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Pisces

Pisces is a cozy and atmospheric dining wine bar located in Yeonnam-dong. Known for its fantastic pasta, gnocchi, and fusion dishes, the restaurant offers a romantic setting perfect for dates or intimate gatherings. Please note that ordering an alcoholic beverage is required during operating hours, making it a wonderful destination to enjoy high-quality Italian food paired with a great selection of wines.

Italian food

Common Mansion

Common Mansion is a sophisticated brunch and dining spot located in the serene Gyeonghuigung area of Jongno. Known for its stylish interior and high-quality seasonal ingredients, it offers a refined menu ranging from hearty sandwiches and fresh salads to flavorful pasta dishes. It is an ideal place to enjoy a peaceful meal or a relaxed coffee break while soaking in the quiet, historic atmosphere of the neighborhood.

European Brunch Dining

Egg and Flour

Egg and Flour is a Michelin Bib Gourmand-listed Italian restaurant in Haebangchon, famous for its exceptional fresh handmade pasta. As the name suggests, the chef uses only eggs and flour to create delicate textures that pair perfectly with unique sauces like Black Pepper Cheese or Lemon Butter. The restaurant also offers a stunning view of N Seoul Tower, making it a highly sought-after spot for a memorable and scenic dining experience.

Italian food

Seoyang Myeonok Seosulla-gil

Seoyang Myeonok Seosulla-gil is a unique fusion dining spot that creatively blends Western techniques with traditional Korean ingredients. Located in the heart of the trendy Seosulla-gil, it is famous for its inventive dishes like Perilla Leaf Pesto Pasta and Grilled Pork Belly Risotto. The restaurant offers a warm, cozy atmosphere that perfectly complements the historic charm of the nearby Jongmyo Shrine stone walls.

Fusion Korean & Italian food

Daramgee

Daramgee (meaning "squirrel" in Korean) is a cozy and charming traditional Korean liquor bar located along the picturesque Seosulla-gil stone wall walkway. They offer a great selection of premium makgeolli and traditional spirits, paired beautifully with modern Korean tapas such as crispy savory pancakes (jeon) and seasoned raw meat (yukhoe). The warm, inviting atmosphere makes it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the unique vibes of Jongno.

Korean food

Sasanoha

Sasanoha is a popular izakaya located near Seokchon Lake, offering a unique Japanese dining experience. Originally a standing bar (tachinomi), it now provides a mix of comfortable seating and standing areas. Known for its incredible value, the menu features highly affordable and delicious sushi, fresh daily sashimi, and creative dishes like ceviche. With its vibrant atmosphere, it is a great spot to enjoy a casual evening with drinks.

Japanese food

Ggupdang

Ggupdang is a highly acclaimed Korean BBQ restaurant recognized by the Michelin Guide with a Bib Gourmand. Located near Sinsa Station, it is famous for its expertly grilled pork shoulder (moksal) that is incredibly juicy and tender. Pairing the perfectly cooked pork with their signature KOKUMI rice and rich soybean paste stew is highly recommended. It’s a must-visit destination for BBQ enthusiasts.

Korean food

The Place COEX

The Place COEX is a trendy Italian casual dining restaurant famous for its signature "Bomb Pizza," which offers an exciting visual experience as it is set aflame right at your table. Located inside Starfield COEX Mall, it features a modern and spacious interior, making it an ideal spot for dates or gatherings. Guests can enjoy a variety of delicious pasta, risotto, and Milanese-style dishes in a vibrant atmosphere.

Italian Dining

Paldang Jokbal

Paldang Jokbal is a beloved dining spot renowned for its premium quality braised pig's trotters (Jokbal). Using only carefully selected domestic pork and fresh ingredients, the meat boasts a tender and chewy texture with rich, savory flavors. It's a perfect destination for both hearty meals and late-night drinking sessions, offering generous portions and a comforting dining experience.

Korean food

Mutan

Mutan COEX is a premium Chinese restaurant famous for its luxurious ingredients and generous portions. Signature dishes include the Truffle Steak Jajangmyeon, featuring thick cuts of beef with an intense truffle aroma, and the incredibly thick Macaron Menbosha. With no break time, it offers a perfect spot to enjoy high-quality Chinese cuisine anytime during your visit to Starfield COEX Mall.

Chinese food

Snack Bar Sage

Snack Bar Sage (Eobu Bar) is an izakaya known for its fresh seafood and carefully aged sashimi. The sashimi, prepared with ingredients sourced daily from the market, offers deep umami and refined flavors. Guests can enjoy an immersive experience at the U-shaped counter, where the chef presents and explains each dish, with the omakase-style aged sashimi being especially popular.

Japanese food

La Vista

La Vista is a tapas bar in Haebangchon where you can enjoy Spanish cuisine and a wide selection of wines at a reasonable price. Signature dishes include gambas, pulpo, and grilled Iberico pork jowl, while small plates like honey-fried eggplant and grilled mushrooms are also popular. The Iberico pork served with chimichurri sauce is especially well-loved for its tender texture and rich, savory flavor.

Spanish Tapas Bar

Woo Tender

Woo Tender is a premium Korean BBQ restaurant in Sinsa specializing in top-grade 1++ Hanwoo beef. Signature cuts like tenderloin and ribeye are especially popular, offering rich flavor and exceptional tenderness, while dishes such as beef tartare are also well-loved. The meat is expertly grilled to highlight its natural juiciness, and the clean, upscale atmosphere with attentive service creates a refined and memorable dining experience.

Korean food

Liquortation

Liquortation is a stylish bar and dining spot in Sinsa where you can enjoy a curated selection of cocktails and dishes in a relaxed, modern setting. Signature drinks are crafted with balance and creativity, while the food menu offers a variety of flavorful plates that pair well with alcohol. With its trendy interior and lively yet intimate atmosphere, it’s an ideal place for casual drinks, dates, or evening gatherings.

Dining Bar

37.5 Signature

37.5 Signature is a modern brunch dining café where you can enjoy a wide variety of Western-style dishes made with fresh ingredients. Signature items include French toast, lemon pancakes, and gourmet black burgers, while dishes like omelet rice, pasta, and soups are also well-loved. The menu is generous and comforting without being overly heavy, highlighting the quality of the ingredients, and the bright, stylish interior creates a warm and inviting dining experience.

Brunch

Crab 52

Crab52 & Shabu52 is a premium seafood buffet located in COEX, Samseong-dong, perfect for special occasions. Guests can enjoy an all-you-can-eat seafood course while taking in panoramic views of Seoul. The clean, upscale interior and attentive service enhance the dining experience, making it an ideal spot for both families and couples.

Premium Seafood Buffet & Shabu-Shabu Restaurant

Wicker Park West

Wicker Park West is a café where you can enjoy a relaxed brunch while overlooking the scenic Seokchon Lake. The vanilla bean latte and Americano are especially popular, while menu items like the salami & prosciutto sandwich and green onion potato soup are also well-loved. With high ceilings, plenty of natural light, and terrace seating, it’s an ideal spot for dates or casual gatherings with friends.

Brunch

Monga

Monga Seokchon Lake is a cozy restaurant near Seokchon Lake where you can enjoy modern French-inspired dishes in a relaxed setting. The menu features a variety of refined plates prepared with seasonal ingredients, offering light yet flavorful combinations. With its clean, modern interior and pleasant terrace seating, it’s a great spot for a casual meal or a quiet date near the lake.

Brunch

Guemguem

Geumgeum Songridan-gil is a modern Korean fusion restaurant in Songridan-gil where you can enjoy creative dishes inspired by traditional Korean ingredients. Signature items include barley doenjang meat noodles (a Korean-style maze soba), perilla-oil whole-wheat noodles, and pollock roe shrimp potato pancake. The clean, modern interior offers both bar seating and table seating, making it a comfortable spot for meals with friends or a casual date.

Korean food

Wolyoil

Wolyoil is a popular izakaya known for its diverse menu and inviting atmosphere. Signature dishes include mackerel pressed sushi and truffle mushroom pasta, while everything from the complimentary starters to the main dishes is consistently satisfying. Spanning two floors, the second floor offers spacious seating ideal for group gatherings. With friendly staff and a warm, lively vibe, it’s a great choice for dates or small get-togethers.

Korean food

Gilmok Main Building, Annex

Gilmok is a well-known Korean BBQ restaurant near Cheongdam Station, featuring a spacious main building and an annex located side by side. The signature top-grade pork neck is served with a generous assortment of grilled vegetables that balance the richness of the meat, while popular sides like steamed egg and onion spaghetti add extra comfort to the meal. With excellent ventilation and convenient parking nearby, it offers a relaxed and pleasant dining experience.

Korean food

Grand Hyatt Seoul Teppan

Tepan is a modern teppanyaki restaurant where all dishes, from appetizers to desserts, are cooked on a hot iron griddle.

Enjoy chef performances, fresh seafood and steaks, and Namsan views from the counter-style seating at Grand Hyatt Seoul’s “332 Sowol-ro.”

Fine Dining

Hamban

Hamban is a hamburg steak specialty restaurant near Hapjeong Station, best known for its “Moa Hamban” set that lets you enjoy chicken, pork, and beef hamburg steaks in one meal.

Japanese food

Lalakey Dining

Lala & K is a restaurant offering great-value omakase courses with wine pairings for lunch and dinner. With a refined yet private atmosphere, it’s an ideal choice for dates or special occasions

Korean-Italian Bistro

Al Nuovo

Best for Casual Italian · Dining & dessert in one visit
An all-day dining spot where Italian dishes, desserts, and coffee come together in one spacious place. Enjoy pasta, salads, and café desserts in a relaxed setting, perfect for groups, families, or a long, easy meal in Hongdae.

Sentinel

Sentinel is a brunch café in Sinsa known for its Dutch baby pancake and bacon-cheese sandwich, with popular mains like marbled steak and mala cream pasta. The food is flavorful yet light, and the spacious, stylish interior makes it great for gatherings. With valet parking and a café-to-wine-bar transition in the evening, it offers a relaxed, versatile dining experience.

Brunch, Dining bar

Acid House

Acid House is a Sinsa restaurant offering Nordic-inspired dishes, from sourdough and shrimp smørrebrød at brunch to beef tartare and scallops at dinner. The lemon basil pasta is especially popular, and the clean, balanced flavors and relaxed atmosphere make for an enjoyable dining experience.

Modern European Fine Dining

Pinch Brunch Bar

Pinch Brunch Bar is a vegan restaurant where you can enjoy a variety of plant-based dishes made with fresh, wholesome ingredients. The hummus salad and pesto pasta are especially popular, while the curry gnocchi is also well-loved. The flavors are vibrant without being heavy, allowing the natural taste of the ingredients to shine, and the relaxing terrace and bar-table seating create an easy, comfortable dining experience

Brunch, Vegan

Jikajangin sinsa

Jikhwa Jangin (Sinsa) is a premium charcoal-grill restaurant in Gangnam’s Sinsa-dong, where you can savor a variety of high-quality grilled pork cuts. Their flower neck meat (꽃목살) and aged special pork skewer set are especially popular, while the crispy pork belly and succulent pork cheek also stand out. The flavors are rich and smoky without being overwhelming, accentuating the meat’s natural juiciness and texture. Paired with attentive, professional service, dining here feels both indulgent and refined.

Korean food

Yakitori Yoisa

Yaki­tori Yoisa is a buzzing izakaya-style spot in the Garosu-gil / Sinsa area of Seoul where you can enjoy a rich variety of charcoal-grilled chicken skewers. Signature picks include the hatsu (chicken heart), negima (chicken thigh with scallion), and tsukune (chicken meatball) — each charred over open flame for a satisfying smoky flavour. The food strikes a perfect balance: flavourful and indulgent, yet not overly heavy, letting the quality of the chicken and ingredients shine through. The lively yet intimate atmosphere and warm, attentive service make it a fantastic choice for a casual dinner, a date, or drinks with friends.

Japanese food

Palmfarmbali

Palm Palm Bali is a breezy, sun-lit dining spot inspired by Balinese holiday vibes, tucked away in Yeonnam-dong. The mushroom longanissa, trasi oil pasta and Jimbalan butter shrimp are particularly loved, while the Iberico steak and the wine-list curated with care also draw attention. The food is imaginative yet naturally balanced in flavour, paired with warm and attentive service that makes the visit feel like a mini escape.

Brunch

ItalyJae

A Michelin-recommended Italian restaurant nestled in Bukchon, ItalyJae blends refined flavors with the charm of a remodeled Hanok.

Italian food,Michelin guide

Meongteongguri Kkomjangeo Samseong

A local favorite near Samseong for spicy hagfish, crispy makchang, and smoky pork belly — all grilled over charcoal for a rich, traditional flavor.

Korean food

Munch

Munch is a cozy Italian-casual dining bar near Samgakji in Yongsan, housed in a renovated home with warm wood and white interiors. Led by a CIA-trained chef from New York, it serves creative Italian-fusion dishes such as Pecorino Cheese Rigatoni with pork jowl and pepper leaves. With limited seating and high demand, reservations are recommended. Perfect for a relaxed yet refined dining experience.

Fusion Italian Dining Bar

Alpero

Alpero Hongdae is a cozy restaurant located in the heart of Hongdae, known for its flavorful Salchisal Steak and Classic Tomato Pasta.

Italian Dining

Dalkomdajung

Dalkom Dajeong Yeonnam is a beloved café in Yeonnam-dong, best known for its Lemon Tart and Milk Tea.

Café

Garden Poet

Garden Poet is highly recommended for both brunch and dinner.

Italian Dining

Yosoojung

Located near Daehung Station in Mapo, Seoul, Yosoojung is a fusion dining restaurant that combines the essence of Korean cuisine with the structure of Italian-style course dining.

Korean-Italian Fusion

Growers

Growers, located in Yeonhui-dong, is a popular brunch spot known for its diverse menu and stylish interior.

Western-style menu

Mangata

Mangata is based on Scandinavian cuisine, with a stronger focus on Swedish dishes.

Western-style menu

Tableview

The Exquisite Flavor of Salmon Pasta
Table View offers a variety of dishes crafted with seasonal ingredients, from today’s pasta specials to burrata with roasted squash, and spicy shrimp creations.

Western-style menu

Musch

Mushi is a popular restaurant located in Samgakji, well-known for its unique menu items such as the Lion’s Mane Mushroom Hamburg Steak and Green Onion Pizza.

Trendy Casual Dining

Kimi

Kimi is a stylish restaurant that stands out with its unique menu combinations and refined interior.

Contemporary Italian Dining

Vino Paradise Hannam

Vino Paradise Hannam is a restaurant offering a wide range of dishes, from appetizers and mains to pasta, sides, and desserts.

Italian bistro and wine bar style

Plant

Plant Itaewon is one of the most well-known vegan restaurants in the Itaewon area, offering a wide variety of healthy and delicious dishes.

Vegan

Elloco

Modern Spanish restaurant in Seongsu with tasting menus, paella, and Iberico pork. Elegant and intimate.

Spanish Dining

Nos

Nos Seongsu is a popular Korean restaurant known for its unique menu and reasonable prices.

Korean food

Nok

Nok, located near Sadang Station, is a restaurant specializing in Korean-style course dining.

Korean food

Feel at Home

Feel at Home is a restaurant located near Jamsil that offers a variety of Western dishes, including Vongole pasta and Ragù Bolognese pasta.

Italian Fusion

Labo Steakhouse

Labo Steakhouse Cheongdam is a fine restaurant renowned for both its steaks and seafood dishes.

Contemporary Fine Steakhouse

Hoochoo Point

Hoochoo Point is a conveniently located restaurant near Gangnam Station, best known for its truffle-scented Potato Gnocchi and signature Steak.

Contemporary Italian/American

Lala & K Hapjeong

Lala & K Hapjeong is a Korean omakase restaurant, perfect for a date or a special occasion.

Korean food

Ixchel

Ixchel Hapjeong Main Branch specializes in Mexican cuisine, with fajitas being the most popular dish.

Mexican food

JangsuboGam

JangsuboGam Sinchon Main Branch is a Korean restaurant specializing in samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) and other chicken dishes.

Korean food

Patic

Patic is a restaurant known for its unique menu, featuring dishes such as Clam Escargot, Octopus Salad, and Sweet Potato Gnocchi.

Western-style menu

Yungong Korean Bistro

Yungong Korean Bistro is a restaurant known for its unique Korean fusion dishes.

Korean food

Moot

Moot is especially popular for its Jambon-Beurre and Hummus Sandwich, both known for their fresh ingredients and unique flavor combinations.

Brunch, To-Go Available

Jinjung Beef Noodle House

Jinjung Beef Noodle House (Main Branch) offers a variety of dishes alongside its signature beef noodle soup, including Yu Xiang Eggplant, Sweet and Sour Pork, and Mapo Tofu.

Asian food,Michelin guide

Kkotbap Epida

Kkotbap Epida is a Korean restaurant offering a variety of course meals such as Grilled Beef, Grilled Pork Neck, and Steamed Rockfish from Heuksando, along with vegan options.

Korean food,Michelin guide

Gebang Sikdang

Gebang Sikdang is a Korean restaurant located in Gangnam, specializing in seafood dishes such as Soy Sauce Marinated Crab, Spicy Marinated Crab, Soy Sauce Marinated Abalone, Soy Sauce Marinated Shrimp, and Seasoned Cockle Bibimbap.

Korean food,Michelin guide

Mattdol

Mattdol Seongsu Branch is a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant specializing in taco omakase.

Mexican food,Michelin guide

Horapa

Horapa is a Thai restaurant filled with dishes that authentically capture the flavors of Thailand.

Asian food,Michelin guide

Sookhee

Sookhee is a whiskey bar located in Chungmuro, offering a unique cocktail experience featuring Kavalan Single Malt Whisky.

Bar

Osteria Cotto

Osteria Cotto Apgujeong Branch is a fine Italian restaurant where guests can savor the essence of authentic Italian cuisine.

Italian

Simibe

Shimibe is a Japanese restaurant that brings together sashimi and meat dishes in perfect harmony.

Japanese food

Sso-ok

Sso-ok Seongsu is a stylish wine bar offering upscale dishes such as foie gras, lobster prawn risotto, and lamb chops.

Korean-Italian Bistro

Manbae Arirang Bossam

Manbae Arirang Bossam Main Branch is a bossam specialty restaurant best known for its Oyster Bossam and Hongeo Samhap (fermented skate served with pork and kimchi).

Korean food

Jeongsol Dakhanmari

Jeongsol Dakhanmari Yeongdeungpo New Branch is a chicken hot pot restaurant specializing in whole chicken stew, known for its rich broth and tender chicken.

Korean food

Puff Room

Puff Room is a popular restaurant offering a wide variety of dishes in a comfortable atmosphere.

Western-style menu

Royal Salon

Royal Salon is a cozy spot where guests can enjoy Japanese home-style dishes along with kissaten-inspired menu items.

Japanese food

Maeumjib

Maeumjib is a Korean-inspired wine bar known for its distinctive and creative menu.

Korean-European Fusion Wine Bistro

Lamura Hapjeong

Lamura Hapjeong is a popular restaurant near Hapjeong Station, best known for its rich chicken-broth ramen and unique gyoza.

Japanese food

Onhwa Dining

Onhwa Dining Dosan is a fine Korean restaurant specializing in premium dishes such as Korean Beef Sirloin Steak and Pluma Pork Steak.

Korean food

Wago Charcoal Grill

Wago Charcoal Grill is a well-known meat restaurant in the Cheonho area.

Korean food

Melting Shop X Cheese Room Gwanghwamun D Tower

Melting Shop X Cheese Room Gwanghwamun D Tower is a popular restaurant in Gwanghwamun, known for its creative dishes such as Spinach Flatbread and Earl Grey Tomato Caprese.

Italian Dining & Cheese Specialty

Ushiya Seongsu

Ushiya Seongsu is a Korean beef omakase and yakiniku restaurant located in Seongsu-dong. It offers thoughtfully curated set courses featuring premium cuts and special beef parts such as beef sashimi, beef tongue, tail roast, tripe, and more.

Korean food

Leda

Leuda is a fine dining restaurant perfect for special occasions, offering a private atmosphere and sophisticated course menus.

Korean Fine Dining

HeyVert

HeyVert is a café with a nature-inspired interior and a relaxed atmosphere, best known for its Burrata Cheese Salad and Tomato Cold Pasta.

European Brunch Cafe

Orno Yongsan

Orno Yongsan is an Italian restaurant with a cozy atmosphere, known for dishes made with fresh ingredients such as Ricotta Grape Salad, Margherita Pizza, Arrabbiata Pasta, and Truffle Squid Ink Fried Octopus.

Italian Wood-Fired Restaurant

Udook Samsung

Udook Samsung Main Branch is a Korean restaurant specializing in premium beef dishes, including Korean Beef++ Sirloin, Snowflake Chuck Flap Tail, and Pyeongyang-style Cold Noodles.

Korean food

Yoon Seyoung Restaurant Hannam Branch

Yoon Seyoung Restaurant Hannam Branch offers a wide variety of dishes such as Lasagna, Gnocchi, and Steak Cream Risotto. The Lasagna is especially loved for its crispy exterior and soft, flavorful layers.

Italian

Malbang Gukbap Yongsan

Malbang Gukbap Yongsan Main Branch is a restaurant where guests can truly enjoy the rich flavor of premium Korean beef. Popular dishes include Yukhoe Bibimbap, Raw Beef Slices (Mungtigi), and Beef Sashimi, all known for their freshness.

Korean food

New Wave Seoul Kondae

New Wave Seoul Kondae is a restaurant specializing in Italian cuisine and steaks.

Western-style menu

Tongro

Tongro captivates guests with a wide variety of dishes that recreate the authentic flavors of Thailand.

Asian food

Vera Hannam

Vera Hannam is a well-known restaurant offering a variety of Italian dishes made with fresh ingredients.

Authentic Neapolitan Italian Restaurant

Vollare

Vollare is an authentic Italian restaurant run by a chef formerly from Il Cipri, known for dishes that highlight the natural flavors of the ingredients. Popular choices include the Margherita Pizza and Truffle Butter Fresh Pasta.

Authentic Neapolitan Pizzeria

Nambu

Nambu is a Korean barbecue restaurant offering a wide selection of pork cuts, including Aged Samgyeopsal (pork belly), Pork Neck, Pork Shoulder Blade (Gabrisal), and Pork Jowl (Hangjeongsal).

Korean food

Concasse Anguk

Concasse Anguk offers creative dishes that harmoniously blend Korean and Italian cuisine.

Korean-inspired Italian Bistro

Hanwoodream

Hanwoodream Main Branch is a premium Korean beef (hanwoo) omakase restaurant located in Seongdong-gu, Seoul.

Korean food

Solsot Seolleung-Samsung

Solsot Seolleung-Samsung (POSCO Center Branch) is a specialty Korean restaurant focused on hot-pot-style rice dishes ("sotbap").

Korean food

Pasta ta ta

Pasta Ta Ta is a restaurant well known for its wide selection of pastas and salads.

Italian Dining, Pasta & Fresh Noodles

1993 Gogi

1993 Gogi is a Korean barbecue restaurant popular for its juicy Samgyeopsal (pork belly), tender Moksal (pork neck), and chewy Jjonddeuksal (special pork cut).

Korean food

Yakitori Kino

Yakitori Kino is a yakitori (Japanese grilled skewers) style izakaya located in the Cheonho area of Gangdong-gu, Seoul.

Japanese food

Nops

Nops Jamsil is a steak house and Western cuisine restaurant located in the Sanghakseo-ro area of Songpa-gu, Seoul.

American Steakhouse

Conyu

Conyu is an izakaya specializing in assorted charcoal-grilled skewers and Japanese-style dishes.

Japanese food

Goat Deli

Goat Deli Mullae is a brunch café popular for its Jambon-Beurre, a variety of sandwiches, and pizzas.

Brunch, To-Go Available

Tarai

Tarai is a brunch café located in Yeonhui-dong, Seoul, offering Italian homestyle cuisine in a cozy, vintage-inspired setting.

Brunch

Dosleubak

Dosleubak is a Korean dining restaurant that combines both flavor and atmosphere.

Korean food

WA Seoul

WA Seoul is a restaurant known for its trendy interior and refined dishes.

Contemporary Italian Dining

Yukdodam Apgujeong

Yukdodam Apgujeong Rodeo Branch is a popular spot for enjoying aged Jeju pork.

Korean food

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