Serafina

Name: Serafina
Address: 2043 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA, United States, 98102
Telephone: (206) 323-0807
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2307 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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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.

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2 people

DateTime

May 19, 2022

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Booked 25 times today

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Northwest, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Tue–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. Or, choose the Mediterranean cuisine offered at sister restaurant, Cicchetti. Buffet, plated, cocktail party – whatever the style, we will custom-tailor menus and hand-select wine and cocktails. Our general manager, Kelley Kieser, can help with arrangements for rentals, decorations, musicians, florists and photographers.
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.
Private party contact
Kelley Kieser: (888) 491-8253

Location
2043 Eastlake Ave E Seattle, WA 98102
Neighborhood
Lake Union / Eastlake
Cross street
Boston St.
Parking details
 *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, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Ravanello$10.00
Butter lettuce, radish, pickled shallot, chive, tarragon, buttermilk vinaigrette
Limone$11.00
Baby kale, radicchio, frisée, anchovy vinaigrette, soft boiled egg, crouton, Reggiano
Burrata$18.00
Delicata squash, pickled grape, hazelnut, saba, black pepper cracker
Verdure$14.00
Grilled broccolini, romesco, Calabrian oil, toasted almond
Arancini$14.00
risotto fritto, mushroom, broccoli, piquillo, Valle d'Aosta fonduta, pickled chanterelle
Bruschetta$15.00
Chickpea purée, preserved citrus, pistachio-sesame dukkah; Green olive tapenade, Mama Lil's peppers; Smoked fish, caper-dill aioli; house bread
Polpo$16.00
Braised octopus, white bean, 'nduja, peperonata, parsley sauce, pangrattato
Polpettine$15.00
Beef and pork meatballs, green olive-tomato sauce, smoked mozzarella, gremolata
Pane$5.50
House focaccia, house-infused olive oil

Pasta

Bucatini$25.00
Foraged mushroom, black truffle butter, rosemary, Pecorino
Spaghetti$17.00
Squid ink spaghetti, prawns, anchovy butter, Calabrian chili soffritto, black garlic crumb
Orecchiette$17.00
Fennel sausage, rapini, goat horn pepper, oregano, Pecorino Romano
Rigatoni Bolognese$16.00
Anderson Ranch lamb, pork fennel sausage, tomato, marjoram, Pecorino

Secondi

Tonno$35.00
Ahi tuna, caponata, smoked chili, pine nut, salmoriglio, artichoke fritto
Maiale$34.00
Pork tenderloin, belly confit, parsnip, green apple, romanesco, 25 year balsamico
Melanzane$25.00
Eggplant involtini, ricotta, basil, tomato, cappellini aglio e olio
Lasagna$26.00
Lamb, pork, and beef ragù, ricotta, tomato, béchamel, Grana Padano
Bistecca$50.00
12 oz New York steak, broccolini, fingerling potato, smoked marrow butter, red wine jus

Dolci

Crostata$12.00
Pistachio-ricotta tart, cinnamon cream, honey syrup, pistachio brittle
Éclair$12.00
Tiramisu éclair, espresso, chocolate, rum crème anglaise
Affogato$8.00
Vanilla gelato, Illy espresso, biscotti
Biscotti$8.00
Assorted Italian cookies

What 2,307 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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ReyS
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very good food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Can't ever go wrong with this place. Beautiful setting, delicious food, fantastic and friendly service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible service as usual!
CK
CoreyK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
delicious food. everything we ordered was delicious from the bread to the entrees. Melinda was very helpful
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LoriE
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A very excellent experience. Food and service were the best?
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Jobu
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place! Even after 30 years the food is still outstanding.
M
Manni
Seattle
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Dined at Serafina on Mother’s Day and the food was great as always. The menu however has not changed for a while and would welcome some new items. The service was prompt and exceptional
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secondsPlease
Seattle
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
our server was a bit curt when we asked about the menu - seemed like the staff was overloaded. Otherwise, we liked the food and ambience, and for that, i would recommend trying it, and maybe we'll try it again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Came for Mother’s Day brunch around lunchtime, service is always exceptional and this was no different. But first time for a daytime meal and unfortunately was disappointed in the food, though this is one of our favorite dinner spots. The buratta starter was great, but the avocado toast I could’ve done without and the secondi carbonara was bland. The wine is always delicious and definitely still had a nice time with my family in this lovely establishment.
CD
ChardonD
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful European setting. The service and food are amazing!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food was fabulous, it's a great space, friendly server - a generally great mother's day brunch!
j
jitterbug099
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely Mother's Day Brunch! Great food, drinks, and service :)
DR
DixieR
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were extremely lucky to find this wonderful place for Mother’s Day brunch!!! Unbelievable service and delicious food!! This was the best Mother’s Brunch Menu and food I have seen and had!! Enjoyed the restaurant’s atmosphere and staff!! Thank you for having a wonderful brunch!! I am one thankful momma!! We will be back!!
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Steve
Seattle
61 reviews
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Don't hesitate. It's great!
KC
KCKS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and server was very knowledgeable of menu item.
MG
MuniraG
Seattle
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother's Day weekend dinner and everything was perfect! Food, wine, service all amazing.
LR
LisaR
Seattle
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the atmosphere and energy this venue has. Food was good and service was excellent.
j
jeff
Seattle
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’ve been going to Serafina for years and it’s constantly a great dining experience. Staff is great and the ambiance is cozy. We’ll be going back for sure!
IH
IngHen
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Decided to have an early Mother’s Day dinner with a friend who flew in late in the evening from Alaska. Had the squid pasta with shrimp and the flavors were wonderful. As an appetizer we shared a wild greens salad -like a Caesar, with a miso/anchovy dressing and extra white anchovies on top. -delicious! Desert was the only thing that was soso. Had the pistachio crusted cake and expected more pistachio flavor or anything else spectacular but it did not deliver. Nevertheless still very good plus, the option to select between different portion sizes is awesome. Didn’t want to stuff myself late in the evening. The only question I had is about the surcharge they charge! Is this still a Covid surcharge or a kitchen staff surcharge or. I would prefer if they would add this to the menu prices.
HO
HelenaO
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you for a phenomenal evening! Our group of 6 loved everything - the food, our service, the decor and ambience. Keep up the great work
B
Braeden
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious, and amazing service.
RB
RobertB
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We go back to Serafina‘s every year so celebrate our first date and my wedding proposal. We missed a few years with the pandemic but we’re glad we’ve been back this year, and the experience is even better than we remembered it thank you. Excellent food and service.
DB
DonB
Seattle
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
The pork was well overdone. This is normally a very reliably good restaurant but not last night.
AF
AnneF
Vancouver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
The service was great- when we asked to be moved to a different table at first, they were able to do so with no problem. When the first glass of wine I ordered didn't taste quite right, they brought me a different one to try first, and there was no problem. The food was great, as usual, and the service was kind and prompt. We have been going to Serafina for years, and it is always a favorite place.
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DanaR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Attentive, responsive service and top-shelf cocktails and cuisine. Well worth the money.
IK
IKerner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and excellent food! Staff was absolutely wonderul! Will be returning.
JA
JessicaA
Seattle
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was super, interesting cocktail list, attentive service, and fantastic wine list. We were out with 2 other couples and we all had a fantastic time.
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Livy
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a wonderful experience my husband and I had recently at this restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious and we cannot wait to go back to this Eastlake gem.
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jamwilson
Seattle
103 reviews
vip
5.0
103 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent meal & service. We had the burrata to start which was fresh & flavorful. Entrees were Bucatini & the Rigatoni Bolognese which were also a taste treat. Service was attentive but not overbearing. My only complaint would be the tables are very close together. Also parking is a challenge. But a 1st rate dinner!
AB
AshBash
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent staff excellent food excellent everything!
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Bitonio
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience, we couldn't be happier. The venue is lovely, so is the neighborhood. We had cocktail, appetizers, main courses and desserts, everything was prepared with a lot of attention to details: the presentation, the little details that makes every plate to pop visually and on your palate. It is one of these restaurant you know you will come back, sooner than later! Kudos to the Serafina team, it was delicious!
NR
NovaR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible food, friendly and efficient staff, beautiful ambience.
J
Judy
Seattle
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Consistently one of the best restaurants in Seattle with excellent food and service.
K
Kelvin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The ambiance was perfect! My girlfriend and I sat outside and the temperature was just right. The food was delicious and the desert we ordered was savory. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone! Thank you for an amazing anniversary meal!
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mel2
Seattle
117 reviews
vip
5.0
117 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really had outstanding service. It was over the top! And the food was absolutely delicious. It remains one of my favorite restaurants.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
A Seattle classic.
RP
RobynP
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, from start to finish, was amazing. One of the best arancini and squid ink pasta dishes I’ve ever had. A delightful tiramisu and affogato rounded out a beautiful meal. Service was a little slow at the beginning but improved, and we were overall very happy with the experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great! Super cozy and amazing service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfectly lovely date night spot. We ordered braised octopus and the Limone salad, topped with white anchovies for primo course. Secundo was fresh house made pasta-bucatini bolognese for mister and tagliatelle with beef, peas and cream sauce for me! A delicious bottle of Tuscan Bordeaux and homemade biscotti to finish made the evening complete! Restaurant was lively and fun. White cloth tables and eclectic lighting gives the decor an unpretentious but quality feel
BB
BenB
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Nice restaurant, with a well trained staff, excellent food and we weren’t rushed, which is important if you hadn’t seen a relative for some time.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

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You can order delivery directly from Serafina using the Order Online button. Serafina also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 323-0807.

Serafina is rated 4.8 stars by 2307 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 19, 2022

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Booked 25 times today

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(206) 323-0807

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2043 Eastlake Ave E Seattle, WA 98102

Additional information

Cross street
Boston St.
Neighborhood
Lake Union / Eastlake
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Northwest, Mediterranean
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
 *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, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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. Or, choose the Mediterranean cuisine offered at sister restaurant, Cicchetti. Buffet, plated, cocktail party – whatever the style, we will custom-tailor menus and hand-select wine and cocktails. Our general manager, Kelley Kieser, can help with arrangements for rentals, decorations, musicians, florists and photographers.
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.
Private party contact
Kelley Kieser: (888) 491-8253

Serafina

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Delivery

Additional information

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Lasagna

Rigatoni Bolognese

Bruschetta

Antipasti

Ravanello$10.00

Limone$11.00

Burrata$18.00

Verdure$14.00

Arancini$14.00

Bruschetta$15.00

Polpo$16.00

Polpettine$15.00

Pane$5.50

Pasta

Bucatini$25.00

Spaghetti$17.00

Orecchiette$17.00

Rigatoni Bolognese$16.00

Secondi

Tonno$35.00

Maiale$34.00

Melanzane$25.00

Lasagna$26.00

Bistecca$50.00

Dolci

Crostata$12.00

Éclair$12.00

Affogato$8.00

Biscotti$8.00

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