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San Fermo, Seattle, WA

San Fermo

4.8
4.8
1618 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 41 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    Ballard / Fremont
  • 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 1,618 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Italian

  • Seattle

    Romantic

  • 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.

1,618 Reviews
  1. Ty

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The mushroom risotto was incredible! The staff was amazing and super friendly.

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  2. Jorge

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super quaint vibe. We sat in the front dining area - be sure you’re ok with the occasional cool breeze from the door opening. They have super cozy seats in the back too. The food was fantastic, our server was wonderful, and the ambiance was exactly what we were looking for - quaint, warm, but a little forward leaning and hip.

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  3. Ian

    VIP

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Entree to desert ratio was fantastic. Food was delicious and the ambiance was great. Will be returning!

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  4. Rick

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent meal, but a little loud, tables close together, server rushed

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  5. Richard

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    San Fermo is one of our favorite restaurants - we always take our family when they are visiting!

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  6. Kristin

    Seattle

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated immediately upon arriving for our reservation and the service was really nice - just the right speed for two couples catching up. The server gave good recommendations and everyone's dish was great. Nice wine list. The evening was perfect - uncomplicated, delicious and cheerful. Recommend.

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  7. Alison

    Seattle

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the food and ambiance at San Fermo, just had some service issues while there on a busy Friday night. Great meal with my ladies though!

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  8. Cesar

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic and the service was top notch!

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  9. Stephen

    VIP

    Seattle

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous small menu that is well executed. Intimate setting. Great service! Can’t wait to return.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    outstanding meal! can’t wait to go back!

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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 1618 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 41 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Ballard / Fremont
  • 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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