Serafina

4.6

2962 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

1 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 32 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

RavanelloUSD 14.00
butter lettuce, radish, pickled grape, chive, tarragon, buttermilk vinaigrette
PanzanellaUSD 15.00
mixed greens, grilled bread, finocchiona, chickpea, piquante pepper, fennel, olive, artichoke, red wine vinaigrette
BurrataUSD 20.00
pear mostarda, endive, pine nut, aged balsamic, everything cracker
PanciaUSD 20.00
roasted pork belly, quince acqua pazza, frisée, pickled onion
AranciniUSD 18.00
risotto fritto, butternut squash, leek, fonduta, black garlic, pomegranate
BruschettaUSD 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
FunghiUSD 18.00
foraged mushroom, Brussels sprout, soft cooked egg, romesco, Marcona almond
PolpoUSD 18.00
braised octopus, Manila clam, fregola sarda, smoked pork shank, cippolini agrodolce, pistou
PolpettineUSD 16.00
beef and pork meatballs, green olive-tomato sauce, smoked mozzarella, gremolata
PaneUSD 5.50
house focaccia, infused olive oil

Pasta

GnocchiUSD 21.00
beef ragu, ricotta, Tuscan kale, Calabrian chili, sage
CavatelliUSD 21.00
foraged mushroom, porcini crema, spinach, Marsala, caciocavallo
SpaghettiUSD 21.00
Manila clam, mussel, house chorizo, tomato, Fresno chili, pangrattato
Rigatoni BologneseUSD 21.00
pork and beef sugo, tomato, chili, rosemary, mascarpone, Pecorino

Secondi

Capa SantaUSD 44.00
sea scallop, parsnip, black garlic, artichoke fritto, cauliflower, bagna càuda, currant
PolloUSD 38.00
roasted half chicken, soubise, Brussels sprout, bacon, sunchoke, pomegranate, salsa verde
MelanzaneUSD 29.00
eggplant involtini, ricotta, basil, tomato, capellini aglio e olio
LasagnaUSD 30.00
pork and beef ragù, ricotta, tomato, béchamel, Grana Padano
BisteccaUSD 88.00
16oz ribeye, potato broccolini, red wine jus, compound butter

Dolci

CioccolatoUSD 14.00
flourless chocolate cake, vanilla mascarpone, Monkey Shoulder butterscotch, white chocolate tuille
CremaUSD 14.00
vanilla panna cotta, lemon curd, pluot, cookie crumble
AffogatoUSD 10.00
vanilla gelato, Caffé D;arte espresso, biscotti
BiscottiUSD 8.00
assorted Italian cookies

What 2,962 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Serafina is a charming Italian haven in Seattle, celebrated for its "delicious food" and "wonderful service." Regulars rave about its cozy atmosphere and standout dishes like lasagna and eggplant parmigiana. While some find it pricey, many agree it's "worth it" for special occasions. Perfect for romantic dinners or intimate gatherings.

2,962 Reviews

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Krisinseattle
Seattle
51 reviews
5.0
51 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an enjoyable dining experience. Service is excellent. Food predictable. Prices quite high but that’s normal nowadays. Always fun!
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linda
Seattle
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a very nice dinner. The food and service were great. The noise level was higher than we're used to. But overall it was a very enjoyable experience.
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Valerie
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We loved our evening at Serafina. The lasagna and eggplant dish were spectacular and service was wonderful. Ambiance was very romantic but the table for two was a bit too small. Other than that, we think this is our favorite Italian spot we’ve tried out of like 17 different states.
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tony
Seattle
23 reviews
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
For the price, the food and service was below average. Our bill with tip came to about $325. We got 2 half orders of pasta dishes, 2 entrees, 3 glasses of wine, 2 desserts, and 2 digestifs. There was item they were out of, and the server was unapologetic. Also, our desserts of biscotti and gelato took about 15 minutes- not much to prepare there. Table next to us ordered their desserts well after ours (flourless chocolate cake and cheesecake), and they got theirs very quickly. Our server did not apologize for the delay, nor bothered to really care. I can better spend the money elsewhere for a more enjoyable meal and service.
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Krista
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed our birthday celebration. Great food, drinks in a beautiful setting we will be back.
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Chris
VIP
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went here for Valentine’s Day dinner with my girlfriend. Food and wine were great along with ambiance. I was surprised by the mandatory 20% gratuity on top of the 4.5% service charge. It didn’t say anywhere on the website or on the menu about the gratuity. The food and service were great, but not worth 24.5% of an already expensive dinner.
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Charly
New Orleans
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I don’t really leave bad reviews, if something is not for me, it could be for someone else. Unfortunately the meal I had a serafina was so intensely disappointing I find it hard to believe someone else would enjoy it. The service was wonderful, 10/10 across the board. The plating was beautiful! The appetizers were fine, nothing very memorable but not bad. For the main course, we had the maiale (which again, plated so wonderfully), and the braised short ribs. It was more like a very thick cut of brisket, and very very dry. It was also served with a parsnip puree which was so sweet it could have been a dessert. the two did not pair well at all. again, I had a great time at this place otherwise, interior was gorgeous and service from manager to servers was perfect, but the food was a major let down.
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patrick
Seattle
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 12 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We live a couple blocks away and come here at least a couple times a year, especially when friends and family visit. Great quality restaurant and the atmosphere is unmatched. A Seattle institution.
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Albert
VIP
Seattle
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 12 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely the best, most flavorful lasagne I've had anywhere.
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Randy
Atlanta
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience. Our server was wonderful, the food amazingly good (as always at Serafina) and the atmosphere was just right. Highly recommended!
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FAQs

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

Serafina is rated 4.6 stars by 2962 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

1 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2043 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102

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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Additional information

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Rigatoni Bolognese

Spaghetti

Cavatelli

Antipasti

RavanelloUSD 14.00

PanzanellaUSD 15.00

BurrataUSD 20.00

PanciaUSD 20.00

AranciniUSD 18.00

BruschettaUSD 16.00

FunghiUSD 18.00

PolpoUSD 18.00

PolpettineUSD 16.00

PaneUSD 5.50

Pasta

GnocchiUSD 21.00

CavatelliUSD 21.00

SpaghettiUSD 21.00

Rigatoni BologneseUSD 21.00

Secondi

Capa SantaUSD 44.00

PolloUSD 38.00

MelanzaneUSD 29.00

LasagnaUSD 30.00

BisteccaUSD 88.00

Dolci

CioccolatoUSD 14.00

CremaUSD 14.00

AffogatoUSD 10.00

BiscottiUSD 8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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