Seme di Fico

Seme di Fico is a restaurant, fresh pasta bar and food lab in Docklands, Melbourne, built around the work of its production kitchen. It is also a gift shop, with homemade products and boutique items available to take home.

The venue’s food focus is on making and serving things fresh. Its signature sourdough, hot from the oven, mixed condiments and freshly made pasta are among the offerings highlighted by the restaurant. Handmade pasta is displayed on the marbletop, giving diners a view of the preparation as well as the finished food.

The interior has been carefully considered by Chef Jerry, with the overall feel of the space designed to complement the food and experience. That combination of visible pasta-making, a working kitchen and a small retail element gives Seme di Fico a more hands-on character than a standard restaurant visit.

It suits diners looking for fresh Italian-style food in Docklands, as well as anyone interested in taking homemade products or boutique gifts home. The production-kitchen setting could also appeal to solo visitors and couples who enjoy watching food being made, while the gift shop adds a practical reason to drop in beyond a meal.