San Fermo

4.8

1605 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

San Fermo

4.8

$50 and over

Italian

Ballard

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 52 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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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Seattle / Eastern Washington
Italian
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.

1,605 Reviews

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James
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was amazing. The lighting is amazing. Blown away by the food. We got free bubbles because it was an anniversary. It is everything I love about restaurants. Small tight but not cramped. Intimate but also not secluded. The food was so good. Even the butter slapped. I ate the little leftovers I had in the dark like gollum in the middle of the night it’s so good
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Alexander
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Spectacular meal with incredible service. I was a bit disappointed by the dessert selection, but I'm a pastry chef with high standards and an Italian background. Very beautiful environment and the staff treated us well at every interaction. Will absolutely return here.
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Sarah
Seattle
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love coming here, excellent food and service. Highly recommend their espresso martinis.
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Jon
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful Experience Great Food and exceptional customer service.
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Madeline
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
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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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2024
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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Katya
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
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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Mark
Tahoe
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
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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Kyle
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2024
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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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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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 1605 OpenTable diners.

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

San Fermo

4.8

$50 and over

Italian

Ballard

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

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

San Fermo

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

50 Seattle Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Beet Salad

Fettuccine

Strozzapreti

Sides

Baguette$4.00

Castelvetrano Olives$5.00

Rosemary Almonds$3.00

Salads and Soups

House Caesar$7.00

Beet Salad$11.00

Duck Salad$12.00

Italian Chop Salad$10.00

Potato Leek Soup$5.00

Pastas

Strozzapreti$11.00

Campanelle$9.00

Sandwiches

Parmigiana Sandwich

Oil Cured Tuna Tartine$12.00

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San Fermo

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