Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Seoul

Located at the top of the Seoul tower, N Grill provides a 360 degree view and a spectacular dining experience. A perfect place to enjoy a romantic dinner date, this magnificent restaurant rotates to show you a variety of the city’s sights. Reservations are recommended.

An industrial, brick-lined exterior welcomes coffee lovers at the Experimental Coffee Bar By Saang bistro in the heart of Seoul. Its spacious main area is adorned with well-laid out sitting booths and some funky knickknacks that lend a chirpy feel to the coffee shop. Along with their hot, flavorful coffees brewed with the finest beans, Experimental Coffee Bar By Saang also offers a light menu of toothsome cookies and flavorsome sandwiches to nibble on.

Ariake is a fantastic Japanese Restaurant located at the Hotel Shilla in Seoul. This chic and modern restaurant has a soothing ambience and the excellent interiors designed by Ueki Kanju add an extra element of tranquility. Try out fantastic Japanese dishes such as Broiled Eel with Soy Sauce, Clear Clam Soup with Sea Lettuce, Chilled Buckwheat Noodles, Nagoya Style Broiled Eel on Steamed Rice and Assorted Sashimi. If you are in the mood to experiment you could pay a visit to the modern sushi bar here. At Ariake you can also try out some traditional Japanese liquor such as Kihuhime and Manotsuru prepared especially for the hotel. With thirty-five different types of sake, guests are definitely spoilt for choice.

The Parkview is a restaurant located at the Hotel Shilla in Seoul. This restaurant is an absolute visual treat, with its eco-friendly interiors and relaxing atmosphere. Enjoy a view of Mt. Namsan, while seated on the open air terrace and tuck into some excellent food that is prepared with the finest quality ingredients available. The rich aromas of spices and herbs wafting from the open-air kitchen are enough to lure you. Try out the Lobster Salad with Avocado Salsa, Wok-Fried Sliced Beef Bokchoy, Asparagus, Mushroom, Oyster Sauce Served with Steamed Rice, Australian Ribeye and the Seafood Spaghetti here. If you like your meals really hot, then opt for duck delicacies cooked directly over an oak wood fire.

The huge white cube facade doesn't prepare you to what is inside. Si.Wha.Dam Itaewon looks more of a prestigious art gallery than a fine dining restaurant. But it is and among the top of its kind. A part of the Relais & Chateaux, this tastefully done up establishment with antique Korean objects and other artistic installations as decorative elements believes in showcasing food as poetic renditions in bespoke ceramic vessels by renowned Korean artists. The result is like a painting unveiled where seasonal ingredients are used in the canvas to reveal a story. Get bedazzled by the beautiful plates and fall in love with the distinct flavors of their modern Korean cuisine. Reservations are highly recommended.

Itaewon's premier Italian restaurant is conveniently located just below the Grand Hyatt Hotel. A wide central hall and lighted terrace seats give this upscale establishment its own character. Fine arts on the wall and orchid displays reflect the aesthetic sensibilities of the owner. Among the many recommended dishes here, one should mention the fettuccine and the lasagna. Beers, wines and other drinks are available in quantity and variety.