"Italian food is always a solid bet for a date, and San Fermo is probably the most romantic place to get it. Inside one of the oldest historical homes in Ballard you’ll find handmade pasta, small plates, and a chickpea flatbread you never knew you wanted until now. You’ll also realize (in case you ever had any doubt) that eating spaghetti in a dimly-lit space that feels like something from a Nancy Meyers film is a pretty enjoyable thing to do. If they have amatriciana on the menu when you go, get it." - aimee rizzo