Alice Little Italy 엘리스 리틀 이태리

An Italian restaurant on Songridangil where the wood-fired oven burning real logs catches the eye immediately upon entry. The complimentary arancini, crispy-fried tomato risotto balls paired with a gently garlicky aioli sauce, sets an impressive tone from the start. The pre-meal bread is equally telling, soft and fragrant enough to signal the quality of the pizza dough to come. The wood-fired pizza features a pleasantly chewy crust with a light char, while the sea urchin and bottarga pasta, built on a natural fish stock base, balances fresh seafood and buttery richness without a trace of fishiness. Truffle gnocchi delivers pillowy bites saturated with earthy truffle aroma, and the beef tartare pairs fresh Australian wagyu with a nutty cheese for an appealing appetizer. Dessert closes the meal flawlessly, house-made gelato served with sable cookies and meringue. On evenings with live piano, the atmosphere elevates the experience further. Prices remain reasonable for the caliber of cooking, and the staff explains each dish with genuine knowledge.