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Serafina, Seattle, WA

Serafina

4.7
4.7
2966 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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

  • Location
    2043 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
  • Phone number
    (206) 323-0807
  • 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
  • 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).
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Christian Chandler
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

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Menu

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 2,966 people are saying

                                                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
                                                • 4.6Food
                                                • 4.6Service
                                                • 4.7Ambience
                                                • 4.2Value

                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                Review summary

                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                Serafina offers "amazing Italian cuisine" in a "charming, intimate" setting, making it a top choice for special occasions. Guests rave about its "friendly staff" and "wonderful service," with standout dishes like the Melanzane and Risotto. The "romantic ambience" and excellent wine list add to the allure.

                                                2,966 Reviews

                                                1. Sara

                                                  Seattle12 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Love Serafina. As always the food was delish, service was great. Atmosphere was inviting. Thank you for another wonderful night.

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                                                2. Anthony VIP

                                                  Denver44 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Delightful dinner experience (even though the parking was terrible due to the street being torn up for blocks). Busy night, and we were lucky to get a table instead of bar seats due to a last-minute cancelation. Ordered arancini to start and it arrived with four small balls, perfect to share. I enjoyed the lasagna, and my wife had the mushroom crema risotto. Both dishes were full of flavor and enough to take some leftovers home. Service was spot on, and I highly recommend making reservations to enjoy this Italian delight! Just remember parking is a pain during this road construction.

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                                                3. EDouble

                                                  Seattle4 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Really enjoyed. Great food and drinks. Service was excellent.

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                                                4. Steve

                                                  Seattle3 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on March 2, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  One of my Wife and my favorite places. They truly never disappoint. The dessert that was on special, a Lemon-Coconut cake was in top 5 best desserts of all time

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                                                5. Krisinseattle

                                                  Seattle51 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on February 28, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 4
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Always an enjoyable dining experience. Service is excellent. Food predictable. Prices quite high but that’s normal nowadays. Always fun!

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                                                6. linda

                                                  Seattle6 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on February 23, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  We had a very nice dinner. The food and service were great. The noise level was higher than we're used to. But overall it was a very enjoyable experience.

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                                                7. Valerie

                                                  Dallas2 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on February 22, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  We loved our evening at Serafina. The lasagna and eggplant dish were spectacular and service was wonderful. Ambiance was very romantic but the table for two was a bit too small. Other than that, we think this is our favorite Italian spot we’ve tried out of like 17 different states.

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                                                8. tony

                                                  Seattle24 reviews

                                                  3.0

                                                  Dined on February 18, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                  2. Food 3
                                                  3. Service 2
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  For the price, the food and service was below average. Our bill with tip came to about $325. We got 2 half orders of pasta dishes, 2 entrees, 3 glasses of wine, 2 desserts, and 2 digestifs. There was item they were out of, and the server was unapologetic. Also, our desserts of biscotti and gelato took about 15 minutes- not much to prepare there. Table next to us ordered their desserts well after ours (flourless chocolate cake and cheesecake), and they got theirs very quickly. Our server did not apologize for the delay, nor bothered to really care. I can better spend the money elsewhere for a more enjoyable meal and service.

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                                                9. Krista

                                                  Portland1 review

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on February 18, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 4
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  We really enjoyed our birthday celebration. Great food, drinks in a beautiful setting we will be back.

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                                                10. Chris VIP

                                                  San Francisco3 reviews

                                                  3.0

                                                  Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                  2. Food 4
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Went here for Valentine’s Day dinner with my girlfriend. Food and wine were great along with ambiance. I was surprised by the mandatory 20% gratuity on top of the 4.5% service charge. It didn’t say anywhere on the website or on the menu about the gratuity. The food and service were great, but not worth 24.5% of an already expensive dinner.

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                                                FAQs

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

                                                Serafina is rated 4.7 stars by 2966 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                Make a reservation

                                                2 people
                                                7:00 PM
                                                Booked 20 times today
                                                Google Map for Serafina

                                                2043 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102

                                                Additional information

                                                • Phone number
                                                  (206) 323-0807
                                                • 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
                                                • 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).
                                                • Payment options
                                                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                • Executive chef
                                                  Christian Chandler
                                                • Delivery & takeout
                                                  Order direct

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