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San Fermo, Seattle, WA

San Fermo

4.7
4.7
1653 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Additional information

  • Location
    5341 Ballard Ave, Seattle, WA 98107
  • Phone number
    (206) 342-1530
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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

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Menu

Monday - Friday 11:30 AM - 2 PM

Sides

  • Baguette$4.00

    • Castelvetrano Olives$5.00

      • Rosemary Almonds$3.00

        Salads and Soups

        • House Caesar$7.00

          anchovy, red wine croutons

          • Beet Salad$11.00

            hazelnut vinaigrette, celery, thyme, shallots

            • Duck Salad$12.00

              chicory greens, orange supremes, fennel, pistachio

              • Italian Chop Salad$10.00

                • Potato Leek Soup$5.00

                  Pastas

                  • Strozzapreti$11.00

                    w/ Short Rib and Wild Mushroom Ragu

                    • Campanelle$9.00

                      w/ Roasted Cauliflower, Tomatoes and Sunchoke Puree

                      Sandwiches

                      • Parmigiana Sandwich

                        house marinara, arugula, toasted baguette

                        • Chicken$12.00
                        • Eggplant$11.00

                      • Oil Cured Tuna Tartine$12.00

                        sweet onion, watercress, baguette toast points

                        Last updated: February 1, 2022

                        What 1,653 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
                        • 4.4Value

                        Noise • Moderate

                        Loved For

                        • Seattle

                          Romantic

                        • Seattle

                          Italian

                        Review summary

                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                        San Fermo, a charming Italian restaurant in Seattle, delights with its "amazing food" and "wonderful ambiance." Guests praise the attentive service and the ever-changing menu featuring fresh ingredients. Highlights include "phenomenal service," "delicious pastas," and a "romantic setting," making it ideal for date nights and special occasions.

                        1,653 Reviews

                        1. Jason

                          Naples6 reviews

                          5.0

                          Dined 7 days ago

                          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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                        2. 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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                        3. 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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                        4. EE70

                          Seattle4 reviews

                          5.0

                          Dined on March 2, 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Smaller and more intimate restaurant. Recommend for a couple on date night or for 4 people max. Food was amazing and the staff are super professional and polite. Highly recommend.

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                        5. OpenTable Diner

                          Seattle1 review

                          5.0

                          Dined on March 1, 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Amazing dinner would go back again! Best pasta I’ve had

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                        6. April

                          Seattle13 reviews

                          5.0

                          Dined on February 26, 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Always good service and delicious food. I had a last minute change and was easily accommodated.

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                        7. Jade

                          Baltimore2 reviews

                          5.0

                          Dined on February 25, 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          The food, service and ambiance was all wonderful. This restaurant is on the pricier side, but it is definitely worth it. The bolognese is to die for, the wine paring suggestion went perfectly with it. We had three antipasti: the burrata, the charred onion (our fav) and the house baguette. I had the bolognese and my boyfriend had the barley risotto. Both were amazing. We also had the browned butter and pistachio ice cream. The playlist was great as well. 10/10

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                        8. Roni

                          Seattle1 review

                          5.0

                          Dined on February 21, 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          San Fermo is our favorite place to go in Ballard for a romantic date night. We love the food and the atmosphere!

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                        9. Nidia

                          Seattle3 reviews

                          5.0

                          Dined on February 19, 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Outstanding from start to finish! Reminded us of being back in Italy, the flavours were such a delight.

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                        10. Jonathan

                          Orange County3 reviews

                          5.0

                          Dined on February 17, 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Amazing food, service 10/10, nice cozy resto for GREAT quality italian. Our fav in Seattle… can’t wait to return!

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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 1653 OpenTable diners.

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

                        Make a reservation

                        2 people
                        8:00 PM
                        Booked 42 times today
                        Google Map for San Fermo

                        5341 Ballard Ave, Seattle, WA 98107

                        Additional information

                        • Phone number
                          (206) 342-1530
                        • Price
                          $50 and over
                        • Cuisines
                          Italian
                        • Hours of operation
                          Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                        • 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

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