European Union Restaurants Week
From 11 to 24 July, the EU is inviting food lovers across the city to experience the extraordinary flavours, quality, and richness of European food and drink – one dish at a time.
Dine your way through the flavours of Europe at 18 Seoul hotspots!
This July, Seoul’s dining scene is getting a delicious European twist. As part of the Colours by Europe. Tastes of Excellence. campaign, the EU is launching the Restaurants Week. A curated selection of Europe’s finest culinary treasures will take centre stage: from creamy artisanal cheeses and premium cured meats to olive oils, wines, chocolates and much more. These are products with stories – rooted in centuries of tradition and brought to you with unmatched care and quality in 18 selected restaurants, bars and cafés in Seoul.
18 Restaurants, one delicious journey
From 11 to 24 July, you can discover specially created menus that celebrate authentic European ingredients in a variety of styles and settings.
Expect refined, elevated culinary experiences crafted by starred chefs at fine dining destinations like Mater, Perigee, Bistrot de Yountville, Original Numbers, Harris and Vinho. To complete the experience, savour expertly curated EU wine pairings that enhance every dish.
Looking for something more informal? Why not explore Seoul’s vibrant bistros such as Ardor, Borgo Hannam, Cesta, Veggie Weekend, Stampa and Mutin, where talented chefs will put a playful spin on EU flavours, serving up signature dishes that are as creative as they are accessible.
And for those with a sweet tooth, don’t miss Sona, Balance Pâtisserie, Adde, Jaein, Bar Jangsaeng, and Soko – where pastries, desserts and savoury treats will be infused with the excellence of European ingredients.
18 bites of Europe – only in Seoul
Dine your way through the flavours of Europe - book your spot!
Mater
Mater is a contemporary fine dining restaurant chosen by Michelin Guide Seoul, and its specialty lies in blending Scandinavian gastronomy with high-quality ingredients.
For the European Union Restaurants Week, Mater will showcase Scandinavian cooking techniques with EU ingredients such as Beef from Ireland, Ibérico Bellota from Spain and Dried Porcini mushrooms from Romania.
B1,16 Eonju-ro 154-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
02-518-5879
Perigee
Michelin Guide 1 Star registered Perigee offers a course menu only, focusing on different types of pastas which are cooked with handmade fresh noodles.
Consumers have a chance to enjoy a delicious European dish served during the European Union Restaurants Week only with EU ingredients such as Parmigiano Reggiano PDO from Italy, Feta PDO from Greece, Danablu PGI from Denmark and Queso Manchego PDO from Spain.
1F, 6-5 Bongeunsa-ro 68-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
010-6550-8912
Bistrot de Yountville
Bistrot de Yountville is a Michelin Guide-listed fine dining restaurant offering a French-inspired course menu, captivating consumers with its authentic European ambience and flavours.
For the European Union Restaurants Week, consumers can enjoy a specially crafted dish with EU ingredients such as Veal from the Netherlands, Ibérico Bellota from Spain, Creme Dual from Slovakia and Dried Porcini Mushrooms from Romania.
1F, 13-7 Seolleung-ro 158-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
0507-1448-1552
Original Numbers
Original Numbers is a European cuisine-based fine dining restaurant, newly opened by the former head chef of Michelin 2 starred restaurant, Soigné.
Original Numbers collaborates with the European Union Restaurants Week with an authentic dish using EU ingredients such as Comte PDO and Sel de Guérande PGI from France, Unsalted Butter from Denmark and Prosciutto Castello from Austria.
24 Dosan-daero 55-gil, Gangnam District, Seoul
02-545-1777
Harris
Harris is a fine-dining restaurant celebrated for its authentic European ambiance. Known for its dedication to quality, Harris presents a menu crafted with carefully selected ingredients and an assortment of wine snacks designed to complement its beverage selection.
For the European Union Restaurants Week, Harris collaborates with a special dish that highlights quality ingredients from the EU such as Pork Belly from France, Dried Porcini mushrooms from Romania, Honeycomb from Hungary and Endive from Belgium.
12-4 Seobinggo-ro 24-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
02-6953-2150
Vinho
Vinho is a Michelin Guide-registered fine dining/ wine bar well known for high-quality ingredients and a wide range of wine selections.
For the European Union Restaurants Week, Vinho collaborates with a dish featuring EU ingredients such as Endive from Belgium, Comte PDO from France and Kalamata PDO (extra virgin olive oil) from Greece.
Unit 162, 38 Hakdong-ro 43-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
010-9677-2302
Cesta
Cesta is a charcoal grilling-based restaurant that offers a variety of Spanish-inspired tapas alongside expertly charcoal-grilled meats. The restaurant is also renowned for its extensive selection of wines.
For the European Union Restaurants Week, Cesta collaborates with a dish showcasing high-quality EU ingredients such as Veal from the Netherlands, Lactic Butter from Belgium and Pomodoro San Marzano dell'Agro Sarnese-nocerino PDO from Italy.
1F, 21-18 Hannamdae-ro 20-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
0507-1479-9402
Borgo Hannam
Borgo Hannam is a Michelin-registered restaurant known for its authentic Italian flavours and led by Italian owner-chef Stephano di Salvo, a former head chef of Hyatt Seoul and JW Marriott Seoul.
For the European Union Restaurants Week, Borgo Hannam collaborates with a dish showcasing a variety of EU ingredients and agri-products such as Gorgonzola PDO from Italy, Kalamata PDO (olives) from Greece and Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Portugal.
3F, 31 Itaewon-ro 54-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
02-6082-2727
Ardor
Ardor is a casual European dining bar known for dining, fashion, and entertainment in Seoul. It offers European dishes alongside a wide selection of wines for perfect pairings.
For the European Union Restaurants Week, Ardor collaborates with a main dish and some wine-friendly snacks using EU ingredients such as Kärntner Schinkenspeck from Austria, Green Tomato Sauce from Bulgaria, Sweet Piquant Cherry Peppers and Feta PDO from Greece, and Organic Muesli from Germany.
1F, 4-13 Seongsuil-ro 3-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
0507-1351-8169
Veggie Weekend
Veggie Weekend offers a vegetable-centred brunch menu, though it is not a fully vegan restaurant. The restaurant also incorporates dairy, cereals, and meat.
For the European Union Restaurants Week, Veggie Weekend collaborates highlighting EU fruits and vegetables such as Pomodori Secchi from Italy, Organic Kidney Beans from the Netherlands and Kalamata PDO (olives) from Greece.
1F, 60 Hannam-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
0507-1350-6553
Mutin
Mutin is a casual bistro well known for its French-based menu and wine selection curated by professional sommeliers, offering great pairings.
For the European Union Restaurants Week, Mutin developed a special menu to give consumers an opportunity to savour a harmonious culinary experience completed with EU food ingredients such as Chaource PDO and Slow Maturation Butter from France and Honey from Estonia.
2F, 4-1 Daesagwan-ro 12-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
070-7776-3052
Stampa
Stampa is a casual bistro famous for their European menu using quality ingredients.
For the European Union Restaurants Week, Stampa collaborates with a dish that allows consumers to enjoy an authentic and flavourful dining experience using EU ingredients such as Jamón Serrano from Spain, Danablu PGI and Havarti PGI from Denmark and Cambozola from Germany.
1F, 21-12 Chungmu-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
070-8656-9300
Balance Pâtisserie
Balance is a bakery run by pâtissier, Kang Doosik serving a menu every week featuring fresh seasonal ingredients.
During the European Union Restaurants Week Balance will develop a new bakery menu using EU ingredients such as Danablu PGI from Denmark, Noord-Hollandse Gouda PDO from The Netherlands and Red Wine Vinegar from Italy.
2F, 50 Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
02-2194-1234
Sona
Sona is a bakery café well known for its unique desserts line-up.
For the European Union Restaurants Week, Sona introduces dessert recipes that incorporate EU ingredients such as Gorgonzola PDO from Italy, Kalamata PDO (extra virgin olive oil) from Greece, Slow Maturation Butter from France, UHT Milk from Germany and Organic Adriatic Fig & Orange Spread from Croatia.
2F, 40 Gangnam-daero 162-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
0507-1345-3246
Adde
Adde is a renowned dessert bar known for its plated desserts and spirit pairings, embracing the concept of ‘desserts for the mature.’ Its menu features high-quality ingredients, including premium dairy, spirits, and confectionery.
For the European Union Restaurants Week, Adde collaborates with a signature dessert dish featuring EU ingredients such as Prosciutto Castello from Austria, Feta PDO from Greece, Beurre Charentes-Poitou PDO from France and Camembert from Denmark.
Unit 103, 19 Samseong-ro 103-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
0507-1312-3583
Jaein
Jaein is a bakery bar well known for its eye-catching gâteaux and cocktails.
For the European Union Restaurants Week, they collaborate with a signature gâteau using high-quality EU ingredients such as Yoghurt and Feta PDO from Greece, Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Portugal, Creme Dual from Slovakia and UHT Milk from Poland.
2F, 48 Itaewon-ro 54-gil, Yongsan-gum, Seoul
0507-1449-2454
Jangsaeng
Jansaeng is a unique retro-themed bar popular for the signature cocktail menu, developed using their own recipe.
For the European Union Restaurants Week, they created an original cocktail menu incorporating EU ingredients such as Wódka PGI from Poland, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Truffle from Greece, Brie from Denmark, Bacon from Austria and Aceto Balsamico di Modena PGI from Italy.
23 Gangnam-daero 124-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
0507-1369-1077
Soko
Soko is a bar known for its signature creations, classic cocktails, a refined selection of whiskey and spirits, and expertly crafted drink-snack pairings.
For the European Union Restaurants Week, they collaborate creating a special cocktail menu featuring EU ingredients such as Cider Brandy from France, Yoghurt from Greece, Blueberry Jam from Austria, Blueberry Powder from Finland and Honeycomb from Hungary.
B1, 47 Hannamdae-ro 20-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
02-796-4486
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