Vito's was an
Italian
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restaurant in
Seattle
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's
First Hill neighborhood, in the
U.S. state
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of
Washington
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History
Vito's opened in 1953.
The restaurant has hosted an annual costume competition for
Halloween
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, along with "sibling" establishment The Hideout. In 2021, Vito's suffered a catastrophic fire that caused it to close temporarily.
On January 1, 2024, a second fire occurred in the building while Vito's was still in the process of resolving insurance claim issues. The building is slated for demolition, and Vito's has closed permanently.
See also
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List of defunct restaurants of the United States
Below is a list of notable defunct restaurants of the United States.
Defunct restaurants in the United States
* Arthur Treacher's fish and chips, one location remains
* Aunt Jemima's Kitchen
* Big Daddy's Restaurants
* Bikinis Sports Bar & ...
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List of Italian restaurants
This is a list of notable Italian restaurants that specialize in the preparation and purveyance of Italian cuisine:
* Amato's
* Armani Ristorante
* ASK Italian
* Bella Italia
* Beppi's Restaurant
* Buca di Beppo
* Carrabba's Italian ...
References
External links
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Vito's Restaurant (Seattle)by Nick Rousso (April 6, 2021), HistoryLink.org
1953 establishments in Washington (state)
2020s disestablishments in Washington (state)
Defunct European restaurants in Seattle
Defunct Italian restaurants in the United States
Restaurants in First Hill, Seattle
Italian restaurants in Seattle
Restaurants disestablished in the 21st century
Restaurants established in 1953
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