Along with gorgeous natural scenery and gorgeous art, an essential element of “Italy†is the gorgeous world of gastronomy. Food has naturally developed in Italy because rich ingredients can be obtained thanks to environments such as the topography surrounded by the sea on three sides, the northern part where the Alps are located, and the south with a Mediterranean climate. Italian cuisine focuses on making the most of the flavors and flavors of each ingredient rather than intensely flavored sauces. Recently, restaurants that add traditional flavors with Korean ingredients have sprung up from places that reproduce local Italian flavors in Japan, inspiring foodies. Here are 5 of the best New Italian restaurants in Seoul, where the flavors and plating are perfect.
Italian restaurants in Seoul include Itaewon Maremma, Itaewon IL CHIASSO, Cheongdam-dong Toktok, Dosan Park Beuljae, Haebangchon Cucholo Osteria, Apgujeong Mongone, Hannam-dong Osteria Orjo, Yeonnam-dong Alcheok, Dosan Park Volpino, Cheongdam Terra13, Dosan Park Trattoria Samkim, Ikseon-dong Leblancer, Songpa Songri Dan-gil Kome, Hannam-dong Orjo After8, Hannam-dong La Sandok After 8, Hannam-dong La Sandok Osteria, Hannam-dong East Omanjia, Cheongdam Pasto, Seongsu Packpie, Sangam Trattoria Malto, Seorae Village Dourroom, Cheongdam-dong Triad, Hapjeong Osteria Sam Kim, Mangwon-dong Brussels Seogyo, Euljiro Otrek, Apgujeong Peach, Cheongdam Ebisu, Garosu-gil ebt, Seongsu Sorang Hozen, Hannam-dong Pornoseoul, Apgujeong Osteria Cotto, Hapjeong Centopercento, Seongsu Rock Pasta Bar, Seongsu Kuna, Cheongdam, Cheongdam-ro, Cheongdam, Cheongdam Mipiace, Cheongdam Ristorante Eo, Cheongdam Fairing Room, Euljiro, Yeoksam Altacucina by Target, Jongno Ida, Yeonnam-dong Classroom, Yeonnam-dong Baratier, Seongsu Osteria Jeanni, Seochon Gosma, Seochon Duomo, Yeonnam-dong Trattoria Yeonnam, Hapjeong Camilo Lazaneria, Songpa Osteria Sekondi, Hapjeong Osteria ora, Seochon Gallina Daisy, Gyeongridan-gil Toreen, City Hall Seoul Westin Chosun Hotel 9th Gate, Itaewon Antitrust, Kumho Localit, Dongdaemun Deepin, Euljiro Jewelry, Euljiro Bonus, Seongsu-dong TBD, Seongsu Chicharo, Kumho JADE&Water, Geumho-dong Cheung Bistro, Haebangchon Kommoa, Hannam-dong Gnocchi Bar, Yeonnam-dong Gentle Kitchen, Nonhyeon-dong Ilchi, Seongsu Tarobe, Bangbae Pasta Popo, Banpo Ettore, Yangjae Roma-ok, Seongnam-dong, Seongnam-dong Citive Seoul, Dosan Park The Kitchen Salvatore Cuomo, Dosan Park El Omino, Euljiro Immagino, Garosu-gil Ilmuretto, Cheongdam-dong Titolo, Dosan Park Conpier, Dosan Park Gardner Adria, Samcheong-dong Italian Jae, Haebangchon Oriol, Seongsu Boyer, Ikseon-dong No Signboard, Seorae Village Volare, Seocho TAVERN38, Seorae Village Re Jiu, Dosan Park Test Kitchen, Seochon Enotecachin, Seorae Village Seochon Casa Di Chef, Itaewon Itaewon Itaewon, Samcheong-dong Tereno, Cheongdam-dong Kucholo Terrazza, Seorae Village Tombola, Yeonhui-dong Enoteca Auto, Yeonnam-dong Yun Sung-yong Restaurant, Seochon Bistro Chinchin, Hongdae Sangsu Trattoria Chao, Seorae Village La Siete, Seorae Village La Ciete, Hapjeong Panello, Cheongdam Epanu, Cheongdam Corte, Nonhyeon-dong Hongshin Assolt 2, Apgujeong Cheese Room, Songpa ENE, Songpa Seegemmejour, Eunpyeong Trattoria Piu, Chungmuro Pasta Market, Seochon Cadelupo, Buam-dong Paolo de Maria, Gwanghwamun Four Seasons Hotel Seoul Bocalino, Seochon Gastrotong, Euljiro Grand Blue, Buam-dong Stone Hill, Gwangjang-dong Vista Walkerhill Seoul Delvino, Hannam-dong Yoon Se-young Restaurant, Geumho-dong Gourmet, Apgujeong Bistro Spark, Cheongdam Centro, Cheongdam Scopa The Chef, Nonhyeon, PDR, Cheongwadam Lee, Magok Magok Table, Samcheong-dong The Restaurant, Cheongdam-dong Restaurant On, Gyeongridan-gil Racucina, Hannam Borgo Hannam, Haebangchon Ragu, Seongsu Yeong-eum, Seongsu Convivial, Hapjeong Topa, Hannam Maison Hannam, Kumho Obu Yong, Hannam Corso, Hapjeong Pepperoni, Yeonnam-dong Milan Restaurant, Hannam Rossini, and Yeonnam Oma are famous.
1. Cheongdam 'Evidence', a new world of gastronomy
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“Evidence†is run by Chef Lee Tae-woo, an open member of AntiTrust. Course meals are served with raw pasta kneaded and extracted directly from the store. You can enjoy a menu that breaks the mold with unique ingredients such as miso paste, persimmon, and soy sauce. The signature menu is the “Pasta Omakase Course,†where an appetizer, four types of pasta, and dessert are prepared one after the other. The composition of the pasta served in the course changes every day, such as tortellini filled with corn and cheese, tagliolini colored with paprika seasoning, and tagliatelle topped with plenty of chopped cilantro. A wine pairing service is also available to enhance the flavor of the food.
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â–²Location: 6 Dosan-daero 57-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 18:00 — 01:00 every day, closed on Sundays and Mondays
â–²Price: Pasta omakase course 58,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Lunar New Year, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday): The plating itself is so beautiful that my eyes are happy before eating! The pasta in the soup was also amazing, and there were many types I ate for the first time! The corn tortellini, which looked like eating corn butter, had the perfect texture, even when the corn kernels popped.
2. Seongsu 'kuna' that makes the most of the unique flavors of the ingredients
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“Kuna†makes Italian home-cooked meals using seasonal ingredients. Chef Park Geon-ah, who led Itaewon's' Itain ', started with inspiration from a rural restaurant he stumbled upon during his trip to Italy. To make the most of the natural flavors and flavors of the ingredients, salt is minimized and the food is seasoned with broth and cheese. The signature menu is “polpo,†where the contrasting colors of yellow carrot puree and purple octopus catch the eye. The sweetness of the puree blends sweetly with the octopus, which is soft yet has just the right amount of elasticity. Please note that reservations are required through official social media and phone calls.
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â–²Location: 9-16 Yeonmujang 5-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 12:00 — 22:00 every day, Sunday 12:00 — 20:00, B/T 15:00 — 17:00
â–²Price: Polpo 23,000 won, Bacon Crema 19,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigin Everyday Pansuni): The golden octopus doesn't feel tough at all. If you dip a salty octopus into carrot puree and eat it, it's sweet and salty, and it's constantly in. I was able to scrape the pan-fried gnocchi because of the savory cream and mushroom flavor. If you want a slightly richer flavor, I also recommend a combination that adds egg yolk.
3. Picturesque visuals, Dosan Park 'Trattoria Samkim'
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“Trattoria Sam Kim†is Chef Sam Kim's third restaurant after “Bona Sera†in Sinsa-dong and “Osteria Sam Kim†in Hapjeong-dong. You can find cuisines from northern Italy that are sensually unraveled. The interior of the store, decorated with black-toned furniture and dim lighting, creates a luxurious atmosphere. The signature menu is “mullet roe,†which combines botarca cream and ink to show off a picturesque visual appearance. Finely chopped garlic and hanchi were placed on top of the chewy bagheri to add a rich flavor. If you take a bite of fresh sweet shrimp on a baggerie wrapped in botarca cream, a diverse feast of cuisines unfolds.
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â–²Location: 10-3 Dosan-daero 49-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:30 — 21:00 every day, B/T 15:00 — 17:30, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: Mullet roe 30,000 won, octopus 26,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Bizarre Oden Stir-Fried Chicken): I started the meal with Chef Sam Kim's signature dish, melanjanera. The eggplant, cheese, and sauce are perfectly balanced, with neither too much nor too little. I didn't feel the cream sauce on the mullet roe pasta; rather, it felt light, so I was able to eat it without getting bitten until the end.
4. Seongsu 'Sorang Hozen', Italian with Jeju sensibility
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“Soranghozen†means “to love†in Jeju dialect. Based on the concept of “Jeju in the heart of the city,†ingredients from Jeju are incorporated into Italian recipes. “Jeju Cafe Reese†is a popular menu that enhances the taste buds before a meal. Fresh mozzarella cheese is served with the most delicious fruits of each season, such as Cheonhye-hyang, Hallabong, red, and golden flavors. The signature menu is 'Jeju Black Pork French Lek Steak' with reverse seared french steak, pumpkin sweet potato puree, and garlic confit. French lek, which has the right balance of tender meat and chewy fat, has an excellent moist juiciness and rich meat flavor.
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â–²Location: 58 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: 12:00 — 22:00 every day, B/T 15:00 — 17:00
â–²Price: Jeju Black Pork French Pork Steak 29,000 won, Jeju Caprese 15,000 won
â–²Testimonial (take a picture of yourself in the mirror): Overall, from the atmosphere of the store to the food, it's a perfect place for a date. The food has an Italian feel, but the ingredients have a Korean feel, creating a mysterious charm. The French pork steak was made from the highest quality black pork, so the meat itself was excellent. It was my first time meeting meat and sweet potato puree, and I was wondering why I only understood it now.
5. A brilliant transformation of Korean ingredients, Changdeokgung Palace 'Ida'
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“Ida†is located at the end of a quiet stone wall path leading from Jongmyo Shrine to Changdeokgung Palace. Ingredients born and raised in Korea are reinterpreted with recipes from around the world to create unique dishes. The unique menu name, which lists the ingredients and sauces contained in the food, also stands out. The signature menu “Maple Leaf Scallops, Sesame Herb Foam, and Charlotte Vinegar†is a perfect trifecta, starting with the fresh flavor of sesame herbs, the chewy, crunchy scallop meat, and the fresh finish of the shallot vinegar. “Rigatoni, sea urchin cream sauce, windbreak herbs,†which have the fresh scent of windbreakers, is also a popular menu. The aroma of windproof herbs and the rich green sea urchin sauce bring out the rich flavor to the fullest.
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â–²Location: 153 Seosunra-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:30 — 21:00 every day, Sunday 12:00 — 22:30, B/T 15:00 — 17:00
â–²Price: Maple leaf scallops, sesame foam, shallot vinegar 25,000 won, rigatoni, sea urchin cream sauce, windproof herbs 17,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigami Yoboseiyo 114): I had a hard time reserving a seat at a famous place on the 2nd floor, but the view from the window itself was really healing. The recipe and composition were so unique that I was wondering if the ingredients I could easily access on a regular basis could produce this kind of flavor. In particular, the maple scallops topped with sesame herb foam are a combination of white wine and honey!
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