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Serafina, Seattle, WA

Serafina

4.8 (2996)
$31 to $50
Italian
2043 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Serafina opened its doors in 1991 as an intimate neighborhood restaurant located along Eastlake between the University and Downtown. Its intimate, sultry atmosphere, outdoor garden seating and its authentic Italian cuisine make it a favorite with diners from around the Puget Sound and beyond. Serafina's philosophy is simple: Offer the freshest, highest quality ingredients, present the food in an honest and inviting way, and provide the casual warmth and soothing ambiance that echoes the welcoming embrace of an Italian home.
The ritual of coming together sharing wine and food with family and friends is the central motif in our lives. Italian food has an immediacy, honesty, and warmth; it possesses the spirit of a grandmother's wisdom and love. Italian food isn't about trailblazing alchemy or edible high fashion; Italian food is about staying connected—to each other, to the past, to the earth.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Northwest, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (206) 323-0807
  • Website
    http://www.serafinaseattle.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Christian Chandler
  • Catering
    Serafina can cater in any format or venue – in your home, on a beach or at a park. Your guests will be transported to Italy when they taste the dishes recreated from meals enjoyed in friends; homes throughout Italy by Chef Christian Chandler.
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for a warm and inviting location for your rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony and reception, business lunch, or private event? At Serafina, our accommodations suit a wide array of functions.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    2043 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
  • Neighborhood
    Lake Union / Eastlake
  • Cross street
    Boston St.
  • Parking details
    <br />*Paid parking ($3.00) is available in a parking lot located one block north of Serafina, above the Eastlake Market (at Eastlake and Lynn St).
  • Public transit
    Bus:Eastlake Ave. E & E. Newton St.Eastlake Ave. E & E. Howe St.Eastlake Ave. E & Lynn St.Boylston Ave. E & E. Boston St.Streetcar:Fairview & Campus Drive
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Serafina's menu was last updated on 4/9/2024.

Sunday-Thursday 5-9pm, Friday-Saturday 5-10pm

Antipasti

  • Ravanello$14.00

    butter lettuce, radish, pickled grape, chive, tarragon, buttermilk vinaigrette

    • Panzanella$15.00

      mixed greens, grilled bread, finocchiona, chickpea, piquante pepper, fennel, olive, artichoke, red wine vinaigrette

      • Burrata$20.00

        pear mostarda, endive, pine nut, aged balsamic, everything cracker

        • Pancia$20.00

          roasted pork belly, quince acqua pazza, frisée, pickled onion

          • Arancini$18.00

            risotto fritto, butternut squash, leek, fonduta, black garlic, pomegranate

            • Bruschetta$16.00

              trio of: fromage blanc, rose honey, pistachio-sesame dukkah; green olive tapenade, Mama Lil's peppers; smoked fish, caper-dill aioli; house bread

              • Funghi$18.00

                foraged mushroom, Brussels sprout, soft cooked egg, romesco, Marcona almond

                • Polpo$18.00

                  braised octopus, Manila clam, fregola sarda, smoked pork shank, cippolini agrodolce, pistou

                  • Polpettine$16.00

                    beef and pork meatballs, green olive-tomato sauce, smoked mozzarella, gremolata

                    • Pane$5.50

                      house focaccia, infused olive oil

                      Pasta

                      • Gnocchi$21.00

                        beef ragu, ricotta, Tuscan kale, Calabrian chili, sage

                        • Cavatelli$21.00

                          foraged mushroom, porcini crema, spinach, Marsala, caciocavallo

                          • Spaghetti$21.00

                            Manila clam, mussel, house chorizo, tomato, Fresno chili, pangrattato

                            • Rigatoni Bolognese$21.00

                              pork and beef sugo, tomato, chili, rosemary, mascarpone, Pecorino

                              Secondi

                              • Capa Santa$44.00

                                sea scallop, parsnip, black garlic, artichoke fritto, cauliflower, bagna càuda, currant

                                • Pollo$38.00

                                  roasted half chicken, soubise, Brussels sprout, bacon, sunchoke, pomegranate, salsa verde

                                  • Melanzane$29.00

                                    eggplant involtini, ricotta, basil, tomato, capellini aglio e olio

                                    • Lasagna$30.00

                                      pork and beef ragù, ricotta, tomato, béchamel, Grana Padano

                                      • Bistecca$88.00

                                        16oz ribeye, potato broccolini, red wine jus, compound butter

                                        Dolci

                                        • Cioccolato$14.00

                                          flourless chocolate cake, vanilla mascarpone, Monkey Shoulder butterscotch, white chocolate tuille

                                          • Crema$14.00

                                            vanilla panna cotta, lemon curd, pluot, cookie crumble

                                            • Affogato$10.00

                                              vanilla gelato, Caffé D;arte espresso, biscotti

                                              • Biscotti$8.00

                                                assorted Italian cookies

                                                Last updated: April 9, 2024

                                                What 2,996 people are saying

                                                Serafina 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

                                                4.8
                                                4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                • 4.8Food
                                                • 4.8Service
                                                • 4.7Ambience
                                                • 4.4Value

                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                Loved For

                                                • Seattle

                                                  Romantic

                                                • Seattle

                                                  Italian

                                                Review summary

                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                Serafina delights with "great service, delicious food," and a "romantic, charming location." Guests appreciate its "exquisite Italian cuisine," with standout dishes like lasagna and short ribs. The atmosphere is "inviting," and the "cozy" setting is perfect for special occasions. While parking can be tricky, the experience makes it worth the effort.
                                                2,996 Reviews

                                                1. Reni

                                                  Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on June 27, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  We were celebrating our 29th anniversary. Serafina was the restaurant where we dined on our first date. The food was exceptional on our fist date and we were pleased to see that it hadn't changed. Service was great and our waiter, Nick, even put a candle on our dessert to celebrate our anniversary. Sometimes it's best to stick with a good thing and we were pleased to see that Serafina was just as wonderful as it was 29 years ago.

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                                                2. Jack

                                                  Seattle / Eastern Washington10 reviews

                                                  4.0

                                                  Dined on June 27, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                  2. Food 4
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  The staff was very accommodating. The wine list was limited it seemed to Italian wines. My partner ordered the short ribs which as delicious. I had ordered a pasta dish with gnocchi and lamb ragu. The gnocchi was cooked to long and could have doubled as rubber bullets. The server offered to redo the dish but I passed. Subsequently the server took it off the bill which was nice since I did not request that they do so. The restaurant was very busy and very noisy. Parking is a challenge to say the least. I would say based on the number of patrons that the restaurant fits the bill for most.

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                                                3. Kim VIP

                                                  Seattle / Eastern Washington19 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on June 20, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Been going here for celebrations for decades and it’s consistently amazing. Every time I bring someone here who has never been here, they’re impressed with the food and ambience.

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                                                4. jerald

                                                  Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on June 19, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Great service and delicious food and wine. Danielle is the best!

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                                                5. John

                                                  Denver / Colorado9 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on June 14, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  Superb Italian food by any measure. Generous portions, too. We'll be back.

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                                                6. Rachel

                                                  Seattle / Eastern Washington3 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on June 11, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  We went to Serafina for our anniversary dinner. We arrived early and got drinks at the bar. When our table was ready, we were seated. We requested the patio and it was the perfect setting for our dinner. Our table was tucked towards the back and was very quiet. The service was perfect. Food was even better. Between the ambience, food, and service, we will definitely be back.

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                                                7. Stephen

                                                  Seattle / Eastern Washington18 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on June 10, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Dependably delicious and enjoyable for a group meal as much as it is for more intimate experiences!

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                                                8. Victoria

                                                  Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on June 7, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  I wanted to treat my special friends to a Serafina dinner and it was exceptional. A perfect dinner ambiance outdoor elegance and great guidance on wines too! You guys delivered! Thank you for a truly perfect evening.

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                                                9. Drew

                                                  Seattle / Eastern Washington37 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on June 3, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  One of our favorite places. Took guests with picky palates. Also, one guest with celiac disease who was well cared for.

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                                                10. David

                                                  Seattle / Eastern Washington16 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on June 2, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  It's always a special treat to eat Serafina! Fantastic food, a very creative bar menu, and wonderfully outgoing and attentive service made for a remarkable anniversary celebration. Thank you!

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                                                FAQs

                                                Serafina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 323-0807.

                                                Serafina is rated 4.8 stars by 2996 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                5. Lake Union / Eastlake

                                                Make a reservation

                                                2 people
                                                7:00 PM
                                                Booked 35 times today
                                                Google Map for Serafina

                                                2043 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102

                                                Additional information

                                                • Cross street
                                                  Boston St.
                                                • Neighborhood
                                                  Lake Union / Eastlake
                                                • Hours of operation
                                                  Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                • Price
                                                  $31 to $50
                                                • Cuisines
                                                  Italian, Northwest, Mediterranean
                                                • Dining style
                                                  Fine Dining
                                                • Dress code
                                                  Smart Casual
                                                • Parking details
                                                  <br />*Paid parking ($3.00) is available in a parking lot located one block north of Serafina, above the Eastlake Market (at Eastlake and Lynn St).
                                                • Public transit
                                                  Bus:Eastlake Ave. E & E. Newton St.Eastlake Ave. E & E. Howe St.Eastlake Ave. E & Lynn St.Boylston Ave. E & E. Boston St.Streetcar:Fairview & Campus Drive
                                                • Payment options
                                                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                • Executive chef
                                                  Christian Chandler
                                                • Additional
                                                  Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                • Delivery & takeout
                                                  Order direct
                                                • Website
                                                  http://www.serafinaseattle.com/
                                                • Phone number
                                                  (206) 323-0807
                                                • Catering
                                                  Serafina can cater in any format or venue – in your home, on a beach or at a park. Your guests will be transported to Italy when they taste the dishes recreated from meals enjoyed in friends; homes throughout Italy by Chef Christian Chandler.
                                                • Private party facilities
                                                  Looking for a warm and inviting location for your rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony and reception, business lunch, or private event? At Serafina, our accommodations suit a wide array of functions.

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