Serafina

4.7

2919 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 32 times today

Neighbourhood 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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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
Area
Lake Union / Eastlake
Cross Street
Boston St.
Parking details
 *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
Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Popular dishes

RavanelloUS$14.00
butter lettuce, radish, pickled grape, chive, tarragon, buttermilk vinaigrette
PanzanellaUS$15.00
mixed greens, grilled bread, finocchiona, chickpea, piquante pepper, fennel, olive, artichoke, red wine vinaigrette
BurrataUS$20.00
pear mostarda, endive, pine nut, aged balsamic, everything cracker
PanciaUS$20.00
roasted pork belly, quince acqua pazza, frisée, pickled onion
AranciniUS$18.00
risotto fritto, butternut squash, leek, fonduta, black garlic, pomegranate
BruschettaUS$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
FunghiUS$18.00
foraged mushroom, Brussels sprout, soft cooked egg, romesco, Marcona almond
PolpoUS$18.00
braised octopus, Manila clam, fregola sarda, smoked pork shank, cippolini agrodolce, pistou
PolpettineUS$16.00
beef and pork meatballs, green olive-tomato sauce, smoked mozzarella, gremolata
PaneUS$5.50
house focaccia, infused olive oil

Pasta

GnocchiUS$21.00
beef ragu, ricotta, Tuscan kale, Calabrian chili, sage
CavatelliUS$21.00
foraged mushroom, porcini crema, spinach, Marsala, caciocavallo
SpaghettiUS$21.00
Manila clam, mussel, house chorizo, tomato, Fresno chili, pangrattato
Rigatoni BologneseUS$21.00
pork and beef sugo, tomato, chili, rosemary, mascarpone, Pecorino

Secondi

Capa SantaUS$44.00
sea scallop, parsnip, black garlic, artichoke fritto, cauliflower, bagna càuda, currant
PolloUS$38.00
roasted half chicken, soubise, Brussels sprout, bacon, sunchoke, pomegranate, salsa verde
MelanzaneUS$29.00
eggplant involtini, ricotta, basil, tomato, capellini aglio e olio
LasagnaUS$30.00
pork and beef ragù, ricotta, tomato, béchamel, Grana Padano
BisteccaUS$88.00
16oz ribeye, potato broccolini, red wine jus, compound butter

Dolci

CioccolatoUS$14.00
flourless chocolate cake, vanilla mascarpone, Monkey Shoulder butterscotch, white chocolate tuille
CremaUS$14.00
vanilla panna cotta, lemon curd, pluot, cookie crumble
AffogatoUS$10.00
vanilla gelato, Caffé D;arte espresso, biscotti
BiscottiUS$8.00
assorted Italian cookies

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

Diners' Choice Awards

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

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Michelle
Seattle
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined 4 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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Darlin
Seattle
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined 7 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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Brandon
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
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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Jennifer
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
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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Jeffrey
Seattle
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
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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Terry
Hawaii
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 15 November 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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Dylan
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 November 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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Jerry
Omaha
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 2 November 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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sara
San Francisco
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 November 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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lindsey
Seattle
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 29 October 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 booking

2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2043 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Boston St.
Area
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
 *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
Patio/Outdoor Dining

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.

Serafina

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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Rigatoni Bolognese

Spaghetti

Cavatelli

Antipasti

RavanelloUS$14.00

PanzanellaUS$15.00

BurrataUS$20.00

PanciaUS$20.00

AranciniUS$18.00

BruschettaUS$16.00

FunghiUS$18.00

PolpoUS$18.00

PolpettineUS$16.00

PaneUS$5.50

Pasta

GnocchiUS$21.00

CavatelliUS$21.00

SpaghettiUS$21.00

Rigatoni BologneseUS$21.00

Secondi

Capa SantaUS$44.00

PolloUS$38.00

MelanzaneUS$29.00

LasagnaUS$30.00

BisteccaUS$88.00

Dolci

CioccolatoUS$14.00

CremaUS$14.00

AffogatoUS$10.00

BiscottiUS$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Serafina offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Serafina restaurant rated?

Is Serafina currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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