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 (1713)

$50 and over

Italian

5341 Ballard Ave, Seattle, WA 98107

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2 people

Jun 19, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 51 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 1,713 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

San Fermo, nestled in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, is renowned for its "charming" atmosphere and "divine" cuisine. Guests rave about the "bolognese" and attentive service. The historic setting adds a unique touch, creating a cozy, intimate dining experience. A perfect spot for special occasions or a delightful date night.

1,713 Reviews

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Laura
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
such a special place and the food is always soooooo delicious.
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Cristina
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was superb. From the strawberry salad, to the butter, to the entrees, to the dessert and coffee. We can’t wait to go back.
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Nina VIP
Vancouver / British Columbia12 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
This restaurant was on our wish list for a long time. The food was good, but nothing special - the usual Italian-inspired small menu of pastas and some proteins. We tried spaghetti bolognese, risotto, salmon and gnocchi which were just okay. The only interesting and surprising dish was grilled onion appetizer. Wine list consisted of mostly Italian wines. We ordered non-alcoholic wine and were asked to show our ID which was very odd since the wine was non-alcoholic. Service was disappointing and even though the place was cozy, the inviting atmosphere just wasn’t there. If you crave a good pasta, book a table at Spinasse instead (my all-time favorite for the best pasta).
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Linda
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
4.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The gnocchi was delicious! Beautiful sitting outside with the heated area and quiet enough we could have wonderful conversation! Thank you!
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Ed VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington61 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This is a lovely place. A house from the 1800s converted into a restaurant. Lovely spaces - dining inside upstairs and down, outside front and side, and at the small bar. Good food, good service, but most importantly, 100% charming in every way. A neighborhood gem.
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Steven
Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bolognese was divine. Atmosphere was charming, intimate and cozy. Exceeded already high expectations.
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Tracy
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
One of the best dinners we’ve ever had. King salmon was cooked perfectly and a generous portion. Potato gnocchi was delicious, too. Loved the cocktails and being served complimentary champagne to celebrate our 28th wedding anniversary. We’ll be back!
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Jadan
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing dinner for a special occasion, staff was very helpful and kind and helped make the night special. Food was equally as amazing the spicy gnocchi was incredible as well as the prawn pasta, I will definitely be coming back with friends and family. Price was a little higher but I would say the quality of the food paired with the great service and vibe of the restaurant makes it well worth it!
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Christian
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were great! San Fermo was a lovely spot to celebrate an anniversary.
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Eugene
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
2.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Main dishes of bolognese and risotto were disappointing. We were looking forward to our anniversary dinner but found the main dishes to be too salty. Baguette was also served without being heated which was disappointing but upon request, a new loaf that was warm was provided.
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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 1713 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 19, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 51 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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San Fermo

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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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