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San Fermo, Seattle, WA
San Fermo, Seattle, WA
San Fermo, Seattle, WA
San Fermo, Seattle, WA
San Fermo, Seattle, WA

San Fermo

4.7
4.7
1660 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 62 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Sam West
  • Private party facilities
    We do not offer private dining.
  • Neighborhood
    Ballard
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,660 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle

    Romantic

  • Seattle

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
San Fermo in Ballard is a charming spot perfect for romantic date nights. The menu delights with "the best Tiramisu," fresh ingredients, and standout dishes like the "bolognese" and "lamb risotto." The atmosphere is "cozy and inviting," with attentive service making every visit special. Highly recommended for an unforgettable dining experience.
1,660 Reviews
  1. John

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Charming White House on Ballard Ave. Music created an excellent vibe, loved watching the chef flow to the tunes as fabulous food was created. Service was outstanding. Make a reservation and enjoy.

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  2. Rachael

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s just the place to go. Go, chill out, eat, connect. It’s a vibe. Been going 8 years.

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  3. Stef

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great and the desert was amazing. The carbonara was too salty, but the bolognese was really good. The cheese cake was very surprising and amazing!

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  4. NicoleB VIP

    Seattle7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful space and every dish was DIVINE. The Bolognese and the bucatini were swoon- worthy.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious as always. Kitchen seemed to be moving slowly last night. We’re loyal customers and will certainly be back but seemed like an off-night last night.

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  6. Liam

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dinners I’ve had in Seattle since moving here 5 years ago.

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  7. Eric

    Las Vegas8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The best Tiramisu you've ever had. Guaranteed. Drop what you're doing and make a reservation to have some. You won't regret it. Stop reading this and do it before I snag the reservation for myself.

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  8. Jason

    Naples6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Continues to be my favorite spot for pasta. Fresh ingredients, talented cooks and committed service. A shout out to Denise for making the experience even more enjoyable!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our experience, the food and cocktails were amazing as they always are at San Fermo!

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Seattle1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    They do not accept tips and there is a 23% service charge on everything!! Food is good but it was very loud and super crowded.

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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 4.7 stars by 1660 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 62 times today
Google Map for San Fermo

5341 Ballard Ave, Seattle, WA 98107

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ballard Ave and 22nd Ave NW
  • Neighborhood
    Ballard
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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