they served was fresh, warm, and paired perfectly with a delightful dipping oil, setting the stage for an amazing meal ahead. And oh, the pasta! Cooked flawlessly and paired with the most delicious sauce. I highly recommend this place for anyone who appreciates great service and outstanding Italian cuisine.

G Alvarado

IL Bistro is a wonderful Italian restaurant here at Pike Place. The service is great just like the food. The restaurant offers an intriguing, intimate, and moody atmosphere that's very enjoyable. That plus a cool bar section creates a great dynamic mix and vibe. I recommend the Calamari, Rigatoni Bolognese, and Tiramisu. The sauces were done very well, the food was fresh, and the portions were good. For parking I recommend using one of the pike place garages and walking through the market to the restaurant. It's a nice walk! If you're not quite sure how to get there; think of the directions towards the gum wall, and walk down the steps right by the Pike Place sign and there you go, enjoy some great food!

Alan Stewart

Il Bistro provides quality food with an intimate, low-lit ambience. We started with the Gamberoni, a very tasty appetizer (comprised of sautéed prawns, Italian vermouth, garlic, Roma tomatoes and chili flakes). My wife savored the Rigatoni Bolognese and I very much enjoyed the Bisteca, which was cooked perfectly and which was accompanied by a Cabernet demi-glace, broccolini and gorgonzola creamed fingerling potatoes. The harshest criticism I have is that the lighting was so low that I needed my cellphone flashlight to see the menu. The service was very good and the background music was low-volume jazz. Be forewarned that: (1) bread is not offered before your meal or with your appetizer at no charge; and (2) there is a 4.5% surcharge listed on the bill that is described as going to the staff. Based on the quality of the food and of the service, I would recommend Il Bistro.