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San Fermo, Seattle, WA

San Fermo

4.8
4.8
1609 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
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San Fermo

4.8
$50 and over
Italian
Ballard / Fremont

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 43 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • 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.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,609 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

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.

1,609 Reviews
  1. Stephen

    Seattle

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Kerry

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a lovely experience and food was delicious.

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  3. James

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was amazing. The lighting is amazing. Blown away by the food. We got free bubbles because it was an anniversary. It is everything I love about restaurants. Small tight but not cramped. Intimate but also not secluded. The food was so good. Even the butter slapped. I ate the little leftovers I had in the dark like gollum in the middle of the night it’s so good

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  4. Noelle

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service, and atmosphere were fantastic. The staff were very knowledgeable about the food. A lovely dining experience all around.

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  5. Alexander

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    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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  6. Sarah

    Seattle

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    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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  7. Jon

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

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

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  8. Madeline

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 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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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 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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  10. Katya

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 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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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 1609 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of San Fermo restaurant

San Fermo

4.8
$50 and over
Italian
Ballard / Fremont

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 43 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
  • Area
    Ballard / Fremont
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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