San Fermo

Name: San Fermo
Address: 5341 Ballard Ave, Seattle, WA, United States, 98107
Telephone: (206) 342-1530
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1730)

$50 and over

Italian

5341 Ballard Ave, Seattle, WA 98107

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2 people

Jul 15, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 66 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

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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What 1,730 people are saying

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

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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San Fermo offers a cozy, intimate atmosphere in a charming white house with a "charming backyard-patio vibe" and "incredible ambiance & service." Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "fresh made pasta," particularly the bolognese and charred onion. It's perfect for date nights and special occasions, though portions are noted as small.

1,730 Reviews

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Judy
Seattle / Eastern Washington8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a marvelous dinner and lovely wine, and a great server. This was a truly 5-star evening; the only issue was noise from an adjoining booth. It did not matter that much overall, and we’ll be back soon.
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Scott
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We loved Sam Fermo! Went out for a date night and left very impressed. We were able to get sat early for our reservation and drinks arrived promptly. The space is beautiful and I love the open kitchen aspect. Food was incredible with the only exception being the short ribs which were a little salty. Will be back!
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Jackie
Phoenix / Arizona3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the most wonderful anniversary dinner at San Fermo! From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel special—surprising us with a glass of bubbly while we waited for our table. The atmosphere was cozy and intimate, perfect for a celebratory evening, and the dinner was absolutely incredible. Every dish was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully prepared. We left feeling full, happy, and grateful for such a memorable experience. Highly recommend for a special occasion or a romantic night out!
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Mike
Houston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and ambiance! Cute little white wooden house!
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Laurel
London1 review
4.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ambiance and service was great. I thought the food was also very good but small portions for the price but that might be their brand. The truffle pasta was kind of just a small and expensive fancy butter noodles but everything else was fabulous. They brought us champagne for our anniversary which was really nice! Would give it 5 stars if it was bigger portions for the price or cheaper.
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Kim
Tampa / Central Florida West9 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Farm fresh food! Very cute place. I would highly recommend
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Bill
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
5.0
Dined on July 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
When we first arrived at San Fermo for our birthday reservation, we didn’t receive the warmest welcome from the host. We were the first guests to arrive that evening, and were sat at a table by a door in a high traffic area. The seat closest to the door was constantly getting bumped into by servers and guests walking by. I didn’t care for the soundtrack of Creed while I dined, but that’s just me. Given this, I didn’t have the highest expectations for our meal from start. When we told our server, Paul, that we were celebrating a birthday, he brought us a prosecco toast. We enjoyed the charred onion with Comte, and paired it with bread as per Paul’s suggestion — this was the move! The poblano and grilled corn pasta was just what we wanted, and the short rib plate was delicious. Paul really made our experience delightful, and we’re looking forward to our next visit. I would suggest adding a tip line to the bill for guests who wish to tip in addition to the service charge. I was caught off guard and did not have enough cash to show my appreciation for the meal and service provided.
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Lynn
Seattle / Eastern Washington5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The fresh made pasta was amazing. Short rib was perfectly done. The charred onion appetizer is something everyone MUST have!
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Jack
Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So dang good. Everything was on point. If you’re still trying to decide just go, it will be worth it
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Alice
Los Angeles7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible ambiance & service!! Anna went above & beyond. Food was delicious but took a long time, so just be aware that it’s a great time for drinks for conversation. I noticed my bubbly wasn’t very cold, but thought it was maybe supposed to be like that bc the second glass was the same. Dishes were gorgeous & delicious but small portions for the prices. But I still 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 4.7 stars by 1730 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 15, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 66 times today

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

Website
http://www.sanfermoseattle.com/
Phone number
(206) 342-1530
Private party facilities
We do not offer private dining.

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Menu

Sides

Baguette$4.00

Castelvetrano Olives$5.00

Rosemary Almonds$3.00

Salads and Soups

House Caesar$7.00

Beet Salad$11.00

Duck Salad$12.00

Italian Chop Salad$10.00

Potato Leek Soup$5.00

Pastas

Strozzapreti$11.00

Campanelle$9.00

Sandwiches

Parmigiana Sandwich

Oil Cured Tuna Tartine$12.00

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