Living in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle has afforded us the opportunity to dine at San Fermo many times. San Fermo has been family owned and operated since 2016 and sources many of its ingredients from their farm in La Conner, Washington (where they also do farm dinners).
San Fermo has a fairly traditional Italian menu with antipasti, primi, and secondi. Classic items on the antipasti list include almonds and olives, salads, and burrata. That is usually rounded out with some seasonal items (when the maitake mushroom is in season it’s fantastic). The primi include a rotating list of pastas though I think they always have bolognese and carbonera to round that list out. The secondi list is usually only a couple items, the pork chop is pretty frequently on the menu. Then of course they’ll have desserts. The wine list includes a great selection of Italian wines and they have a full bar for cocktails.
Typically when it’s just us eating, we get the Caesar Salad (which includes anchovies) and two pastas. That’s normally more than enough food for us though the burrata is a great addition if you’re looking for another antipasti. San Fermo is always dependable for a great meal and excellent service.
A couple notes for San Fermo. They charge a 23% service charge. Additionally, they require you to place your full meal order (not including dessert) when your party is ready to order. These are quirks but don’t detract from a wonderful experience and a delicious meal.
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