Serafina

4.7

2927 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

24 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
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
<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
Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Experiences

New Year's Eve Celebration
US$150.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Celebrate the New Year with Serafina! We are excited to offer a 5 Course Prix Fixe Tasting menu for $150 with optional wine pairings for an additional $75. Come join us for a special Midnight toast to celebrate the New Year. Cicchetti will be offering a complimentary snack with pre or post cocktail celebrations on this special day. We do require a Credit Card to secure your reservation.

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 2,927 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
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Serafina delights with "consistently delicious" Italian cuisine, a "charming venue," and "amazing" service. Nestled in Seattle's Eastlake, it boasts an enchanting patio, perfect for celebrations. Guests cherish its inviting ambiance and diverse menu, featuring standout pastas, aromatic steaks, and delectable desserts. Serafina remains a beloved gem, ideal for intimate dinners and festive occasions.

2,927 Reviews

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Richard
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Italian food ambiance was great as well. Good service as well.
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Pam
Seattle
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Serafina continues to be a go to restaurant for us! We celebrated a birthday- had their incredible pasta dishes along with delicious salads. Mock Cocktails were delightful as were the specialty alcohol drinks. Will continue to recommend and go back to Serafina for meals- regardless of the occasion!
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Catherine
VIP
Seattle
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautifully presented and well-cooked authentic Italian food, attentive service, a decent menu, and a pleasing ambience—we couldn't have asked for anything more from our recent experience. We were very content. Thank you, Serafina!
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katrina
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fabulous dining experience from start to finish. Our cocktails, appetizers (pulpo and burrata), mains (beef short rib tagliatelle special and eggplant involtini), warm focaccia, wine with help from the sommelier, chocolate torte, and post dinner drinks, were all top notch (and v large portions on the food). Charming and efficient server (Jenn S) made us feel welcome. Lovely ambience although noise level was pretty high due to loud neighbors.
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Sarah
VIP
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Haven't been in years and was reminded how phenomenal their flavors and service is. Put this on your list of restaurants that have only gotten better since COVID!
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Theresa
VIP
Seattle
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent as always. Black cod special & the pork was delicious Bartender & served were professional & efficient
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Kristin
Seattle
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Serafina is a neighborhood gem -- although we drove across the city to get there! We had a lot of eaters in our group with special preferences. Pescatarian. No onions. Even vegan. Our waiter didn't blink an eye and went out of his way to check with the kitchen about which options were available to us. Outstanding service and delicious food. Thank you!
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Joseph
Portland
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent burrata appetizer, arancini appetizer, and pasta bolognese, served efficiently and pleasantly
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Michelle
VIP
Seattle
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
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
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on 18 November 2024
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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FAQs

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

Serafina is rated 4.7 stars by 2927 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 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

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
<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
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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New Year's Eve Celebration

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

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Review summary

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How is Serafina restaurant rated?

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