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Paradiso Perduto (파라디소 페르두또)

파라디소 페르두또

12.1
★★★★☆ 4.2 (1,012 reviews)
Cuisine
Italian (이탈리아 음식점)
District
Gunsan (군산시) , Jeonbuk
Address
Jeonbuk-do Gunsan-si Hanbat-ro 76-11

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Paradiso Perduto is an Italian restaurant on Hanbat-ro in Gunsan, Jeonbuk Province, positioned directly beside Eunpa Lake Park and widely regarded as the city's premier dining d...
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Paradiso Perduto is an Italian restaurant on Hanbat-ro in Gunsan, Jeonbuk Province, positioned directly beside Eunpa Lake Park and widely regarded as the city's premier dining destination. A wood-fired oven anchors the open kitchen, elevating the pizzas and breads to a level that justifies the restaurant's reputation. The Margherita pizza features a chewy, elastic dough that absorbs genuine wood-fire character, and the bongole pasta delivers clean clam flavor through a well-seasoned oil base. Among the antipasti, the burrata and prosciutto pairing becomes extraordinary when spread over pizza crust or ciabatta, while dishes like gamberi e rucola showcase the freshness of the ingredients. The brie cheese sandwich combines rich cheese with crispy bread in a way that prompts immediate reordering, and the pastrami sandwich offers enough substance and flavor to serve as a satisfying full meal. The house white wine is fruity yet dry, complementing the food without overpowering it, and corkage is set at a reasonable fifty thousand won for two bottles. Antique-style furnishings give the interior a European warmth, and during spring and autumn the outdoor terrace allows diners to look out over the lake while eating. The owner's artistic sensibility is evident throughout the space, and a resident cat occasionally wanders past the windows, adding a charming touch. The restaurant fills to capacity even on weekday evenings, making reservations essential. Parking is somewhat limited, so arriving early is advisable.

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