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San Fermo, Seattle, WA

San Fermo

4.8
4.8
1618 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • 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

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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 1,618 people are saying

                        Overall ratings and reviews

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

                        4.8
                        4.8 based on recent ratings
                        • 4.8Food
                        • 4.7Service
                        • 4.8Ambience
                        • 4.5Value

                        Noise • Moderate

                        Loved For

                        • Seattle / Eastern Washington

                          Italian

                        • Seattle

                          Romantic

                        • Seattle

                          Italian

                        Review summary

                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                        San Fermo offers a charming dining experience with "amazing flavors" and a "wonderful ambiance." This quaint restaurant is celebrated for its farm-to-table Italian cuisine, including standout dishes like the "unreal bolognese." Consistently praised for "fantastic service," it's a Ballard gem perfect for special occasions.

                        1,618 Reviews

                        1. Ty

                          VIP

                          Greater Boston

                          5 reviews

                          5.0

                          5 reviews

                          Dined 3 days ago

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          The mushroom risotto was incredible! The staff was amazing and super friendly.

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                        2. Jorge

                          Seattle

                          3 reviews

                          5.0

                          3 reviews

                          Dined 5 days ago

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Super quaint vibe. We sat in the front dining area - be sure you’re ok with the occasional cool breeze from the door opening. They have super cozy seats in the back too. The food was fantastic, our server was wonderful, and the ambiance was exactly what we were looking for - quaint, warm, but a little forward leaning and hip.

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                        3. Ian

                          VIP

                          Seattle

                          2 reviews

                          5.0

                          2 reviews

                          Dined 6 days ago

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Entree to desert ratio was fantastic. Food was delicious and the ambiance was great. Will be returning!

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                        4. Rick

                          Seattle

                          3 reviews

                          4.0

                          3 reviews

                          Dined on December 19, 2024

                          1. Overall 4
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 4
                          4. Ambience 4
                          Excellent meal, but a little loud, tables close together, server rushed

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                        5. Richard

                          Seattle

                          4 reviews

                          5.0

                          4 reviews

                          Dined on December 17, 2024

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          San Fermo is one of our favorite restaurants - we always take our family when they are visiting!

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                        6. Kristin

                          Seattle

                          22 reviews

                          5.0

                          22 reviews

                          Dined on December 15, 2024

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          We were seated immediately upon arriving for our reservation and the service was really nice - just the right speed for two couples catching up. The server gave good recommendations and everyone's dish was great. Nice wine list. The evening was perfect - uncomplicated, delicious and cheerful. Recommend.

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                        7. Alison

                          Seattle

                          19 reviews

                          5.0

                          19 reviews

                          Dined on December 14, 2024

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 3
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Love the food and ambiance at San Fermo, just had some service issues while there on a busy Friday night. Great meal with my ladies though!

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                        8. Cesar

                          San Diego

                          1 review

                          5.0

                          1 review

                          Dined on December 11, 2024

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          The food was fantastic and the service was top notch!

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                        9. OpenTable Diner

                          VIP

                          Chicago

                          4 reviews

                          5.0

                          4 reviews

                          Dined on December 9, 2024

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          outstanding meal! can’t wait to go back!

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                        10. Stephen

                          VIP

                          Seattle

                          15 reviews

                          5.0

                          15 reviews

                          Dined on December 9, 2024

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Fabulous small menu that is well executed. Intimate setting. Great service! 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 4.8 stars by 1618 OpenTable diners.

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

                        Make a reservation

                        2 people
                        7:00 PM
                        Booked 35 times today

                        Order delivery or takeout

                        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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