Il Bistro

For 40 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...

The Extras: Shaded seating outdoors is perfect for your pooch, assuming he's well-behaved.

What to Drink: Choose from an extensive wine list and a wide selection of single-malt scotches, small-batch bourbons, tequilas and boutique grappas.

With cozy tables and a menu of classic Italian dishes prepared using fresh Northwest ingredients, there's plenty to woo you at this Pike Place Market spot. A broad selection of amaro and a well-curated cocktail list are just the things to get you in the mood. Meal choices include house-made gnocchi tossed in sweet tomato sauce; tortellini with a tangy lemon butter sauce, Dungeness crab and...

With the fishmongers and crowds of tourists, Pike Place Market might not seem like the place for a romantic candlelit dinner, but romantic dinners are what Il Bistro is all about. This basement trattoria takes Italian cooking very seriously, and in doing so also puts the Northwest's bountiful ingredients to good use. The menu includes such mouthwatering starters as calamari sautéed with fresh...

The Scene
Situated off a cobblestone alley marking the end of Pike Street, Il Bistro offers intimacy amid the bustling market. Curvy entryways, discreetly placed tables and low lighting...

For 40 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...