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Paladin Brewer
Joined: 25 Dec 2009
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 Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:31 am Post subject: Olive Garden? Or any decent Italian food? |
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I've been craving some Italian, anyone have any thoughts. In Chuncheon would be nice, but Seoul would be acceptable too  |
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shapeshifter
Joined: 29 Nov 2005
Location: Paris
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| Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 1:09 am Post subject: Re: Olive Garden? Or any decent Italian food? |
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| Paladin Brewer wrote: |
| I've been craving some Italian, anyone have any thoughts. In Chuncheon would be nice, but Seoul would be acceptable too |
With respect, if you genuinely think that the Olive Garden offers "decent Italian food" then you don't deserve anything better than what you'll find at Mr. Kim's House of Pasta in a Tin. |
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joeteacher
Joined: 11 Jul 2007
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| Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 1:48 am Post subject: Re: Olive Garden? Or any decent Italian food? |
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| shapeshifter wrote: |
| Paladin Brewer wrote: |
| I've been craving some Italian, anyone have any thoughts. In Chuncheon would be nice, but Seoul would be acceptable too |
With respect, if you genuinely think that the Olive Garden offers "decent Italian food" then you don't deserve anything better than what you'll find at Mr. Kim's House of Pasta in a Tin. |
Wasn't gonna say it but...yeah  |
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supernick
Joined: 24 Jan 2003
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 2:28 am Post subject: |
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| Olive Garden? I know it's really not that bad, but to think of it as a place for good Italian food means you might not appreciate good Italian food. |
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NYC_Gal
Joined: 08 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 2:52 am Post subject: |
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I think that the OP means that they're desperate for anything that doesn't have ketchup as tomato sauce and kimchi as a side.
Make your own! At least then you get garlic bread without sugar |
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lovebug
Joined: 29 Apr 2009
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| Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 2:58 am Post subject: |
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jenny's cafe in hongdae is our favorite. they have a nice pesto dish with sundried tomatoes, soft cheese, and olives. they make their own bread. skip their pizza.
http://wiki.galbijim.com/Jenny's_Cafe_-_Verde |
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edwardcatflap
Joined: 22 Mar 2009
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| Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 3:08 am Post subject: |
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| The best Italian food I've had in Seoul is at Villa Sortino in Itaewon. It'll cost you though |
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Bibbitybop
Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 4:10 am Post subject: |
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Di Matteo has a branch in Apgujeong and in Hyehwa. The owner was a famous Korean comedian until we disappeared to Italy to learn how to make brick oven pizzas and authentic pastas. Some of the chefs are foreign and keep it authentic.
Edit: I wrote about a restaurant in Hyehwa called Marro, but they changed everything. What once was some excellent Italian dining is now a glorified bar where the limited pasta dishes are overshadowed by traditional Korean side dishes and expensive drinks. RIP Marro.
Last edited by Bibbitybop on Fri Jul 30, 2010 9:11 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Xuanzang
Joined: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Sadang
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| Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 4:21 am Post subject: |
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| Trattoria near Seoul Dae ip gu station on Line 2 gets my vote. |
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milspecs
Joined: 19 Jun 2008
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| Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 5:57 am Post subject: |
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| I thought Mad for Garlic was pretty good. But I also like airplane food. |
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WadRUG'naDoo
Joined: 15 Jun 2010
Location: Shanghai
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| Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 6:03 am Post subject: |
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| edwardcatflap wrote: |
| The best Italian food I've had in Seoul is at Villa Sortino in Itaewon. It'll cost you though |
I think I ate there a few years ago. Is it on the same side of the street as the Rocky Mountain Tavern closer to Itaewon Station than the RMT? On the 2nd floor? If so, I had a pretty good meal there: noodles alfredo, Caesar's salad and a beer or two. The alfredo looked small, but it was really filling. |
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climber159
Joined: 02 Sep 2007
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| Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 6:07 am Post subject: |
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| WadRUG'naDoo wrote: |
| edwardcatflap wrote: |
| The best Italian food I've had in Seoul is at Villa Sortino in Itaewon. It'll cost you though |
I think I ate there a few years ago. Is it on the same side of the street as the Rocky Mountain Tavern closer to Itaewon Station than the RMT? On the 2nd floor? If so, I had a pretty good meal there: noodles alfredo, Caesar's salad and a beer or two. The alfredo looked small, but it was really filling. |
The Sortino's you'rre referring to is the original Sortino's restaurant. Villa Sortino is across the street. He's also got a more casual place; La Bocca. I didn't really care for Villa Sortino. The other two are more casual and comfortable. No matter where you go be prepared to pay top won. |
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Steve_Rogers2008
Joined: 22 Mar 2010
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| Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 7:08 am Post subject: |
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| supernick wrote: |
| Olive Garden? I know it's really not that bad, but to think of it as a place for good Italian food means you might not appreciate good Italian food. |
And yet another American brand on the verge of invading the world.... 
But they won't win until the first OG opens up in Rome. The irony being untold of waves Italian children craving some American food....  |
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curiousaboutkorea
Joined: 21 Jan 2009
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| Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 7:46 am Post subject: |
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| Go to Pizza School! It's even better than Olive Garden. |
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aneikamcd66
Joined: 17 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 8:50 am Post subject: |
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| Villa Sortinos in Itaewon. I few blocks down from the Hamilton Hotel. Delicious, authentic italian. Great date place. They also have live jazz on Wed and Fri. |
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