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San Fermo, Seattle, WA

San Fermo

4.8
4.8
1602 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Sam West
  • Private party facilities
    We do not offer private dining.
  • 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

What 1,602 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Italian

  • Seattle

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
San Fermo consistently impresses with its "absolutely delicious" food and "outstanding" service. Guests adore the "quaint" atmosphere and "beautiful" setting, ideal for special occasions. The seasonal menu, featuring farm-to-table offerings, captivates diners, while standout dishes like the bolognese and short ribs are highly praised. Perfect for romantic dates or celebrations.

1,602 Reviews
  1. Jon

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Experience Great Food and exceptional customer service.

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  2. Madeline

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not our first time going, however just as impressed as last time. San Fermo is a favorite in our house, the food is delightful, staff is very kind and thoughtful, and overall is a great experience!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went on your anniversary and baby moon celebration. Staff was very welcoming and gave us a very good seat at the attic. Service was very good and the food was out of the world - they had good non alcoholic drink options too.

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  4. Katya

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance and service were outstanding. The menu is well-developed and interesting. Some of the food like the burrata appetizer and the bolognese was excellent. We found the mushroom risotto and the beef short rib to be overly salty. Great drinks as well!

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  5. Mark

    Tahoe

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience at the restaurant. Very personable and high quality food and service.

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  6. Kyle

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my girlfriend here for her birthday, had passed by it numerous time on our excursions through Ballard. Unbelievablely good dinner, great taste and fair prices. Server was amazing as well.

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  7. kale

    Seattle

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Automatic 23% gratuity results in no incentive to provide good service, let alone great or exceptional service. The food is below average and the service staff cannot articulate the flavor profiles of each dish. Overall it felt very detached and in need of a food and service overhaul to meet the fantastic ambiance of the space.

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  8. MistyG

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was absolutely amazing! The food/drinks were delicious. I had the braised short rib & my partner had the duck breast. Both super tasty. We shared our appetizer which was a sweet potato salad which was enough for both of us & also one of my new favorites! the service was outstanding. Our waiter was exceptional! Mack. He was very attentive & helpful with our decision making. The inside was a cute little cozy place. Ambience was set with some amazing lighting & fall decor. I highly recommend checking this place out!

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  9. Tami

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always delicious and fresh, but disappointing when stuff isn’t available anymore at the end of the day.

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  10. Dorota

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We visited this restaurant for a date night and enjoyed the romantic ambiance—it was cozy and inviting. The food itself was flavorful, but even as someone who loves salty dishes, I found it overwhelmingly salty. We ordered salads and two different pastas, and the sodium was so high that we couldn’t finish our meals. We left feeling quite parched and thirsty. If they could dial back the salt a bit, the food would be much better.

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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 1602 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 38 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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