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San Fermo, Seattle, WA
San Fermo, Seattle, WA
San Fermo, Seattle, WA
San Fermo, Seattle, WA
San Fermo, Seattle, WA

San Fermo

4.8
4.8
1639 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
We have 15 indoor tables, and 12 covered/heated patio tables. Online reservations can be made for parties up to 5 guests. Larger groups can be booked at 5pm on weeknights, please email the restaurant for reservations.
Please understand when making your reservation that we cannot guarantee a specific table or area of the restaurant. We recommend 5pm reservations for parties with specific table requests, if you book later in the evening you may need to wait for your table preference.
If you are having difficulty finding a reservation you are welcome to stop by for walk-in seating. We seat our bar and covered/heated patio for dinner nightly.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (206) 342-1530
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Sam West
  • Private party facilities
    We do not offer private dining.
  • Neighborhood
    Ballard
  • Cross street
    Ballard Ave and 22nd Ave NW
  • Parking details
    Parking in Ballard is limited, however, there is a paid lot and several free parking spaces behind our restaurant on Shilshole Ave NW. Street parking on Ballard Avenue is metered through 8pm, free on Sundays and holidays.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,639 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Italian

  • Seattle

    Best Ambiance

  • Seattle

    Romantic

  • Seattle

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
San Fermo stands out for its "best pasta in Seattle," making it a top choice for Italian cuisine lovers. The restaurant charms with a "romantic ambiance," perfect for date nights, and is celebrated for its "fantastic service." Diners love the "farm-to-table experience" and consistently praise its "outstanding food and vibes."
1,639 Reviews
  1. Jacksen

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    While the wine, food, service, and ambience were all very good.  The portion sizes were a little small. All in all, I would definitely recommend getting some small plates and sharing. Perfect spot for a date night. I will definitely be back again to try one of their new menus.

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  2. janet

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From our entrance and being greeted with a birthday wish to our informative friendly exceptional server Julian the amazing food loved the warm olives to my entree lamb risotto and topped with tiramisu with a candle a perfect evening with the people I love. Thank you.

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  3. Julia

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    As I told the staff, it was a perfect evening! The food was amazingly delicious, and the service flawless!

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  4. Bill

    Seattle

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    server was a little slow on the upstart - asking for drink order. But after that was settled very knowledgeable about food.

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  5. Sarah

    VIP

    Portland

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Have been to San Fermo several times and believe the quality to value ratio has gone downhill quite a bit. Food was okay, slow service and also not happy about mandatory 23% service charge as well. Bummer but won’t be back.

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  6. Stephen

    Tucson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic food and wait service was kind and on top of it!

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  7. Tristan

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    San Fermo is, without a doubt, our favorite restaurant in Seattle. My wife and I look forward to every date night here—it’s always a highlight of our week. The staff is simply exceptional, consistently going above and beyond to make every visit feel special. Their warm, attentive service truly stands out and deserves all the praise. As for the food, it’s nothing short of spectacular. Every dish we’ve had has been outstanding—there hasn’t been a single mediocre bite. The menu is always evolving, offering new and exciting dishes each time we visit, and every creation is both unique and utterly delicious. If you’re looking for an unforgettable dining experience in Seattle, San Fermo is the place!

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  8. Cristina

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service. Delightful ambience also.

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  9. Keith

    Seattle

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food and service. San Fermo is always delicious and delightful.

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  10. Harby

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The Menu is very limited, with only one or two choices for Gluten Free people. The overall taste of the food was very good. This restaurant had the highest corkage fee I have ever seen in the Seattle area. Normally the corkage fee is $20-$30 dollars. San Fermo charges $50. With this you do not even get the proper glass for the wine. For this exorbitant fee, you would expect a nice decanter, not a water container, and very nice glasses. On top of everything, they add a 23% gratuity, even on a party of two, no matter how the service is. I can check this restaurant off my list, been there, done that, no need to ever go back.

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FAQs

San Fermo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 342-1530.

San Fermo is rated 4.8 stars by 1639 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for San Fermo

5341 Ballard Ave, Seattle, WA 98107

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ballard Ave and 22nd Ave NW
  • Neighborhood
    Ballard
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking in Ballard is limited, however, there is a paid lot and several free parking spaces behind our restaurant on Shilshole Ave NW. Street parking on Ballard Avenue is metered through 8pm, free on Sundays and holidays.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sam West
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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