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 (1709)

$50 and over

Italian

5341 Ballard Ave, Seattle, WA 98107

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 12, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 55 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Romantic

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 1,709 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

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

San Fermo offers an "intimate and cozy" atmosphere, perfect for special occasions or date nights. The "food is incredible," particularly the bolognese and creative pasta dishes. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and the charming ambiance. The menu features fresh, quality ingredients, though portions may be small.

1,709 Reviews

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Ed VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington60 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
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 5 days ago
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 5 days ago
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 7 days ago
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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sheryl
Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The pasta bolognese was some of the best I have ever eaten. The atmosphere was cozy and pleasant, and the music a hit for my taste. The waiter was friendly and checked in on us just the right amount of times. Portions were small --- my husband left a bit hungry and I normally have more food than I can eat, but not this time. Be sure you are aware of the 23% auto gratuity which applied to our party of 2.
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Matt
Seattle / Eastern Washington8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my 1st time dining at San Fermo after it being recommended by a good friend. For all the times I have walked past this place and never thought to peek in, I'm now upset I never did! The restaurant is adorably welcoming, and all of the staff last evening were fantastic. The food was amazingly well prepared. I can now see why the bolognese receives as much fanfare as it does. The pasta was toothsome and the sauce, meaty, rich and coated your tongue with each bite. Since we were there for a birthday, we made the difficult choice to find room for the butter cake, which was like a twinkle for adults as I jokingly called it. Moist, flavorful, and a perfect end to the night. Definitely recommend if you're in the Seattle area and love Italian, give San Fermo a visit!
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Amanda
Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The food was fantastic! The waiter was able to help identify GF food options one the menu (no symbols). The cocktails and wine suggestions were spot on! We arrived 25 min early for our reservation (less traffic than excepted), we offered to come back later but they were able to seat us which was a nice surprise.
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Dustin
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have recommended San Fermo to all my friends and family.
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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 1709 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 12, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 55 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

What 1,709 people are saying

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