Vito's

Italian restaurant · First Hill

Vito's

Italian restaurant · First Hill

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927 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104

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Italian fare & cocktails, live music, old-school lounge vibe  

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927 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 Get directions

vitosseattle.com
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$30–50 · Menu

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927 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 Get directions

+1 206 397 4053
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$30–50 · Menu

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Aug 7, 2025

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Pho Bac’s Rainier Valley Location Is Coming Back - Eater Seattle

"The future of First Hill classic Vito’s Restaurant and Lounge was already uncertain after a 2022 fire in the building forced it to close." - Harry Cheadle

https://seattle.eater.com/2024/1/12/24035286/pho-bacs-rainier-location-returning-vietnamese-food-seattle
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A Real Ghost Kitchen: One Chef’s Encounters With Vito’s Friendly Ghosts - Eater Seattle

"First Hill restaurant and bar Vito’s has a colorful — and nefarious — past. Established by brothers Vito and Jimmie Santoro in 1953, the bar gained notoriety in the 1960s and 1970s as a smoke-filled, dimly lit lounge with ties to Seattle’s underworld. Vito’s had a legacy of bringing together disparate parts of society, like off-duty cops, politicians, Husky football fans, Catholic priests, and, depending on who you ask, some murky connections to organized crime. If the walls of the backroom (formerly the Vagabond Room, now the Cougar Room, complete with a taxidermied wildcat) could talk, there’s no telling what backroom deals and scandalous acts might come to light. For Vito’s lead chef Michael Crossley, shadows of the lounge’s past are palpable." - Mark Van Streefkerk

https://seattle.eater.com/2021/10/29/22753603/seattle-ghost-stories-haunted-restaurants-vitos
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The Eater Seattle Guide to Halloween 2021  - Eater Seattle

"First Hill sibling establishments Vito’s and The Hideout are hosting their annual costume competition on Saturday with a grand prize of $500." - Mark Van Streefkerk

https://seattle.eater.com/2021/10/28/22749456/the-eater-seattle-guide-to-halloween-2021
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Classic Restaurants Every Seattleite Must Try - Eater Seattle

"Rumor has it that Vito’s on First Hill was once where Seattle’s mobsters once gathered. The East Coast-style Italian restaurant still feels like a place where shady deals might slide under the table, thanks to touches like a grand piano, vinyl booths, and mid-century decor. The martinis are fab here, as is the spaghetti and meatballs." - Megan Hill

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Sandra Moreno

Google
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. The pasta was average, not great and not bad. The shrimp they had in it was fantastic though. My favorite part of dinner was their tiramisu, by far the best I have ever had (very generous portion size as well).

Mariam Greb

Google
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.

Lucky Mokhesi

Google
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

AP JP

Google
Craving for some Italian food, recommended & guided by google, we ended up here for dinner. A classic but classy place, dark, warm & cosy, with friendly service. After ordering our round of drinks, I ordered for the vegetarian soup of the day after finding out that it was tomato bisque. The soup was more thick, chunky, & a little more sour than I would have loved, but absolutely savoured it just as it is or preferred over a portion of spaghetti. For mains, I choose for a half portion Mushroom Linguine Pasta, bang on flavours, perfectly cooked pasta, I couldn’t have asked for anything more on a rainy night. My friends loved their Chicken Parmigiana & Lasagne, & I was missing my favourites, since am a vegetarian this day. Though we were full, I asked to see the dessert menu, & repeated seeing it. I was too tempted to try their wonderful desserts, promised myself to visit here again for their desserts. Bookmarked the place with a promise to return, to try their non-vegetarian dishes & yummy desserts.

Aaron Greenwald

Google
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! 🍝🥃

Daniel H.

Google
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.

cristalebella B

Google
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. The ambiance is unique. A mix of the young and old Seattlelites. The jazz band that night was ritzier than what I normally seek out, but I enjoyed that vibe with the drinks. I would say that the negatives is probably that old carpet smell you get a whiff of when you walk in toward the bar. I get it is an older spot and locals seem to have soft spot for the 50’s vibe, but I think that my observation means that they could use a little renovation here and there to reignite the space because this spot has further potential. I do love dive bars, and that’s why I was excited to go visit this one. I probably will stop in again at Vito’s for another drink down the road. I hope they realize hey have a gem and although Gems don’t need to add anything all gems can benefit from being repolished a bit. Thanks for having me. CAB

Ashley V

Google
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!