San Fermo

4.7

1653 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighbourhood 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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What 1,653 people are saying

San Fermo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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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

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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

J
Jason
Naples6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 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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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 3 March 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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OpenTable Diner VIP
Seattle1 review
3.0
Dined on 2 March 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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EE70
Seattle4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 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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OpenTable Diner
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 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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April
Seattle13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 February 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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Jade
Baltimore2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 February 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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Roni
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 February 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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Nidia
Seattle3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 February 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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Jonathan
Orange County3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 February 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 booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 32 times today

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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San Fermo

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About this restaurant

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 1,653 people are saying

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