# Hongdae restaurant for basil pesto pizza and lasagna: Classicdang - By Hyerin Cho (https://superchart.com/en/@jongno-noon-plate/) - Written Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This is a sponsored visit post; the restaurant provided support for this review. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@jongno-noon-plate/classicdang-basil-pesto-pizza-lasagna/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@jongno-noon-plate/classicdang-basil-pesto-pizza-lasagna/index.md) ## In short Classicdang is a wood-fired pizza and Italian restaurant on Yeonhui-ro 1-gil in Mapo, Seoul, a short walk from Hongik University Station toward the Gyeongui-Jungang Line exit. At a weekend lunch the order was basil pesto tomato pizza for 24,000 won, classic lasagna for 18,000 won and a coke for 2,500 won, in a relaxed room with outdoor tables out front. The lasagna's tomato sauce was mild rather than heavy, and the pizza dough was just the right thickness, letting a gentle basil aroma and nutty flavour come through. ## Good to know - **Address**: 63 Yeonhui-ro 1-gil, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul (Classicdang) - **Hours**: 12:00 - 22:00 - **Ordered**: Basil pesto tomato pizza 24,000 won / Classic lasagna 18,000 won / Coke 2,500 won - **Seating**: Outdoor tables available (seated indoors on this visit) - **Getting there**: Walk from Hongik University Station; the Gyeongui-Jungang Line exit is closest - **Price reference**: ₩24,000 ≈ $18 · ₩18,000 ≈ $13.5 · ₩2,500 ≈ $1.9 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026* ## What kind of restaurant is Classicdang? Classicdang is a wood-fired pizza restaurant on the 1st floor of 63 Yeonhui-ro 1-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul. I had errands in Seogyo-dong this weekend, so I decided to grab lunch in Hongdae. I went back and forth on the menu for a while and eventually settled on wood-fired pizza this time. Before heading to Classicdang I couldn't decide between pasta or pizza, but that day a hot, fresh-from-the-oven pizza was calling my name! Also, I've been completely obsessed with outdoor-seating restaurants lately, so I naturally find myself hunting for places with outdoor tables or a nice outdoor vibe. Classicdang turned out to be exactly the kind of atmosphere I love! The weather was breezy and perfect for eating outside, and it honestly put me in a travel mood. (Even though I didn't end up sitting outdoors.) The surrounding scenery blending with the outdoor tables really captured that laid-back, easygoing feel that's so distinctly Yeonnam-dong. On days like this with such nice weather, eating something delicious in the open air just feels better than sitting indoors, haha. So on this visit, it wasn't just the menu — the atmosphere at Classicdang won me over too. ![Outdoor atmosphere at Classicdang on Yeonhui-ro 1-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/classicdang-basil-pesto-pizza-lasagna/classicdang-basil-pesto-pizza-lasagna-01-bkuub-900.webp) ## Classicdang location and opening hours Classicdang's address is 63 Yeonhui-ro 1-gil, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul, and it's open 12:00 - 22:00. It's a bit of a walk from Hongik University Station, and the Gyeongui-Jungang Line exit is closer. - Address: 63 Yeonhui-ro 1-gil, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (Classicdang) - Hours: 12:00 - 22:00 ![Walking route from Hongik University Station to Classicdang](https://img.superchart.com/images/classicdang-basil-pesto-pizza-lasagna/classicdang-basil-pesto-pizza-lasagna-02-f3tk5-898.webp) If you keep walking, the restaurant comes into view. I walked all the way from Seogyo-dong, but with the weather turning cooler, it made for a pleasant walk. ![Entrance to Classicdang with outdoor tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/classicdang-basil-pesto-pizza-lasagna/classicdang-basil-pesto-pizza-lasagna-03-pls81-900.webp) ## What we ordered at Classicdang and what it cost At Classicdang I ordered basil pesto tomato pizza for ₩24,000, classic lasagna for ₩18,000, and a coke for ₩2,500 — two dishes plus a drink. As soon as we walked in, we were shown to a table and checked out the menu. It was a weekend, so the place was packed. - Basil pesto tomato pizza 🍕 ₩24,000 - Classic lasagna 🥧 ₩18,000 - Coke 🥤 ₩2,500 ![Classicdang menu board with pizza and lasagna prices](https://img.superchart.com/images/classicdang-basil-pesto-pizza-lasagna/classicdang-basil-pesto-pizza-lasagna-04-b17ck-900.webp) After we ordered, they set out the cutlery right away. (The floor staff were super friendly~,~) ![Table setting at Classicdang after ordering](https://img.superchart.com/images/classicdang-basil-pesto-pizza-lasagna/classicdang-basil-pesto-pizza-lasagna-05-1y7dw-900.webp) Having walked all the way from Seogyo-dong, I was a bit warm, so the coke really hit the spot ^_^ ![Coke served at the Classicdang table](https://img.superchart.com/images/classicdang-basil-pesto-pizza-lasagna/classicdang-basil-pesto-pizza-lasagna-06-yplih-900.webp) With the place so busy I expected a wait, but the food came out fast! My second lasagna in life... I had some expectations. Basil pesto is also one of my favorite ingredients, so I was really looking forward to it! ![Classic lasagna served on a hot plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/classicdang-basil-pesto-pizza-lasagna/classicdang-basil-pesto-pizza-lasagna-07-3fz43-900.webp) ### Classic lasagna, 18,000 won Classicdang's classic lasagna came out with a warning that the plate was very hot. I cut into it and it was so soft and delicious. The sauce wasn't too rich, which was just right — if tomato sauce is too heavy, I get sick of it fast. ![Cross-section of the sliced Classicdang lasagna](https://img.superchart.com/images/classicdang-basil-pesto-pizza-lasagna/classicdang-basil-pesto-pizza-lasagna-08-1q46q-876.webp) ### Basil pesto tomato pizza, 24,000 won Next up, the basil pesto tomato pizza!! The dough was neither too thin nor too thick, just right..!! The basil aroma was subtle and lovely! The menu also mentioned nuts, and I could indeed pick up a faint, nutty warmth! ![Wood-fired basil pesto tomato pizza at Classicdang](https://img.superchart.com/images/classicdang-basil-pesto-pizza-lasagna/classicdang-basil-pesto-pizza-lasagna-09-1rcwg-1200.webp) ### The side of pickled radish (mu-pickle) The radish pickles served as a side had a surprising hint of cinnamon, which I loved — I'm a huge fan of cinnamon flavor. ![Whole basil pesto tomato pizza served on a tray](https://img.superchart.com/images/classicdang-basil-pesto-pizza-lasagna/classicdang-basil-pesto-pizza-lasagna-10-1s4gf-900.webp) *Basil pesto tomato pizza* ![Classicdang lasagna plated on a dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/classicdang-basil-pesto-pizza-lasagna/classicdang-basil-pesto-pizza-lasagna-11-19kg9-900.webp) *Lasagna* ## What to try next time at Classicdang Honestly, I was curious about the quattro formaggi pizza. But my companion doesn't like mushrooms, so it'll have to wait for next time. It's supposedly a best-menu item, so give it a try! And this little guy here completely won me over... you have to try it too. ![Close-up of the Classicdang dish that won me over](https://img.superchart.com/images/classicdang-basil-pesto-pizza-lasagna/classicdang-basil-pesto-pizza-lasagna-12-4h033-618.webp) There were foreign staff and foreign customers around, and it gave off a vibe I haven't felt in a while... I liked it a lot. I'll be back. ## Where it is - Classicdang (클래식당) - 63 Yeonhui-ro 1-gil, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 연희로1길 63 1층 클래식당 - 37.5615193, 126.9266048 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%81%B4%EB%9E%98%EC%8B%9D%EB%8B%B9/@37.5615193,126.9266048,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@jongno-noon-plate/classicdang-basil-pesto-pizza-lasagna/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt