San Fermo

Name: San Fermo
Address: 5341 Ballard Ave, Seattle, WA, United States, 98107
Telephone: (206) 342-1530
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1645 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 33 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
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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,645 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Seattle
Best Ambience
Seattle
Romantic
Seattle
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

San Fermo offers a "warm and inviting" setting perfect for date nights, with "exceptional service" and "spectacular food." Guests love the "evolving menu" featuring standout dishes like bolognese and lamb risotto. While some find portions small, the "delightful ambiance" and "attentive staff" make it a "favorite restaurant in Seattle."

1,645 Reviews

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Robert
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were so lucky to get a table for Valentine’s Day, and I’m glad we did! Everything was delicious, the atmosphere upstairs was so cozy and romantic, such a perfect place for a lovely date.
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David
Seattle
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Everything was cold. The dining room, the wine, the entree’s, the coffee. I know it was cold out side, but the little space heaters were not helping very much.
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Lauren
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect place for a date night! We loved everything we got, service was great. We will definitely be back!
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bri
Seattle
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Super cute and intimate spot. Great service, fun, concise menu. Cold upstairs, kept our coats on. Scallops were good and loved the accompaniments but 1 out of the 3 was inedible from being undercooked and chewy. Bolognese was yummy. Burrata was great and house wine was delish.
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Jacksen
Seattle
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
While the wine, food, service, and ambience were all very good. The portion sizes were a little small. All in all, I would definitely recommend getting some small plates and sharing. Perfect spot for a date night. I will definitely be back again to try one of their new menus.
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janet
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From our entrance and being greeted with a birthday wish to our informative friendly exceptional server Julian the amazing food loved the warm olives to my entree lamb risotto and topped with tiramisu with a candle a perfect evening with the people I love. Thank you.
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Julia
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
As I told the staff, it was a perfect evening! The food was amazingly delicious, and the service flawless!
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Bill
Seattle
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on 30 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
server was a little slow on the upstart - asking for drink order. But after that was settled very knowledgeable about food.
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Sarah
VIP
Portland
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 January 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Have been to San Fermo several times and believe the quality to value ratio has gone downhill quite a bit. Food was okay, slow service and also not happy about mandatory 23% service charge as well. Bummer but won’t be back.
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Anna
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great accommodations for gluten free vegetarian people! Waitress was very kind and service was great. Atmosphere was small and cozy.
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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 1645 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

5341 Ballard Ave, Seattle, WA 98107

Additional information

Cross Street
Ballard Ave and 22nd Ave NW
Area
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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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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Menu

Sides

BaguetteUSD 4.00

Castelvetrano OlivesUSD 5.00

Rosemary AlmondsUSD 3.00

Salads and Soups

House CaesarUSD 7.00

Beet SaladUSD 11.00

Duck SaladUSD 12.00

Italian Chop SaladUSD 10.00

Potato Leek SoupUSD 5.00

Pastas

StrozzapretiUSD 11.00

CampanelleUSD 9.00

Sandwiches

Parmigiana Sandwich

Oil Cured Tuna TartineUSD 12.00

What 1,645 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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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