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.
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!
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.
Underrated, good food, nice atmosphere. Friendly staff is very accommodating. I recommend. As far as the food, I can say the gnocchi and pepperoni pizza were delicious. Nice spot for a date night or first date depending on your significant other. I would stop in again even if it was just me.
Nicholas Westbury (Nico)
+5
My girlfriend and I went for a night out and the staff at IL Bistro went above and beyond to make this is a night to remember. Food was great and they even granted a special request we made in the booking to have rose pedals on the table.
It's on the expensive side but I highly recommend as an occasional night out. I had the Linguini and a glass of Moscato
wine both of which were pleasant.
Great spot at the Pike Market foe authentic Italian. Everything is super fresh and made in-house like the pasta and even the Gelato. Nice ambience, super great service and worth the experience.
Il Bistro in Seattle offers a romantic ambiance and exceptional wine selection. The calamari was a delight, and the pizza reached perfection—possibly the best I’ve ever had—a must-visit for refined dining.
When asked for a recommendation, a local bar manager said we had to try Il Bistro. I loved the quiet setting of the restaurant, tucked behind and under the chaos of Pike Street Market. The internal ambience offers a comforting aura of candlelit intimacy. We sat at the bar and were amazed at Leo the bartenders’ mad skills creating a cornucopia of cocktails. The gnocchi and pork chop dishes were two of my favorite tasting ever and required no additional sauces or spices to thoroughly enjoy. A date night establishment we intend to visit again!
The food was good. I had arancini and lasagna. The lasagna was actually surprisingly good. The service wasn't the best though. It felt like our waiter ignored us a bit. There were several times that he took awhile to get back with us and then he had a hard time breaking up the check and still got it wrong in the end. It was a weird disconnect between the great food and the not so great waiting.
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I'm just wowed by this restaurant. I reserved a table for my husband and I for our two year anniversary. We have had a really hard year and are just coming out of it, so I wanted to make the night special. I essentially said as much under special requests and asked for anything the restaurant might do for a special occasion. I will say this is a romantic restaurant and it says so in its website, so families disappointed by this experience did not seem to understand their intentions and I do not fault the restaurant for it!
We had a table in the bar area nestled next to the huge glass pane windows. Our table was covered in beautiful red rose petals, and multiple staff wished us a happy anniversary. They treated us to a romantic decorated tiramisu and some champagne, and the gorgeous
and sweet red haired waitress gave some of the best service I've ever had in a restaurant. I wish I could remember her name but my memory for names is poor.
The special experience aside, my husband and I were amazed with the chef tonight. He ordered the gnocchi ai funghi and the earthy mushroom flavor mixed with the truffle oil cream sauce incredibly well, all while being buttery and melt in your mouth. I order the bistecca despite some hesitancy (I'm extremely particular about my steaks having grown up with a chef who specialized in them). The medium rare came out juicy, flavorful, and wonderfully textured. The gorgonzola creamed potatoes were melt in your mouth, and my partner thought they were some kind of seasoned meat at first the way they had retained the flavors of their sauce. The broccolini had a sharp vinaigrette sear and all together made for a fantastic meal worth the price ($50). We ended with tiramisu that we had high expectations for after such a good meal. Of course it didn't disappoint and was topped with a chocolate heart and rose petal. Softest, lightest, tastiest slice I've had. Last but not least our drinks were incredible. We've had issues with bartenders recently of watering down drinks, no such thing here! Our second drinks came out stronger than the last and each were a citrus lime concoction that was fantastic paired with the heavier food.
All in all please come to il bistro! I have fallen in love with this restaurant and I cannot wait to come back. I'd love to spend my anniversary here again. It is a dimly lit, sultry atmosphere that is perfect for a romantic date and night with your partner. I wish I could give more stars!
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