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Il Terrazzo Carmine, Seattle, WA

Il Terrazzo Carmine

4.8 (4226)
$31 to $50
Italian
411 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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.
  • Location
    411 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104
  • Neighborhood
    Pioneer Square
  • 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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Offers

  • Did you know we have another location?

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 11:30 AM - 2:45 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM,Sat - 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Make sure to check out our Bellevue restaurant Carmine's Bellevue next time you are on the Eastside!

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Menu

Il Terrazzo Carmine's menu was last updated on 2/13/2024.

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What 4,226 people are saying

Il Terrazzo Carmine reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Seattle

    Great for fine wines

  • Seattle

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Terrazzo Carmine in Seattle offers a "wonderful upscale dining experience" with "amazing food and service." Known for its "beautiful atmosphere" and "old world charm," it's perfect for special occasions. Guests appreciate the "attentive staff" and "extensive wine list." Popular dishes include "perfectly cooked" pasta and "delicious" dessert options.
4,226 Reviews

  1. Kim

    Seattle / Eastern Washington20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Many thanks to manager Athena who set a very nice table out on the patio for our party of 8 for a special occasion. The patio is lovely and quiet even though the restaurant inside was bustling and loud on a Saturday night. Everyone enjoyed our multi course meals. Only feedback is that there was a very long wait between the salads and mains. Long enough to notice and wonder where our food was. Possibly just coordinating 8 dishes coming out together, including one gluten free pasta, was the challenge. Very small hiccup in an otherwise perfect evening.

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  2. Cristina

    Washington, D.C. Area11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food (as always). Our server Logan was very pleasant and made the dining experience even better with his upbeat attitude and professionalism.

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  3. Dawn

    Seattle / Eastern Washington4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is always a pleasure to eat at my favorite restaurant

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  4. Roger

    Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The major issues were with the food. The salad with prosciutto and gorgonzola dressing had only a few bits of way overcooked meat that lacked any taste. The gorgonzola dressing had essentially no taste of the cheese. The veal scallopine was fine, but the accompanying rice had no taste and was very mushy. The salmon was slightly overcooked and, therefore dry. Again, the risotto was mushy and tasteless, except for the asparagus bits that were present. Perhaps the highlight of meal was the bread.

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  5. Robbie VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening! Food and wine amazing as usual!! Thank you!

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  6. Diana

    New York City18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant is classy and has been consistent for over 20 years. I am loyal for their overall customer experience and classy operation. The whole package is worth it all. You might find a bit better pasta or soups elsewhere but when you rate the overall experience, it's excellent. The ambiance is wonderful with old world charm.

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  7. Charles VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent customer service, not once was my water glass empty. I only wish I could remember the employee names to give them a shout out. Beautiful atmosphere and decor

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  8. Barry

    Seattle / Eastern Washington66 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fresh and well prepared. The service was excellent and the valet parking made it easy to park. The restaurant is my favorite!!

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  9. Roger

    Seattle / Eastern Washington73 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My significant other & I celebrated our 2 year anniversary at Il Terrazzo Carmine and it was fantastic…we ate on a Monday evening and so the ambiance was perfect…just enough people there to feel like a community but not crazy crowded. We ate outside on their patio…beautiful. The service was top notch…and after 73 years of dining out, I finally used the services of a sommelier…wow…that was awesome and very useful…he knew a lot about the various wines of each varietal and was able to find a wine that fit both or entrees in the price range I had set…they have an extensive wine list so bottle prices range widely. I had the risotto with shrimp while my beautiful partner had spaghetti Bolognese with gluten free pasta…she loved it. Both entrees were excellent. As an appetizer we had polenta with forest mushrooms…OMG…we’re talking good eats here! Since we were celebrating (oh…and a cute card on the table that said “Happy Anniversary”), they brought us a cute little piece of tiramisu with two candles on it…both touching each other…okay…that was over the top…they easily could have done nothing! Note that right outside the restaurant, there is a bar that I believe is owned by Il Terrazzo Carmine…Bar Sosta…drop by there ahead of your reservation to enjoy wonderful cocktails and relax…an awesome place!

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  10. David

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There are less than a handful of almost equals in Seattle but none better.

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  2. United States
  3. Seattle / Eastern Washington
  4. Seattle
  5. Pioneer Square

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for Il Terrazzo Carmine

411 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Jackson and King on 1st Ave S.
  • Neighborhood
    Pioneer Square
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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.

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