Bistro Baffi Italian Fine Dining

Amazing dinning experiance! The best ravioli I ever had! Pros: The quality, the food, the service more

My fiancee and I went to Bistro Baffi and were pleasantly surprised to find out that they were serving Happy Hour Menu. I had the most amazing pork tenderloin with wild mushrooms and my fiancee had spaghetti Stella with grilled chicken. We had a bottle of Stinger Zinfandel and our bill including the gratuity,still came out to less then $60. Thumbs up, great job! Pros: consistently good,affordable Cons: none more

We went to Bistro Baffi with hopeful expecations, in search of a truly wonderful Italian restaurant. After reading the reviews we decided to try Bistro Baffi. . . . . what an incredible disappointment. Frankly, we will probably never return. We had 7:30 reservations, and didn't have our drink order taken for 20 minutes. When our wine was opened, it wasn't even sampled - they just poured two glasses, the bottle was set on the table and the server walked away. Another 10 minutes passed before a morsel of bread appeared on our table. Pros: focaccia and pleasant servers Cons: everything else more

The service at Bistro Baffi is absolutely the best. It can only be topped by the excellent dishes served up by Chef Michael Vujovich. Everything on the menu is fantastic. I wait in anticipation to hear the nightly specials. Pick one and enjoy. It is always a pleasure to enjoy a leisurely meal with good friends at Bistro Baffi! Pros: Penne Arribbiatta, tiramisu! Cons: Not close enough to where I live!! more

16 years ago when we moved to West Seattle there were few restaurants and we quickly found our way to each. We called a new restaurant - the Beach House - and asked what kind of restaurant it was. Michael (the one man show at the time) answered ?we are your typical neighborhood restaurant?. We hiked our way down to the Alki and came to understand Michael?s meaning of neighborhood. His was not a typical U.S. ?neighborhood?, but one that had the true European sensibility. Michael and Dinka are gracious hosts and their staff is well versed in attending to the details of creating a fine dining experience but with the warmth of a local neighborhood feel. We were pleased when Michael reopened with his second restaurant south of us in Burien. While it is further away than a stroll through Schmitz Park, it is still one of our favorite restaurants to share with friends or family or for a romantic evening. The food is exceptional and Michael?s kitchen is always willing to make accommodations for special dietary needs. Dale is addicted the Michael?s Risotto con Pollo e Fungi and although I love wandering around the menu, I have a fondness for the Penne Arrabiata (great spicy kick), the Lasagna Napoli (never had better), and any of Michael?s fish dishes. For those who don?t tolerate wheat, pick any risotto and make sure you check out the flourless Chocolate Walnut Cake! Pros: Pink Sauce, Neighborhood Ambiance, Great Owners Cons: Too far for a walk... oh well more

Oh my !!!! I just got home from eating out at bistro Buffy WOW! The food is amazing !! And the people are so friendly and on top of things for sure ?. I never needed anything, it?s like they are one step ahead of you in things that you might need ?2 thumbs up Pros: FOOD, SERVICE, PRICE!! Cons: n/a more

We had one of those meals on Saturday that we are still smiling about on Wednesday. We started out with clams Rockefeller from the evenings specials that left us sopping every drop of sauce from the plates with our bread. My date had a steak wrapped in prosciutto that had the most amazing flavor. It was literally better than the steaks we had at El Gaucho a couple of months ago-- at less than half the price. The owner, Michael, makes you feel like you're having dinner with his family. This was our third visit and certainly not our last! Pros: food and service are fantastic Cons: out of the way more

We love the food, servce and atmosphere. The owner makes you feel welcome. It is amazing and we cant get enough, it has replaced our favorite restaurants. The bad news, too close to us and creates bad habits... Pros: Best service and Food.... Amazing. Cons: Not open for Lunch.... more

For those West Seattlites who remember ""The Beach House"" on Alki, this is Michael's and Dinka's place moved to Burien. While we still hate the fact that they moved away from our neighborhood in West Seattle, Lori and I still make the 12 mile trip to Burien for the delicious meals on a regular basis. Pros: Consistent deliciousness Cons: Not next door to us anymore! more

Hands down the best Italian food in Seattle. The seafood is amazing the food fresh. Michael makes your visit special. Make the drive! It is soooo worth it. Pros: Freshest Seafood Cons: Use your GPS more

Bistro Baffi was highly recommended to me by my business associate, who had his Christmas party there. Upon arriving we were served fresh homemade focaccia. We had a hard time deciding between the specials, they had 8 of them. I decided to go with the wild white king salmon and my friend chose risotto with Chilean sea bass. For appetizer we had stuffed mushrooms that were served in a real spicy sauce. We decided to have bottle of wine , just to ""dilute"" the spices. The wine we chose was Bistro Baffi Villa Toscana. Even though we were full we decided to split the tiramisu. The server told us that if we didn't like it he wouldn't charge us for it. We loved the food very much but the tiramisu was the highlight of the night. We will definitely be back, and I am thinking of having my 50th Birthday party at Bistro Baffi. Pros: Great food, great wine selection, private room, friendly staff more

Bistro Baffi was a hidden delight. Tucked back in the corner of a Seahurst retail strip mall, it is truely a gem. Warmly decorated inside, it makes you feel you are in a quaint and cozy italian cafe. Charming and friendly, the staff is welcoming. Your water glass is never empty and ever changing nightly specials are a real treat. The ""pink sauce"" is to die for, not to mention topping off your meal with a piece of tiramisu. Huge wine list. Pros: Service, Quality of Food, Ambiance more

I have only lived in Burien for 5 years, a north end guy all my life and a connoisseur of great dining and entertainment experiences, no matter where they may be. Seattle in general has many outstanding establishments. As a new resident of Burien, I found many nice eateries, but one stood out amongst all the rest. It was because the food and drinks were great, but what was even better was the personal, genuine touch given to the food and patrons by the owners Michael and Dinka. more

Bistro Baffi is one of our favorite restaurants. The food is consistently fresh, well cooked and seasoned, and just plain delicious. I highly recommend the risotto. It's made with a spicy pink sauce that is amazing. I like to order the risotto with chicken and wild fresh mushrooms and my husband orders it with prawns. We both leave very happy. The owners of Bistro Baffi have done an excellent job in transforming this corner building into an unexpectedly comfortable and enjoyable spot to have a nice relatively inexpensive meal. Micheal, the owner and chef, is a delightful character...he makes you feel like family, he truly appreciates you coming to his restaurant so that he has the happy opportunity to share his kitchen with you. We have shared Bistro Baffi with out-of-town guests who were very happy and impressed with our restaurant choice. Pros: Grilled meats & fresh fish, amazing risotto, excellent herb bread, quality ingredients Cons: not within walking distance of my home :) more

I've been a big fan of Michael's food ever since he owned a fabulous italian restaurant on Alki. I was very sad when he closed it, but thrilled when he opened a place in Burien. I don't have enough superlatives to describe the food in this place, it's not only the best Italian food, but the best food I've ever eaten! There are so many favorites to mention: pasta Pescatore, penne ala Mike, salmon risotto....and ah, that Tiramisu, everything is so tasteful and yummy, you don't ever want to go to any other place to eat. This restaurant comes with the whole package: great atmosphere, super friendly staff, clean, impeccable place with artisticly done decor and above all, every meal is prepared with passion. It's a great place for parties too. Seattle is so blessed to have Michael in town, I just pray he keeps this restaurant for a long time. If you are planning to visit Seattle, this is your place! I give it kudos, two thumbs up and highly recommend it to even the pickest eaters-you won't be dissapointed GARANTEED!!! Pros: great food, outstanding service, super friendly staff, romantic decor more

January 20, 2009 - Likes it - Who would have thought in a hidden little corner of stores in the residential neighborhood of Burien you could find authentic cuisine of Montenegro. It's far from the over sauced plate of noodles found at most places that claim to be authentic. The fresh ingredients show through each plate. I can honestly say I may have had the best cut of pork I have ever tasted. I started off with the deep earthy flavors of the stuffed mushrooms with a pink sauce that was kissed with just enough spice to leave you wanting more. I finished up with a flaming shot of Sambuca and tiramisu and the only was to adequately describe this desert (that I have had a million other times so I know this one) would only be adequately summed up in a sound... Mmmmm. The charismatic chef Michael visits your table, has a welcoming and warm staff all the while in a quaint romantic setting. The list of wines alone is worth the visit. Pros: Very Romatic, authentic Cons: the location is a very local hideaway more

Everything is delicious! The chef makes his sauces and bread fresh every morning. You won't be disappointed if you go here. It's seriously a gem in Burien. Also try the house wine. It's amaaaazing. more

We were happy to discover that Michael Vujovich had returned to the area with Bistro Baffi Cafe. The Beach House Italian Cafe on Alki was one of our favorite restaurants, and we were sad when that restaurant closed. The spicy pink sauce at the new restaurant is as good as ever. We keep looking for tiramisu that is better than Michael?s, but it doesn?t appear to exist. In summary, I would encourage anyone who seeks a romantic European setting to try Bistro Baffi. Pros: Service, Spicy Pink Sauce, Tiramisu more

We have been regulars since this restaurant opened.........(have our own favorites in the pastas w / red sauces which they do a fabulous job with.) We travel often, especially to Italy where we have family; this stands up to the best. Anyone saying otherwise needs to reevaluate.... We say ""great job"" to the owners/chefs and thank you!! Pros: variety of dishes; friendliness more

Fantastic service and even better food. It is my new regular restaurant. Tucked away in a sleepy part of town, this is Burien's best kept secret. more