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Serafina, Seattle, WA

Serafina

4.7
4.7
2919 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
  • 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:<br />Eastlake Ave. E & E. Newton St.<br />Eastlake Ave. E & E. Howe St.<br />Eastlake Ave. E & Lynn St.<br />Boylston Ave. E & E. Boston St.<br />Streetcar:<br />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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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 2,919 people are saying

                                                Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                4.7
                                                4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                • 4.7Food
                                                • 4.6Service
                                                • 4.6Ambience
                                                • 4.4Value

                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                Loved For

                                                • Seattle

                                                  Italian

                                                Review summary

                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                Serafina offers an enchanting dining experience with its "amazing food" and "excellent service." Patrons rave about the "quaint space" and delightful outdoor patio. The Italian cuisine shines with standout dishes like carbonara and eggplant melanzane. While occasional service hiccups occur, the welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff make it a Seattle favorite.

                                                2,919 Reviews

                                                1. Michelle

                                                  Seattle

                                                  17 reviews

                                                  vip
                                                  3.0

                                                  17 reviews

                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                  2. Food 4
                                                  3. Service 2
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  Just okay. They could be more generous with risotto portion and dessert. Ambiance is great but mixed about our food experience. Eggplant dish was good and risotto needs improvement. Very pricey for bottles of wine. Stick to glasses.

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                                                2. Darlin

                                                  Seattle

                                                  30 reviews

                                                  vip
                                                  5.0

                                                  30 reviews

                                                  Dined 5 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 4
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Lovely, intimate, delicious neighborhood jewel! Serafina is a consistent go-to.

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                                                3. Brandon

                                                  Seattle

                                                  4 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  4 reviews

                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Food was great especially the lasagna. Staff was very attentive.

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                                                4. Jennifer

                                                  Seattle

                                                  3 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  3 reviews

                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 4
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  I have not been to this restaurant for probably 20 years. I was not disappointed. Our server was very professional but fun. The food was excellent. The restaurant was packed and full of energy. My only complaint the entire evening is it took quite awhile to have someone come over to take our initial drink order and it took some time after that to get our drinks (pet peeve). After that, the service was flawless and our group of 6 enjoyed our time there very much. I will not wait another 20 years to return!

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                                                5. Jeffrey

                                                  Seattle

                                                  27 reviews

                                                  vip
                                                  5.0

                                                  27 reviews

                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Food was good. Service by Jenn was outstanding, even on a very busy night.

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                                                6. Terry

                                                  Hawaii

                                                  5 reviews

                                                  vip
                                                  5.0

                                                  5 reviews

                                                  Dined on November 15, 2024

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Fist time. We had a great evening. We will be back

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                                                7. Dylan

                                                  Seattle

                                                  1 review

                                                  5.0

                                                  1 review

                                                  Dined on November 3, 2024

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Always wonderful food. Such a good spot! Will always recommend

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                                                8. Jerry

                                                  Omaha

                                                  8 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  8 reviews

                                                  Dined on November 2, 2024

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  This was our first time there and the food was out of this world!!!!!!

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                                                9. sara

                                                  San Francisco

                                                  4 reviews

                                                  3.0

                                                  4 reviews

                                                  Dined on November 1, 2024

                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                  2. Food 2
                                                  3. Service 4
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  Usually I love Serafina but the risotto was not risotto! It tasted more like a packaged rice mix of some kind. The seafood on top of the risotto was actually raw, bits of raw broccoli and cauliflower were randomly mixed in. It was very strange. The rockfish itself was fine but the vegetable melange with some random puree under the fish was well....random. We were more fascinated than disappointed. Because we will go back....and just get the pasta. Service was slow but friendly. I think the kitchen probably was the cause of the slow service....we waited 30 minutes for dessert after we finished the main courses.

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                                                10. lindsey

                                                  Seattle

                                                  1 review

                                                  2.0

                                                  1 review

                                                  Dined on October 29, 2024

                                                  1. Overall 2
                                                  2. Food 1
                                                  3. Service 4
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  The food was not the best , go to Osteria la Spiga. The food is immaculate:

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                                                FAQs

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

                                                Serafina is rated 4.7 stars by 2919 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 39 times today

                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                Google Map for Serafina

                                                2043 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102

                                                Dining areas

                                                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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