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Il Terrazzo Carmine, Seattle, WA

Il Terrazzo Carmine

4.8
4.8
4077 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 49 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for business meals
Il Terrazzo Carmine, owned and operated by Carmine Smeraldo, is one of Seattle's true dining anomalies - a highly successful restaurant with unfailingly high standards and a loyal, sophisticated clientele. The cuisine has been acclaimed as Seattle's best by the media and more importantly, by local diners.
Il Terrazzo Carmine is located in historic Pioneer Square - nestled in an urban-renewed alley with entrances through the vintage lobby on First Avenue or through the delightful courtyard in the back. Since 1984, Carmine Smeraldo's classic Italian restaurant has been where the locals have chosen to return over and over again. From the Carpaccio Di Bue and Spaghettini Dell 'Ortolano for lunch to the Suprema Di Pollo Farcita and Zuppa Di Pesce for dinner you will know you have gone to a place where excellence is a way of life. Arguably the best Italian restaurant in Seattle, Il Terrazzo serves classical Italian cuisine with an atmosphere you may want to call home and never leave

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (206) 467-7797
  • Website
    http://www.ilterrazzocarmine.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Juan Vega
  • Catering
    Please contact us a 206-467-7797 for your catering needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Il Terrazzo Carmine can accommodate up to 24 guests in our intimate, private dining room.
  • Location
    411 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104
  • Neighbourhood
    Pioneer Square
  • Cross Street
    Between Jackson and King on 1st Ave S.
  • Parking details
    Our parking garage is located at 450 Alaskan Way. Guests can drop off their vehicles at the valet station on the 1st floor of the garage. Valet service for our guests will begin at 4:30 and is complimentary for up to 4 hours with validation at the front desk. Guests parking before 4:30 or over the 4 hour will be subject to public parking rates.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

  • Did you know we have another location?

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 11:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.,Sat - 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
    Make sure to check out our Bellevue restaurant Carmine's Bellevue next time you are on the Eastside!

Menu

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What 4,077 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Seattle

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Terrazzo Carmine offers a premier Italian dining experience in Seattle, celebrated for "consistently delicious" food and "top-notch" service. Patrons rave about the charming ambiance, both inside and on the "lovely outdoor patio." Highlights include the stuffed pork chop and veal scaloppine, perfect for special occasions.

4,077 Reviews

  1. michelle

    VIP

    Seattle

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place over the years! We love how the restaurant is tucked into the main building and the secure parking garage below. The food is always perfect and the staff knows exactly what wine to pair. We love the bar since it’s cozy and the tables have a bench seat on one side. The bar is beautiful and perfectly lit. The dessert tray is the best - we love how they bring it over so you can see what each one is!

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  2. Gerald

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great but the service was amazing. A little pricey but worth it for the experience. It was crowded don’t was a little loud.

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  3. Matt

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant is usually very good, but we had lackluster service on our last visit. The first issue was that the bartender forgot to serve us a drink we ordered. Then our waiter was way too aggressive trying to upsell us constantly. He also pushed the dessert tray on us while we were still eating our main course! It made us feel like we were cattle being ushered through. Unfortunate.

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  4. Bob

    VIP

    Vancouver

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a restaurant where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. I.e., you come away having greatly enjoyed yourself and the food, even though you can't quite say what particularly sets it apart from others. The service is always very good, but not stuffy. The dining room is lively and, more than most, is likely to result in diners greeting each other without ever having met, or intruding on each other's privacy. It simply feels like you're in a friendly place where people go to celebrate, and do so accompanied by good food and wine. It has been a favorite for my wife and me for many years--and obviously for many others.

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  5. Vendula

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent. The lamb, bolognese and appetizers were excellent. The service and staff are always a delight.

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  6. Jon

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the food, always a wonderful, courteous, a d professional staff. Our seating was a half hour delayed, a result of the Friday before Christmas crowd…but it was packed, loud, and chaotic. Will remember this next year when we come back. Would highly recommend the lamb chops with black garlic sauce, excellent!

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  7. bruce

    VIP

    Seattle

    72 reviews

    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about this dinner was perfect. My wife and I were celebrating our anniversary and the staff at Il Terrazzo Carmine made it a truly memorable occasion.

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  8. Tina

    VIP

    New York City

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Michael was a great server and the kitchen was really fast…it was lovely

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  9. Kelly

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I recently dined at Il Terrazzo Carmine in Seattle to celebrate a birthday, and it was an exceptional experience. We secured a 5 PM reservation, and the restaurant offers complimentary valet parking inside a nearby garage, which, once validated, is free during dinner service. Though tucked between two large buildings and not visible from the main streets, a quick loop revealed the valet sign. Upon arrival, the friendly staff welcomed us warmly, offering coat check, and the cozy ambiance, complete with chandeliers and an upscale setting, felt perfect for the occasion. Compared to their Bellevue location, the Seattle spot was quieter and more convenient with ideal parking. We began with a few drinks and an assorted antipasti plate, complemented by their delicious freshly baked bread and butter. For the main course, we mistakenly ordered larger pasta portions, but the leftovers were a welcome bonus. The evening ended on a sweet note with a complimentary tiramisu, adding to the thoughtful and memorable experience. I would highly recommend Il Terrazzo Carmine for a date night or celebratory dinner and look forward to returning.

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  10. Josephine

    VIP

    Seattle

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A classic restaurant with great service and excellent food. Such a Seattle treasure & happy to see that it continues to thrive; we have been going here for over 25 years & it never disappoints.

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FAQs

Il Terrazzo Carmine is rated 4.8 stars by 4077 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 p.m.
Booked 49 times today
Google Map for Il Terrazzo Carmine

411 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Jackson and King on 1st Ave S.
  • Neighbourhood
    Pioneer Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Our parking garage is located at 450 Alaskan Way. Guests can drop off their vehicles at the valet station on the 1st floor of the garage. Valet service for our guests will begin at 4:30 and is complimentary for up to 4 hours with validation at the front desk. Guests parking before 4:30 or over the 4 hour will be subject to public parking rates.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Juan Vega
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.ilterrazzocarmine.com/
  • Phone number
    (206) 467-7797
  • Catering
    Please contact us a 206-467-7797 for your catering needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Il Terrazzo Carmine can accommodate up to 24 guests in our intimate, private dining room.

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