Gianni's Napoli Yeoksam Bonjeom 지아니스나폴리 역삼 본점

Gianni's Napoli Yeoksam Main Branch is an authentic Neapolitan pizzeria and trattoria in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, firing its pizzas in an Italian Vesuvius-stone oven fueled by oak logs that have been sun-dried for two years. Owner-chef Gianni trained at Il Masanielli Pizzeria, ranked number one in Italy's Top 50 Pizza, and the restaurant holds official certification from the Associazione Pizzaiuoli Napoletani (APN). Four directly managed locations are currently in operation: the Yeoksam main branch, a Garosugil branch, a Suwon Avenue France Gwanggyo branch, and a Songdo Triple Street Mall branch. The meal begins with vapore, a chewy bread baked in the wood-fired oven and served with a spicy peperoncino-infused olive oil that sets expectations high before the main courses even arrive. The Neapolitan pizza dough delivers the classic contrast of a crisp edge and a pillowy, chewy center, and the mozzarella, sourced from a century-old producer at 600 meters altitude in the Italian mountains, brings a rich, milky freshness that defines the flavor profile. Prosciutto e rucola is the flagship pizza, and wood-fired pasta dishes such as the vongole fresche earn praise for well-judged al dente noodles, though occasional sand in the clams has been reported. The gnocchi is considered somewhat sparse in accompaniments, while appetizer options including eggplant caponata with burrata and octopus salad provide solid variety. Italian drinks such as Aperol spritz and sangria are available alongside southern Italian Kimbo coffee. The basement-level location presents a physical limitation, yet it cultivates a cozy atmosphere reminiscent of a back-alley Italian restaurant in New York. Lunch lines begin forming ten minutes before opening, and dinner without a reservation brings a substantial wait. Air conditioning efficiency reportedly struggles during summer, leaving the interior on the warm side.