# Live jazz dinner in Bangi-dong, Seoul: puttanesca at Allegro

- By Lua (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-first-bites/)
- Written Sep 13, 2026
- Updated Sep 15, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Songpa, Seoul
- Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business.
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## In short

Allegro is an Italian restaurant near Songpanaru Station in Bangi-dong, Songpa, Seoul, where dinner comes with a live jazz set. The writer ordered puttanesca, a seafood salad and a sous-vide pork collar steak while the Kim In-young Trio played just a few steps away. She came to Allegro for the jazz and left even more impressed by the food.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 3F, 57-1 Olympic-ro 32-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, within walking distance of Songpanaru Station Exit 2
- **Hours**: 12:00–23:00
- **Break time**: 15:00–18:00
- **Last order**: 21:30
- **Closed**: Tuesdays
- **Parking**: Not provided, nearby parking needed
- **Jazz show**: Daily from 19:30 / Set 1: 19:30–20:10 / Set 2: 20:25–21:05
- **Live charge**: ₩10,000 per person on weekdays, ₩15,000 per person Fri–Sat for show-time visits/reservations
- **Lunch discount**: All pasta menu items 15% off for lunch visits
- **Price reference**: ₩10,000 ≈ $7.4 · ₩15,000 ≈ $11 (2026-09-15)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026*

![Main image introducing the visit to Allegro](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro-01-12cgq-m-1200.webp)

These days I find myself looking for places with good vibes, not just good food. Allegro, which I visited recently, is a spot where you can eat dinner while watching a live jazz set right in front of you.

Honestly, since it's mainly known for its jazz shows, I didn't expect much from the food — but I was surprised at how good it actually was. The performance was great, but I'd happily go back just for the food. Here's my writeup on this Bangi-dong pasta spot.

## Where Allegro is and what the room feels like

![Interior atmosphere of Allegro](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro-02-byuid-900.webp)

![Interior atmosphere of Allegro](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro-03-g5zjh-900.webp)

Allegro is a short walk from Exit 2 of Songpanaru Station, located on the 3rd floor of 57-1 Olympic-ro 32-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul.

![Directions to Allegro near Songpanaru Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro-04-1y598-m-900.webp)

The moment I walked in, the vibe felt different from a typical Western restaurant. In one corner, staff were busy setting up the performance space.

![Staff preparing the performance space at Allegro](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro-05-11qpo-900.webp)

And through the window you can see Lotte World Tower. Seeing it lit up at night made the atmosphere even better — this would be a really good date spot.

Hours are 12:00 to 23:00, with a break time from 15:00 to 18:00 and last order at 21:30. It's closed on Tuesdays. There's no parking support, so you'll need to park nearby — the closest public lot seems to be the Songpa-gu Office public parking lot.

## Allegro jazz set times and live charge

![The live jazz performance space at Allegro](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro-06-1o33s-m-900.webp)

The biggest reason I wanted to visit Allegro was the jazz show. Performances happen daily starting at 7:30pm, with Set 1 running from 19:30 to 20:10 and Set 2 from 20:25 to 21:05. There's a live charge for visits or reservations during show time — ₩10,000 per person on weekdays and ₩15,000 per person on Fridays and Saturdays.

![Jazz show schedule notice at Allegro](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro-07-1kv07-900.webp)

You can check the show schedule and lineup either at the 3rd-floor entrance or on Instagram. Since the lineup changes daily, you can pick a show you like ahead of time, or just enjoy the fun of seeing a different act each visit.

What I loved most was that you're not watching from far away — you hear the music right in front of you. Listening to live jazz up close while eating didn't feel like just going out for dinner, it felt like a proper date. It also went really well with wine. I think jazz pairs so well with winter, and I imagine coming back this winter for a glass of wine and dinner here would be perfect.

### Hearing the Kim In-young Trio up close

On the day I visited, the Kim In-young Trio was performing.

It wasn't just instrumental jazz — there was singing too, and between songs they explained a bit about each piece, which made it much more immersive than just listening passively. The best part was being able to watch the show from right up close. I naturally made eye contact with the musicians and reacted along with them; being face-to-face with the audience while they played and sang felt like a completely different experience from watching jazz at a regular venue.

On one side jazz was playing, and at the tables people were clinking wine glasses, eating good food, and chatting — it was such a nice scene.

![Enjoying dinner and the jazz show at Allegro](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro-08-1x205-m-900.webp)

It wasn't a stiff atmosphere where you had to sit quietly and focus on the show — everyone was relaxed, eating and talking while naturally enjoying the jazz, and that felt like one of Allegro's biggest charms. Being able to enjoy live jazz this close while eating a delicious dinner was more special than I expected, and I found myself completely absorbed until the show ended.

## Puttanesca at Allegro: between tomato and oil pasta

That day we ordered puttanesca, seafood salad, sous-vide pork collar steak, and orange juice.

![Ordered puttanesca and seafood salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro-09-1qnlh-900.webp)

First, the puttanesca — a dish I genuinely enjoyed. It's a Naples-style oil pasta with olives, anchovies, capers, and tomato, and it's not fully an oil pasta, but not as heavy as a tomato pasta either.

![Puttanesca with olives and tomato](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro-10-clovr-900.webp)

![Puttanesca pasta at Allegro](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro-11-1mnex-900.webp)

To me it landed right in between a tomato pasta and an oil pasta, which I loved. There was the savory depth of tomato along with the clean flavor typical of oil pasta, and the vegetables on top made it even tastier. If you're looking for a good pasta place in Bangi-dong, I'd recommend the puttanesca — I'd order it again next time.

### Why the seafood salad beat expectations

![Seafood salad with lime dressing](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro-12-hanq1-900.webp)

It's a Mediterranean-style salad with seafood, bell pepper, onion, sea grapes, and lime dressing, and it had more variety of seafood than I expected. The octopus in particular was cooked just right — tender, not chewy at all — and the sea grapes had a fun, popping texture.

![Seafood salad with octopus and sea grapes](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro-13-fwgrv-900.webp)

Thanks to the lime dressing it was refreshing, good to pair with the bread before the meal or to eat alongside the pasta or meat. I think this would also go really well with a glass of wine.

## Sous-vide pork collar steak and orange juice

![Sous-vide pork collar steak with peppercorn sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro-14-1dku9-900.webp)

The sous-vide pork collar steak uses domestic pork collar, cooked sous-vide and finished with a crispy sear, served with peppercorn sauce. I thought pork collar might be a bit dry, but it wasn't at all — the inside was tender and the outside was well seared, giving it a nice texture, and it was delicious with the peppercorn sauce.

![Tender sous-vide pork collar steak](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro-15-157pg-900.webp)

![Pork collar steak with peppercorn sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro-16-1jd02-900.webp)

French fries came on the side, and they were great too — piping hot, like they'd just come out of the fryer, and crispy, so I kept reaching for them along with the steak.

![French fries served with the steak](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro-17-ch88i-900.webp)

![Orange juice with real orange pulp](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro-18-130zf-900.webp)

The orange juice wasn't your average juice either. It had real orange pulp when you drank it, giving it a strong fresh-squeezed feel, and it was refreshing enough to pair well with the food.

## Came to Allegro for jazz, stayed for the food

![Enjoying jazz and dinner at Allegro](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro-19-9v3w7-900.webp)

Honestly, going in, watching the jazz show was my main priority, so I wasn't expecting much from the food. But after trying it, I was even more surprised by how good the food was. The puttanesca suited my taste, the seafood salad was fresh, and the sous-vide pork collar steak was great overall — good enough that I'd consider coming back just for the food next time.

![Notice for Allegro's lunch pasta discount](https://img.superchart.com/images/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro/bangidong-jazz-puttanesca-allegro-20-1nceh-m-900.webp)

Since all pasta menu items are 15% off for lunch visits, I'd like to come back for lunch just for the pasta. And in the evening you can enjoy the jazz show too, so it's a great spot if you're looking for an atmospheric restaurant in Songpa or a slightly different date course. Looking out at Lotte World Tower through the window, hearing live jazz right in front of you, and eating great food all at once — that's Allegro. I'm definitely keeping this one in mind to visit again this winter.

## Where it is

- Allegro (알레그로)
- 3F, 57-1 Olympic-ro 32-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 송파구 올림픽로32길 57-1 3층
- 37.5123328, 127.112566
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%95%8C%EB%A0%88%EA%B7%B8%EB%A1%9C/@37.5123328,127.112566,17z

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