Jamsil Italian restaurant date with shrimp aglio e olio: Mano di Chef

Don’t you ever have those days when you just want to go somewhere with a nice atmosphere on the weekend or after work, have delicious pasta, and sip a glass of wine?

But when you actually try to make plans around Jamsil, it is surprisingly not easy to find somewhere that nails both the atmosphere and the food.

So today, I’m sharing Mano di Chef Jamsil Branch, which I visited recently and absolutely loved, haha.

Mano di Chef Jamsil Branch

Mano di Chef Jamsil Branch, close to Jamsil Station

Mano di Chef Jamsil Branch is a popular restaurant known for its bisque pasta.

It is on B1 of Tower 730, about a two-minute walk after exiting Jamsil Station through Exit 7. It is so close to the subway that getting there by public transport was wonderfully easy.

The moment I stepped inside, it felt spacious and upscale. The soft, warm lighting also made it seem like a nice place to bring your parents.

The tables are generously spaced apart too, so it was perfect for talking without being distracted by conversations at neighboring tables!

In particular, there are various private rooms, from small rooms for around eight people to large ones that can accommodate up to 100. I thought it would be hard to find a better venue for a company dinner, group gathering, or wedding-invitation gathering. ※ Rooms must be reserved in advance!

A varied menu, from pasta to steak sets

Mano di Chef has such a varied menu lineup, from salads, pasta, risotto, and pizza to steak sets!

The red shrimp aglio e olio pasta we ordered was ₩31,900, and the Gorgonzola & Camembert pizza was ₩29,900. The pasta and wood-fired pizzas use premium ingredients and are generally priced in the ₩20,000–₩30,000 range.

Red shrimp aglio e olio pasta and Gorgonzola pizza

After wondering what to order, we chose Mano di Chef’s popular red shrimp aglio e olio pasta and Gorgonzola & Camembert pizza.

Aglio e olio with deep garlic and shrimp flavor

The red shrimp aglio e olio pasta arrived first. Plump red shrimp sat on black squid-ink noodles, and it was simply impossible not to take photos!

Normally, classic aglio e olio has that clean, light oiliness with a garlicky aroma, right?

But this pasta was infused with deep garlic flavor and the distinctive savory richness of shrimp, so the saucy broth itself was incredibly rich and nutty.

The squid-ink noodles were wonderfully chewy, and above all, the red shrimp on top were so plump and deliciousㅠㅠ For a shrimp fanatic like me, it was pure heaven,,

Wood-fired pizza with a whole Camembert centerpiece

We ordered the Gorgonzola & Camembert pizza with the pasta. It came straight from the wood-fired oven, and the nutty aroma of cheese hit the table right away!

The highlight of this pizza is the whole Camembert placed in the center!

Rolling it up before eating really maximized the Camembert flavor, and it was so good.

It was so delicious that I ate four slices before I even had time to find it rich, haha.

And perhaps because it was handmade dough, the crust was crisp outside and moist inside—there was not a bit to leave behind.

It is the best sweet-and-salty pairing with the pasta, so definitely try them together!

Why I recommend it for dates and gatherings

The location right in front of Jamsil Station is convenient, parking is easy, and the restaurant has such an upscale atmosphere, so I was truly satisfied.

• Anyone looking for a great bisque pasta restaurant in Jamsil
• Anyone looking for a date or blind-date venue
• Anyone looking for a wedding-invitation gathering venue

It is such a great restaurant to visit on a special day. If you are looking for a decent Italian restaurant or great bisque pasta near Jamsil, make sure to stop by Mano di Chef Jamsil Branch at least once!