Cuisine

Italian (이탈리아 음식점)

District

Junggu (중구) , Seoul

Address

Seoul Jung-gu Sejongdae-ro 14 Geuraendeusenteureol 1층

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Why go

200m from Hoehyeon Station.

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Expect possible waits during weekends or peak meal times.

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200m from Hoehyeon Station. Simpaticusi Seoul Station is an Italian restaurant on the ground floor of Grand Central near Seoul Station, combining inventive cuisine with a polished dining atmosphere. Floor-to-ceiling windows define the space, and during evening hours, the soft glow of the cityscape outside elevates the meal into something memorable. The lighting inside is kept intentionally dim, lending itself equally well to dates, group gatherings, and business meals, while generous table spacing allows comfortable conversation. An open kitchen offers a live view of the cooking process, adding visual theater to the experience. The menu distinguishes itself through unconventional ingredient pairings that push beyond standard Italian fare. The gosari (bracken fern) pasta has been praised as the finest version of that dish many guests have encountered, and the myeongran (pollock roe) pasta strikes a balance of creaminess and richness that wins over even those who typically avoid roe. Udae-galbi (short rib) risotto is a consistent crowd favorite, and the charcoal-grilled chicken neck gondre risotto merges Korean mountain greens with Italian technique in a compelling fusion. The dessert tart reveals careful layering that delivers sophistication beyond expectations. The four-person set menu spans salad through pork ribs, offering an efficient way to survey the kitchen's range. Solo pasta orders, however, may feel light in portion, and the absence of complimentary bread makes adding a salad or side advisable. Wine runs approximately ten thousand won per glass, and corkage is twenty thousand won per bottle. Orders are placed through a table kiosk, and reservations secure window seating.