Mushroom soup and Yorkshire pudding at Seongsu restaurant Brivite

There are so many new restaurants popping up in Seongsu these days. I live nearby and go there often, but even so, I keep walking down alleys and thinking, "When did this place open?" This time I visited Brivite Seongsu, located near Ttukseom Station in Seongsu.

With everything from pasta to gnocchi to steak on the menu, it seemed like a good option for a nice meal or a date in Seongsu. That day we ordered salmon steak pasta and green onion cream corn gnocchi, and also tried the mushroom soup and Yorkshire pudding on the side. With two mains plus sides for two people, we ended up eating a lot more than expected. Here's my review of Brivite Seongsu, a pasta spot in Seongsu, focused on the dishes we actually tried.

What kind of restaurant is Brivite Seongsu?

Brivite Seongsu is a good place to go when you're craving Western dishes like pasta or gnocchi in Seongsu. These days Seongsu has all kinds of restaurants, from brunch spots to fine dining, but Brivite felt like a good fit for when you want somewhere a little more relaxed without giving up on properly enjoying the menu.

We spent a while going back and forth over the menu that day before deciding to each pick something different and share. Ordering one pasta and one gnocchi meant the flavors didn't overlap, so it was nice going back and forth between the two.

Salmon steak pasta at Brivite Seongsu

The first dish we ordered was the salmon steak pasta. There was salmon sitting right on top of the pasta, so it looked pretty substantial the moment it arrived. Sometimes a plain pasta can feel a bit lacking afterward, but with the salmon on top, this one definitely felt like a main dish.

You could eat the salmon and the pasta separately or together, and both worked well, so it never got boring all the way through. If you love pasta but also want something a bit more filling, like I do, this seems like a solid choice. Cream or tomato pasta are familiar go-tos in Seongsu, but picking a dish that comes with salmon on top gave it a bit of a different feel.

Green onion cream corn gnocchi

The dish I was personally curious about was the green onion cream corn gnocchi. Just from the name — green onion cream plus corn — I was wondering what it would taste like. The chewy texture of the gnocchi, combined with the smooth cream and the corn, gave it a savory flavor with a subtle sweetness.

It had a clearly different vibe from the salmon steak pasta, which made ordering both a good call. Rather than sticking with just one dish, alternating a bite of pasta and a bite of gnocchi made everything taste even better. If you're a fan of cream sauces or gnocchi in general, this one's worth keeping an eye on.

Mushroom soup and Yorkshire pudding sides

The mushroom soup and Yorkshire pudding we had alongside the mains shouldn't be left out either. Having the smooth mushroom soup and the Yorkshire pudding together made it feel like the meal properly began even before the mains showed up. Compared to just ordering pasta and gnocchi, having this extra side made the overall spread feel much more generous.

With the two of us sharing the salmon steak pasta, corn gnocchi, mushroom soup, and Yorkshire pudding, the portions were more than enough. We like nibbling on a bit of everything, so this combination suited us well.

Is Brivite Seongsu worth it for pasta in Seongsu?

When eating out in Seongsu, taste matters, but I also find myself quietly checking whether the atmosphere is good enough for a date or a meetup with friends. Brivite Seongsu, which we visited this time, had plenty of dishes like pasta and gnocchi that are easy to share between two people, so it worked well for a date or a meal with a friend.

Of everything we tried, the salmon steak pasta was filling thanks to the salmon on top, and the green onion cream corn gnocchi had its own charm apart from the pasta, with the chewy gnocchi paired with cream and corn. Adding the mushroom soup and Yorkshire pudding on top of that, the two of us left having happily tried a bit of everything. If you're looking for a pasta spot in Seongsu or near Seoul Forest, or a place where you can enjoy both pasta and gnocchi, Brivite Seongsu is worth checking out :)

※ Menu items and prices may vary depending on when you visit.