IL BISTRO

IL BISTRO reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Jay

   Seattle6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Great experience, lots of character and good food, cool location
   

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   PAIGE VIP

   Seattle8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful server, and food came out with perfect timing and everything delicious! Beautiful warm ambience. Obvious that the restaurant is very well run and everyone seemed very happy.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Denver1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Good large size portions, food did take a little long to come out but not a big issue. Food definitely taste good.
   

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   jeff

   Vancouver1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Maitre d was great moved us to a quieter table and our waiter went above and beyond when he located a pillow for my wife’s chair! The drinks are pricey but worth it with top shelf spirits and some expensive ingredients (e.g. chartreuse) rare amaro’s and bitters very nicely balanced and delicious. All the food was excellent, best ceasar salad I have had with addition of Dino kale lots of garlic and creamy Reggiano dressing. Top notch short ribs, scallops and pasta special excellent. 15 years of eating here and the continue to meet a high bar. Cheers!
   

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   Cindy VIP

   Las Vegas20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 21 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This quiet gem of a restaurant is tucked away in a very high foot traffic area during the day, Pikes Market. In the evening it’s quiet with plenty of relaxing ambiance. Our server, Hannah, was very attentive and made sure our request were met. The entire staff was polite and professional. The food was delicious and we look forward to going back the next time we visit Seattle.
   

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   Terry

   Seattle40 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 17 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Had a wonderful dining experience. Food was delicious and the service was outstanding.
   

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   Freddi

   Seattle1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Sorry Bistro, but I paid $318 for the most mediocre meal that I have ever eaten. Our waitress was not welcoming at all, she would come by every 3 min asking if we were ready and not even give us time to order. My wife asked for a sweet drink and it came spicy as hell? Although the ambience was relaxing, we were promised live music that didn’t even start playing until 1800, we got there at 1700. It was extremely disappointing in every way and I can’t help but regret every penny spent. I recommend to anyone that is planning to eat out in Seattle, that they avoid this place. If I can get a refund, I would.
   

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   Craig

   Seattle9 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I had never been to Il Bistro previously despite living in Seattle my entire life. The service was great, and accommodating. We were originally going to be seated next to the live music, but the maitre de got the hint and seated us in the main dining area. The food and service were both outstanding to say that least. I might suggest more appetizer options, but I'd still return. Also - remember that this restaurant starts reservations for your preferred day, 30 days out. I had reserved for Valentines Day AND it was 30 days out - in the morning - that I reserved.
   

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   Ron VIP

   Seattle10 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Extremely expensive. $20 for a glass of house wine!
   

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    Jamie

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Absolutely fantastic first experience at Il Bistro. 12/10 stars!
    

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