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Il Terrazzo Carmine, Seattle, WA

Il Terrazzo Carmine

4.9
4.9
4093 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 31 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 4,093 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Seattle

    Great for fine wines

  • Seattle

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Terrazzo Carmine is a beloved Seattle gem, renowned for its "excellent food" and "amazing service." The cozy, upscale atmosphere makes it ideal for celebrations, with standout dishes like the osso buco and veal scallopini. Despite occasional noise, the "lovely ambiance" and attentive staff consistently deliver memorable dining experiences, making it a top choice for locals and visitors alike.

4,093 Reviews

  1. Francis

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant! Fourth time here and always enjoyed the friendly yet hospitable staff and delicious food! Always thankful and hope to see you all soon!

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  2. Richard

    VIP

    New York City

    43 reviews

    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Caprese had merely a half Roma tomato on the plate with some basil shreds, along with the cheese. Pretty pitiful for $21!!

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  3. Timmy

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic service! The menu is honestly priced.

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  4. Rob

    VIP

    Seattle

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful place but having to pay $15 to park at lunch but you validate at dinner will keep us from returning.

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  5. Brett

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dining experience. Made a wonderful impression on my out-of-town guests.

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  6. thom

    VIP

    Munich

    56 reviews

    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Carmine’s never disappoints. Food is excellent and the service exceptional. It’s always packed and buzzy. One of the best Seattle has to offer.

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  7. Christopher

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and service were excellent, but the floor was somewhat crowded and some parties were quite loud. The noise detracted from what was on every other metric a fantastic experience.

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  8. Argie

    Hawaii

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious! A little disappointed with our server because I wrote I was celebrating my birthday but the server didn’t even greet me. Also, the hostess when she checked as in asked if we were celebrating anything and I told her I was celebrating my birthday.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Kathy

    Seattle

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Il Terrazzo Carmine never disappoints! I've been dining there since 1990 and it's been great every time. No need to say more.

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  10. Daniel

    Seattle

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and the Veal is without comparison in the Northwest.

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FAQs

Il Terrazzo Carmine is rated 4.9 stars by 4093 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 31 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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