Reviewed by: Christian Peterson Location: Mok-dong Restaurant Name: JB bbokki Cuisine: Italian Korean Fusion Price: $$ Reservations: Optional (takes reservations but not needed) Suggested Items: Any meat eaters curious about tasting korean fusion food should try the Roast Chop Steak

Dokk-Bokki..!! With a dry red wine….i won’t tell you what wine to pair with the meat because there are [...]

Location: Apgujeong Cuisine: Italian Price: $$$ Reservations: Recommended Suggested Items:

Antonio’s defined Italian fine dining before the concept even existed in Seoul. Even though sleek newcomers have budged into their territory, they still hold strong, distinguishing themselves as one of a handful of Seoul Italian restaurants with a real Italian chef. Antonio’s specializes in top ingredients prepared [...]

Location: Seoul, Seoul National University Cuisine: Italian Price: $$ Reservations: Optional

Suggested Items: Lasagna, Spaghetti Bolognese, Tiramisu

This Italian restaurant is the real deal. No sugared garlic bread or cream of spaghetti soup. Jina and Franco are partners from Olivo at the JW Marriott who decided to go into business together. Jina is a sommelier, and [...]

Cuisine: Italian

Price: $$$

Reservations: Optional

Suggested Items: Tenderloin Pasta in Gorgonzola Cream Sauce, Grilled King Prawn with Basil Provence Sauce

This may be the only waterfront dining option in Seoul.  Fradia sits literally on the water at Hangang Park, which hugs the southern bank of the river north of Apgujeong.  As of now, it’s a bit difficult to [...]

Reviewed by Kiss My Kimchi

Cuisine: Italian, European

Price: $$

Reservations: Optional

Suggested Items: Lunch set menu, Mussels, Chocolate Mousse

A while back I went to Kate’s Kitchen Brunch and Lounge with a few friends.  Let me tell you that Kate’s deco exterior matches the swanky vibe inside.  Lucky for us because Kate’s proved to be a [...]

Cuisine: Italian

Price: $$

Suggested Items: Garlic Bread Tower, Garlic Fondue

The word garlic for me conjures up strange images, most notably vampires cowering in fear and piping hot pizzas. Well, lucky for me the restaurant chain Mad for Garlic has plenty of the latter though not much of the former.  My friend and I ventured out into [...]

Cuisine: Italian

Price: $$

Suggested Items: Lunch Special

Looking for a reasonably priced Italian lunch? Then be sure to head over to Abici Roma in Gangnam. Though I should warn you the reasonable aspect only applies to the 15,000 won lunch set because the prices quickly escalate from there. Of course some may consider 15,000 [...]