Boram-dong Western restaurant lunch set: truffle panne pasta, Olivus

Olivus Compagno Sejong Boram Branch: a Western lunch in Sejong before the drive to Gwangju

This is Olivus Compagno Sejong Boram Branch. My girlfriend and I decided to spend a day in Sejong before heading to Gwangju.

For lunch that day we picked Olivus Compagno Boram Branch, a well-known spot near her place in Boram-dong. We ordered the lunch set with flat iron steak, truffle cream panne pasta, and two drinks.

The set was put together neatly so choosing was easy, and the flow of dishes worked nicely for two people eating together.

What the Olivus Compagno dining room feels like, and why it suits a date

The first thing that caught my eye walking into Olivus Compagno Boram Branch was the warm lighting and wood-tone atmosphere. It felt cozy overall, good for talking and eating slowly, and it seemed like a solid pick for a date spot in Sejong.

Each table had a tablet, so ordering wasn't difficult and we could take our time going through the menu.

The window seats had a view outside so it didn't feel closed in, and plants and little decor pieces scattered around put us in a good mood even before the food arrived.

What comes in the lunch set: flat iron steak and truffle cream panne pasta

The two drinks came out first. Having a sip before the meal made the whole mood more relaxed, and the wait for the main dishes felt shorter too.

Next came the flat iron steak and truffle cream panne pasta, and both looked appetizing right away. The flat iron steak especially had a nice visible grain to the meat, and eating it with the sauce brought out plenty of flavor in every bite.

The truffle cream panne pasta hit you first with a rich, creamy feel just as the name suggests, and being able to eat the bread along with it made the whole thing more satisfying.

What I liked about this combination is that the flow of flavors was much better than eating just one dish alone. Anchoring the meal with the meat dish and finishing softly with the cream pasta suited two people perfectly.

Who Olivus Compagno in Boram-dong suits best

• Anyone looking for a date course in Sejong with their girlfriend
• Anyone who wants a lunch set that isn't too light
• Anyone who wants to enjoy meat and cream pasta together
• Anyone looking for a solidly atmospheric Western restaurant in Sejong

Still, I appreciated that the lunch set took the pressure off choosing a menu, and the way the combination naturally suited a two-person visit left an impression.

That said, during busier hours the flow of the meal might change, so I think visiting with some time to spare would make it more comfortable to enjoy. This is just a visiting tip based on my own experience.

Visit checklist for Olivus Compagno Sejong Boram Branch

• Ordering the set menu simplifies the choices and makes it easier
• The atmosphere is soft, so it suits a date meal well
• The steak and cream pasta combination worked well overall
• Two included drinks made the meal flow naturally

Q. Is Olivus Compagno a good Western restaurant for a date in Sejong?

A. I felt like it was. Olivus Compagno Boram Branch had a seating atmosphere and menu setup that made dining as a couple comfortable.

Q. What should you order at Olivus Compagno?

A. Like I did, the flat iron steak and truffle cream panne pasta combination worked well. The set was put together cleanly, so it was easy to choose even on a first visit.

To sum it up in one line, Olivus Compagno Boram Branch was a comfortable place to have a meal with my girlfriend in Sejong. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a well-known spot in Boram-dong or considering a date course in Sejong, and I'm curious about the other pasta dishes so I'd like to visit again.