Serafina (restaurant)

Serafina
The restaurant's exterior, 2023
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Restaurant information
Established1991 (1991)
Food typeItalian
Street address2043 Eastlake Avenue East
CitySeattle
CountyKing
StateWashington
Postal/ZIP Code98102
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47°38′17″N 122°19′34″W / 47.63806°N 122.32611°W / 47.63806; -122.32611
Websiteserafinaseattle.com

Serafina is an Italian restaurant in Seattle, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1][2] Susan Kaufman opened the restaurant in 1991; chefs have included Dylan Giordan and Christian Chandler.

Description

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The 85-seat[3] Italian restaurant Serafina is located on Eastlake Avenue East, on the east side of Lake Union. The menu has included seafood such as fish soup, pastas,[4] eggplant rolls,[5] gnocchi with wild mushroom sauce, sandwiches, tiramisu,[6] and olive oil cake with cherry mascarpone.[7] The restaurant has offered live jazz on weekends and wine tastings monthly.[8][9] Serafina also has a deck which connects to sibling Mediterranean restaurant Cicchetti.[10][11][12]

History

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Owner Susan Kaufman founded Serafina in 1991.[13][14] She died in 2016.[15][16][17]

Dylan Giordan was credited as a chef in 2010.[18] Christian Chandler was executive chef, as of 2013.[19]

Serafina has hosted an annual Garden Party Extravaganza,[20][21] and brunch for Mother's Day.[22][23] Like many restaurants, Serafina closed temporarily at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and later operated via take-out.[24]

Reception

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In 2016, Kathryn Robinson of Seattle Metropolitan wrote, "When Serafina opened its doors on Eastlake Avenue in 1991, it was the most exuberantly sexy Italian restaurant in a city then full of Italian restaurants."[25] Allecia Vermillion included the business in the magazine's 2023 overview of Seattle's best Italian food.[4] In 2019, Megan Hill included Serafina in Eater Seattle's 2019 list of "classic restaurants every Seattleite must try".[26] Alyssa Therrien included the business in the Daily Hive's 2022 list of "7 restaurants serving up the best table bread in Seattle".[27] Emma Banks and Bradley Foster included Serafina in Thrillist's 2022 list of the city's 14 best Italian establishments.[13]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Huygen, Meg van. "The Amalfi Breeze at Serafina Is a Citrusy-Herbal Dream". The Stranger. Archived from the original on 2022-12-04. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  2. ^ "Longevity, community and continuity converge at Serafina, where the new owner is already an old hand". The Seattle Times. 2019-07-09. Archived from the original on 2023-01-29. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  3. ^ Uitti, Jake (2018-09-15). Unique Eats and Eateries of Seattle. Reedy Press LLC. ISBN 978-1-68106-181-8. Archived from the original on 2023-07-27. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  4. ^ a b "Italian Restaurants in Seattle for Pasta or Special Occasions". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2022-07-18. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  5. ^ Fodor's Seattle. Fodor's Travel. 2021-02-02. ISBN 978-1-64097-281-0.
  6. ^ Aloni, Nicole (2001-02-01). Secrets from a Caterer's Kitchen: The Indispensable Guide for Planning a Party. Penguin. ISBN 978-1-55788-352-0. Archived from the original on 2023-07-27. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  7. ^ "Serafina Osteria and Enoteca". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2022-05-25. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  8. ^ Fainberg, Denise (2012-06-04). Washington 2nd Edition. The Countryman Press. ISBN 978-0-88150-974-8. Archived from the original on 2023-07-27. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  9. ^ Volk, David (2013-11-05). Cheap Bastard's® Guide to Seattle: Secrets of Living the Good Life—for Less!. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-4930-0658-8. Archived from the original on 2023-07-27. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  10. ^ Lonely Planet Seattle. Lonely Planet. 2020-01-01. ISBN 978-1-78868-675-4. Archived from the original on 2023-07-27. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  11. ^ Fraioli, James (2012-06-05). Seattle Chef's Table: Extraordinary Recipes from the Emerald City. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-0-7627-8706-7. Archived from the original on 2023-07-27. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  12. ^ "The Best Patio Dining in Seattle". Seattle Magazine. 2022-07-08. Archived from the original on 2023-03-26. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  13. ^ a b Banks, Emma (2022-04-07). "The 14 Best Italian Restaurants in Seattle". Thrillist. Archived from the original on 2023-06-02. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  14. ^ Cannon, Robyn Roehm (October 26, 2014). "Seattle standouts" (PDF). The Spokesman-Review. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 3, 2019. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  15. ^ Callaghan, Adam H. (2016-07-26). "Farewell to Susan Kaufman of 25-Year-Old Serafina". Eater Seattle. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  16. ^ "Remembering Susan Kaufman". Seattle Weekly. 2016-07-22. Archived from the original on 2022-07-06. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  17. ^ "Susan Kaufman, owner of restaurants Serafina and Cicchetti, dies at 64". The Seattle Times. 2016-07-22. Archived from the original on 2022-07-03. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  18. ^ "Restaurant Review: Cicchetti". Seattle Magazine. 2022-07-08. Archived from the original on 2023-07-27. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  19. ^ Drosendahl, Glenn (May 8, 2013). "Seattle restaurants Serafina and Cicchetti roll with 'Brat Pack' chefs". Puget Sound Business Journal. Archived from the original on 2016-11-29. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  20. ^ Billups, Sara (2014-05-22). "Serafina's Garden Party; Cafe Campagne's Drink Pink; Roux's New Hours". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2023-06-05. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  21. ^ Hill, Megan (2015-07-07). "Hot Cakes Wins a Sofi Award; Serafina's 5th Annual Garden Party". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2023-06-09. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  22. ^ "Where To Go For Mother's Day Brunch in Seattle". Seattle Magazine. 2022-07-08. Archived from the original on 2022-10-05. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  23. ^ "Mother's Day Brunches in Seattle: 2022 Edition". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2022-10-19. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  24. ^ "Seattle restaurants like Serafina start to-go service after weeks of being closed". king5.com. April 20, 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-04-29. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  25. ^ "Susan Kaufman, Owner of Serafina, Gone Too Soon". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on 2022-08-17. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  26. ^ Hill, Megan (2015-01-26). "Classic Restaurants Every Seattleite Must Try". Eater Seattle. Archived from the original on 2023-05-29. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  27. ^ "7 restaurants serving up the best table bread in Seattle | Dished". Daily Hive. Archived from the original on 2023-07-27. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
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