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Il Bistro


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5 of 5 stars 75 ratings
75 ratings
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#28 of 2,070 restaurants in Seattle
  • Cuisines: European, Italian, Healthy
  • Price range*: $12-$38
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For 30 years, Il Bistro, in the Heart of the Pike Place Market, has offered visitors Classic Italian Cuisine with the freshest Market Seafood, Meats...... more » For 30 years, Il Bistro, in the Heart of the Pike Place Market, has offered visitors Classic Italian Cuisine with the freshest Market Seafood, Meats and Produce. Il Bistro has frequently been voted “Seattle’s Most Romantic Dining Room” by readers of various publications. The IL Bistro menu is complimented by an extensive list of Italian, California and Northwest wines. Fans love the “underground and intimate”, historic bar which is open every night until 2 and offers an excellent late night menu. « less
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3 of 5 stars
redhills 68 contributions
Oregon
Jun 22, 2009

Il Bistro is located in Pike Market; ambience is sort of old school dark. Our waiter was fine. My friend ordered the special halibut which arrived overcooked and accompanied by bittter brocolli rabe instead of the advertised spring peas. Waiter was quick to fill our wine glasses when she said she was not pleased. I ordered the lasagna which was... more

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4 of 5 stars
smg54 3 contributions
seattle
Jun 9, 2009

If you are hungry and need a place to relax, Happy Hour here is the best bang for your buck. The bartender is the most knowledgeable person about everything he serves and has a selection no others have in the area. Check out the Scotch selection! The only thing was meeting the owner who seems to thinks he walks on... more

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5 of 5 stars
Toshman 11 contributions
London
Jun 3, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I had a business dinner here during a conference, having selected the place at random. Inventive Italian food, good wine and great service. more

Great food
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5 of 5 stars
genner 14 contributions
SF, CA
May 19, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We just finished an amazing meal. I was surprised this restuant isn't rated higher and more popular. One of the best meals I have had, great service, and great location. Happy hour looks like a great deal. I can't wait to go back. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 26, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

best happy hour....sooo deliciousoooo! more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 23, 2009

Decadent delight. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 4, 2009

Excellent service and delicious pasta, duck and lamb. Finally a good Italian restaurant found in Seattle. We've looked and high low and thought we'd never fine one. Pike Place is a busy area but we went during the week and had no problem with on street parking just a half a block away - definitely worth a try. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 19, 2009

close by, delicious. it's just that my tomato allergy greatly limits my ability to choose freely. best salad i've ever had, though more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 6, 2008

Best cesear salad I've ever had!!! more

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5 of 5 stars
SeattleMandy 4 contributions
Seattle
Nov 2, 2008

After reading all of the reviews of this restaurant, it definetely lived up to my expectations. I did ask for the private table, but apparently it was already booked. We were seated in the back corner which was just as romantic. The food was very delicious. We started off with an eggplant appetizer. Something I wouldn't have selected myself but... more

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Il Bistro Address

93 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101
Tel: (206) 682-3049 Fax: 206-223-0234
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.