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Il Terrazzo Carmine, Seattle, WA

Il Terrazzo Carmine

4.9
4.9
4131 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 53 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
Il Terrazzo Carmine, owned and operated by Carmine Smeraldo, is one of Seattle's true dining anomalies - a highly successful restaurant with unfailingly high standards and a loyal, sophisticated clientele. The cuisine has been acclaimed as Seattle's best by the media and more importantly, by local diners.
Il Terrazzo Carmine is located in historic Pioneer Square - nestled in an urban-renewed alley with entrances through the vintage lobby on First Avenue or through the delightful courtyard in the back. Since 1984, Carmine Smeraldo's classic Italian restaurant has been where the locals have chosen to return over and over again. From the Carpaccio Di Bue and Spaghettini Dell 'Ortolano for lunch to the Suprema Di Pollo Farcita and Zuppa Di Pesce for dinner you will know you have gone to a place where excellence is a way of life. Arguably the best Italian restaurant in Seattle, Il Terrazzo serves classical Italian cuisine with an atmosphere you may want to call home and never leave

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Additional information

  • Location
    411 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104
  • Phone number
    (206) 467-7797
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Our parking garage is located at 450 Alaskan Way. Guests can drop off their vehicles at the valet station on the 1st floor of the garage. Valet service for our guests will begin at 4:30 and is complimentary for up to 4 hours with validation at the front desk. Guests parking before 4:30 or over the 4 hour will be subject to public parking rates.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Juan Vega

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  • Did you know we have another location?

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 11:30 - 14:45, 17:00 - 21:30,Sat - 17:00 - 21:30
    Make sure to check out our Bellevue restaurant Carmine's Bellevue next time you are on the Eastside!

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What 4,131 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Seattle / Eastern Washington

    Italian

  • Seattle

    Best Overall

  • Seattle

    Best Ambience

  • Seattle

    Great for fine wines

  • Seattle

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Terrazzo Carmine in Seattle offers a consistently exceptional dining experience with expertly prepared Italian cuisine and "outstanding service." The ambiance is charming and perfect for special occasions. Highlights include the veal entrees and "gorgeous outdoor space." Diners appreciate the attentive staff, "knowledgeable bartenders," and a "great wine selection." A must-visit for authentic Italian dining.
4,131 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a most wonderful evening at Carmine's. Ryan took special care of us. He made sure it was an evening for us to remember, while providing exceptional service! Thank you Ryan! The rack of lamb, veal chop, sweet breads, carpaccio, all exceptional. Chef Juan, having been there, many years, is still putting out beautiful plates and most delicious food! It was lovely to spend the evening, in a place I've known so well, seeing that it remains one of the best restaurants in Seattle!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service & wonderful atmosphere! Pricey=$500 + tip for 4 people. Had a great bottle of wine De Lille for $85. Angel hair pasta with prawns, clams & mussels-prawns overcooked, sauce bland. Gnocchi with tomato sauce delicious, tasty Caesar salad.

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  3. Barndwellers

    Seattle11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant exceeded expectations! Short walk from Lumen Field, impeccable service, delicious food. Our server, Kyle, was professional, knowledgeable and attentive. All restaurant staff were courteous and helpful. Food was very good! Gnocchi was light and tender and the shrimp saffron risotto was excellent. My wife and I brought a bottle of wine from our cellar and Kyle opened it for us without any discernible attitude. We also split the caprese salad and it was served on two plates for our convenience. Just an excellent experience all around. Will definitely return here.

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  4. Rich VIP

    Seattle8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Professional staff and outstanding food. My favorite in Seattle

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  5. Katherine VIP

    Seattle11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service as usual. Best lunch spot in Seattle!

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  6. Conrad VIP

    Seattle48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Service. Delicious Meal. Wonderful Evening to celebrate with friends. Thank you!

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  7. kristine

    Seattle13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is amazing-time after time we go and it is outstanding. The service is impeccable and the food is wonderful.

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  8. John

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The specials of the day are always delicious. The service is always fantastic.

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  9. Julie

    Seattle4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Ambience and service good. Menu a bit dated and minimal lighter options. Seasonings not subtle. I went with an older friend and I thought they were a little condescending to her. Overall a bit disappointing and not sure I would go again.

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  10. Judy

    Seattle9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our third time at this restaurant. Celebrated my husband’s 75th birthday. It was perfect!

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Il Terrazzo Carmine is rated 4.9 stars by 4131 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 53 times today
Google Map for Il Terrazzo Carmine

411 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (206) 467-7797
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Our parking garage is located at 450 Alaskan Way. Guests can drop off their vehicles at the valet station on the 1st floor of the garage. Valet service for our guests will begin at 4:30 and is complimentary for up to 4 hours with validation at the front desk. Guests parking before 4:30 or over the 4 hour will be subject to public parking rates.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Juan Vega

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