# Songpa weekend lunch restaurant with peppercorn pork steak: Allegro - By Hyun (https://superchart.com/en/@station-tables/) - Written Sep 6, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Songpa, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@station-tables/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@station-tables/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce/index.md) ## In short Allegro is a newly opened Western restaurant on the third floor of a building 238m from Songpa Naru Station Exit 2 in Songpa, Seoul. A couple booked a weekend lunch through Catchtable and ordered the seafood salad at 20,000 won, puttanesca pasta at 19,000 won and the sous-vide pork neck steak at 33,000 won, and the creamy peppercorn sauce was the standout. With a downtown Jamsil view by day and live music in the evening, Allegro is an easy recommendation for a date. ## Good to know - **Location**: 3rd floor, 57-1 Olympic-ro 32-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul (about 238m from Songpa Naru Station Exit 2) - **Hours**: 12:00–23:00, closed Tuesdays - **Break time**: 15:00–18:00 (last order 21:30) - **Parking**: No on-site parking; use the nearby paid lot (True Parking, Songpa Yonsei Building branch) - **Reservations**: Available through Catchtable - **Live music**: Two 40-minute sets daily from 7:30pm; live charge 10,000 won on weekdays, 15,000 won Fri–Sat - **What we ordered**: Seafood salad 20,000 won / Puttanesca pasta 19,000 won / Sous-vide pork neck steak 33,000 won *as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026* My husband and I wanted a weekend lunch date somewhere with a nice atmosphere, so while looking for good restaurants in Songpa I found the newly opened Allegro. We booked ahead through Catchtable, and since it's a new spot, the place was spotless and the food was satisfying overall — I really wanted to recommend it to anyone looking for a date spot around Jamsil these days. ## Where Allegro is, opening hours and parking - 📍 3rd floor, 57-1 Olympic-ro 32-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul (about 238m from Songpa Naru Station Exit 2) - ⏰ Open 12:00–23:00 (closed Tuesdays) / break time 15:00–18:00, last order 21:30 - 🚗 No on-site parking; use a nearby paid lot (True Parking Songpa Yonsei Building branch, paid) - 📱 Reservations available via Catchtable ![Entrance to the Allegro building near Songpa Naru Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce-01-1x391-900.webp) Allegro is a short walk from Songpa Naru Station, so it's easy to get to by public transit. Since it was the weekend, we booked ahead on Catchtable just in case there was a wait — if you're going for a date or an anniversary, I'd definitely recommend reserving first. ![Entrance to Allegro's 3rd-floor restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce-02-5qgbf-900.webp) ![Allegro store signage](https://img.superchart.com/images/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce-03-1su9b-900.webp) ## Evening live music at Allegro and the live charge And here's what really sets Songpa restaurant Allegro apart — the evening live music. In the evening there's a live performance, and there's a separate per-person live charge if you visit during show hours. - Live music: daily from 7:30pm (two 40-minute sets) - Live charge: ₩10,000 weekdays, ₩15,000 Friday–Saturday We went for lunch so we didn't get to see the show, but seeing the stage and instruments set up inside made me think the evening atmosphere must be pretty great. Next time I definitely want to have a glass of wine and catch the performance. Instead, we got to properly enjoy the downtown Jamsil view through the window on a sunny day. :) ![Allegro's live stage and instrument setup](https://img.superchart.com/images/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce-04-ljmdq-900.webp) ![Daytime view of Allegro's dining hall](https://img.superchart.com/images/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce-05-gd7nb-m-900.webp) ## What is the atmosphere like inside Allegro? The first thing I noticed walking in was just how clean everything was, as you'd expect from a newly opened place. The interior wasn't overly flashy, but the lighting, tables, and small decor pieces all felt stylish together — totally recommend it as a Songpa restaurant and Jamsil date spot! Even the bathroom was so nice and clean, it was touching — they even had disposable mouthwash in there!! ![Clean interior of Allegro](https://img.superchart.com/images/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce-06-lcq3i-900.webp) Little stylish decor pieces caught my eye all around the restaurant :) ![Stylish decor pieces around Allegro](https://img.superchart.com/images/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce-07-221k9-900.webp) The weather was especially nice that day, so the sunlight coming through the windows was lovely. With the Jamsil skyline visible outside, even a weekend lunch felt subtly atmospheric. I personally prefer places where you can talk and eat at a relaxed pace rather than a crowded restaurant, so this Songpa spot won me over even more for that. ![Window seat overlooking the Jamsil downtown skyline](https://img.superchart.com/images/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce-08-1u0ex-900.webp) ![Sunlit table at Allegro](https://img.superchart.com/images/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce-09-1iy8r-900.webp) ## What two people ordered at Allegro and what it cost We ordered these three dishes between the two of us! - Seafood salad ₩20,000 - Puttanesca pasta ₩19,000 - Sous-vide pork neck steak ₩33,000 One salad, one pasta, one steak — the perfect combination for a date, and just the right amount for the two of us. ### Seafood salad, 20,000 won The seafood salad came out first. It had more variety than I expected — shrimp, octopus, sea grapes, bell peppers, and onion — and the tangy lime sauce paired really well with the seafood. ![Seafood salad with shrimp and octopus](https://img.superchart.com/images/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce-10-1uo36-900.webp) Rather than a heavy dressing, it had a light, fresh feel that was perfect for waking up your appetite before the meal! ![Seafood salad plate with lime sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce-11-x4eii-1200.webp) ![Bell peppers and onion in the seafood salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce-12-1l16x-900.webp) It was my first time trying sea grapes too, and the crunchy texture was fun haha. ![Sea grapes on top of the salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce-13-abqde-900.webp) ![Bread served alongside the salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce-14-pk01f-900.webp) It went so well with the bread served alongside it that I kept reaching for more. ### Puttanesca pasta, 19,000 won ![A plate of puttanesca pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce-15-e9zqk-m-900.webp) ![Close-up of the tomato-based puttanesca pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce-16-1nqyy-900.webp) This pasta is anchovy and tomato based, and I was a bit worried it might be too salty because of the anchovies, but it wasn't harsh at all, contrary to what I expected. ![Pasta showing olives and capers](https://img.superchart.com/images/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce-17-1c8l6-900.webp) ![Lifting a forkful of puttanesca pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce-18-hq0oi-900.webp) The tomato sauce wasn't too heavy or sweet, and the anchovies, olives, and capers added a savory depth that made it easy to keep eating without feeling weighed down. ![Pasta and tableware on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce-19-x0sqc-900.webp) ![Serving out the puttanesca pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce-20-e7vbk-900.webp) These days I prefer pasta where the natural flavor of the ingredients comes through instead of an overly strong sauce, so this suited my taste perfectly. I think anyone looking for a good Western restaurant in Jamsil would like this dish without much argument. ### Sous-vide pork neck steak with peppercorn sauce, 33,000 won Given Jamsil prices, I worried the steak might be small, but a genuinely large whole cut of pork neck arrived, so it passed the portion test right away! Pork neck can easily turn dry since it's mostly lean meat, but cooking it sous-vide made the inside really tender. ![A large sous-vide pork neck steak](https://img.superchart.com/images/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce-21-97rhg-762.webp) But most of all, the creamy peppercorn sauce that came with it was genuinely delicious!! Dipping the pork neck generously into the sauce was such a great combo that I scraped up every last bit of leftover sauce. ![A piece of pork neck steak dipped in peppercorn sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce-22-1q3rf-900.webp) ![Creamy peppercorn sauce with the pork neck steak](https://img.superchart.com/images/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce-23-47dkk-900.webp) All three dishes were delicious, but if I had to order just one again, I'd pick the sous-vide pork neck steak. ![Table setting at Allegro after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce-24-6l58s-900.webp) ## Is Allegro in Songpa worth a second visit? Overall, Songpa restaurant Allegro was satisfying — the food wasn't overly heavy, and the atmosphere was clean and pleasant. It's a great spot for a relaxed Jamsil date at lunch, and the appeal of evening live music makes it even more attractive. Next time, I'd love to time a visit around the evening show and have some wine with it. If you're around Bangi-dong or Jamsil looking for a good pasta and steak restaurant with a nice atmosphere, it's worth checking out :) ## Where it is - Allegro (알레그로) - 3rd floor, 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 --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@station-tables/songpa-allegro-weekend-lunch-pepper-sauce/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt