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Serafina by The Water

4.6
4.6
3838 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
“SERAFINA” in Italian translates to both “angel of the sea” and “fine evening”. Those who have been there completely agree! This beautifully romantic, candlelit trattoria is nestled in Victoria Park on a gorgeous view of the Middle River. Its doors open to the most irresistibly charming ambiance and aromas of fantastic Mediterranean flavors. Serafina has a covered and heated patio so guests can enjoy their surroundings in every season!

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Fabio Lazzari

Offers

  • Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM,Sat - 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    Come Enjoy Brunch on the Water at Serafina, $17.00 all you can drink Mimosas and Bellini's! No better way to spend your Saturday and Sunday. Make Reservations now while they last!

  • Martini Madness

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:15 PM
    Join us every Thursday for an exquisite Happy Hour experience at our fine dining Italian restaurant, perfectly situated on the waterfront. Indulge in the serene ambiance as you savor our delightful $8 martinis, expertly crafted to enhance your evening. Come and experience the magic of Thursday nights with us, where every sip and every moment is designed to delight.

  • Wine Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 5:00 PM - 9:15 PM
    50% off any bottle up to $80.00 and $8 Glasses of Wine on Select House Wines every Wednesday between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm!

What 3,838 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Neighborhood gem

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Romantic

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Great for scenic views

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Serafina by The Water boasts a "beautiful waterside setting" with "amazing authentic Italian food" and "excellent service." Diners praise the "relaxing and romantic vibe," with standout dishes like the "lobster ravioli" and "veal shank special." Despite occasional service delays and noise, it's a "hidden gem" worth visiting for its ambiance and "delicious" cuisine.

3,838 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a reservation for 4, brought our twin 5 year old daughters, and had such a great experience. They don’t have a kids menu per se but will do a half serving of any adult plate for kids. Our girls each had half a lasagna. We loved the charred octopus appetizer, the nightly special ravioli, and the bolognese. The atmosphere is beautiful next to the canal. Overall more of an adult vibe but they were very welcoming and accommodating for our kids.

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  2. Angelo VIP

    Toronto10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Sat at a table on the outer rim and was swarmed by bugs. Otherwise everything was good.

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  3. MichelleG

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Even with reservation it took over 30 mins to be seated, though service was quick once seated. 3 out of the 6 dishes were overly salted / overly seasoned. Waitstaff is friendly and lovely as usual.

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  4. Nathan

    Fort Lauderdale2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and customer service. We had a family outing and the kids loved the foods

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  5. Rfitzpatri

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, excellent service! Highly recommend this restaurant.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Miami2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    I did not like the food , I asked for a chair to put my purse as our table was very small and they said they couldn’t do it when they had plenty of empty ones. The profiteroles were not made the Italian way. Drinks were ok. I would not come back or recommend it.

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  7. Jeffrey

    Fort Lauderdale158 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Old customer of this place and honestly were shocked to see the amount of people that were there after our meal. Haven’t been back in a while because the food was so so and then they changed the owners a while back and then they didn’t carry any kind of wine that we liked more than just standard California stuff so we just didn’t go back. I thought I’d go back tonight and was very disappointed in our main dishes. I like snapper piccata was made like soup. My friend had a pasta dish that was made not even close to the way that this should be made. It was actually terrible. He had to re-order a second dish so he had something to eat. They didn’t offer to pay for anything after complaining about it And telling him why. Bottle of wine was outstanding. They finally got some good Italian red wine spent 300 wasted dollars in my opinion I wouldn’t go back in fairness. Maybe we ordered the wrong dishes but that never happens to us??? We eat out a lot Jeff H

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  8. Izzy VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    everything we had we delicious! service was phenomenal! drinks 10/10

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  9. DAYNE VIP

    Atlanta6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We hadn’t been to Serafina in about 15 years. It’s even better than before. Alessandra was delightful and her recommendations were perfection. Especially the Super Tuscan!! She had me at cacio e pepe with SHAVED BLACK TRUFFLES! The short rib ravioli in creamy mushroom sauce!! The largest serving of Tiramisu I’ve ever been served at a restaurant. There were too many excellent choices - so it will NOT be another 15 years before we return. The location on the water looking at yachts and sailboats is divine!

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  10. thomas

    Washington DC43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fantastic dinner. Food and service were fantastic. Sitting along the waterfront also offered a light show as we had front row seats to see the Musk starship fall to earth. But nothing could detract from the great dining experience. Our server was great. Thank you so much for a great evening.

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FAQs

Serafina by The Water offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (954) 463-2566.

Serafina by The Water is rated 4.6 stars by 3838 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
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Serafina by The Water

926 Notheast 20th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Fabio Lazzari
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