Date restaurant in Apgujeong Rodeo: red shrimp risotto at Pepite

A Western restaurant in Apgujeong Rodeo: Pepite

Pepite opening hours and parking

Pepite is at 25 Dosan-daero 85-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Unit 101, 1st floor). It is open Monday to Thursday 11:30–22:00 (last order 21:00) and Friday to Saturday 11:30–23:00 (last order 22:00). The break time is 14:30–17:00 every day, and it is closed every Sunday.

Paid valet parking is available for a flat ₩5,000. You can use it at the start of the alley entrance, between Sushi Jangjonghyeon and a Chinese restaurant.

Why Pepite for an Apgujeong Rodeo date?

Pepite is a Cheongdam restaurant where you can enjoy modern Japanese- and French-style dishes together. Some days you just want to quietly soak up a mood in the middle of the city and eat something refined, right? 💛 The space at Pepite in Cheongdam was far more stylish than I expected and the food quality was excellent, so I couldn't wait to tell you about it 👍🏻

From the moment I opened the door, it felt like a special day had begun 🫢 A cozy yet sophisticated mood and a lovely dining experience, so my expectations were already climbing before I even sat down! I went on a Gangnam date, partly to refresh myself and with a fluttering heart 🫶🏻

How to get to Pepite in Apgujeong Rodeo

Getting to Pepite by subway and bus

By public transport, take Cheongdam Station Exit 9 and walk about 10 minutes, and you'll find it easily. If you come by bus, take bus 143, 240 or 362 and get off at the Cheongdam Sageori stop, which is convenient too.

Driving to Pepite: valet parking

If you're driving, search the address in your navigation and it will guide you to the area without trouble. For parking, right at the start of the alley entrance, between Sushi Jangjonghyeon and a Chinese restaurant, you can conveniently use paid valet parking (flat ₩5,000). 👍🏻

Pepite's interior: dim lighting, bar and table seats

Step inside Pepite and you're warmly greeted by an interior with a calm yet refined tone and manner.

Bar seats and regular table seats are arranged in harmony, so it's a perfect space for a romantic Gangnam date.

It isn't flashy for the sake of being flashy. Soft lighting and tasteful props come together into a cozy, elegant atmosphere, and choosing Pepite as a special Gangnam date spot with someone you love was truly the best decision!

The space feels cozy rather than stuffy, and I thought it couldn't be better as a place to meet dear friends or as a successful Gangnam date spot.

What's on Pepite's menu?

Looking at Pepite's menu, there's a varied and upscale lineup: red shrimp risotto, white ragu pasta, cod steak, a seafood platter and more. With an original lineup that crosses the line between classic French and Japanese cooking, the choice is very wide! There's also a well-organized list of wines by the glass and drink pairings to go with the dishes.

What we ordered today at Pepite in Cheongdam were the red shrimp risotto and the white ragu pasta!

Pepite red shrimp risotto (₩26,000): how does it taste?

As each dish was set down, the neat plating and lovely aroma made my eyes happy before I even took a bite 💛

The moment I took my first bite of Pepite's red shrimp risotto, I could see why Pepite is rising as an Apgujeong favorite.

You get the aroma and texture of fresh, plump red shrimp, and the flavor wraps softly around your mouth with superb savoriness (umami). It was exactly the quality you'd expect from an Apgujeong favorite.

Pepite white ragu pasta (₩30,000): is it too rich?

Next, the white ragu pasta at Pepite had the deep, rich taste of a meat sauce, yet it wasn't heavy at all, and the nutty creaminess struck a perfect balance!

Maybe thanks to a cooking method clearly different from typical Western restaurants, the doneness of the noodles and the way they came together with the sauce were fantastic.

It's a different league from the ordinary dishes I've had elsewhere, so it made total sense why people come to Pepite on special days for Apgujeong Rodeo Western dining 👍🏻 I kept marveling the whole meal, felt the strength of an Apgujeong favorite once again, and found myself wanting to come back to Pepite in Cheongdam for another dinner course and wine 🫢

What kind of date is Pepite good for?

Pepite is a perfect Apgujeong Rodeo Western restaurant for anyone who wants a romantic Gangnam date with a loved one or to round out a special-day outing!

Thanks to the tasteful interior and wonderful dishes made with the chef's care, the whole time there was filled with happy memories 🫶🏻 If you're looking for a great restaurant that nails both mood and taste, I recommend a lovely meal and a successful date at Pepite in Cheongdam this weekend 💛