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Serafina, Seattle, WA

Serafina

4.6
4.6
2957 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Serafina opened its doors in 1991 as an intimate neighborhood restaurant located along Eastlake between the University and Downtown. Its intimate, sultry atmosphere, outdoor garden seating and its authentic Italian cuisine make it a favorite with diners from around the Puget Sound and beyond. Serafina's philosophy is simple: Offer the freshest, highest quality ingredients, present the food in an honest and inviting way, and provide the casual warmth and soothing ambiance that echoes the welcoming embrace of an Italian home.
The ritual of coming together sharing wine and food with family and friends is the central motif in our lives. Italian food has an immediacy, honesty, and warmth; it possesses the spirit of a grandmother's wisdom and love. Italian food isn't about trailblazing alchemy or edible high fashion; Italian food is about staying connected—to each other, to the past, to the earth.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Northwest, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (206) 323-0807
  • Website
    http://www.serafinaseattle.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Christian Chandler
  • Catering
    Serafina can cater in any format or venue – in your home, on a beach or at a park. Your guests will be transported to Italy when they taste the dishes recreated from meals enjoyed in friends; homes throughout Italy by Chef Christian Chandler.
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for a warm and inviting location for your rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony and reception, business lunch, or private event? At Serafina, our accommodations suit a wide array of functions.
  • Location
    2043 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
  • Neighborhood
    Lake Union / Eastlake
  • Cross street
    Boston St.
  • Parking details
    <br />*Paid parking ($3.00) is available in a parking lot located one block north of Serafina, above the Eastlake Market (at Eastlake and Lynn St).
  • Public transit
    Bus:Eastlake Ave. E & E. Newton St.Eastlake Ave. E & E. Howe St.Eastlake Ave. E & Lynn St.Boylston Ave. E & E. Boston St.Streetcar:Fairview & Campus Drive
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Valentine's day 2025

    $125.00 per person

    Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025
    We will be celebrating Valentine’s Day weekend with a 3-course tasting menu available Friday 2/14 and Saturday 2/15. $125 per guest + tax and gratuity with an optional wine pairing for $50 per guest. We will not be offering a la carte service on either day. No substitutions for these evenings, and reservations are strongly recommended.

Menu

Sunday-Thursday 5-9pm, Friday-Saturday 5-10pm

Antipasti

  • Ravanello$14.00

    butter lettuce, radish, pickled grape, chive, tarragon, buttermilk vinaigrette

    • Panzanella$15.00

      mixed greens, grilled bread, finocchiona, chickpea, piquante pepper, fennel, olive, artichoke, red wine vinaigrette

      • Burrata$20.00

        pear mostarda, endive, pine nut, aged balsamic, everything cracker

        • Pancia$20.00

          roasted pork belly, quince acqua pazza, frisée, pickled onion

          • Arancini$18.00

            risotto fritto, butternut squash, leek, fonduta, black garlic, pomegranate

            • Bruschetta$16.00

              trio of: fromage blanc, rose honey, pistachio-sesame dukkah; green olive tapenade, Mama Lil's peppers; smoked fish, caper-dill aioli; house bread

              • Funghi$18.00

                foraged mushroom, Brussels sprout, soft cooked egg, romesco, Marcona almond

                • Polpo$18.00

                  braised octopus, Manila clam, fregola sarda, smoked pork shank, cippolini agrodolce, pistou

                  • Polpettine$16.00

                    beef and pork meatballs, green olive-tomato sauce, smoked mozzarella, gremolata

                    • Pane$5.50

                      house focaccia, infused olive oil

                      Pasta

                      • Gnocchi$21.00

                        beef ragu, ricotta, Tuscan kale, Calabrian chili, sage

                        • Cavatelli$21.00

                          foraged mushroom, porcini crema, spinach, Marsala, caciocavallo

                          • Spaghetti$21.00

                            Manila clam, mussel, house chorizo, tomato, Fresno chili, pangrattato

                            • Rigatoni Bolognese$21.00

                              pork and beef sugo, tomato, chili, rosemary, mascarpone, Pecorino

                              Secondi

                              • Capa Santa$44.00

                                sea scallop, parsnip, black garlic, artichoke fritto, cauliflower, bagna càuda, currant

                                • Pollo$38.00

                                  roasted half chicken, soubise, Brussels sprout, bacon, sunchoke, pomegranate, salsa verde

                                  • Melanzane$29.00

                                    eggplant involtini, ricotta, basil, tomato, capellini aglio e olio

                                    • Lasagna$30.00

                                      pork and beef ragù, ricotta, tomato, béchamel, Grana Padano

                                      • Bistecca$88.00

                                        16oz ribeye, potato broccolini, red wine jus, compound butter

                                        Dolci

                                        • Cioccolato$14.00

                                          flourless chocolate cake, vanilla mascarpone, Monkey Shoulder butterscotch, white chocolate tuille

                                          • Crema$14.00

                                            vanilla panna cotta, lemon curd, pluot, cookie crumble

                                            • Affogato$10.00

                                              vanilla gelato, Caffé D;arte espresso, biscotti

                                              • Biscotti$8.00

                                                assorted Italian cookies

                                                Last updated: April 9, 2024

                                                What 2,957 people are saying

                                                Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                4.6
                                                4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                • 4.6Food
                                                • 4.6Service
                                                • 4.6Ambience
                                                • 4.2Value

                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                Review summary

                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                Serafina offers a charming ambiance and "excellent food with attentive service." Its "authentic Italian dishes" and warm atmosphere make it perfect for special occasions or a cozy night out. Highlights include the lasagna and eggplant parmigiana. Guests appreciate the helpful staff and delightful patio. Note: limited parking availability.

                                                2,957 Reviews

                                                1. Chris

                                                  VIP

                                                  San Francisco

                                                  3 reviews

                                                  3.0

                                                  3 reviews

                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                  2. Food 4
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Went here for Valentine’s Day dinner with my girlfriend. Food and wine were great along with ambiance. I was surprised by the mandatory 20% gratuity on top of the 4.5% service charge. It didn’t say anywhere on the website or on the menu about the gratuity. The food and service were great, but not worth 24.5% of an already expensive dinner.

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                                                2. Charly

                                                  New Orleans

                                                  1 review

                                                  2.0

                                                  1 review

                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 2
                                                  2. Food 1
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  I don’t really leave bad reviews, if something is not for me, it could be for someone else. Unfortunately the meal I had a serafina was so intensely disappointing I find it hard to believe someone else would enjoy it. The service was wonderful, 10/10 across the board. The plating was beautiful! The appetizers were fine, nothing very memorable but not bad. For the main course, we had the maiale (which again, plated so wonderfully), and the braised short ribs. It was more like a very thick cut of brisket, and very very dry. It was also served with a parsnip puree which was so sweet it could have been a dessert. the two did not pair well at all. again, I had a great time at this place otherwise, interior was gorgeous and service from manager to servers was perfect, but the food was a major let down.

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                                                3. patrick

                                                  Seattle

                                                  6 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  6 reviews

                                                  Dined 4 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  We live a couple blocks away and come here at least a couple times a year, especially when friends and family visit. Great quality restaurant and the atmosphere is unmatched. A Seattle institution.

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                                                4. Albert

                                                  VIP

                                                  Seattle

                                                  22 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  22 reviews

                                                  Dined 4 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 4
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Absolutely the best, most flavorful lasagne I've had anywhere.

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                                                5. Randy

                                                  Atlanta

                                                  2 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  2 reviews

                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  We had a wonderful experience. Our server was wonderful, the food amazingly good (as always at Serafina) and the atmosphere was just right. Highly recommended!

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                                                6. Ryan

                                                  VIP

                                                  Seattle

                                                  3 reviews

                                                  2.0

                                                  3 reviews

                                                  Dined on February 8, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 2
                                                  2. Food 2
                                                  3. Service 1
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Most of the food was cold and/or bland and the service was not very good.

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                                                7. Julie

                                                  Seattle

                                                  2 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  2 reviews

                                                  Dined on February 7, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Amazing food. Fabulous service. Server Provided us with delightful suggestions.

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                                                8. Tia

                                                  San Francisco

                                                  17 reviews

                                                  4.0

                                                  17 reviews

                                                  Dined on February 2, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                  2. Food 4
                                                  3. Service 4
                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                  Great food and vibes. Very cozy - so cozy your chair might physically be touching the chairs of neighboring tables. Would be nice if the dining room was spaced out a little better.

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                                                9. Jack

                                                  Seattle

                                                  6 reviews

                                                  3.0

                                                  6 reviews

                                                  Dined on February 1, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                  2. Food 2
                                                  3. Service 3
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  Work in the neighborhood makes parking impossible. Food was ok but nothing special. Wine lady was nice and useful.

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                                                10. Mark

                                                  Seattle

                                                  16 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  16 reviews

                                                  Dined on February 1, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 4
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  Raphael, though swamped with a lot of tables, he did a great job serving us. Looking forward to being served by him again.

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                                                FAQs

                                                Serafina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 323-0807.

                                                Serafina is rated 4.6 stars by 2957 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 23 times today
                                                Experiences are available.

                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                Google Map for Serafina

                                                2043 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102

                                                Additional information

                                                • Cross street
                                                  Boston St.
                                                • Neighborhood
                                                  Lake Union / Eastlake
                                                • Hours of operation
                                                  Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                • Price
                                                  $31 to $50
                                                • Cuisines
                                                  Italian, Northwest, Mediterranean
                                                • Dining style
                                                  Fine Dining
                                                • Dress code
                                                  Smart Casual
                                                • Parking details
                                                  <br />*Paid parking ($3.00) is available in a parking lot located one block north of Serafina, above the Eastlake Market (at Eastlake and Lynn St).
                                                • Public transit
                                                  Bus:Eastlake Ave. E & E. Newton St.Eastlake Ave. E & E. Howe St.Eastlake Ave. E & Lynn St.Boylston Ave. E & E. Boston St.Streetcar:Fairview & Campus Drive
                                                • Payment options
                                                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                • Executive chef
                                                  Christian Chandler
                                                • Additional
                                                  Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                • Website
                                                  http://www.serafinaseattle.com/
                                                • Phone number
                                                  (206) 323-0807
                                                • Catering
                                                  Serafina can cater in any format or venue – in your home, on a beach or at a park. Your guests will be transported to Italy when they taste the dishes recreated from meals enjoyed in friends; homes throughout Italy by Chef Christian Chandler.
                                                • Private party facilities
                                                  Looking for a warm and inviting location for your rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony and reception, business lunch, or private event? At Serafina, our accommodations suit a wide array of functions.

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