San Fermo

4.8

1603 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

20:00

Booked 38 times today

Charming
Neighbourhood 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.

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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
Website
http://www.sanfermoseattle.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Sam West
Private party facilities
We do not offer private dining.

Location
5341 Ballard Ave, Seattle, WA 98107
Area
Ballard / Fremont
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
Patio/Outdoor Dining

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What 1,603 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
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Seattle / Eastern Washington
Italian
Seattle
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

San Fermo consistently impresses with its "absolutely delicious" food and "outstanding" service. Guests adore the "quaint" atmosphere and "beautiful" setting, ideal for special occasions. The seasonal menu, featuring farm-to-table offerings, captivates diners, while standout dishes like the bolognese and short ribs are highly praised. Perfect for romantic dates or celebrations.

1,603 Reviews

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Sarah
Seattle
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love coming here, excellent food and service. Highly recommend their espresso martinis.
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Jon
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful Experience Great Food and exceptional customer service.
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Madeline
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Not our first time going, however just as impressed as last time. San Fermo is a favorite in our house, the food is delightful, staff is very kind and thoughtful, and overall is a great experience!
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went on your anniversary and baby moon celebration. Staff was very welcoming and gave us a very good seat at the attic. Service was very good and the food was out of the world - they had good non alcoholic drink options too.
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Katya
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance and service were outstanding. The menu is well-developed and interesting. Some of the food like the burrata appetizer and the bolognese was excellent. We found the mushroom risotto and the beef short rib to be overly salty. Great drinks as well!
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Mark
Tahoe
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience at the restaurant. Very personable and high quality food and service.
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Kyle
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took my girlfriend here for her birthday, had passed by it numerous time on our excursions through Ballard. Unbelievablely good dinner, great taste and fair prices. Server was amazing as well.
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kale
Seattle
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Automatic 23% gratuity results in no incentive to provide good service, let alone great or exceptional service. The food is below average and the service staff cannot articulate the flavor profiles of each dish. Overall it felt very detached and in need of a food and service overhaul to meet the fantastic ambiance of the space.
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MistyG
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place was absolutely amazing! The food/drinks were delicious. I had the braised short rib & my partner had the duck breast. Both super tasty. We shared our appetizer which was a sweet potato salad which was enough for both of us & also one of my new favorites! the service was outstanding. Our waiter was exceptional! Mack. He was very attentive & helpful with our decision making. The inside was a cute little cozy place. Ambience was set with some amazing lighting & fall decor. I highly recommend checking this place out!
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Tami
Seattle
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is always delicious and fresh, but disappointing when stuff isn’t available anymore at the end of the day.
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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 1603 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

24 Nov 2024

20:00

Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

5341 Ballard Ave, Seattle, WA 98107

Additional information

Cross Street
Ballard Ave and 22nd Ave NW
Area
Ballard / Fremont
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
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.sanfermoseattle.com/
Phone number
(206) 342-1530
Private party facilities
We do not offer private dining.

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San Fermo

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Popular dishes

Beet Salad

Strozzapreti

Fettuccine

Menu

Sides

BaguetteUS$4.00

Castelvetrano OlivesUS$5.00

Rosemary AlmondsUS$3.00

Salads and Soups

House CaesarUS$7.00

Beet SaladUS$11.00

Duck SaladUS$12.00

Italian Chop SaladUS$10.00

Potato Leek SoupUS$5.00

Pastas

StrozzapretiUS$11.00

CampanelleUS$9.00

Sandwiches

Parmigiana Sandwich

Oil Cured Tuna TartineUS$12.00

What 1,603 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does San Fermo offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is San Fermo restaurant rated?

Is San Fermo currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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