Restaurant Week in Seattle!

Yes, it is now fall in Seattle and along with the changing leaves comes the pouring rain and gray skies.  Normally the weather would bring me down but not two nights ago when some girlfriends and I took part in dining at a nice fancy restaurant for a very affordable price thanks to Seattle Restaurant Week! For just $25 we were able to have an appetizer, entree, AND dessert at a very romantic and delicious restaurant by the name of Il Bistro.  We were celebrating a birthday so it was a perfect occasion for a girls night out.

Il Bistro is tucked away in a corner of Pikes Marketplace.  I would never have known it was downstairs right below the famous pig at the front of the market had we not made reservations for dinner.  Walking into the restaurant, we all right away noticed the dim romantic lighting and elegant table settings.  Hmmm will 6 girls be quiet enough for this place?

Il Bistro

We had a variety of options for dinner and had a tough time choosing.  The majority of us for appetizer either got the Bruschetta al Pomodoro which was a grilled Tuscan bread with vine ripened tomatoes, Sicilian olive oil & organic basil or the Antipasto Misto. Both were delicious.  The bruschetta had a wonderful crispy texture that worked well with the fresh tomatos and blend of olive oil and herbs.  The antipasto had a variety of salami, cheese, and marinated vegetables like mushrooms, olives, and bell peppers. Eaten together with the complimentary soft bread it was fantastic!

 Bruschetta al Pomodoro 

Grilled Tuscan Bread with Vine Ripened Tomatoes, Sicilian Olive Oil & Organic Basil

Antipasto Misto 

A Selection of Italian Meats, Cheeses & Marinated Vegetables

Our entrees were also well presented and cooked. The majority of us chose the Salmoné Wild King Salmon, grilled and served with whipped potatoes, swiss chard & black truffle butter.  It was perfectly cooked and the hint of truffle oil made you want to savor each bite.  Other choices were the Filetto del Maiale which was a pan roasted pork tenderloin, garlic rustic potatoes and a bing cherry-port demi glace and the Linguini con Frutti di Maré  which was linguini pasta, clams, mussels, calamari & salmon in a white wine & herb broth.  Both were very good and rich with flavors.

 Salmoné 

Wild King Salmon Grilled and Served with Whipped Potatoes,

Swiss Chard & Black Truffle Butter 

 Filetto del Maiale 

Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Garlic Rustic Potatoes

and a Bing Cherry-Port Demi Glace

 Linguini con Frutti di Maré 

Linguini Pasta, Clams, Mussels, Calamari & Salmon 

in a White Wine & Herb Broth

Dessert complimented the meal.  We had a choice of pumpkin gelato, tiramisu, and a chocolate torte.  The gelato was different and actually quite good with a distinct pumpkin flavor. Both the tiramisu and the chocolate torta were rich, but so good.  The tiramisu had a bit more run then we would have liked but the torta was smooth and velvety chocolate all the way, yum!

 Tiramisu

All in all, a very good dining experience. Our waiter was great and catered to our needs and the food was delicious.  I would definitely go back again for another experience as others did judging from the full tables.  If you need a place for a date dinner, Il Bistro is a must place to try.

Il Bistro

93-A Pike St.
Pike Place Market
Seattle, WA 98101

206-682-3049