Jamsil Italian restaurant revisit for octopus gnocchi: Mano di Chef
In short
Mano di Chef Jamsil Branch is an Italian restaurant on the basement level of Tower730, a 2–3 minute walk from Exit 7 of Jamsil Station in Songpa, Seoul. A regular who has been back many times ordered the same two dishes again — octopus gnocchi in carrot purée and the black dough steak pizza — and the purée with chewy gnocchi and the tender octopus tasted exactly as good as before. Prices at Mano di Chef are not cheap, but the food, atmosphere and service make it a satisfying choice even for a special occasion.
Good to know
- Address
- Tower730 B1, 570 Songpa-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul
- Subway
- About 182m from Exit 7 of Jamsil Station (2–3 minute walk)
- Parking
- Jamsil Tower730 underground parking available
- Reservations
- Naver Reservation, Catch Table, or by phone
- Private room
- Available for small gatherings up to large groups
- What was ordered
- Octopus gnocchi in carrot purée, steak pizza (black dough)
as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026
I went back to Mano di Chef Jamsil Branch again today — honestly, I've lost count of how many times this place has shown up on my blog. Whenever I want Italian food in Jamsil, this is the place I always end up thinking of. This time too, I ordered exactly what I loved so much last visit: the carrot purée octopus gnocchi and the steak pizza. What can I say — even a dish I already know by heart was just as delicious eating it again.
Where is Mano di Chef Jamsil Branch?
Mano di Chef Jamsil Branch is located at 570 Songpa-daero, Tower730 B1, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It's about a 2-3 minute walk from Exit 7 of Jamsil Station, so accessibility is great.
- Address: 570 Songpa-daero, Tower730 B1, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Subway: about 182m from Exit 7 of Jamsil Station
- Parking: available in Jamsil Tower730 underground parking
- Reservations: Naver Reservation, Catch Table, or phone booking
- Private room: available for small to large group gatherings
If you're searching for a bisque pasta spot in Jamsil and also want a nice-atmosphere Italian restaurant with good access, this is the place.
Inside Mano di Chef: a Jamsil Italian restaurant with a date-night mood
Even after visiting so many times, every time I walk into Mano di Chef Jamsil Branch I think the atmosphere is really nice. The interior is overall modern and sleek with soft lighting, which suits it well for a date or anniversary dinner. The tables are spaced fairly generously too, so I rarely felt overwhelmed by neighboring tables. But most of all, the reason I keep coming back is that the satisfaction with the food and service doesn't waver much even after multiple visits.
What's on the menu at Mano di Chef Jamsil Branch?
Mano di Chef has quite a diverse menu, ranging from pasta to risotto, gnocchi, wood-fired pizza, and steak. It's a good lineup for anyone in Jamsil looking for bisque pasta or Italian dishes in general. This time, instead of the bisque pasta, I picked the dish I loved so much on my last visit again — the carrot purée octopus gnocchi and the steak pizza.
Insider tip: if it's your first time at Mano di Chef, I'd really recommend paying attention to the gnocchi and pizza menus. I've had gnocchi at plenty of other places too, but the texture here really matches my taste.
What does the octopus gnocchi in carrot purée taste like?
It was so good last time that I ordered it again without a second thought.
Gnocchi and octopus are placed on top of a smooth, yellow-tinted carrot purée, and it looks delicious just from the visuals alone. The carrot purée doesn't have an overpowering carrot smell — instead there's a subtle sweetness and a nutty depth of flavor.
Eating the soft yet chewy gnocchi dipped generously in the purée goes really well together.
The octopus is so tender too... not tough at all, chewing through it softly, and it was great paired between bites of gnocchi. Price-wise it's not a cheap dish, but the fact that I keep ordering it again after eating it says it's worth it to me.
Black dough steak pizza with squid ink crust
I've tried several kinds of pizza at Mano di Chef, but I always end up back at the steak pizza.
On top of the squid-ink black dough, there's steak, romaine, cherry tomatoes, and cheese piled generously, so even one slice is pretty filling. The dough is chewy and nutty, and the steak is tender with real meaty flavor coming through.
With romaine and tomato on top, it doesn't feel as heavy as you'd expect even with all that meat and cheese. Alternating a bite of gnocchi and a bite of pizza is a really great combination.
Is Mano di Chef Jamsil worth a return visit?
Mano di Chef Jamsil Branch has become less about discovering somewhere new and more like a regular spot I go to for food I love. This time again I ordered the exact same menu, and again the carrot purée octopus gnocchi's combo of smooth purée and chewy gnocchi was great, and the steak pizza was still my number one pick. The price isn't light, but considering the taste, atmosphere, and service altogether, it's satisfying enough to visit even on a special occasion. I've already revisited multiple times and I'm planning to go again. If you're looking for a bisque pasta spot in Jamsil or a nice-atmosphere Italian restaurant, I confidently recommend Mano di Chef Jamsil Branch.
Where it is
570 Songpa-daero, Tower730 B1, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea서울특별시 송파구 송파대로 570 타워730 B1
