Vito's
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1953
- HeadquartersSeattle, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
Vito's firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Vito's
- Legal name
- Vito's
- Website
- https://vitosseattle.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1953
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Vito's industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Italian Restaurant & Lounge
- NAICS
- Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (72241)
- SIC
- Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Family-Style Restaurants (THAFACAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Brasseries, Bistros & Trattorias (THAFACAI), Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK)
Keywords
Where Vito's is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Seattle
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Vito's business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Dine-in food and beverage service: Traditional restaurant revenue from serving Italian cuisine and cocktails to dine-in guests. Dinner service from 4:00-10:30 pm, drinks until 11:30 pm Sun-Thurs and 2 am Friday & Saturday.
- Takeout and delivery: Takeout menu with full entrees, appetizers, desserts, and cocktails to go. Delivery available via Uber Eats from 4:00-7:00 pm.
- Private event venue rental: The Cougar Room is a private dining room available for reservations for groups up to 16 people with a $500 spending minimum (before tax and gratuity).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Appetizers and salads $12-20 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Entree items $20-31 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Take & Bake options |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Desserts $7-12 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | House cocktails to go $20 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Bottle of wine $20-30 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Bar cocktails $12-15 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Wine by the glass $9-15 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Beer $4-8 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Private event (Cougar Room) |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Vito's product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Vito's is a full-service Italian restaurant and 21+ lounge on First Hill in Seattle, serving East Coast family-style Italian cuisine, craft cocktails, and live music entertainment. The business operates dine-in service, a takeout and delivery program (Vito's To Go via phone and Uber Eats), and The Cougar Room private dining space for groups up to 16. The establishment has been an iconic Seattle destination since 1953 and is currently closed for restoration following a fire.
Product overview
Vito's is an iconic Seattle restaurant and lounge opened in 1953, offering East Coast family-style Italian cuisine, craft cocktails, and live music. The venue operates as a unified dining and entertainment experience, comprising the main dine-in restaurant and lounge, Vito's To Go takeout/delivery service, The Cougar Room private dining space, and live entertainment with music Wednesday through Sunday. The restaurant is currently closed for restoration following a fire.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Dine-In Italian Restaurant & Lounge Full-service Italian restaurant and lounge offering East Coast family-style Italian food, craft cocktails, and live music for adult guests 21+. Dinner service runs 4:00-10:30 pm with drinks until 11:30 pm Sun-Thurs and 2 am Friday and Saturday.
- Vito's To Go (Takeout & Delivery) Takeout menu featuring Italian entrees, pasta, appetizers, desserts, and house-made cocktails (2 per order) available for pickup by phone or delivery via Uber Eats from 4:00-7:00 pm. Includes Take & Bake Lasagna Dinner options for two or four.
- The Cougar Room Private Dining Private dining room available for reservations for groups up to 16 people with a $500 spending minimum (before tax and gratuity). Reservations made via email inquiry.
- Live Entertainment Programming Live music performances featuring local and regional talent Wednesday through Sunday in the lounge, including grand piano performances. No cover charge for entertainment.
- Cocktail & Beverage Program Full bar program offering craft cocktails ($12-15), house cocktails to-go ($20), wine by the glass ($9-15), bottled wine ($20-30), and a curated selection of draft and bottled/canned beers ($4-8). Available dine-in and as part of Vito's To Go.
Companies that use Vito's
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Vito's technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
Vito's partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.
- The Sorrento HotelminorLocated across the street from Vito's on Ninth Avenue. Mentioned in customer stories as a nearby hotel where celebrities (Dan Akroyd, Snoop Dog) stayed during EMP opening weekend in 1999.
- TownHallminorListed as part of The First Hill Community partners on Vito's press page.
- The HideoutminorListed as part of The First Hill Community partners on Vito's press page.
- The Frye Art MuseumminorListed as part of The First Hill Community partners on Vito's press page.
- St. James CathedralminorListed as part of The First Hill Community partners on Vito's press page.
- Historic SeattleminorListed as part of The First Hill Community partners on Vito's press page. Organization dedicated to preserving Seattle's architectural heritage.
- Uber EatsminorThird-party delivery partner for takeout and delivery orders from 4:00-7:00 pm.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Vito's competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Town Hall Seattle: First Hill cultural institution listed as a community partner of Vito's. Comparable as a heritage Seattle civic/cultural venue with programming and event-hosting overlap, though not a direct restaurant competitor.
Direct peers
- The 5 Point Cafe: Historic Seattle diner/bar with deep local roots and a dive-bar-meets-restaurant identity. Comparable as a long-standing Seattle food + bar institution with strong local following.
- The Pink Door: Iconic Capitol Hill Italian restaurant in Seattle known for its historic ambiance, live entertainment (including cabaret), and full bar program — directly comparable to Vito's in cuisine, entertainment-forward positioning, and Seattle market.
- Canlis: Seattle landmark fine-dining institution with deep civic history, exceptional hospitality, and signature panoramic views. Comparable as a heritage Seattle destination restaurant with strong brand storytelling.
Regional players
- The Hideout: Neighboring First Hill bar/venue listed as a community partner of Vito's. Comparable as a Seattle First Hill nightlife-adjacent venue with overlapping clientele.
Broad incumbents
- Buca di Beppo: Italian-American restaurant chain specializing in family-style Italian cuisine and large-group dining. Comparable to Vito's family-style Italian positioning and event-driven model.
- Carmine's (Italian Restaurant): Iconic NYC family-style Italian restaurant famous for large-format group dining and banquets. Comparable concept to Vito's family-style Italian approach with strong group/private event emphasis.
- Maggiano's Little Italy: Large-format Italian-American restaurant chain known for family-style dining and banquet/private events. Comparable as an Italian family-style operator with a strong private-dining sales channel.
- The Palm Restaurant: Classic American-Italian steakhouse with strong political/celebrity heritage and caricatures on the wall. Comparable as a heritage steakhouse/Italian venue with storied history and private event business.
- Ivar's Acres of Clams: Multi-outlet Seattle seafood institution operating since 1938. Comparable as a heritage Seattle hospitality brand with waterfront locations, though broader in cuisine and scale.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Vito's social profiles
Digital presenceVito's financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Vito's leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Vito's funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Vito's M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Vito's
What does Vito's do?
Vito's is a full-service Italian restaurant and 21+ lounge on First Hill in Seattle, serving East Coast family-style Italian cuisine, craft cocktails, and live music entertainment. The business operates dine-in service, a takeout and delivery program (Vito's To Go via phone and Uber Eats), and The Cougar Room private dining space for groups up to 16. The establishment has been an iconic Seattle destination since 1953 and is currently closed for restoration following a fire.
Is Vito's a public or private company?
Vito's is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Vito's founded?
Vito's was founded in 1953. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Vito's based?
Vito's is headquartered in Seattle, United States, in the North America region.
How does Vito's make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Dine-in food and beverage service is the primary driver. The others are takeout and delivery and private event venue rental.
Who are Vito's's main competitors?
Town Hall Seattle is listed as an others. Direct peers are The 5 Point Cafe, The Pink Door and Canlis. The Hideout is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Buca di Beppo, Carmine's (Italian Restaurant), Maggiano's Little Italy, The Palm Restaurant and Ivar's Acres of Clams.
Does Vito's have an API?
No public API is recorded for Vito's.
What industry is Vito's in?
Vito's's product category is Italian Restaurant & Lounge. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAFACAC, Family-Style Restaurants, with a secondary code of THAFACAI, Brasseries, Bistros & Trattorias. Its NAICS code is 722511 and its SIC code is 5810.