Korea's 10 Best Italian Restaurants in Itaewon

Loved by locals and visitors alike, this house of The Most Korean Pasta reinterprets Italian staples through Korean ingredients so sauces feel familiar yet layered and plates invite that second forkful. Aromas drift from the open kitchen and the wine pairing list works hard to make every bite rounder and brighter. Evenings can draw a line so planning ahead rewards you with a soft lit seat and a relaxed pour.

• Order this: Signature pasta of the season and a sommelier suggested glass for a balanced pairing.

Under European style lighting, steaks and refined Italian plates arrive with quiet confidence from Chef Kim Jong pil whose hotel pedigree shows in seasoning, pacing, and service. It feels tailor made for anniversaries and client dinners where you want conversation to glide and the last sip to linger. Locals and travelers both seek it out when formality and comfort need to sit at the same table.

• Order this: Steak with a classic appetizer and let the team guide your wine choice. Room only tasting courses turn the night into a celebration.

A few steps from the furniture street you find a Bali kissed bistro mood where pastas and Western plates meet warm wood and soft light that flatters date night. The room smells like garlic blooming in olive oil and the kind of butter that belongs on toasted crumbs. It is a place locals and visitors both finish their plates with a smile and a promise to return.

• Order this: A comforting pasta and a salad to share, then linger with a glass as the room settles into evening.

Head a bit uphill for a casual room where the table fills with gambas, vongole, mentaiko cream, and a signature steak rose pasta that is all comfort and joy. Portions are generous and sauces are tuned for that last bread swipe which makes it a relaxed choice for groups. Service is friendly without fuss which keeps things easy when you are celebrating something simple and good.

• Order this: Vongole or mentaiko pasta to start and the steak rose pasta to share for the main event.

Now expanded on the second floor of the Hamilton Hotel, this classic American diner surprises at night with a wider dinner lineup that includes a variety of pasta sauces alongside steaks and burgers. It is bright, lively, and easy which makes it a clever pick when you want a relaxed Italian leaning dinner that pleases everyone at the table. Locals and travelers both appreciate the convenience and space.

• Order this: A hearty pasta from the dinner range and share a steak for that old school comfort pairing.

Craving a bright pasta in the afternoon before golden hour drinks. This Australian inspired cafe brings a New York energy and serves lemon shrimp pasta and jamon arugula gnocchi that feel surprisingly dialed in for a brunch spot. It is a relaxed place where locals and travelers both find something craveable from salad to steak to a burger that actually drips in the best way.

• Order this: Lemon shrimp pasta for brightness and the gnocchi for comfort, then split the Bronte burger if you are two.

While proudly French in spirit, this family style kitchen channels that soulful European comfort which makes it a lovely alternative when you want the warmth of a sauce driven meal with wine. The space feels like a little trip abroad which adds an easy romance to simple dishes and shared plates. Locals and travelers both note how satisfying it is to settle in here for a slow evening.

• Order this: Start with a classic appetizer and move to a hearty plate that invites a glass of red, then stroll to your next pasta stop nearby.

A casual French dining bar by a Michelin listed chef that turns into a perfect aperitivo or nightcap partner for your Italian dinner plans in the neighborhood. The mood is spacious yet cozy and the wine and cocktail list is broad which makes it easy to match whatever plates you crave. Locals and visitors both use it for birthdays and dates because the vibe does half the hosting for you.

• Order this: Small plates to warm up the palate and let the team pour a pairing during the weekend unlimited wine event window.

Set the scene for pasta night with a sunset drink under Namsan Tower or wind down after with a last glass in the open air. The vintage meets hip indoor floor keeps things cozy when the breeze picks up and a private rooftop exists for milestone moments. It is the kind of place locals and travelers both keep on speed dial for instant mood lift and easy photos.

• Order this: A spritz or a crisp white at sunset and share a simple plate before strolling to your Italian dinner nearby.

This laid back vegan wine restaurant is the ace up your sleeve when your group includes plant forward friends but still craves that wine and pasta energy. The room is casual and fun which makes it easy to relax into conversation and shareable plates. Locals and visitors both keep it in the rotation for a kinder kind of dining that does not sacrifice flavor.

• Order this: Ask for the day’s heartier plates and a bottle that suits your table’s mood, then linger into the evening.