Gwanggyo family lunch restaurant, squid ink tortellini: The European

Hi everyone~ A while back my family was out walking around Gwanggyo Lake Park and we looked for somewhere nearby to have lunch,

and I found a place with a great atmosphere, food the whole family could enjoy, and pizza and pasta that even the kids would love! This Gwanggyo restaurant hit the mark perfectly~ Let me introduce you to 'The European Gwanggyo'~

Where is The European Gwanggyo, and where do you park?

The European Gwanggyo is located at 26 Centralpark-ro128beon-gil, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do (1296-13 Uui-dong, Yeongtong-gu). It's open daily from 11:00 to 21:30, with last order at 20:30.

It's right in the heart of Gwanggyo. It's about 3.5km from Gwanggyo Lake Park Station and about 4km from E-mart Gwanggyo. From Exit 1 of Gwanggyo Jungang Station, it's a 10-minute walk south along the road toward the lake park. By bus, get off in front of Exit 1 of Gwanggyo Jungang Station and walk from there.

If you're driving, just enter 'The European Gwanggyo' or the address into your navigation and you'll get there fine.

There are 3–4 parking spots in front of the building, and you can also park along the road in front. Café Street No. 2 public parking lot is another good option.

Wood-fired pizza from a chef with 10 years at the Shilla Hotel

The taste of authentic wood-fired pizza, brought to you by a chef with 10 years of experience at the Shilla Hotel Seoul! That's 'The European Gwanggyo'.

Since 'The European Gwanggyo' sits right in the center of Gwanggyo, it's super easy to reach from anywhere in the area~ You can combine a walk around Gwanggyo Lake Park with a meal here, so I'd highly recommend it as a restaurant near Gwanggyo Lake Park too!

After enjoying coffee or dessert on Gwanggyo's café street, you can experience authentic wood-fired pizza and various dishes at 'The European Gwanggyo', then head back to the nearby café street for more coffee and dessert — making for a perfect day-long course~

I was surprised to see all the firewood piled up next to the entrance~ 'The European Gwanggyo' uses strictly quality-checked oak wood for the oven.^^

Two floors of European-style dining room, easy with family

The European Gwanggyo is spread across two floors. Both the 1st and 2nd floors are very spacious, making it a great choice for family meals, gatherings with friends, business dinners, banquets, first-birthday parties (doljanchi), and various other events!

In particular, thanks to the luxurious chandeliers and European-style interior, it's said to be a popular date spot for couples in Gwanggyo too~

The unique paintings on the staircase wall really give it that European feel,

and with paintings by famous artists hung around, it feels full of classic charm~~ I love it!!

'The European Gwanggyo' has a really upscale, gorgeous interior! Wood-fired pizza enjoyed under the fancy chandeliers makes for a lovely photo.^^ I think it'd be super popular as an Instagram photo spot too~

Thanks to the spacious layout and thoughtful interior, it feels like a satisfying experience no matter who you come with. Whether with friends, family, or a partner, you can spend a special time as if you'd stepped into a European restaurant, which is why it's considered one of Gwanggyo's top restaurants for atmosphere.

What's on the menu at The European Gwanggyo

Let me introduce you to the menu at 'The European Gwanggyo'.

Known as a top wood-fired pizza restaurant, 'The European Gwanggyo' bakes dough that's fermented for 18 hours and matured for 24 hours in a premium Stefano Ferrara oven at 485°C, producing the best kind of pizza — crispy outside, chewy inside~

Here's what we ordered.

• Fresh bolognese lasagna
• Squid ink tomato tortellini
• Margherita burrata pizza

Let me introduce each one as we tasted them~

Fresh bolognese lasagna

Of the three dishes we ordered, this was my favorite~

With ragu sauce, béchamel sauce, parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese as the main ingredients, it catches your eye just by looks alone.^^ The fresh pasta sheets are made in-house and layered up. It's packed with rich bolognese sauce, and the aroma and flavor are top-notch~ The snow-white mozzarella cheese gives it a lovely look too!

When I scooped up a spoonful, the soft pasta sheets practically melted in my mouth~

The savory richness of the meat and the tanginess of the tomato balance perfectly, hitting the spot for a lot of customers, I'd guess!

It's not overpowering at all, with a nice balance of savoriness and freshness, so even the kid loved it~ It seems like the kind of dish the whole family can love. Haha.

Squid ink tomato tortellini

I ordered this because I'd heard it's a must-try dish at 'The European Gwanggyo'. After tasting it, I really felt glad I ordered it~

It's a signature dish made with domestic pork, fennel, red pepper, black pepper, grana padano, egg, and tortellini! Thanks to the squid ink, it really has that ocean feel both in look and taste~

Tortellini is a small ring-shaped pasta that originated in Italy, stuffed inside like a dumpling.

Handmade squid ink tortellini is filled with finely minced fresh squid and fragrant dill, and grana padano cheese and butter add deep, rich flavor.

It has that dumpling-like feel, and taking a bite you also get the chewy pasta texture with tomato flavor and aroma layered in — a really appealing texture! It has such a refined, upscale taste~

Margherita burrata pizza

This is a pizza made with dough fermented for 18 hours and matured for 24 hours, baked at 485°C in the oak-fired oven~

It has a satisfyingly crispy exterior while staying chewy inside — the best kind of texture!

It's topped with fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, burrata cheese, and basil pesto~

When you cut into the burrata cheese, the totally soft creamy center is a delight for both eyes and mouth. Haha.

The savory taste of the burrata and mozzarella cheeses, the freshness of the tomato, and the fragrant basil all come together — it really makes you feel like this is what a happy harmony of flavors is all about!

What makes Naples-style wood-fired pizza different?

At Gwanggyo restaurant 'The European Gwanggyo', you get to enjoy the pleasure of experiencing authentic Naples-style pizza~ Let me tell you a bit more about the pizza at this Gwanggyo café street restaurant, 'The European Gwanggyo',

• They stick to traditional Italian production methods passed down over three generations, using pizza flour certified by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN) and the Associazione Pizzaiuoli Napoletani (APN), with absolutely no additives, including chemical seasonings, used in the process!
• They use oak firewood that's been naturally sun-dried for 2 years, with impurities removed and moisture blocked, passing a strict quality inspection!
• They use an authentic Neapolitan handmade pizza oven officially certified by the AVPN, baking their pizzas in a world-renowned, prestigious Italian brand oven — the 'Stefano Ferrara' premium oven!

Eating at 'The European Gwanggyo' today, I felt like I was on a happy little trip to Italy~^^

That wraps up this post about 'The European Gwanggyo', the Gwanggyo restaurant known for its pizza and pasta. Come enjoy authentic Italian wood-fired pizza at 'The European Gwanggyo', Gwanggyo's best wood-fired pizza restaurant~