We celebrated a belated Valentine's Day at Il Nido, and we are excited and thrilled that we did! The meal was superb, and both the host and our server were exceptional. The setting is both rustic -- it looks partially like a construction of Lincoln Logs -- and contemporary. We were comfortably seated next to each other, facing the large stone hearth. After signature cocktails, we shared a salumi appetizer and a focaccia. Mmm... There was a delay in preparing the entrees, and the restaurant apologized for that by offering us another focaccia. My wife enjoyed the tagliatelle with a pork/beef ragu, while my meal was fazzoletto (a single large "handkerchief" of pasta, sauced with a rich and lush mushroom ragu, parmagiano, herbs, and an oil-poached egg yolk). Absolutely stunning! A shared torta al cioccolato for dessert, and we completed a glorious evening. read more

WOW. All I have to say for this place. I LOVED everything about it. I think it was probably the entire plan about going to this place but the food was incredible as well. We took the ferry to Alki, did a picnic and had some drinks at the beach, and then headed over to Il Nido for dinner. The ambiance, the environment truly deserves a 10000/10. You feel as though you're being served in a little house by the most renowned chef in Seattle. What a great experience! I wanted to order every single plate on the menu, so definitely planning to go back! read more

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Great experience all around, from the moment you walk in. The hostess was super friendly and welcoming. Our server was excellent. Very engaging. We did sit outside, my hands were a little cold but nothing crazy! The food was very tasty. Great flavor. We wanted to try a few things on the menu. First, we ordered the Ballad of Pancho Villa drink, I ordered a couple of these because they were delicious! We also tried the snow monkey. It was unexpected but still good. We started with the king trumpet mushroom and pear salad. This salad was fabulous, very light, and a great starter. Next, we had tortelli di zucca and the fazzoletto. Both the pastas were cooked perfectly. Great flavor. We shared everything, so this still wasn't enough food for the two of us, so we also ordered the Saratoga cut ribeye. Oh boy, the steak was perfect. Great flavor, cooked perfectly, and the vinaigrette on the greens under the steak was delightful. Nothing was too heavy, which is great when you want to try a few things. We had to try desserts. We got the chocolate tort and pistachio angel food cake. Both were not too sweet, light, and delicious. I would highly recommend Il Nido!! Good food, good service, great vibe all around. Perfect for a date night! read more

Il Nido - King trumpet mushroom and pear salad - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Loved the vibes here, fancy but not pretentious. Service was great, food had some high points and mediocre ones. I would give it another try based on the ambience alone! read more

Dear Il Nido, It's crazy-cool that you're in a homestead by the beach...I really wasn't expecting a log cabin! Thanks SO much for the free parking and so glad there was a spot left for us! Thanks for turning on the outdoor patio heater for my partner's mom...she gets cold in hot weather so REALLY APPRECIATE IT. Service was spectacular...Erica took great care of us (and kept our water full...I drink WAY too much water). As for the food...I'LL BE DREAMING ABOUT THAT CREAMY, PARMASEAN-Y POLENTA UNTIL I COME BACK FOR MORE. No, seriously. I would've happily foregone my entree if I'd have known it was going to be so f'in spectacular when I ordered it to start. Unfortunately (my fault, not yours), I didn't read the vegetarian option on the pasta dishes thoroughly, meaning I ended up with a sauce that contained pistachios (I hate pistachios). Again, not your problem. The pasta itself was weird though ( I should've looked up what I was about to get into before I ordered, but no explanation was offered until I asked what was on the plate in front of me)...it looked like beef and I had to triple-check it was, in fact, actual pasta not some secret sirloin thrown on my plate. Not my favorite, but at least I know I don't like Testaroli now! Wine list was good and pretty reasonably priced, and your drink menu was fantastic! REALLY looking forward to coming back (if we can get a reservation) and getting a few servings of polenta, haha! Cheers and hope to see you soon, XXO, Liana read more

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After many attempts to secure dinner, reservations, we finally secured a spot on a Friday night at 6 PM - but for the patio, not the lovely dining room. We were warned that it could be cool out there, and it was. The service was excellent, and the food was delicious. But the cold, drab, noisy patio, made it feel more like a burger joint than a high-end restaurant. If I have to eat dinner with my coat on, it shouldn't cost well over $200. I recommend the place, but do not accept a table reservation for the patio. read more

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Il Nido was superb! The restaurant is set in a beautiful historic house. Even though we sat on their patio on a chilly night in mid-September, we felt very comfortable. It was fully covered with heaters throughout. Between four of us, we shared the burrata, olives, and focaccia as appetizers. For our mains, we each had a pasta dish. I had a lemon pesto pasta which was amazing. I definitely want to return for their new seasonal menu. read more

We were able to snag last minutes reservations for two on the Resy site on the day of (there was a cancellation!) at 8pm. We've been wanting to eat at Il Nido for months since it opened. The Resy site was easy to use and we got an email confirmation plus a text reminder an hour before our reservation. We arrived a few minutes early (there's a small parking lot but we easily found street parking - Alki in winter is a lot less busy) and the host seated us right away. The historic Alki Homestead building has been beautifully restored. The interior is gorgeous and because it's December there were Christmas decorations which was lovely. Our server Chad came over and told us the special (which was a cheese plate) and gave us some time to look over the menu. Everything on the menu sounded good. We decided on the special cheese plate (which came with a soft cheese from Cowgirl Creamery), the sage pappardelle in rabbit sugo, and the cider braised pork cheek. We asked the server to recommend a wine to go with our dinner and he suggested the arneis. The arneis wine was lovely and paired well with our food. The cheese plate was yummy - the cheese was good and the housemade quince paste was delicious. Our pasta dish was my favorite part of the meal. The sage pappardelle was amazing and cooked perfectly. The rabbit meat was tender (and plentiful) and the sauce was light tasty. The pork cheek was also delicious and the flavor was great and the meat was also really tender (didn't even need a knife!). This polenta cake came with the pork cheek and that was super salty. Not sure if they just added too much salt or they added enough salt but didn't account for the polenta soaking up additional sauce, but it was way too salty. Overall, the meal was delicious - the pasta and the proteins were good and the service was excellent, and the ambiance was perfect. I loved the log cabin interior and the christmas decorations. The only reason I couldn't give a full five stars was because of the overly salty polenta cake. For the prices and for the difficulty of getting reservations, I would expect all the food to be perfect. I'll definitely come back for the pasta (if we can somehow get reservations again)! read more

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Our date night was delightful! From the moment we walked in to the end was one of our best dining experiences! Anjuli was a 10 star server and all staff went above and beyond expectations! The owner came and chatted with us which was also wonderful. Our meal was out of this world! We had the apple focaccia, calabrese salami, prosciutto, pappardelle and tagiatelle. Thank you Il Nido! read more

I am behind in my Yelp reviews coming up on one year, however, despite that sleep eludes me, I am compelled to post a Yelp review for Il Nido (10/9/19). Big fan of pretty much whatever project Chef Mike Easton, his wife Victoria, and their team are involved in....from the early days of Bizarro, Lecosho, and when Il Corvo was sharing space with a gelato shop at the Pike Place Market Hillclimb. Well before those infamous weekday lines on James between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. Since I'm a northender and work way up in North Lynnwood for 4.5 years, it is rare to have that amazing bowl of pasta, that kale salad, the proscuitto/pickled celery plate, selection of olives, and/or the delicious shortbread cookies from Il Corvo. There are plenty of other worthy sites all over the city, but with traffic, parking, budget, and other logistics, sometimes having amazing hand crafted pasta takes major strategic planning. I was among the masses awaiting the restoration of the Alki Homestead and the opening of Il Nido. Wasn't among the first to dine in mid May though and regretfully had to cancel a reservation in June. Then to learn it's booked a month or so out, are you f-ing kidding me? Spring and summer flies by. Autumn is well underway with the colorful foliage and brisk breeze. On a whim, turned my attention to the Resy site yesterday to see if I can nail a unicorn reservation to Il Nido. I literally had to blink in disbelief at six available slots for today. Time to check it out, and see why Yelp reviews run the entire spectrum, and why the wide disparity? I left my home with a two hour cushion to make that trek to West Seattle. Not bad, in 30 minutes I was exiting off the bridge onto Harbor Avenue. Beautiful views of the water and the downtown Seattle skyline, I periodically stopped to admire and photograph. Located Il Nido (see posted tip) and a parking space right out front, then basked in the sun. They don't unlock the main entrance until 5pm sharp. So I had an opportunity to admire the building exterior and well kept garden beds, plus chat with a trio of other women seated at the front bench. More folks also started appearing on the porch. Nice and orderly we all entered, thankfully no Black Friday-like pushing and shoving. Once inside taking it all in, very aesthetically pleasing, and an amazing interior restoration. I had a brief flashback to two Willows Inn visits with the similarities of welcoming warmth, natural light, and lots of focal points. Checked in at the host stand and was promptly brought to a two top, where I was taken care of by Chad and his other Il Nido colleagues. I was pleased to learn that the seasonal menu recently had changed, but passed on this evening's special of rabbit. "Thumper" at Cafe Juanita nearly two decades ago still gives me PTSD. So here's the run down of what I indulged in: *Rubicon ($14) Bourbon, black walnut bitters, fig sugar, on the rocks. Nice strong and smooth cocktail. *Contorni ($11) Mixed chicories salad with anchovy dressing, perfectly soft boiled egg, and copious parmigiano atop. Wish the greens weren't quite so cold temperature wise, but ate about a third with the egg. Kindly the rest was boxed up. *Primi Pasta ($24) Lumache, winter squash cream, crisp fried sage, and cookie dust. Delicious seasonal pasta. This is where others balk at either the pasta prices, quantity, or both. I ate half with all the sage leaves. Again, kindly the rest was boxed up. *Secondi Bistecca Ribeye ($49) requested medium rare and served atop tender salad greens. The juices on the greens were spot on tasty. I was blown away by the quality, preparation, and presentation of the ribeye steak. Perfectly seasoned, juicy, tender...barely didn't need the steak knife provided. Again, ate half with all the salad greens. Yes, another box filled. *Savored the ribeye with a glass of 2016 Avennia Gravura ($16/glass) a full bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc from Columbia Valley. The pour definitely complemented the steak. *For dessert, Espresso with biscotti ($3) and the Chocolate Salami dessert special ($10) added the exclamation point to my dinner. Slices of chocolate speckled with ladyfingers to mimic the salami, served in addition with hazelnut brittle, plum and apple slices, and a berry compote. Nicely composed, not cloying, and terrific flavors and textures. I enjoyed my brief exchanges with the wait staff throughout my meal and the host staff upon departing. I dined alone, but was well attended to and the entire meal was well paced. Il Nido is an impressive neighborhood gem, fresh seasonal items showcased from local purveyors, spot on professional service, contributing to an overall, thoroughly enjoyable dining experience. read more

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I was super excited about this place when i first heard about it. I even woke up at like 3am to try to get reservations... I guess my expectation was too high that it was kind of a let down... The place itself is very rustic and homey so it was a mix between being casual and fancy. As you get seated, your server comes over to explain the menu as it change frequently, which is nice. We ended up getting following: the special of the day which is a papadel noodle with a rabbit ragu - the pasta here is the same as il corvo - perfectly cooked, great flavors, but 2-3x more expensive than il corvo... the quail wrapped with bacon - this was a very well balanced dish, the quail wrapped in bacon was cooked perfectly, and it was savory and rich, which was balanced out by some vibrant greens and plums. braised green dish - did not expect this dish to be so southern style. It was kinda heavy and more beans than braised green, also kinda bland. Poached pear in red wine with crumble - pretty good. You get a nice surprise when you cut the pear open as it is filled with cream. Also very light and not super sweet. In summary, the food was ok, some good, some ok, but nothing extraordinary. The pasta was perfect but I rather wait at il corvo as it is cheaper and you can get more options. The wait for food here was almost as long which confuse me because they have an idea of how many people will be here through reservation so I don't know why it took so long for food to come out (it took almost 30 minutes for our dessert!) The highlight of my meal??? The little biscotti sample they gave at the very end. It was probably the best biscotti I ever eaten. But they gave us 1.5 bitr pieces for 2 people...not sure what that is about either .. read more

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Great restaurant, very cozy spot in Alki Beach with friendly staff and great service. Great food but need a reservation if you don't want to sit at the bar. read more

Such a cozy Italian restaurant next to Alki beach! The waitress was helpful in explaining recommendations and specials as it was our first time here. I enjoyed the focaccia and gnocchi primavera the most! read more

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When our friends mentioned that their favorite Seattle Italian restaurant is Il Nido and asked had we been there - we were bemused. We had not heard of the restaurant. Word has it that this is a wonderfully busy place. Despite being in a difficult geographic location (unless you just happen to live along Alki Beach in Seattle), with historically significant (local) allure, eclectic ambiance and their fare nearly perfect, maybe Italian perfect! And, word has it that getting a reservation here is nearly impossible! Tempting right? I mean who can resist a challenge like this? Our friends, got a reservation a month in advance and invited us to join them for the experience. And, oh my goodness what an experience it was. I took no pictures because it would be considered offensive to pull out a camera/phone and do so...but, the place is everything and more than the preview promised. From the Negroni cocktails, through the many hand made pastas and Nebbiolo wines all the way to desserts. It's amazingly fine dining in a funky old log house! read more

Solid 4 stars. Limited menu but something for most - vegetarians and carnivores alike. Nothing in the special menu for vegetarians but a couple other pasta options were excellent options. Staff were extremely friendly and service was on point. The indoor ambience was inviting - quaint, quiet and cozy. read more

Il Nido - Bottle of wine from Montalcino. - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We went here for the 4-5 aperitivo hour. We were hoping that it was a happy hour but it was just appetizers that were available until 5. That being said, we got almost everything on the app list and nearly everything was delicious. The Il Corvo kale salad was so lemony and fresh as always same with the focaccia bread. I loved the green olives in the bread as well. The prosciutto and burrata was a surprisingly large plate for the price. The house Negroni was the perfect balanced cocktail. Only misses where the martini, I didn't love the addition of the tinned fish, and the special beet salad was ok but I felt like the bitterness of the radicchio took over the dish. We were too full by the time the pasta was available but we will definitely be coming again to try the pasta. read more

Il Nido - Kale salad - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Come for happy hour... stay all night eating pasta and drinking amaro. Truly amazing Italian food with fabulous, homey yet classy cabin vibes right near Alki. Great service, again classy but not stuffy, and did I say they have happy hour!? Been 3 times now and wish I lived wherever they make the agnolotti and broth, that was actually a top 20 dish in my life. read more

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I was able to snatched a reservation on a Tuesday. The whole experience was so great from beginning to end. We came 7 mins early but we were able to get seated right away which we appreciated. We got a great table. The ambience and decorations are awesome. We ordered focaccia bread, two pasta dishes, duck and panna cotta for dessert. We enjoyed everything! My favorite out of all of them (if i had to pick) were the squid ink pasta dish and the foccacia bread. I been to Il Corvo and its the same amazing foccacia bread. The one we got had cherries inside which is seasonal. So delicious. The squid ink pasta has a nice kick! Lots of heat which was a nice surprise. Our server was attentive and made sure we were okay and our waters were filled. I still think about the pasta dishes right now! Can't wait to go back. read more

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Great atmosphere, good service & delicious food! I'm a fan! Everything we tried here was very good but the only thing that was a little disappointing was the portion was a bit lacking compared to other Italian restaurants, especially because it is on the pricier side. We got the Castelvetrano Foccacia Bread to start off (unfortunately, bread does not come with the meal hahah) but man, it was worth paying for it because it was delicious. We also tried the Rigatoni Nero & the Wild Boar Tagliatelle. The tagliatelle was cooked to perfection! It was so good - I think this was my favorite dish! The Rigatoni Nero lacked sauce - the pasta was a bit dry, but I did like that there was a lot of octopus in the dish. The Wood-grilled Saddle of Lamb was really yummy but it was pretty small! Haha I must have been super hungry. We finished our meal with Tiramisu dessert! My all time favorite and it did not disappoint! Overall, I would definitely recommend everyone to try this place at least once! I will definitely come back for special occasions - IF we can get a reservation! They book out months in advance... We got super lucky and came here on the week of their opening because my friend ending up giving me her reservation! :) Thanks Il Nido - we had a great experience here. read more

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Ambience was super nice. Had a lovely meal for one here the other day. From the host to the waitress, to the food an overall good experience. I ordered the duck, which was delicious. Melted in my mouth.. I ll be back read more

Il Nido - Duck - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Dining in the Alki area...? I suggest you try to get a reservation here. You will need a reservation most likely. Atmosphere is nice. Log cabin feel, but still sophisticated. The service here was good and they are very attentive. Food. Yum. Go try. One of the pasta dishes (lamb ragu) was a bit too salty and I usually like salty. But other than that, it's all thumbs up. What stood out: 1: burrata and prosciutto (they shave the prosciutto to order nice and thin) 2) the special for the day was a morel and cheese on ciabatta 3) 2 out of 3 of the pastas we ordered. (The other special of the night was a cap ribeye steak: cooked well but such a thick steak needed a bit more salt). Overall: recommend and go! read more

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Went here for opening night with high expectations. I knew the pasta was going to be great, but I had one question... is it worth it? Yes. The service was great. Our server actually engaged with us about the menu rather than just telling us "the special" and the usual "thanks for joining us". Small menu but, the dishes were well executed. The octopus rigatoni was 5/5!! A heaping portion of baby octopus, pasta and oh man- the spices. I try not order squid, octopus or even scallops at restaurants because it tends to be over cooked, but I'm really glad I gave it a go! Also tried the trout. The olives and the fennel really enhanced the flavor of the fish. Then came the tiramisu. It wasn't as "soaked" as I would've liked, which made the flavor more like just any other "coffee cake". I wasn't so sure about the chocolate garnish because it just ended up bigger than the actual tiramisu... was it supposed to be a shell? I'm not sure. All in all, it was good food. The ocean view near by isn't so bad either. read more

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Il Nido is the perfect restaurant with perfect service and every mouthful of food is also perfect. My husband and I usually just order 2-3 pastas and an appetizer because the proteins are delicious, but the pasta is what SINGS. We go about every three months and the staff make us feel so welcome. They even remember us which feels so nice. It's always a truly phenomenal experience. 10/5 stars. read more

the hostess is a full vibe - i really want to be her friend because she made us feel like she was inviting us into her home & was excited for us to be there. and, of course the food was everything i had hoped it would be: fresh, creative, delicious. the fact there's an actual parking lot is a huge bonus for my old ass. be prepared to pay some $ this experience. read more

When the reservations opened for Il Nido, I immediately jumped on resy to book for a weekend night. Looking back on it, I am glad I did because when I was debating moving it, all the reservations for June were taken. Having been to Il Corvo one time before, I kinda knew what I was getting myself into by going here. If you are unfamiliar with their style, which I assume you aren't since you are on their yelp page, you now know what type of menu they have and what their dishes look like. The prices are not low. I would not come here on a budget or thinking you are going to get quantity or quality. You are going here for the quality. Reviewing the menu, each dish seems thoughtfully put together and you can see that in the presentation as each of your items gets placed onto your table. For my date night, we started off with a drink. I asked for a fruity suggestion and ended up ordering the Cool Waves. It was definitely fruity, somewhat strong, and very tasty. For the appetizer, we ordered the burrata and the 24 month prosciutto. If you have never had a burrata before, it is a fresh Italian milk cheese. When you see it, you probably are thinking rich and dense but it is actually what I would consider light, clean, and subtle. A very delicate flavor in my opinion. If you cannot handle dairy or are not a fan of milk, maybe skip it, otherwise I would recommend. The prosciutto was kinda gamey? A unique taste and little on the salty side. The main course items we chose were the ricotta cavatieddi, roman style pomodoro and the wood grilled saddle lamb, corona beans, charred spring onions, peas. I, obviously, chose the pasta. It was exactly what I was expecting. Really good and I could of ate a huge portion of it. It was the perfect size if you had an appetizer before. If you did not, you would probably consider it small. The wood grilled saddle lamb was delicious. It melt in your mouth and had great flavor. The beans on the other hand, were just okay. Overall, the meal was good but pricey. If you need to eat a ton, be ready to open up your wallet. Would I go back? Definitely! But only if other people wanted to go. Parking - They do have a few spaces on the left, if you are driving by and facing the restaurant. They seem like they are normally open if you have either the 5pm or 5:30 pm reservation. If you have a later reservation, fingers crossed that you get a spot or else you get the joy of driving around alkai looking for street parking. read more

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Com'è? - Ottimo! (How's it?- Really good!) Let me tell you, it's not everyday you eat good Italian food and fall in love it. This restaurant is not just about the food but the experience you enjoy. I was greeted by a host who was personally getting every guest to their assigned tables and making sure they were comfortable before entertaining the next. Our server was funny, made recommendation for food and checked in with us periodically on our food and in case we needed anything. The interiors of this place is beautiful with mood lighting that just creates a nice, pleasing, and beautiful vibe. I was really looking forward to eating here. I've heard so much about it. And it only took me a month to get a Friday reservation at prime time! So, let's start with what was ordered: Appetizer: Focaccia bread I'll Corvo Kale salad Patate con Finocchio Entrees/Pasta: Ricotta Gnocchi Alla Marcella Hazan Torchietti AI Funghi Dessert: Sambuca (drink) Tiramisu The appetizer Al Bacio (chefs kiss)! Everything is so fresh. The crunch of that focaccia bread is so good. The hidden raisins in the bread dipped in the olive oil. Yum! Yes, the Il Corvo kale salad is worth the hype. Kale is perfectly seared and served with a parmesan crisp. The patate con Finocchio was a risk I took. Not knowing what to expect, I had these baby potatoes with aioli cream sauce and capers. Mmmm.. my first bite.. it was heavenly. A humble potato sooo flavourful. The aioli was a perfect complement to the lightly salted, seared potatoes. And the capers cut nicely to the creamy, salty flavor profile of the dish. For the entrees, being a vegetarian, I got the pastas. First look of the pastas and I was hungry all over again I was trying the Torchietti style pasta for the first time. And it didn't disappoint. The mushrooms were blended inside the pasta. Wow! I've never seen something like that. The gnocchi was cooked well. It was soft and delicate. The tomato sauce was fresh and creamy. The pepper was a nice hit to the palate. My favorite for the night, out of the two pastas, was the mushrooms/funghi one. But by a thin margin. Our server handed out the dessert menu. When I chose the Tiramisu, he cautioned and said it's not the traditional Tiramisu. One of the other guest returned it back saying it wasn't for them. Hmm, I thought about it for a split second and still decided to try it. Tiramisu had a raspberry sauce on the side with blackberry reduction on top. Yes, not traditional at all. And Mama Mia, it blew my socks off! Wowwwww! It was so delicious. Soo different and unique. But, yes, I agree with the server, its not for everyone for sure but if you are up for a modern take to the Tiramisu and love a bit of fruity taste then get it. Il Nido, I'll be back to try the other items on the menu. read more

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I've been wanting to check out Il Nido for quite some time. I was a big fan of il corvo when it was around and was so sad when it closed, but found out shortly after about il Nido and was so excited to know I could get some the delicious pasta here as well! I went with my girlfriend for dinner and we were definitely not disappointed. We got the ragu and the bucatini and they were both amazing, along with the focaccia bread. We ended with the tiramisu and everything was great and amazing. I can not recommend this place enough! read more

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We have been anxiously awaiting the opening of il Nido. Made a reservation as soon as it was announced. We live around the corner and love il corvo, so dream come true to have this place in our neighborhood. We have been eagerly watching the progress on instagram and dreaming of dinners there on our nightly walks. The ambiance and service was excellent. Greeted kindly by the manager and seated a few minutes early of our 8:15 reservation. We ordered the focaccia and artichokes to start. Best focaccia of all time. And the artichokes were delicious as well. We ordered two pastas, the garlic scape and the octopus. We also ordered the saddle of lamb for an entree to split. The pastas arrived and the garlic scape was a very small portion and it was spread out all over the plate so it got cold quickly. It lacked flavor and was underwhelming. I loved the baby octopus pasta with a spicy red sauce though. The lamb was mostly fat, which was not super enjoyable. Honestly not sure if the fat content was intentional or not, but it's not my preference. We came prepared to spend money, but we were really disappointed with the pasta portion size. We were hoping this could be a regular spot, but that doesn't seem to be the case. The entree prices seemed reasonable, just unsure if the pasta prices make sense. Would like to see them in the $15 -18 range rather than $24. For those without a reservation, our server shared that they do have certain amount of tables for walk ins each night. We will definitely be back but our dream of being regulars won't come true. read more

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My boyfriend was able to snag us a table at il Nido the day of after waiting on the waitlist for a while- so don't give up!! I am a huge fan of il corvo so of course when I heard about il nido opening up, I desperately needed to try it! The menu seemed to have rotated recently so I have the updated menu below! For starters we ordered the chicories salad and bruschetta al lardo. Both were absolutely delicious! Fair warning, the chicories salad was pretty bitter so if you don't like bitter tastes don't get it! The bruschetta was sooo good. The bread was very fresh & the butter was so creamy! For pastas, we ordered the rigatoni with braiseed beef & the bucatini with pork. The pasta was cooked very al dente just like how they do it over at il corvo. The beef sauce was pretty heavy and packed full of flavors. There were big beef chunks in it too! The bucatini had little pork pieces and was definitely a lot less strong but still very flavorful as well. I'm glad I was able to have a little of both for some balance. The pasta portions were the same as il corvo's! For dessert we had the tiramisu which was pretty good (nothing special though!) read more

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We had a memorable experience at Il Nido. Everything, from the ambience to the food, service and cocktails was impeccable. The decor of the restaurant is warm and inviting. It's great for a candle light date night experience, as well as for going in a larger group. Their seating is quite spacious and comfortable. The wine list is great. The servers are knowledgeable and made great recommendations on wines to order to pair with the food. Our group had vegetarian and non-vegetarian folks, and we all had several great options to choose from. The gnocchi was outstanding, perfect texture, wonderful flavor. The mushroom sauce based pasta had a rich and complex flavor, very impressive. All the items were extremely delicious and satisfying, with unique flavors. The desserts were again very innovative and melt in the mouth delicious. Getting a reservation here can be pretty hard. The weekends were booked far in advance so we decided to get a table on a weekday. All I can say is the desperation was worth it ;). read more

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When I learned that Il Corvo (RIP) had a sister restaurant, I knew I had to go. Now, Il Nido is one of my favorite spots in Seattle. The restaurant is intimate and upscale, but their food is not pretentious. They are true to the ingredients and the craft. Many of their pasta dishes use fresh handmade pasta - you can really tell the difference when you bite into it. I've tried several of their dishes but my personal favorites are the bolognese pasta and kale salad. The bolognese sauce is BOLD, but not overpowering. It's beefy, acidic, and well balanced. Also, the pasta is PERFECTLY cooked al dente. This is the place I take my friends to show them the awesome food scene in Seattle! read more

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The food was outstanding and I love the service. It's a nice place to eat and a great place to bring a date.

The service was kind and and attentive. The food was absolutely delicious. The conversation at the table decided it was definitely the best restaurant in West Seattle. The cedar plank salmon was fresh and amazing. The pasta dishes were sumptuous and creative. Even the side dishes were creative and delicious. Maybe the best salmon I have had, and I'm old. Book reservations in advance. It's worth the wait. read more

Great dinner to celebrate our anniversary! Ambiance, service and food were fantastic.

I'll preface this by saying it's more like 3.5* We've been waiting for this place to open up seeing how much we loved Il Corvo, but tough to make it there only during lunches. With Il Nido open for dinner, we can have more of a chance to have delicious pasta. First off the building, decor was welcoming like a home and service was on point from the greet to sit down. Our server was honest about the food and gave suggestions about what he thought were the stars and which dishes might needs to be tweaked. We had the bruschetta, king oyster mushroom, and two different pasta and a couple of drinks. The bruschetta came with a lard spread that was delicious but the bread was so burnt, they actually took it off our bill and gave us focaccia bread. The mushroom dish was a great appetizer with right amount of saltiness and earthiness. This restored my thought that it's going to be a great meal. However, when the two pasta dish came out it was a tale of two pasta. The gemelli sauce was great but the pasta itself a bit overcooked and fell apart. The cavadetti texture was perfect but sauce could have used a bit more salt. Some small changes would have made them perfect like I'm used at at Il Corvo. Also, the portions were on a smaller side even for fine dining. Overall, they just opened not so long ago so hopefully they work out the small missteps by the time we dine there again. read more

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Dinner for four. Getting into this place is a bit of a challenge as it is popular and their reservation system is persnickety. For all the times I tried and failed, I was ready to abandon the idea but my friend persisted and ultimately got us in. The ambiance in the dining room is a bit mismatched for the food but that is the place they have, a log cabin. The service was very good. All of their rules and requirements, such as the full order must go in at one time, were explained and the obligatory questions about food allergies and dietary restrictions were asked. Fine. The service was well paced. The bread order was terribly small, basically an individual serving. The special pasta was unimpressive as it was a very small portion for a pasta and contained rather spiky and hard rosemary leaves. The fazzoleti pasta on the menu was much better. The Negroni was ok. I still thing the Carpano Antico takes over the drink. The wine list seemed a bit short, which is common these days, and a bit pricy, We did have a good time. I'd go back if someone else handled the reservation and did the driving out to West Seattle. Perhaps it sounds lazy or spoiled but there are places just as good and closer and way easier to get a reservation. read more

A must visit, don't skip this place. This is one of the few places in Seattle that I keep coming back to every time I visit. The dining experience is wonderful (romantic ambiance) and the food is amazing. Everything is amazing (esp the pasta) and definitely don't skip on dessert (order the chocolate torte). You'll need to make reservations on Resy weeks in advance or try to walk in right when they open. My only regret is never trying their sister restaurant Il Corvo before they closed during the pandemic. read more

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I love coming here. The experience is just lovely. I have never been disappointed and IL Nido sets the bar high when it comes to food and service. The menu changes seasonally so it's not likely you will have the same meal twice. Wine options are plenty and reasonable. Cocktails are very clean. Book your reservation on RESY...and book ahead! read more

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What a wonderful experience all around at Il Nido! I accidentally made reservations at a restaurant called Il Nido in New Jersey, so when I showed didn't have a table. The owner Cameron was on it immediately. We got drinks at the bar and he brought us over an appetizer while we waited for a table. He checked on us periodically and was so friendly. The cocktails were delicious. He was able to squeeze us in and get us a table. The food was delicious. We had pasta, ribeye, a salad, and a few desserts. Everything was so good. The wine menu was very good and interesting, not just the predictable wines you would expect. I highly recommend this restaurant. The ambiance is so warm and inviting. The food and service were both spectacular. We will definitely be back...and will have reservations at the correct restaurant haha. read more

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Food , service and ambiance were great second time we went and there will definitely be a next time