Italian restaurant near Central Park in Yeonsu, Incheon: Cenacolo Artfore

I had two kinds of shrimp pasta and lasagna at Cenacolo Artfore with my child. The three dishes had different sauces and noodle textures, making them fun to alternate between; the mascarpone cheese pasta and lasagna were especially memorable.

Is it close to Songdo Central Park?

The restaurant is in unit 211 on the second floor of Artfore Building C, near Songdo Central Park. The walk through Artfore, where the shops are gathered, had a pleasant atmosphere too. It is well located for planning a walk in Central Park before or after a meal.

According to the original post, hours are 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The break is from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and last order is at 9:00 PM.

What is the atmosphere like?

When I stepped inside, the overall feeling was calm and warm.

The wood-toned interior was paired with soft lighting. It did not feel overly formal, so I could have a relaxed meal. I thought it would work for a slow meal for two or a gathering with friends.

What did we order, and was it easy to eat with a child?

Besides pasta, there were salads, gnocchi, risotto, lasagna, and steak. We ordered shrimp mascarpone cheese pasta, shrimp rosé pasta, and lasagna.

We ordered directly through the QR code at the table. Being able to select the spice level when ordering was convenient for us visiting with a child. High chairs were also available.

The bread served before the meal came warm, with a crisp exterior and a moist interior.

How did the lasagna and shrimp pastas taste?

What did I like most about the lasagna?

The lasagna was the first of our dishes to arrive.

When I cut into the warm lasagna, I could see the stacked layers of pasta. It was generously filled with meat, and the flavor of the sauce paired well with the pasta texture. It was the dish I particularly want to recommend from what I ate that day.

Was the shrimp mascarpone cheese pasta too rich?

I also liked the shrimp mascarpone cheese pasta. It had the nutty richness of cheese, but it was not too heavy for my taste.

It used tagliatelle, so the sauce clung well to the flat noodles. Each bite was soft and creamy, so I think it would suit people who enjoy rich cream-based pasta.

How were the sauce and noodles in the shrimp rosé pasta?

The shrimp rosé pasta used spaghettini noodles.

I find rosé sauce disappointing when it is too thin, but this one was relatively thick. The rich, smooth sauce had a fresh tomato note, and the shrimp were large and springy. Its flavor differed from the nutty mascarpone pasta and the layered texture of the lasagna, so the three dishes were good to eat together.

What occasions does it suit, and can you reserve?

It was a good place to pair with an outing to Central Park. With its calm atmosphere, I thought it would suit a date, family meal, meal with friends, or a gathering to share wedding invitations.

According to the original post, advance reservations are also available through Catchtable.