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San Fermo, Seattle, WA

San Fermo

4.7
4.7
1676 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
5341 Ballard Ave, Seattle, WA 98107

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 33 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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
  • Neighborhood
    Ballard
  • 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

San Fermo's menu was last updated 2022-02-01.

Monday - Friday 11:30 AM - 2 PM

Sides

  • Baguette$4.00

    • Castelvetrano Olives$5.00

      • Rosemary Almonds$3.00

        Salads and Soups

        • House Caesar$7.00

          anchovy, red wine croutons

          • Beet Salad$11.00

            hazelnut vinaigrette, celery, thyme, shallots

            • Duck Salad$12.00

              chicory greens, orange supremes, fennel, pistachio

              • Italian Chop Salad$10.00

                • Potato Leek Soup$5.00

                  Pastas

                  • Strozzapreti$11.00

                    w/ Short Rib and Wild Mushroom Ragu

                    • Campanelle$9.00

                      w/ Roasted Cauliflower, Tomatoes and Sunchoke Puree

                      Sandwiches

                      • Parmigiana Sandwich

                        house marinara, arugula, toasted baguette

                        • Chicken$12.00
                        • Eggplant$11.00

                      • Oil Cured Tuna Tartine$12.00

                        sweet onion, watercress, baguette toast points

                        Last updated: February 1, 2022

                        What 1,676 people are saying

                        San Fermo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                        Overall ratings and reviews

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

                        4.7
                        4.7 based on recent ratings
                        • 4.6Food
                        • 4.7Service
                        • 4.8Ambience
                        • 4.4Value

                        Noise • Moderate

                        Loved For

                        • Seattle

                          Italian

                        Review summary

                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                        San Fermo delivers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." The restaurant is celebrated for its intimate ambiance, ideal for date nights. Guests rave about the Bolognese, charred onion appetizer, and tiramisu. While some mention small portions and a mandatory service charge, the overall experience remains "spectacular."

                        1,676 Reviews

                        1. Bernard VIP

                          Greater Boston18 reviews

                          5.0

                          Dined 2 days ago

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 3
                          Great food and service. The upstairs was extremely loud when full. I loved their drink, food and dessert menu. It’s my staple Italian restaurant in Seattle

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                        2. Thomas

                          Greater Boston1 review

                          3.0

                          Dined 4 days ago

                          1. Overall 3
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 4
                          4. Ambience 2
                          We ate upstairs and the noise level was way too much. We had a very loud couple next to us. The food was incredible but with the noise it made it hard to enjoy

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                        3. Elizabeth VIP

                          Seattle1 review

                          5.0

                          Dined 5 days ago

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          The caramelized onion soubise was absolutely superb!

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                        4. Robert

                          Seattle1 review

                          5.0

                          Dined 7 days ago

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Great food here always! Friendly, professional service!

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                        5. Tyler

                          Vancouver3 reviews

                          5.0

                          Dined on April 19, 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 4
                          Great experience dining at San Fermo last night. The service was outsranding, the food was amazing. Highly suggest the Charred Onion as a starter. Loved the meal there will be back soon!

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                        6. John

                          Seattle2 reviews

                          5.0

                          Dined on April 14, 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          So fire!!! So so good!!! A must go. Do miss the opportunity.

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                        7. Scott VIP

                          Chicago14 reviews

                          4.0

                          Dined on April 13, 2025

                          1. Overall 4
                          2. Food 4
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Service was great for the most part. Appetizers arrived before cocktails and wine. Pork chop was over cooked, butter cake was delicious.

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                        8. kevin VIP

                          Seattle6 reviews

                          5.0

                          Dined on April 10, 2025

                          1. Overall 5
                          2. Food 5
                          3. Service 5
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Wonderful food in a quaint atmosphere. Great service too!

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                        9. Alex

                          Seattle1 review

                          1.0

                          Dined on April 10, 2025

                          1. Overall 1
                          2. Food 1
                          3. Service 1
                          4. Ambience 3
                          food took an hour to come out and the pasta was ridiculously salty. automatic 23% service charge is absolutely outrageous. will NOT be back.

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                        10. Reiner

                          Seattle10 reviews

                          4.0

                          Dined on April 7, 2025

                          1. Overall 4
                          2. Food 3
                          3. Service 4
                          4. Ambience 5
                          Beautiful atmosphere, small menu, with neat offerings. Portion size small, especially for entrees. Overall very expensive ($28 for the smallest portion of pasta, with very few ingredients). Service was solid. Overall positive experience but overpriced.

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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 4.7 stars by 1676 OpenTable diners.

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

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                        3. Seattle / Eastern Washington
                        4. Seattle
                        5. Ballard

                        Make a reservation

                        2 people
                        11:30 PM
                        Booked 33 times today
                        Google Map for San Fermo

                        5341 Ballard Ave, Seattle, WA 98107

                        Additional information

                        • Cross street
                          Ballard Ave and 22nd Ave NW
                        • Neighborhood
                          Ballard
                        • 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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