Serafina

For a nice evening out in a beautiful neighborhood setting. The food and service was wonderful - our waitress Jen was superb! A little pasta, a little bread, a little win... from citysearch.com

I love this restaurant. Every time I walk into this restaurant I am greeted with smiles from the friendly waitstaff. The food, ambiance and staff make this one of my favo... from citysearch.com

I went to Serafina with some co-workers and enjoyed the experience overall. It's a nice little restaurant and bar, which could be considered a downfall (it was a little c... from citysearch.com

I dont understand the hype of this place..We went here for a friend's bday, and we were a party of 8. We made a reservation for 8:30 pm on a friday night, and two of our ... from citysearch.com

Eating at Serafina is one of the great joys life has to offer. In the ten or so years I have been dining at this establishment I have never been disappointed. In fact, I ... from citysearch.com

While going here w/my husband is a wonderful treat, the cost of items on the menu can be prohibitive. A birthday meal of an appetizer, entrees, dessert and wine (not fabu... from citysearch.com

I love the rustic Italian food and the cozy atmosphere. Definitely will return. from citysearch.com

This is not Cafe Juanita, but it is a great neighborhood Italian joint with a somewhat romantic setting. from citysearch.com

Things I like about Serafina: The gorgeous dining room, the cheap wine during happy hour, the pasta dishes. Here's what I don't like: The slow, slow, slow service (I've b... from citysearch.com

Serafina does a trifecta -- great Italian food, fantastic service, and funky charm. Try the salsicce con peperonati e polenta. The wine last has a good selection on Itali... from citysearch.com

I'd heard many good things about Serafina and had been looking forward to going for a while. However, I didn't think to check the menu beforehand for vegetarian options s... from citysearch.com

My wife and I are from St. Louis and had heard that this restaurant was phenominal. We had reservations for 7:00pm, but the table wasnt ready so they asked us to step int... from citysearch.com

ATMOSPHERE GALORE., A DRINK MENU INFUSED WITH CURIOUS DELIGHTS....AND OH, A SPREAD TO DIE FOR. "SERAFINA," HAS MY VOTE ANY DAY OF THE WEEK. EVEN WHEN I HAVE TO LINGER IN ... from citysearch.com

One of my all-time favorite spots in Seattle. The ambience, warm service and delightful wine/food will surely win you over! I've never been disappointed! Try one of their... from citysearch.com

I had one of the most special evenings last night at Serafina. I was visiting from NY and my friend suggested we dine at her alltime favorite spot in Seattle. We sat in t... from citysearch.com

My friend and I arrived at Serafina around 7pm. We walked through the small court yard and was pleasently surprised how pretty it was. We were promptly seated. It was ver... from citysearch.com

I love to go to Serafina! My favorite dish is their in-house, hand made little "ravioli" called "plin". Incredible, with a delicate butter and chive sauce, I think I've d... from citysearch.com

Serafina is a fine restaurant. Must go on a Saturday Night...enjoy some dinner, good wine, and some music. The food and everchanging menu keeps you interested. Don't pay ... from citysearch.com

My boyfriend and I went with two other couples to take advantage of the 25 for $25 at Serafina. We ended up waiting in the bar while our table was prepared. The bartender... from citysearch.com

My wife and I live in the neighborhood and we really wanted to like the place but...We had a reservation at 8:15 and were kept waiting for forty mintues and had to repeat... from citysearch.com

I was very disapointed after all i'd heard around town about Serafina - the place was somewhat dirty, the service was slow, and the food was utterly average. Try bandoleo... from citysearch.com

Service was poor. Although the server was friendly, our server is just so busy serving a lot of tables. It would take a whiiiiileeeee before your concern gets attention. ... from citysearch.com

why make a reservation if you still need to wait 45 minutes to get seated??? No one apologizes, no one seems to care that half our party (who I do admit were chefs) didn'... from citysearch.com

Serafina can't be matched by any other restaurant in Seattle. It has a wonderful ambience, good service, great live music on certain nights, a nice wine selection, a well... from citysearch.com

After the best calamari I have ever had, my companion and I were well served by a friendly staff and comfortably stuffed after apetizer a main course and desert along wit... from citysearch.com

\We ate in the garden in the back of the restaurant that made you feel like you were in a little piazza in Italy. Delicious. Romantic. I was brought back to Serafina for ... from citysearch.com

My wife and I decided to go check out serafina last monday, because a coworker had told us about it. Serafina did not disappoint. We walked in and were seated right away.... from citysearch.com

While visiting Seattle, Serafina was recommended for an incredible Italian restaurant ~ that's a HUGE overstatemenet! We made a reservation and still waited 20 minutes, t... from citysearch.com

My husband and I spent a very nice evening at dinner at Serafina last night. We sat by the open windows next to the outdoor patio and enjoyed both the breeze and the ambi... from citysearch.com

service very slow. portions minuscule, forced tip/28% ridiculous, took 10 mins to get a coffee at the... from citysearch.com

Serafina is an icon of the Lake Union and Seattle area, it has withstood many economic storms and is a survivor because it is excellent !!! I absolutely love their menu, ... from citysearch.com

I have been to Serafina many times and it never disappoints - the food is always delicious, the service warm and friendly and the atmosphere fabulous for either a romanti... from citysearch.com

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Seattle. I've been coming here for years and it is always fantastic. The service is impeccable, and the live piano music and twi... from citysearch.com

The outdoor seating area is beautiful and fun! The food is very tasty, especially the Crostini.However, the staff is snobby and the portions are very small! Of course, I ... from citysearch.com

I've been here several times with a small group and loved it every time. Especially in the summer when the outside seating is open and all the little christmas lights are... from citysearch.com

Went to dinner here the other night. Had a fabulous steak there. The food, service and atmosphere were super. I recommend this place highly. The only negative things I co... from citysearch.com

The food is northern Italian, so we are not in pig out at Bucca Di Beppa land (that's another review for another time).This place like Sostenza specializes in some of the... from citysearch.com

Serifina is highly over priced and over rated. We had reservations for 11 and the restaurant really did not know how to handle a party that size. I was bumped into by the... from citysearch.com

I've been to Sarafina twice. The first time was an acceptable experience if you don't mind waiting 20 minutes for your reserved table. The food was good, but not great. T... from citysearch.com

I would highly recommend Serafina's on Eastlake. It is a lovely Italian restauarant with a cozy atmosphere. The food is amazing!http://www.serafinaseattle.com/ from citysearch.com

I love Serafina's bar. There, I said it. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a lush and don't drink at bars too often but when I am in the mood for an after-work cocktail I can't... from citysearch.com

While the food selection and quality is not always consistent, I can always count on excellent coffee and cocktails, without fail. In the summertime, have a greyhound at ... from citysearch.com

We've been to Serafina several times, and for the most part have been pleased with the food and the atmosphere. However, our recent dining experience with a group of frie... from citysearch.com

Two words for you...over hyped. Resataurant's number one priority is food, here it is average. Sounds awesome on menu, but when it gets to you, it doesn't measure up. from citysearch.com

My boyfriend and I just went out to Serafina for a romantic/fun outing and we can't wait to go back! While it was my boyfriend's first visit, I had been there once before... from citysearch.com

Serafina has excellent food, excellent service I highly recommend it. from citysearch.com

I was going to post a quick review of Serafina for people from out of town and was shocked by some of the negative comments I saw here. Honestly, it motivated me to be a ... from citysearch.com

Dear Serafina: We want to complement your management staff: Maxine, Jody and Solomon, as well as your chef Dillon, whose attention to detail and professional committment ... from citysearch.com

A bustling, somewhat noisy neighborhood favorite. Food is absolutely superb. Try the make-your-own bruschetta with rustic grilled bread and three lively and flavorful top... from citysearch.com

Although the food of this restaurant was excellent, it was the atmosphere that stands out in my mind. Candle lit, cute tables, beaded lighting, live music. A couple could... from citysearch.com

I took my wife here for Valentine's Day and it was well worth it. We both were initially impressed by the prompt and helpful service, menu and wine list. It only got bett... from citysearch.com

Talk about snobby wait staff! When we arrived without a reservation at 5:25pm (they start seating for dinner at 5:30pm) they acted like it was a huge inconvenience to fin... from citysearch.com

Should've listened to my friends... Don't believe the hype. The server seemed like he was selling me food rather than informing me of the menu. The host, (manager, probab... from citysearch.com

Nice and comfortable place to have Italian food. I like dining at Serafina, they have a full bar, a small garden to sit outside and a cozy ambiance. The food is not great... from citysearch.com

I had a friend from out of town (and let's put it this way, she's not my friend anymore! ;) Just kidding! Brought her to Sarefina to impress her with Seattle cuisine but ... from citysearch.com

We had heard such great things about Serafina's and were looking forward to celebrating our one-year anniversary with a special dinner. The dinner turned out to be a huge... from citysearch.com

This was my first date, and I chose Serafina from CitySearch. I read all the negative comments and think Seattle has a bitter problem. The staff here was absoutely wonder... from citysearch.com

Small setting, nice small bar, very romantic and intimate for a couple or small family. Food is impressive and servers are very knowledgeable on wine selecton. from citysearch.com

I took my sister there for dinner for her birth day becuase she had been told the place was great. NOT! It looked lovely when we came in, but the service was slow and whe... from citysearch.com

Upon arriving at Serafina on a saturday night, my group of six and I were told that we would have to wait for our table that we had reserved a week in advance. We ended u... from citysearch.com

We have eaten at this restaurant a number of times over the past 3 years, and it has somehow become less and less fulfilling. If I was to pin it down on one thing it woul... from citysearch.com

My wife and I love Serafina, the food is great. The staff is very friendly and well educated about food. Their wine selection is huge, and the wait staff seems to be very... from citysearch.com

My boss is in town from New York. She is a foodie and a fun person, but also a skeptic. She hired me though which means she can be to skeptical. We had a chance to stop f... from citysearch.com

I have had good dependable meals at Serafina, the food is good, and the service is usually superb. I find it a tad bit pricey if you want to order salad, entre, wine and ... from citysearch.com

I?ve been going to Serafina for more than 5 years. It?s always been a bit of ?event? dining, but 2 hours for 2 appetizers and a couple of glasses of wine!? A 9:15 reserva... from citysearch.com

Heard great things about this restaurant through word of mouth but read pretty bad reviews here on Citysearch. Figured I would roll the dice and try it out anyways... Yik... from citysearch.com

Serafina has the character of a sucessful restaurant that you should feel priviledged to patronize. We had a very special family evening planned and had made a reservatio... from citysearch.com

My wife and I went here a few weeks ago for a late dinner and sat on the patio in back. It was a really nice night. They have a big wine list (a number of half bottles, t... from citysearch.com

Tasty food goddamnit Service so crappy the night i was there i was sad. We got there and were seated promptly our waitress was really good looking and stylly But she didn... from citysearch.com

I love this place. The food is great everytime and the staff is always friendly and knowledgable. It's a little on the cute/romantic side so it's perfect for a date but I... from citysearch.com

Who don't understand why this place comes recommended. You are so crowded in this place that even when it is empty you are elbows to the wall or window or backed up into ... from citysearch.com

It was a perfect weekend morning and we were at one of our favorite Seattle Restaurants, Serafina Osteria and Enoteca. What is there to like about Serafina? 1. Live jazz ... from citysearch.com

I've been to Serafina about 3 times now, and each time loved it; The first time I took my Sis there for her B.D. and she took advantage of me, so I walked away broke, alt... from citysearch.com

The food was good, the ambience was GREAT, especially on the patio on a warm night. The food is different, not spicy per se but they used a lot of flavorful additions lik... from citysearch.com

maybe my tastes are different but I love this place. the service has always been impeccable with the staff being very knowledgeable when it comes to recommending food and... from citysearch.com

on a beautiful summer night in seattle, we were seated near the patio with the refreshing breeze flowing over us. our hostess was extremely courteous , and the wait staff... from citysearch.com

I would like to take a moment to express my disappointment at a recent visit to Serafina. My daughter specifically requested Serafina for her birthday dinner as she had n... from citysearch.com

I had dinner with 3 other girlfriends on a Friday night. The restaurant was definitely crowded, but the staff did all they could to get us a(fantastic) cocktail while we ... from citysearch.com

Serafina has a beautiful garden patio and when the sun comes out I always have a glimmer of hope that the food is going to be better this time and give it another shot. H... from citysearch.com

I celebrated my 40th Birthday at the restaurant last week. Such a big birthday means high expectations, and the crew of Serafina met all of mine. To be honest I hadn't be... from citysearch.com

This has been my go to place for a romantic night out for years. The food is superb, the staff are pleasant enough and the atmosphere warm and inviting. It can get awfull... from insiderpages.com

I love Serafina. I've been there for drinks only or for a lovely dinner with jass music playing. The food is delicious. The ambience is wonderful--low golden lighting, ca... from insiderpages.com

This is definitely a date restaurant. They have nice Italian food, and the interior is designed to inspire romance. It's close to the lake, and the bar is pretty nice too... from insiderpages.com

Located on Eastlake and offers a wonderful dining expereince with good Italian food. White table cloths and quaint atmosphere. Can be crowded on weekend nights. (December... from insiderpages.com

Places like this don't exist anymore...or so I thought. My boyfriend took me here for our anniversary, and we saw live music while we ate. The dessert was amazing, I don'... from insiderpages.com

Located on Eastlake. Great food and atomosphere. It can get pretty crowded. Leo Raymundo and Sue Nixon Jazz Trio are a great band to to listen to while you eat and drink ... from insiderpages.com

My first visit to Sarafina's was a disaster. The green salad was bitter, the eggplant signature dish was far too salty. The restaurant was profoundly noisy and the waiter... from citysearch.com

I love this place. Warm, busy, great food, lovely wine. I could go on. Sat on the patio and it was beautiful. My server was lovely, smart and informed. we had caprese sal... from citysearch.com

Serafina is a place like no other. It is beautiful, welcoming, the food is fantastic, the staff lovely and professional. We recently re-located to Seattle from NY. My hus... from citysearch.com

Our party of 5 had high hopes for Serafina's sunday brunch. Unfortunately, the series of events that followed after walking through the door slashed all our high expectat... from citysearch.com

Our hopes were high, we'd heard great things about Serafina. We were looking for something exactly as advertised. But here we are, a Tuesday night and we're still feeling... from citysearch.com

Serafina is always one of my favorite places to go for a nice lunch. I love the ambiance. It's a casual neighborhood place with rustic and kitschy decor and very comforta... from citysearch.com

I heard good things about this place and decided to check it out with my wife. We were impressed by the ambiance right away and service was very nice. The food however, l... from citysearch.com

Really enjoyed meeting a new acquaintance for a bite to eat and a chat at Serafina yesterday evening. The weather was perfect and a great glass of ros started the evening... from citysearch.com

My husband and I chose Serafina for our annniversary dinner. The reservationist made sure our tablecloth was decorated with "Happy Anniversary" which was a cute touch. Th... from citysearch.com

Serafina has soooo many great reviews, to see a negative one at the top spurred my need to write an accurate rebuttal. I have been going here for years, and it's a great ... from citysearch.com

Serafina is one of my favorite restaurants. The restaurant is fairly small, but has very good qualities. The dinner can be very romantic, and the happy hours can be very ... from citysearch.com

Summertime at Serafina. Come early for dinner, get a patio spot. It is so very, (and I hate sounding cliche) European. The Executive chef came out when we had questions a... from citysearch.com

Food: 8, good menu, great salads Atmosphere: 9, what a great place! Service: 10++++ Where do they get these people? From Matt & Melissa at the bar to the wait staff, they... from citysearch.com

I am a bit biased about Serafina because it's our neighborhood restaurant. The food is great and the staff always makes you feel at like a valued guest. the food is good ... from citysearch.com

My wife and I have been going to Serafina for 12 years. During that time, there have been changes in managment and in the chef. The wonderful thing is that it has been an... from citysearch.com

Our party of eight was wedged into a corner table too small for all of us, and while we waited for our eighth to arrive the waitstaff pushed the empty chair into my legs ... from citysearch.com

In town on business and got a recommendation from the staff at my hotel to check out Serafina. It did not disappoint! While the weather did not permit eating outdoors, th... from citysearch.com

I've been to many Italian restaurants around Seattle, but I must say Serfina has left a lasting impression with me. I love the atmosphere of the restaurant and the staffs... from citysearch.com

I went on a first date at Serafina and had a wonderful experience. The decor and lighting made for the perfect romantic setting. Our server was knowledgeable and friendly... from citysearch.com

Serafina is the quintessential neighborhood bistro - a place for the locals, who never mention it to the tourists - and one that no city person should ever, take for gran... from citysearch.com

The folks who say Serafina is marred by a haughty attitude are right. We waited a FULL HOUR for our food to arrive. Waitress smirked the trout I ordered took that long (t... from citysearch.com

I began with the Insalata Con Uovo, Lightly toasted crouton, mixed greens, truffle oil and a sunny side up egg. The egg was cooked gently and offered a rustic crisp edge ... from citysearch.com

With opinionated family members ranging from 22 to 55, all agree that Serafina is just like having a fun family dinner with the Italian relatives. The atmosphere is warm ... from citysearch.com

Having been spoiled in my life by some outstanding Italian-American food in Little Italy, New York, and in Toronto, I'm generally disappointed by Italian-inspired cuisine... from citysearch.com

Having been to Serafina before, we knew it was a great place for a special occasion. Therefore we decided to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday and bring his family along.... from citysearch.com

Lunch on their patio yesterday was perfect. Loved the fresh strawberry cheescake and that they were willing to split a glasspour of wine to pair with it! from citysearch.com

Everything was great, even the cocktails and the wine. But... why was the food average or below? We ordered the eggplant dish and it was not very tasty. from citysearch.com

After reading some of the reviews of this charming location I am familiar with, it is appartant that even when someone gives exceptional service, all cannot be pleased. C... from citysearch.com

If you like italian, you'll fall in love with serafina! Be sure to try the specialty Melanzane ala serafina! Great romantic escape and live jazz/lounge music! from citysearch.com

I celebrated my birthday with my family here, only to wish I'd discovered this restaurant earlier. We shared a variety of items "family style" and found each and everyone... from citysearch.com

Request a table outdoors in the garden patio -- it's absolutely charming. Someone must be reading all the complaints about poor service, because our service from start to... from citysearch.com

Typical night at Serafina - lively, busy, people seemed to be having a great time. After a short wait at the bar - which was crowded but friendly, our gracious host (rach... from citysearch.com

What a nice place for a date. Look to spend $75 for two people with wine here. The food is greatvaguely Italian, definitely northwest. Good wine selection, a very cool at... from citysearch.com

I love the food here it's simply amazing. And the bar tender let me try one of the infused liquors they had...Persimmon Vodka... it was amazing! Great all the way around.... from citysearch.com

OK, so it's more "Italian-inspired" than truly Italian, but rustic European definitely applies. Serafina has been an Eastlake institution since long before I moved to the... from citysearch.com

The ambiance is great in this little east side restaurant. The food is absolutely delicious! They also have a great happy hour! Cheap wine and beer and some fantastic opt... from citysearch.com

Ate there over the holidays with some friends. It was better Italian food than chain restaurants but not great. Their signature dish with eggplant showed no respect for o... from citysearch.com

I have never been so rushed through a meal. The food wasn't even that good. I was surprised because I have seen so many good reviews. I will not be back nor will I ever r... from citysearch.com

Very disappointed with this restaurant. Called up, and got a reservation for 8:45. Showed up 5 minuntes early, checked in, and were told it would be at least a 30 minute ... from citysearch.com

If you want a romantic night out with someone you love - anniversary, birthday... Or want to spark that romance with a love that MAY be about to bloom.... Serafina is you... from citysearch.com

Serafina,my classy, local taste of rustic Italy did it again! My out of town guests were treated to a sumptuous, tasty meal all in a relaxed, romantic atmosphere. Oh...an... from citysearch.com