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Serafina by The Water

4.4
4.4
3186 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
“SERAFINA” in Italian translates to both “angel of the sea” and “fine evening”. Those who have been there completely agree! This beautifully romantic, candlelit trattoria is nestled in Victoria Park on a gorgeous view of the Middle River. Its doors open to the most irresistibly charming ambiance and aromas of fantastic Mediterranean flavors. Serafina has a covered and heated patio so guests can enjoy their surroundings in every season!


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2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 22 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (954) 463-2566
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Fabio Lazzari
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator : (954) 463-2566
  • Neighborhood
    Victoria Park
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Wine Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 5:00 PM - 9:15 PM
    $8 Glasses of Wine on Select House Wines every Wednesday between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm!

  • Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM,Sat - 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    Come Enjoy Brunch on the Water at Serafina, $17.00 all you can drink Mimosas and Bellini's! No better way to spend your Saturday and Sunday. Make Reservations now while they last!

  • Ladies Night

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:15 PM
    $8 Martinis all night for the Ladies. Complimentary Limoncello for all Ladies after the purchase of any Entree.

What 3,186 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Neighborhood gem

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Great for fine wines

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Romantic

  • Fort Lauderdale Central

    Great for scenic views

3,186 Reviews
  1. TommyZ

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Any time I'm in the area for business I make sure to visit. Great ambience and food my suggestion is if your in the mood for Italian this is the place.

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  2. Rich

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dining experience! The food was great and our waiter (gentleman from Macedonia) was just awesome!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    Meh! Great location, okay food, really slow service

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  4. RosarioA

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Expectacular!!! Don't let the front view confuse you about this place. This is a little gem well hidden. Food was great and service also. The lady from Macedonia did a great job!!!. Highly recommended.

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  5. DrMontamarta

    Miami

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We keep coming back for the outstanding fish entrees. snapper francese is otherworldly and so was the branzino livornese. spectacular.

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  6. William

    Chicago

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I wish I could give our server 10 stars! This is the 2nd time we’ve had him wait on us and he is perfecto! Martinis, Burrata salad and lasagna were all delicious! We’ll be going back soon!

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  7. Bayfront

    Tampa

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow is how I'd describe it, the food, the setting by the water and DJ our server.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service. Cannot wait to return! 10/10

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  9. PZFFL

    Fort Lauderdale

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Very pleasant semi-nautical setting with view of the Intracoastal waterway and the adjacent compact docks. Server was very good; modestly mentioned his name; expertly attentive, without being intrusive. Pesto dishes were good, but lacked character. Wine excellent.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome!!! Just Awesome !!! Great place for Italian food.

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  11. JackL

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience3
    The only item good about the experience was the service, there were eigth of us for a birthday celebration all eight said the food was well below par and would never be returning.

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  12. JohnO

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We have always had great service and our meals have been consistently great. We have been patronizing you for 11 years.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great! experience! wonderful attention! would go back!

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  14. AnthonyT

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved my visit. The food, service, and overall experience. Highly recommended.

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  15. TedG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Wonderful live music by the water! Nice family place.

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  16. CHS1

    Los Angeles

    47 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Went here for the first time last night after meaning to try it for years. The food was mixed - some dishes outstanding and some just okay. However the excellent service, cocktails, and on-the-water ambience were definitely worthwhile. Would recommend and go again.

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  17. Anonymous

    West Palm Beach

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is AMAZING & the ambiance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  18. Linda

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Extremely disappointing. Service was terrible and food was less than average.

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  19. AniH

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Pasta was ok, bread not great and didn’t like the fact they didn’t have fresh cracked pepper. The Osso Bucco was very good and the risotto it came with also. Very crowded but it is a small place. Service was very good.

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  20. LarryR

    Fort Lauderdale

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous as always!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Authentic excellent food. Great service. Nice views

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  22. Bailey

    Nashville

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful meal on the water! The service was excellent as always. Our group had the special pork chop, bronzino, rigatoni with vodka sauce and the swordfish and everything was delicious!

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  23. simoni

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice view, quite restaurant with a nice location. Service was really good. Food may have taken more than usual to arrive but it was worth the wait. :)

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  24. concettam

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was good, too many entrances, need to be more specific

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  25. JohnC

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was outstanding and the service was over the top. Our server, Alessandra provided impeccable service.

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  26. Howster007

    West Palm Beach

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. We stopped for early dinner on the way to the airport and we will come back again!

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  27. KathyT

    Denver

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We visited Serafina on the Water for the 1st time this week. The reviews were excellent and thought we would try it. We were not disappointed. The service was impeccable, the food, from the drinks, salad, entree were taste sensations. We had a lovely outdoor table on the water. We will be back.

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  28. MariaP

    West Palm Beach

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall3food2service1ambience3
    All the pastas were dry. Valet and servers have an attitude making you feel they are doing you a favor

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great Service was excellent Beautiful location

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  30. DebraC

    Caribbean

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love to dine here when we visit Fort Lauderdale. The outdoor dining area is very inviting. With a roof over a large section of the outdoor dining area, dinner outdoors may be enjoyed even during a rain shower. Our server, Joe, was excellent. I enjoy the selection of menu options here. We have always found the food to be delicious.

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  31. Jjjj

    Fort Lauderdale

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience1
    We heard so many great reviews so we were excited to go. When we arrived our greeting was so, so. It was very warm inside as they have the doors open to the outside dining area. We ordered the charred octopus which was horribly over cooked. When the server asked how it was, we told them the truth and from then on, the service dropped even lower. It took about 15 minutes for the waitress to come back and take our dinner order (they were NOT busy). The branzino was very good as was the chicken marsala. The Capellini with shrimp has only 5 shrimp a ton of pasta. Very disappointed.

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  32. JenniferH

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely, hands down the “Best” Italian restaurant I have had the pleasure to eat at. I am from the Boston area and the North End, so that says a lot! Beautiful outdoor space on a canal, nice Italian & crooner music playing, kind & receptive service , excellent food! From the soup, apps & meals , everything was delicious!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have celiac and the restaurant offered GF pasta and was well versed on sauces and accompaniments.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have lived in Fort Lauderdale for many years and never been here. It was the best surprise and going to be a new favorite. Pasta was amazing and so was the burrata. Highly recommend!

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  35. wonderful

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best Italian food in Fort Lauderdale. Everything was delicious. The staff was wonderful.

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  36. Dblkfit

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I absolutely love this gem of a classy waterfront Italian restaurant! Our waitress "Emma" was so attentive and darling (We wish you tremendous success in your future endeavors!) I had the gnocchi which never disappoints. I would also highly recommend the "Italian Mule" a gorgeous and refreshing drink! The vibe is always lovely here!

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  37. MagdolineM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Only bad part they ran out of the special .. witch I was loosing forward to

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  38. BenR

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    I made a reservation for 6 for my wife's bday. We arrived and were seated. The waiter took our orders and we then waited almost 2 hours for our meals. During that time the waiter never even came to refill drinks or offer additional appetizers. Finally after I commented, the manager showed up and said that she could not do anything because it was a busy night. Busy or not, seating at 8pm and being served at 10p is unacceptable.

    1 person found this helpful

  39. Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    Arrived 7:30; didn’t get served dinner until 9:15. Table cloth dirty and wrinkled: mismatched glasses and silverware; menus falling apart; this place has gone downhill

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  40. tom53

    Washington DC

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Superb dinner. Great evening with friends under the stars. Food was magnificent, especially the risotto special and the branzini.

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FAQs

Serafina by The Water offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (954) 463-2566.

Serafina by The Water is rated 4.4 stars by 3186 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Serafina by The Water

926 Notheast 20th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Victoria Park
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Fabio Lazzari
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (954) 463-2566
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator : (954) 463-2566
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