Il Terrazzo Carmine

Name: Il Terrazzo Carmine
Address: 411 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA, United States, 98104
Telephone: (206) 467-7797
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

3249 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Il Terrazzo Carmine, owned and operated by Carmine Smeraldo, is one of Seattle's true dining anomalies - a highly successful restaurant with unfailingly high standards and a loyal, sophisticated clientele. The cuisine has been acclaimed as Seattle's best by the media and more importantly, by local diners.
Il Terrazzo Carmine is located in historic Pioneer Square - nestled in an urban-renewed alley with entrances through the vintage lobby on First Avenue or through the delightful courtyard in the back. Since 1984, Carmine Smeraldo's classic Italian restaurant has been where the locals have chosen to return over and over again. From the Carpaccio Di Bue and Spaghettini Dell 'Ortolano for lunch to the Suprema Di Pollo Farcita and Zuppa Di Pesce for dinner you will know you have gone to a place where excellence is a way of life. Arguably the best Italian restaurant in Seattle, Il Terrazzo serves classical Italian cuisine with an atmosphere you may want to call home and never leave

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(206) 467-7797
Website
http://www.ilterrazzocarmine.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Juan Vega
Catering
Please contact us a 206-467-7797 for your catering needs.
Private party facilities
Il Terrazzo Carmine can accommodate up to 24 guests in our intimate, private dining room.
Private party contact
Ian King: (206) 467-7797

Location
411 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Between Jackson and King on 1st Ave S.
Parking details
Our parking garage is located at 450 Alaskan Way. Guests can drop off their vehicles at the valet station on the 1st floor of the garage. Valet service for our guests will begin at 4:30 and is complimentary for up to 4 hours with validation at the front desk. Guests parking before 4:30 or over the 4 hour will be subject to public parking rates.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

House assorted daily specials
- For one$8.50
- For two$16.00
Calamari Affogati$10.00
Tender squid, simmered with garlic, tomatoes, olives and capers
Carpaccio Di Bue$11.50
Thinly sliced N.Y. beef with arugula and reggiano
Spinaci Soffritti$7.00
Fresh spinach sauteed with lemon and garlic.
Gamberoni Provinciale.$14.50
Large sauteed prawns, touch of tomatoes, wild mushrooms.

Insalate

Insalata Caesar$8.50
Traditional Caesar Salad
Insalata Mista$8.00
Mixed greens and house salad
Insalata Caprese$9.75
Fresh mozzarella, vine ripe tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil
Insalata Campagnola$8.50
Seasonal greens with goat cheese and candied walnuts
Insalata Di Manzo$17.50
Grilled steak with romaine, gorgonzola, crispy onions, tomatoes and horseradish dressing
Insalata Di Pollo Suprema$14.50
Grilled chicken breast, provolone, celery, cancied walnuts, baby greens and vinaigrette
Insalata Portofino$15.50
Albacore tuna, black olives and green beans tossed in olive oil

Zuppe

Bisque Di Gamberi
Prawns bisque and a touch of cream
- Piccola$5.50
- Grande$9.00
Crema Di Cavolfiore
Cream of fresh cauliflower gratinee with parmigiano
- Piccola$5.00
- Grande$8.50
Fagioli E Scarola
Tuscan bean and escarole
- Piccola$5.50
- Grande$8.50

Pasta & Risotto

Spaghettini Dell 'Ortolano$13.00
Tossed with fresh tomatoes, arugula, goat cheese and pinenuts
Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina$15.00
Potato dumplings tossed with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce
Linquine Alle Vongole$17.00
Manila clams, garlic, olive oil and chilies
Pennette Con Salmone$15.00
Tossed with house smoked salmon, peas, and a touch of cream sauce
Ravioloni Di Pesce$17.00
Large ravioli filled with crab, shrimp and spinach, sauce primavera
Fettuccine Al Pesto Con Gamberi$17.00
Tossed with fresh pesto and prawns
Rigatoni Bolognese$15.00
Tossed in a slowly simmered meat sauce
Capellini Di Mare$17.00
Angel hair pasta tossed with fresh tomatoes, prawns, mussels and clams
Ravioli Di Capriolo$17.00
Filled with venison, wild mushroom sauce
Cannelloni Napoletani$14.00
Baked with veal, spinach, ricotta and parmigiano
Risotto Del Giorno
Market Price Specialty risotto of the day
- Market Price

Pesce & Carne

Piccata Di Vitello Ai Capperi$18.50
Veal sauteed with capers and lemon
Suprema Di Pollo Alla Griglia$14.50
Marinated grilled chicken breast, served with arugula salad
La Parmigiana Di Melanzane$14.00
Eggplant, parmigiana style
Animelle Con Prosciutto E Asparaci$17.50
Pan seared sweetbreads with prosciutto and asparagus.
Cioppino Napoletano$17.50
Prawns, mussells, clams and fish simmered in tomato broth
Costata di Maiale$18.00
Bone in pork chop, breaded with fresh herbs and parmigiano
Bistecca al pepe.$24.00
NewYork Steak pepper encrusted with shoestring potatoes
Pesce Del Giorno
- Market Price
Fresh Fish of The Day
- Market Price

What 3,249 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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GrahamG
Seattle
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a delight!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was awesome 🤩
MM
MMynwa
Denver
18 reviews
vip
3.0
18 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food3service5ambience4
Crab risotto was good not great. Overly seasoned as well as the chicken. Overall average... was expecting more.
l
luv2eat
Seattle
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful server great food lovely ambiance…one of our most favorite restaurant in Seattle.
AF
AllenF
Seattle
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always the food and service was excellent. We were there for our 53rd Wedding Anniversary and wanted some place special and this was definitely the place to go.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great food and great service
R
Rachel1
Los Angeles
49 reviews
vip
4.0
49 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Good. Buyer beware that Open Table may indicate the bar for restaurant seating so you have to read the fine print. Overall quality and price are very even. Ambience is warm and inviting. Service is top notch. I will be back
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall3food1service1ambience2
Restaurant has gone a little downhill; in the past (years ago) it was really good. This time, not so much. Steak wasn’t good, rack of lamb was meh, bread was cold, order was wrong, food presentation looked like my kids did it. Server was maybe new; very nice, but not what I’m used to there or expect as far as basic level of service. Really disappointing since this used to be one of my favorite places.
CJ
CaroleJ
Seattle
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall4food2service4ambience4
Calimari was tough,overcooked and not much flavor. My prawns with angel hair pasta was just OK. Prawns tough and fisht, angel hair was not that. Linguine instead. Terribly disappointed except for ambience and service.
RC
ReneC
Nashville
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for a late dinner that did not disappoint. Service was great and food portions and quality were perfect. We started with the Dungeness crab bruschetta and both pasta dishes. Highly recommend the ravioli pesce and the penne with king salmon and asparagus. Would def recommend for a casual dinner date or a business dinner.
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Foodie1
Nashville
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Top notch birthday dinner with friends. All the food and drinks were outstanding. Loved the ciabatta made specially for Carmines, the romaine salad, our main courses and desserts. Service friendly, attentive. Lovely dining room. We enjoyed it and will return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
Service was slow but food was delicious
MS
MikeS
Seattle
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always an enjoyable experience here. Thank you.
G
Goldie
Seattle
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The wait staff is the very best at ilTerrazzo. The food is always delicious. One of the best restaurants in Seattle. Love the cozy atmosphere.
D
Delicious
Seattle
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious Italian cuisine. Unique offerings. Fantastic attentive service.
H
Helen
Palm Springs
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice night out. We celebrated our anniversary and it was a festive evening. Food is good.
AK
AKBryan
Anchorage
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely wonderful dinner experience! We will be back.
m
marcusv
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Authentic Italian cuisine- wine list second to none. Service was impeccable- highly recommend this outstanding restaurant to everyone. Chef Marcus VonAlbrecht
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nwtraveler
Seattle
36 reviews
vip
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
We have been going to Carmine's for many years but this was our first visit since the pandemic. The quality of the food is as good as ever, we enjoyed everything we ordered. Our only complaint was the kitchen was slow as it is now in many restaurants. The friends we were with ordered warm appetizers and we ordered salads. Theirs came at least ten minutes before ours so they were no longer warm by the time ours arrived. Our server had not noticed. Entrees took a very long time to be served but were worth the wait. We will certainly return before too long.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a birthday dinner and they surprise us with a dessert and candle. They made it special.
S
Shelly
Seattle
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
This is one of the best Italian Restaurants in town. The food is consistently superb. The waitstaff is very knowledgeable, efficient, and engaging. The outside dining, when available, is a particular treat. I strongly recommend Il Terrazzo Carmine for any occasion when you want great food and great service and an all round great experience!
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Deya
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband surprised me for our anniversary dinner here and I loved it ! The food is amazing, they surprised us at the end with a piece of there tiramisu and it was delicious.
CS
CameronS
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
As always, dining at Il Terrazzo Carmine is a wonderful experience. My only constructive feedback would be our waiter should have been more attentive to pouring wine throughout the meal.
BP
BrianP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
A solid local Italian eatery that is consistently good and a favorite of mine for business lunches in the city! You can't go wrong as there are many choices featuring seafood, salads, rotating specials and vegetarian options.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic in every regard
j
james
Seattle
180 reviews
vip
4.0
180 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Food was good. Service excellent. Venue is very comfortable and quiet. Continues to be among the best restaurants in Seattle.
JC
JimC
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently great food and service. Always a treat.
B
calB
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always the. Same wonderful experience!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dinner!
JS
JulieS
Seattle
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
It it a beautiful place. The service just isn’t all that friendly. Efficient, yes, but seemed put out. Food is good but damn expensive. We’ve been before, of course, but doubt we shall return.
MC
MarileeC
Seattle
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful dinner and great service. I love the appetizer assortment and pretty much anything on the menu. They always have great specials and I've always been impressed by the amazing service.
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chocolate
Seattle
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Assortivo plate of appetizer s was ridiculously skimpy. In the past it has been one of our favorites. Oso buco did not fall off the bone with a fork and was not very tasty. Love the decor but this place is so noisy and hard to talk. Maybe time to do some steps toward soundproofing. Why doesn’t the website tell where the parking is?? Overall a nice evening but not great. The bread was excellent.
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Arthurstone
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent as always. Reliable. Delicious. Hospitable.
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David
Seattle
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Celebrated a birthday. Fantastic food professionally delivered. Always a good choice.
JL
JadeL
West Palm Beach
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bread and butter was great! Service was fast. Ravioli Pesce was delicious!
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Sheri
Los Angeles
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was wonderful from start to finish. Great food, Great service! We will be back!
DS
DebraS
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
An old favorite of ours that delivered again! We love the food and atmosphere.
K
Karen
Seattle
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience5
The last time we went to Il Terrazzo, we has a memorable meal and experience. The service and atmosphere was still charming, but the food was disappointing. The lobster in the the lobster risotto was dry and tasteless. The Bolognese was disappointing. The misto salad was fresh, but a bit too acidic and boring. Profiteroles lacked a crisp pastry crust and had too much sweet topping for my taste. We will go back, hoping we just got a bad night!
RL
RosanneL
Seattle
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brought our special friends from LA, first time dining here. It as a fabulous experience all around!
KA
KurtA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and the food was uniformly excellent.

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Il Terrazzo Carmine is rated 4.8 stars by 3249 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

411 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Between Jackson and King on 1st Ave S.
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Our parking garage is located at 450 Alaskan Way. Guests can drop off their vehicles at the valet station on the 1st floor of the garage. Valet service for our guests will begin at 4:30 and is complimentary for up to 4 hours with validation at the front desk. Guests parking before 4:30 or over the 4 hour will be subject to public parking rates.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Juan Vega
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ilterrazzocarmine.com/
Phone number
(206) 467-7797
Catering
Please contact us a 206-467-7797 for your catering needs.
Private party facilities
Il Terrazzo Carmine can accommodate up to 24 guests in our intimate, private dining room.
Private party contact
Ian King: (206) 467-7797

Il Terrazzo Carmine

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Rigatoni Bolognese

Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina

Calamari Affogati

Antipasto Della Casa

House assorted daily specials

Calamari Affogati$10.00

Carpaccio Di Bue$11.50

Spinaci Soffritti$7.00

Gamberoni Provinciale.$14.50

Insalate

Insalata Caesar$8.50

Insalata Mista$8.00

Insalata Caprese$9.75

Insalata Campagnola$8.50

Insalata Di Manzo$17.50

Insalata Di Pollo Suprema$14.50

Insalata Portofino$15.50

Zuppe

Bisque Di Gamberi

Crema Di Cavolfiore

Fagioli E Scarola

Pasta & Risotto

Spaghettini Dell 'Ortolano$13.00

Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina$15.00

Linquine Alle Vongole$17.00

Pennette Con Salmone$15.00

Ravioloni Di Pesce$17.00

Fettuccine Al Pesto Con Gamberi$17.00

Rigatoni Bolognese$15.00

Capellini Di Mare$17.00

Ravioli Di Capriolo$17.00

Cannelloni Napoletani$14.00

Risotto Del Giorno

Pesce & Carne

Piccata Di Vitello Ai Capperi$18.50

Suprema Di Pollo Alla Griglia$14.50

La Parmigiana Di Melanzane$14.00

Animelle Con Prosciutto E Asparaci$17.50

Cioppino Napoletano$17.50

Costata di Maiale$18.00

Bistecca al pepe.$24.00

Pesce Del Giorno

Fresh Fish of The Day

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