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Il Terrazzo Carmine, Seattle, WA

Il Terrazzo Carmine

4.9
4.9
4100 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 46 times today
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Additional seating options
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for business meals
Il Terrazzo Carmine, owned and operated by Carmine Smeraldo, is one of Seattle's true dining anomalies - a highly successful restaurant with unfailingly high standards and a loyal, sophisticated clientele. The cuisine has been acclaimed as Seattle's best by the media and more importantly, by local diners.
Il Terrazzo Carmine is located in historic Pioneer Square - nestled in an urban-renewed alley with entrances through the vintage lobby on First Avenue or through the delightful courtyard in the back. Since 1984, Carmine Smeraldo's classic Italian restaurant has been where the locals have chosen to return over and over again. From the Carpaccio Di Bue and Spaghettini Dell 'Ortolano for lunch to the Suprema Di Pollo Farcita and Zuppa Di Pesce for dinner you will know you have gone to a place where excellence is a way of life. Arguably the best Italian restaurant in Seattle, Il Terrazzo serves classical Italian cuisine with an atmosphere you may want to call home and never leave

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (206) 467-7797
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Juan Vega
  • Catering
    Please contact us a 206-467-7797 for your catering needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Il Terrazzo Carmine can accommodate up to 24 guests in our intimate, private dining room.
  • Area
    Pioneer Square
  • Cross Street
    Between Jackson and King on 1st Ave S.
  • Parking details
    Our parking garage is located at 450 Alaskan Way. Guests can drop off their vehicles at the valet station on the 1st floor of the garage. Valet service for our guests will begin at 4:30 and is complimentary for up to 4 hours with validation at the front desk. Guests parking before 4:30 or over the 4 hour will be subject to public parking rates.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Offers

  • Did you know we have another location?

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 11:30 - 14:45, 17:00 - 21:30,Sat - 17:00 - 21:30
    Make sure to check out our Bellevue restaurant Carmine's Bellevue next time you are on the Eastside!

What 4,100 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Seattle

    Great for fine wines

  • Seattle

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Terrazzo Carmine is a beloved Seattle gem, renowned for its "excellent food" and "amazing service." The cozy, upscale atmosphere makes it ideal for celebrations, with standout dishes like the osso buco and veal scallopini. Despite occasional noise, the "lovely ambiance" and attentive staff consistently deliver memorable dining experiences, making it a top choice for locals and visitors alike.
4,100 Reviews
  1. Lois

    VIP

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best restaurant in town. Always consistently superb. Never a disappointment. Worth every penny!

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  2. Jean

    VIP

    Seattle

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best Italian restaurants in Seattle, without question. The menu offers a huge variety of antipasti, pasta dishes and entrees. The ambience is warm, upscale and lovely and of course, the food is excellent. If you want authentic Italian, you must try this restaurant.

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  3. Jackson

    VIP

    London

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Just discovered this fine dining Italian in Pioneer Square. Great service. Prosciutto and melon ok. Lobster pasta could have been warmer. Capellini Del Mar fabulous. They comped a tiramisu for our anniversary, which was a nice touch. Free parking also helps

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  4. Michael

    Seattle

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was hands down terrific! Cocktails very well crafted. Overall the food was great but a couple of disappointments. One was the sauteed Calamari appetizer. Normally one of my must haves but this visit it wasn't the same. (not as flavorful and the calamari was very large and chewy) And the mixed salad was a bit dull ..recommend to ask for a 1/2 order unless feeding 2. All the mains were the usual excellent and were greatly enjoyed. Despite a couple of issues (normal for any restaurant on a busy Saturday evening) this establishment is the best!

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  5. Bruce

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat in the bar. great service from Diego and team. Bar is more intimate and quieter. Love this place!

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  6. John

    Tucson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
     The best service I’ve had in Seattle hands-down!

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  7. Don

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 21 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was surprisingly average. Nothing stood out but the gnocchi.b

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  8. Dick

    VIP

    Portland

    56 reviews

    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Carmines is one of Seattle's best. Always reliable. Excellent food and service. One of our favorites for years.

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  9. Francis

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant! Fourth time here and always enjoyed the friendly yet hospitable staff and delicious food! Always thankful and hope to see you all soon!

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  10. Richard

    New York City

    43 reviews

    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Caprese had merely a half Roma tomato on the plate with some basil shreds, along with the cheese. Pretty pitiful for $21!!

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Il Terrazzo Carmine is rated 4.9 stars by 4100 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 46 times today
You're in luck! We still have 4 timeslots left
Additional seating options
Google Map for Il Terrazzo Carmine

411 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Jackson and King on 1st Ave S.
  • Area
    Pioneer Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Our parking garage is located at 450 Alaskan Way. Guests can drop off their vehicles at the valet station on the 1st floor of the garage. Valet service for our guests will begin at 4:30 and is complimentary for up to 4 hours with validation at the front desk. Guests parking before 4:30 or over the 4 hour will be subject to public parking rates.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Juan Vega
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (206) 467-7797
  • Catering
    Please contact us a 206-467-7797 for your catering needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Il Terrazzo Carmine can accommodate up to 24 guests in our intimate, private dining room.
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