# Gwangju Italian restaurant terrace waiting for pepperoni pizza - By Myeongha (https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-napkin-fold/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seo-gu, Gwangju - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a meal as part of an in-store sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-napkin-fold/bueokgan-sangmu-couple-set-terrace-wait/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gwangju-napkin-fold/bueokgan-sangmu-couple-set-terrace-wait/index.md) ## In short Bueokgan Sangmu Branch is a European-style Italian restaurant on a roadside in Sangmu-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju. A 1pm visit still meant waiting, so the writer waited on the outdoor terrace before ordering Couple Set B (pasta, salad, pizza, and two drinks) with rosé pasta and pepperoni pizza. The rosé pasta was clean-tasting with plump shrimp, and since the place is popular, booking through Naver Reservation is recommended. ## Good to know - **Location**: 25 Seogwangju-ro, 1st floor, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Korea - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–22:00 (break time 15:00–16:30, as of September) - **Last order**: Lunch last order 14:30 - **Parking**: Behind the restaurant, or roadside parking in front - **Seating**: Outdoor terrace seating, round sofa tables, group-friendly - **Order placed**: Couple Set B (pasta or rice + salad + pizza + 2 drinks) - **Reservations**: Available via Naver Reservation *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* It's the weekend haha🫥 Today I went to Bueokgan, a famous Italian restaurant in Gwangju's Sangmu-dong. This place has two branches in Gwangju, Sangmu and Suwan, and I visited the Sangmu branch. Let me walk you through parking, hours, the interior mood, and food reviews of the pasta and pizza — a brunch spot worth knowing about in Sangmu-dong🤍 ## Exterior and waiting — a line even at 1pm ![European-style exterior of Bueokgan Sangmu Branch on the roadside](https://img.superchart.com/images/bueokgan-sangmu-couple-set-terrace-wait/bueokgan-sangmu-couple-set-terrace-wait-01-t4bd5-900.webp) ![Exterior view near the entrance of Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/bueokgan-sangmu-couple-set-terrace-wait/bueokgan-sangmu-couple-set-terrace-wait-02-qfaxn-900.webp) Bueokgan Sangmu Branch sits right on a road near Sangmu-dong, so it wasn't hard to find. The exterior has a slight European feel to it✨ Even though I visited at 1pm, there was a wait since the place is well known ㅜㅜ Thankfully, the outdoor terrace seating is well set up, so you can wait comfortably there.🌿 The visitors ranged from families to friends to couples, and the atmosphere is pretty enough that it's a nice spot for a meal and a mood change. ![Outdoor terrace seating where guests wait at Bueokgan Sangmu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/bueokgan-sangmu-couple-set-terrace-wait/bueokgan-sangmu-couple-set-terrace-wait-03-1pov1-900.webp) ![Front of the restaurant with full glass windows and posted sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/bueokgan-sangmu-couple-set-terrace-wait/bueokgan-sangmu-couple-set-terrace-wait-04-1m7ce-900.webp) The restaurant has a European vibe with full glass windows, so my expectations were already up before even stepping inside🙆🏻‍♀️ Also, as the posted sign says, there seems to be a break time from 15:00 to 16:30 for kitchen prep. (As of September — note this differs from the hours listed on Naver!) ## Interior mood — classic Italian hotel concept ![Spacious main hall of Bueokgan Sangmu Branch with European interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/bueokgan-sangmu-couple-set-terrace-wait/bueokgan-sangmu-couple-set-terrace-wait-05-132ek-900.webp) ![Interior atmosphere styled after a classic hotel concept](https://img.superchart.com/images/bueokgan-sangmu-couple-set-terrace-wait/bueokgan-sangmu-couple-set-terrace-wait-06-1h4dh-900.webp) This branch was apparently designed around the concept of a vintage classic Italian hotel. Walking into the main hall, the European interior and the spacious layout gave off a real overseas feel... it felt like a place for a more relaxed meal rather than an everyday lunch. The interior overall felt warm yet had that European restaurant atmosphere. One side has round sofa tables, which would be perfect for a more atmospheric meal. ![Atmospheric round sofa table seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/bueokgan-sangmu-couple-set-terrace-wait/bueokgan-sangmu-couple-set-terrace-wait-07-16inu-1200.webp) ![Drinks showcase fridge stocked with wine and beer](https://img.superchart.com/images/bueokgan-sangmu-couple-set-terrace-wait/bueokgan-sangmu-couple-set-terrace-wait-08-1q231-900.webp) On one side of the restaurant, a drinks showcase fridge full of wine, beer, and other beverages caught my eye 🍷 A glass of wine with the pasta or pizza would've made the mood even better, but I drove that day so sadly I couldn't drink ㅜㅜ ## Menu and set composition ![Bueokgan menu board listing pasta and pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/bueokgan-sangmu-couple-set-terrace-wait/bueokgan-sangmu-couple-set-terrace-wait-09-1ytdr-m-900.webp) ![Menu board showing the set menu composition](https://img.superchart.com/images/bueokgan-sangmu-couple-set-terrace-wait/bueokgan-sangmu-couple-set-terrace-wait-10-rl8cs-900.webp) Bueokgan has a wide range of Italian dishes, from steak to pasta, pizza, risotto, and salads. They also offer various set menus! I ordered Couple Set B — pasta or rice + salad + pizza + 2 drinks. There was also a Naver review event going on!! ## How was the rosé pasta, salad, and pepperoni pizza? ![Shrimp rosé pasta ordered as part of Couple Set B](https://img.superchart.com/images/bueokgan-sangmu-couple-set-terrace-wait/bueokgan-sangmu-couple-set-terrace-wait-11-6r264-900.webp) The rosé pasta's sauce wasn't too heavy or greasy — it had a clean, well-balanced rosé flavor that was easy to eat without feeling weighed down. Best of all, the shrimp were plumper than I expected, very satisfying🤍 Eating them together with the pasta noodles, you could really feel that shrimp texture. ![Close-up of plump shrimp on the rosé pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/bueokgan-sangmu-couple-set-terrace-wait/bueokgan-sangmu-couple-set-terrace-wait-12-125pa-900.webp) ![Tomato salad served with the set](https://img.superchart.com/images/bueokgan-sangmu-couple-set-terrace-wait/bueokgan-sangmu-couple-set-terrace-wait-13-iioke-900.webp) And here's the perk of this set! The salad that came with it kept things from feeling too greasy. It had tomatoes and a variety of vegetables, perfect to pair with bites of pasta in between. ![Whole pepperoni pizza with light, clean dough](https://img.superchart.com/images/bueokgan-sangmu-couple-set-terrace-wait/bueokgan-sangmu-couple-set-terrace-wait-14-xebc0-900.webp) And then the pepperoni pizza🍕 It wasn't the cheese-pull kind of pizza I first imagined, but the salty pepperoni flavor paired well with the light, clean dough — good to eat alongside the pasta. Personally, my recommendation is the rosé pasta! The sauce isn't overly strong or sharp, it's clean, and with the shrimp it was really delicious🦐 That said, since this place is popular, there can be a wait, so it's best to go early or with some time to spare. Naver Reservation is also available, so if you have somewhere to be, I'd recommend booking ahead! ## Bueokgan Sangmu Branch — location and info - Location: 25 Seogwangju-ro, 1st floor, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Korea - Hours: Daily 11:00–22:00 (break time 15:00–16:30) - Lunch last order at 14:30 - Parking: behind the restaurant, or roadside parking in front - Outdoor terrace seating available - Group-friendly / Naver Reservation available - Rating: ★★★★★ / Would revisit: ★★★★☆ If you're looking for a nice-atmosphere Italian restaurant or a good pasta spot in Sangmu-dong, Bueokgan is worth a visit🤍 ## Where it is - Bueokgan Sangmu Branch (부엌간 상무점) - 25 Seogwangju-ro, 1st floor, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Korea - 전남광주통합특별시 서구 서광주로 25 1층 - 35.1294543, 126.847691 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B6%80%EC%97%8C%EA%B0%84%20%EC%83%81%EB%AC%B4%EC%A0%90/@35.1294543,126.847691,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-napkin-fold/bueokgan-sangmu-couple-set-terrace-wait/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt