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San Fermo, Seattle, WA

San Fermo

4.8
4.8
1604 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 45 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
  • 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
  • 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

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Menu

Monday - Friday 11:30 AM - 2 PM

Sides

  • BaguetteUS$4.00

    • Castelvetrano OlivesUS$5.00

      • Rosemary AlmondsUS$3.00

        Salads and Soups

        • House CaesarUS$7.00

          anchovy, red wine croutons

          • Beet SaladUS$11.00

            hazelnut vinaigrette, celery, thyme, shallots

            • Duck SaladUS$12.00

              chicory greens, orange supremes, fennel, pistachio

              • Italian Chop SaladUS$10.00

                • Potato Leek SoupUS$5.00

                  Pastas

                  • StrozzapretiUS$11.00

                    w/ Short Rib and Wild Mushroom Ragu

                    • CampanelleUS$9.00

                      w/ Roasted Cauliflower, Tomatoes and Sunchoke Puree

                      Sandwiches

                      • Parmigiana Sandwich

                        house marinara, arugula, toasted baguette

                        • ChickenUS$12.00
                        • EggplantUS$11.00

                      • Oil Cured Tuna TartineUS$12.00

                        sweet onion, watercress, baguette toast points

                        Last updated: February 1, 2022

                        What 1,604 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 / Eastern Washington

                          Italian

                        • Seattle

                          Italian

                        Review summary

                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                        San Fermo consistently impresses with its "absolutely delicious" food and "outstanding" service. Guests adore the "quaint" atmosphere and "beautiful" setting, ideal for special occasions. The seasonal menu, featuring farm-to-table offerings, captivates diners, while standout dishes like the bolognese and short ribs are highly praised. Perfect for romantic dates or celebrations.

                        1,604 Reviews

                        1. Alexander

                          Denver

                          1 review

                          5.0

                          1 review

                          Dined 4 days ago

                          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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                        2. Sarah

                          Seattle

                          1 review

                          vip
                          5.0

                          1 review

                          Dined 6 days ago

                          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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                        3. Jon

                          San Diego

                          7 reviews

                          5.0

                          7 reviews

                          Dined 7 days ago

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Wonderful Experience Great Food and exceptional customer service.

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                        4. 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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                        5. 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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                        6. 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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                        7. 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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                        8. 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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                        9. 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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                        10. MistyG

                          Seattle

                          5 reviews

                          5.0

                          5 reviews

                          Dined on November 13, 2024

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          This place was absolutely amazing! The food/drinks were delicious. I had the braised short rib & my partner had the duck breast. Both super tasty. We shared our appetizer which was a sweet potato salad which was enough for both of us & also one of my new favorites! the service was outstanding. Our waiter was exceptional! Mack. He was very attentive & helpful with our decision making. The inside was a cute little cozy place. Ambience was set with some amazing lighting & fall decor. I highly recommend checking this place out!

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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 1604 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 45 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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