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Vito's Restaurant & Lounge
Vito’s is an iconic 21 and over restaurant and lounge located on First Hill. Opened in 1953, it has a history rich in cocktail culture, organized crime and east coast, family style Italian food.
In April of 2010, Jeff Scott and Greg Lundgren purchased this Seattle institution and began a major restoration of the space. Their goal is to return Vito’s to the glamor and style of the 1950s, respect its colorful past and set the course for a 21st-century resurrection. Over the years the club has fallen into disrepair and poor alterations. They have replaced the dance floor with a performance space centered around a grand piano, with lounge singers, jazz trios and Lynchian curiosities that will dazzle and entertain into the early morning.
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In April of 2010, Jeff Scott and Greg Lundgren purchased this Seattle institution and began a major restoration of the space. Their goal is to return Vito’s to the glamor and style of the 1950s, respect its colorful past and set the course for a 21st-century resurrection. Over the years the club has fallen into disrepair and poor alterations. They have replaced the dance floor with a performance space centered around a grand piano, with lounge singers, jazz trios and Lynchian curiosities that will dazzle and entertain into the early morning.
22 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 22 reviews
5 stars
(7)
4 stars
(10)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(13)
- good for groups(8)
- late-night find(6)
- romantic(6)
- hot spot(5)
- vibrant bar scene(5)
Vito's Restaurant & Lounge Reviews List
Review 1 for Vito's Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I kind of expected to see
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I kind of expected to see Tony Soprano in a booth. Ha. Loved this place. Wonerful food. Great service and friendly staff. I will definitely go again."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2010
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Vito's Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Local hang out, not for consumption
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was very good, but portions were over the top. Service was smothering, although we ate early and the restaurant was not crowded. Waiter was too attentive. Couldn't carry on a conversation without being interrupted. Pricing was fair. Don't think I would go back."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Vito's Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
An icon place for nostalgia,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"An icon place for nostalgia, retro 50's, somewhat freshened. Music (also 50'ish) was a bit loud for background fare at our 6:30 time. Food was decent and service was admirably prompt for our pre-Town Hall concert occasion."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2012
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Review 4 for Vito's Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great place!
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Amazing cocktails, great food, and awesome live music! What more could you want?"
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Vito's Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Throw back in a good way
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Love this place - the interior is a throwback. Menu is good but no substitutions allowed which is a bit rigid for a restaurant."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Vito's Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Love the atmosphere, the history
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Love the atmosphere, the history & fun retro style. Neat"
Dined on 02/12/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 7 for Vito's Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ehhh...
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Old school Italian. Plays off vintage Seattle heritage. Nothing outstanding."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2009
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Review 8 for Vito's Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Boo Hoo
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We are old timers from the original Vito days. We like to revisit old memories but the unfriendliness of most of the staff is a real turn off. I feel sorry for the owner(s) who must have a healthy investment to protect. We are always friendly to the wait staff and always leave at least a twenty percent tip, so I know it's not our attitude regarding this ongoing matter!"
Dined on 02/07/2013
2013
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Review 9 for Vito's Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Vitos - ok
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Out of all the great Italian places in Seattle I would rate this one as mediocre. The food was okay but a bit rich. The canneloni was one big casserole of cheese with more melted cheese on top....too heavy. And the gnocche was soaked in oil/butter. Just ok. The enviroment was average-good. The service good. Too many other good choices in Seattle to come back but glad I checked it out."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups
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Review 10 for Vito's Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wife and I went to Vito's
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wife and I went to Vito's based on the reviews. Must say that the standard spagetti and meatballs were excellent. The sauce had a refreshing tomato sweetness to it, and the meatballs had just a slight zing to them that had me guessing what it was. On the other hand, my wife ordered the scallops that were cooked perfectly, but half way through, she encountered some grit. Was looking for a quiet diner with some live music (showed up too early for that), but for a saturday, was a little busy and quite noise. Probably should have thought of that before making reservations."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Vito's Restaurant & Lounge
Based on the average of (12) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic