Serafina
Seattle, WA 98102-3509
Phone: (206) 323-0807
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Newton Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Date Spot 2006
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-close, Sat-Sun 5pm-close
Editorial Review for Serafina – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
On any given night, families, neighbors and lovers crowd this dim, candlelit space. Couples and singles crowd the cozy bar while waiting for a table in the relaxed dining room--or better yet, on the romantic garden patio. Service is casual, but consistently warm and knowledgeable; they keep up nicely with the seasonally-changing menu.
The Food
Don't miss house-made misto di salsiccia, a generous plate of sausages over creamy grilled polenta topped with a pile of caramelized onions and tiny, sweet grapes. Portly pasta portions are served with heavy spicing and robust flavors. Entrees often prove a better bet: Agnello (lamb) comes in four tender chops, just pink under a tawny wild-mushroom sauce.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyHappy hour runs Monday to Friday from 4:30pm to 6pm. Special cocktails and snacks offer tasty excitment for less than $10.
When to GoLive music runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night, as well as the first Wednesday of every month.
User Reviews for Serafina
04/08/2008 Posted by jimwallace
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. When we arrived his father walked up to the hostess desk and stated we had reservations at 8pm. The main hostess rudely told him that it was not 8 yet (it was about 7:55, and we of course would rather be early rather then late) and to come back to her when it was time for our reservation. I was mortified when he came back and told us what had happened. We then had to cram into the small waiting area with the other bar patrons. When his father spied an empty small table in the bar he sat down to wait and had me come over. The hostess did not wait one second to push her head over us and tell us that table was reserved and we were not allowed to sit there. After standing for more then half an hour after our reservation we were finally seated. From there on out the service from our waiter was fantastic, the food was amazing, wine, etc. everything else was great! But to have an evening start off due to bad service has made me very unlikely to return to this establishment. If they cannot hire proper employees and teach them how to speak appropriately to guests, I would rather take my money elsewhere where I am made to feel welcome.
Pros: The rabbit was the best I've had!
Cons: The horrible hostess lady
03/29/2008 Posted by GailJuneau
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 could care less......so I contacted the manager next day and she repsonded immediately. I returned and was delighted. The service was wonderful, the food was very good. Totally enjoyable.
Cons: expensive wine list
