Vito’s is an iconic 21 and over restaurant and lounge located on First Hill, on the eastern edge of downtown Seattle. Opened in 1953 by Vito and Jimmie Santoro, it has a history rich in cocktail culture, live music, politics, and East Coast family-style Italian food.
In 2010, Jeff Scott and Greg Lundgren purchased this Seattle institution and began a major restoration of the space. The goal was to return Vito’s to its original mid-century glamour and style, respecting its colorful past and setting the course for a 21st-century resurrection. A grand piano returned to the lounge, featuring live music five nights a week and highlighting the vast and diverse talent that graces the Pacific Northwest. (We hope to resume music programming soon!)
Storied lounge since the 1950s serving Italian fare & cocktails in an old-school setting with music. Based on 821 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
Address:
927 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 397-4053
Website: http://www.vitosseattle.com/
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Lucky Mokhesi
Delicious food, family feel ambiance. Great service. Live piano with all the conversations going on makes you feel like you’re having dinner with family. It’s a must if you’re in Seattle
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Aaron Greenwald
Probably one of the best Italian restaurants I have been to in a long time. Live jazz, neighborhood vibes, and a local feel contribute to the warm atmosphere. The cocktails are excellent and the food is superb. The homemade pomodoro sauce makes any “red sauce” dish like the chicken parm here nothing short of spectacular. The orange zest in the canoli is different but complemented really well with their old fashioned. This place is a must!
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Mariam Greb
Not very busy on a Sunday night, definitely didn’t need a reservation anyway and no problem parking nearby on the street. Yes, this place is dark but it wasn’t too loud, as we’d read in another review. Live music, ambience, and dim lighting were romantic. Food was excellent and pricing was pretty on point for what we got, not too bad at all, perfect for a date night. Not the most upscale place lights on, I’m sure it probably feels more like a dive but overall, the style, feel, and food make it a gem. Recommended.
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Sandra Moreno
They had live music making the ambience in the place great. I had never tried absinthe until I came here, it tasted kind of like tequila’s distant cousin.
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Daniel H.
Oh Vito’s you keep doing it, and you have since the 50’s! This unassuming place delivers on a low lit casual or romantic night out. Decent drinks reasonably priced, lovely and attentive service. Plus, live music to enjoy only enhance the overall experience. It is a classic Seattle lounge. The back room is worth checking out if you have a large group.
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AP JP
Craving for some Italian food, recommended & guided by google, we ended up here for dinner.
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James Sutton
Excellent food and service, but a bit too dark for my taste. What the offer is pretty standard Italian food, nothing unusual or adventurous. Under the old owners there was dish with tiny squid an octopi that was amazing.
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cristalebella B
I discovered this spot after reaching out to their sister company hideout and they replied that they had Jazz at this venue. I drove down from the Tacoma area and I am new to Washington State so I am up for trying any lil spot with music playin. I must say that their drinks menu and the actual finished libations were delicious and based on that I would give them a 4-5 stars, but this is a review and I want to be thorough.
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Ashley V
This place is the best!! Look no further for a dark romantic Italian restaurant. Looks so old school and charming. Great date spot. The food is fantastic, we got garlic bread, penne alla vodka and cavatappi bolognese, all had great flavor and huge portions. I also got two drinks, dealers choice, they were great, tailored to my liking. Our waiter was also wonderful, as the rest of the staff. Call ahead for reservations, they turned some away!
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sankalp shah
Excellent place. Very local feel and the music and vibe were fun! The only reason I only gave four stars is service level. They were just under staffed and I feel that the staff was super rush. But for anyone around DT please visit. It’s worth the 8 min cab
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