Top 10 Italian Restaurants in Cheongdam

Global glamour meets seasonal Italian imagination, and the air literally smells like butter-emulsified pasta and ripe tomatoes. Loved by locals and travelers alike, the tasting menu glides from playful small bites to silken, life-list pastas that linger with Parmigiano depth and herb brightness. A smart pick for anniversaries or fashion-week lunches when you want elegance without stuffiness.

• Order this: Signature tasting menu at lunch or dinner; ask about à la carte pastas if you prefer a lighter visit.

Chef Hyun-seok Choi’s Italian-rooted tasting plays like a well-edited film: colorful plating, heady wafts of aged cheese and herbs, and flavors that swing from nostalgic to audacious without losing balance. Beloved by locals, it’s the spot to celebrate with wit and warmth, especially if you want a dinner that feels theatrical yet heartfelt.

• Order this: Seasonal dinner course; note the menu renewal and price adjustments if you’re planning an October visit.

A calm trattoria mood with precise cooking and the buttery, mushroom-laced aromas you expect from the north of Italy. Locals and visitors align on this one: lunch courses flow neatly, while dinner opens to à la carte classics for a slower, wine-first evening.

• Order this: Lunch course, then return for dinner’s truffle-forward plates and a proper lasagna.

Plates glide between Italian comfort and Asian lift, so aromas swing from basil and citrus zest to miso depth and toasted sesame. Loved by regulars and out-of-towners alike, it’s a gentle, delicious bridge for mixed palates and multi-generational gatherings.

• Order this: Seasonal salad, a pasta or risotto, and ask the team for by-the-glass wine pairings that change daily.

Freshly rolled noodles and a soft kiss of smoke from the grill set the tone, with aromas of brown butter, lemon, and charred herbs floating through the room. A neighborly favorite for dates and small groups, especially if you want pasta followed by grilled seafood or steak that still feels Italian at heart.

• Order this: Handmade pasta of the day and a wood-grilled protein to share; ask the sommelier for a light Italian white.

A feel-good, late-hour Italian groove where the lights stay low, the pies arrive bubbling, and the pastas steam with garlic and olive oil. A fun, locals-first hang for casual dates, nightcaps with bites, or pre-game pizzas before a longer night in Cheongdam.

• Order this: A crispy-edged pizza, a shareable pasta, and something spritzy by the glass.

If your Italian craving stretches past midnight, this original Cheongdam icon keeps the lights on with pasta-friendly wines, lounge energy, and an upscale hotel-like sheen. Great for groups that want a bit of everything: dinner, a bottle, and a plush booth to keep the conversation going.

• Order this: Dinner pastas or mains by 22:00, then slide into desserts and bottles from the lounge list.

Sunlit by day, sultry by night, this New York–tinged space serves Italian comfort—from garlicky shrimp pasta and pumpkin gnocchi to a classic, cheesy lasagna after dark. Perfect when you want a relaxed setting where coffee, wine, and plates all feel equally welcome.

• Order this: Butter garlic shrimp pasta by day; sirloin and lasagna after dusk with a glass of red.

Think European mansion meets city garden, with crowd-pleasing, Italian-leaning plates and cocktails that smell like citrus peel and fresh herbs. Bring friends for a celebratory night—terrace, booths, even a rooftop penthouse for bigger parties.

• Order this: Pasta or share plates with a non-alcoholic cocktail for the designated drivers; book a room if you’re a larger group.

When your Italian mood leans red-blooded, this classic steakhouse scratches the bistecca itch with prime dry-aged cuts, polished service, and a wine list that plays nicely with Italian sides. Expect a deep, savory perfume from the grill and a plush room built for lingering conversations.

• Order this: Dry-aged ribeye for two and a salad to start; ask for Italian reds by the glass to pair.