Gangnam Italian restaurant cheese-wheel pasta show: Osteria Eden

The weather has been getting cooler lately, and you know those days when you just want brunch somewhere pretty? So I visited Osteria Eden near Apgujeong Rodeo.

Osteria Eden location and parking

37 Seolleung-ro 152-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea (1F). Daily 11:00–22:30; last orders 15:00 and 20:30; break time 16:00–17:00.

Osteria Eden is close to Exit 4 of Apgujeong Rodeo Station, so it was easy to reach by public transport.

Valet parking is available at the valet booth by the building entrance. It costs ₩5,000 for the first two hours, then an additional ₩1,000 per 10 minutes. There is no separate valet fee.

I heard Osteria Eden is a newly launched premium brand from Schedule. It presents dishes made with top-quality ingredients, and there is even a professional sommelier on-site, so wine lovers should be happy too 🍷

Just a note: Schedule on the very bottom floor is the lobby level. You need to come up to the building's first floor to find Osteria Eden. From the entrance alone, the mirror photo spot and chandelier gave the place a luxurious feel.

The restroom is by the first-floor entrance. The men's and women's areas are separate, which was convenient, and I also loved that they had three kinds of beautifully scented hand wash and hand cream inside.

A spacious European-style restaurant atmosphere

The moment I stepped inside, it felt like arriving at an upscale European restaurant. True to its reputation as one of Cheongdam's largest restaurants, it was incredibly spacious and refined. The tables are nicely spaced and the chairs are comfortable, making it lovely for an anniversary date or a blind date. It would also be great for wedding-invitation gatherings or meeting up with a group.

On one side of the restaurant, warm white interiors meet a wide view through floor-to-ceiling terrace windows filled with greenery—such a mood, honestly..ᰔ It was a wonderful space for brunch too.

Osteria Eden has an open oven kitchen, so I could watch the chefs cooking too.

Tablet ordering and the menu

Here is the menu.

At Osteria Eden, a popular Apgujeong brunch spot, you can order from tablets installed at every table. If you leave a Naver review, they will prepare either tiramisu or crème brûlée, so do join in for something sweet ʚ◡̈ɞ

So, here is what I ordered!

• Truffle cheese-wheel tagliatelle ₩34,000
• Honey cod steak ₩35,000
• Hallabong ade ₩8,500

Warmly baked bread arrived first. It was crisp outside and soft within, tearing apart beautifully along its layers. Dipped in olive oil, it was mild and really woke up my appetite.

The hallabong ade that came with it was full of sparkle, making it great alongside the food. One sip through the straw brought bright, sweet hallabong citrus pulp, and it was so delicious with the fizzy carbonation 🍊

Honey cod steak and truffle pasta

All the food we ordered had arrived! I chose these two because they are Osteria Eden's best-known dishes. They were not too heavy for brunch, and the pretty plating put me in a good mood the moment I saw it `♡´

Honey cod steak: crisp outside, tender within

The honey cod steak was neatly plated from the start. I think it would appeal both to anyone who loves fish that is crisp outside and moist within, and to anyone looking for an impressive brunch dish.

The outside was golden and crisp, while the white flesh looked glossy and juicy enough to make my mouth water just looking at it..ᰔ

The instant I touched it with a knife, the thick cod flakes separated softly along the grain, and I could immediately tell how moist and delicately flavored it was.

The moist, mild cod was joined by a subtle sweet honey flavor, giving it such satisfying savoriness. With the bright tomato sauce on top, it finished fresh and clean!

Tagliatelle finished in a cheese wheel

The truffle cheese-wheel tagliatelle is a special dish that is as much fun to watch as it is to eat. Right in front of us, a staff member melted cheese and tossed the pasta in a huge Grana Padano cheese wheel aged for 14 months—a gorgeous performance ✨

After plating the thick, creamy pasta, they brought out luxurious fresh truffle and generously shaved large pieces over it right in front of us.

The cheese's deep, rich nuttiness was followed by the delicate, elegant aroma of fresh truffle sweeping right past my nose. Come here on a date or a blind date, and it will absolutely win hearts..!

When I twirled up a big bite of the pleasantly chewy fresh pasta with its thick cheese sauce and intense truffle, the rich flavor lingered all over my mouth—so delicious. If you love truffle cream pasta, please do try it ᰔ