Chandelier-lit pizza restaurant in Jongno 3-ga: Backstreet Pizza

What kind of place is Backstreet Pizza in Jongno 3-ga?

Backstreet Pizza is a pizza restaurant in a basement down an alley off Jongno Pocha Street, where the Quater Street pizza packs four flavors onto one pie for ₩38,000. If you want to date and knock out dinner in one spot in Jongno 3-ga, Backstreet Pizza is the place.

The thin crust came loaded with toppings and plenty of cheese, so if you like pizza this is a must-try. I couldn't believe a place like this was tucked in a basement down this alley — a genuine hidden gem in Jongno 3-ga!!

Backstreet Pizza location and hours

• Hours: Daily 12:00 – 24:00
• Last order: 23:15
• No parking / reservations available / group-friendly / takeout available

Backstreet Pizza is a 2-minute walk from Exit 5 of Jongno 3-ga Station. Head into the alley past Jinnakji-golmok on Jongno Pocha Street. It's quicker to look for the red door than a sign — there's a big pizza photo on it, so it's easy to spot.

The basement stairs are narrow and steep

Open the red door at Backstreet Pizza and you're right at the stairs. They're narrow and steep, with a mind-your-head sign posted. Taller people really need to be careful. If you're in heels, hold the railing on the way down.

What's the atmosphere like inside Backstreet Pizza?

The vibe completely changes once you go down the stairs at Backstreet Pizza. Black walls, gold frames, mirrors, and chandelier lighting give it the feel of a vintage bar.

Even underground, the ceilings are high, so it doesn't feel cramped at all.

Tables are a mix of 2-seaters and 4-seaters, and the lighting makes for a good atmosphere — photos come out great. Backstreet Pizza would work well as a Jongno date spot.

Self-bar and phone charging

The self-bar at Backstreet Pizza has water, parmesan cheese powder, and hot sauce that you can help yourself to. Dipping sauce and pickles are served separately.

You can also charge your phone next to the self-bar, which seemed handy for when your battery's dying!!

Backstreet Pizza menu and prices

• Quater Street ₩38,000 (four signature flavors on one pie)
• Shrimp Gangster ₩35,000
• Cheese & Patty Bomb ₩33,500
• Mushroom Bang! ₩30,500
• Potato Killer ₩28,500
• Mac n Cheese ₩27,500
• Pepperoni Shotgun ₩27,000
• Hawaiian ₩26,500
• Pepperoni ₩23,000
• Cheddar Cheese ₩21,000

No need to overthink it — I ordered the Quater Street. Order a single flavor and you're stuck with just that one, but the Quater Street lets you try all four at once, which is convenient.

How were the four flavors on the Quater Street pizza?

Backstreet Pizza's Quater Street pizza brings all four signature flavors onto a single pie.

• 🍟 Potato Killer
• 🦐 Shrimp Gangster
• 🍔 Cheese & Patty Bomb
• 🍕 Pepperoni Shotgun

Potato Killer: a sweet-and-salty slice topped with fries

The slice topped with fries is Potato Killer, with seasoned fries, bacon, and honey on top. This is also the one I reached for first. Fries as a pizza topping — genius.

The fries were sweetly seasoned, and with the bacon and honey it was total sweet-and-salty. The combo of honey and seasoning was addictive!!

Shrimp Gangster: plump butter shrimp

The shrimp option, Shrimp Gangster, is topped with butter shrimp — the shrimp were plump and tender with a nice bite. You could taste the butter too, so if you like shrimp this one delivers.

Cheese & Patty Bomb: hearty like a burger

Cheese & Patty Bomb has a beef patty with cheddar cheese, onion, and tomato on top, so it felt like eating a burger. Of the four, it was the most filling.

Pepperoni Shotgun: double the pepperoni

Pepperoni Shotgun has thick-cut pepperoni piled on at double the usual amount, so the salty punch was unmistakable. It's the perfect match for beer, so I'd recommend it as a Jongno pizza-and-beer spot.

The crust, cheese, dipping sauce, and portion size

The Quater Street crust is on the thin side, so it's not heavy, but the cheese isn't skimped on — pick up a slice and it stretches like this. The dipping sauce that comes with it is rich and sweet, so I kept dipping the crust in it. One pie seems just right for two people.

Who would I recommend Backstreet Pizza to?

Backstreet Pizza is a Jongno pizza spot that's great for filling up before drinking on the pocha street in Jongno 3-ga. It has enough atmosphere to work as a Jongno date spot too, or for pizza and beer as a second round after dinner.

I'll be back next time I'm in Jongno 3-ga. Next time I want to try the Mushroom Bang! too. If you like pizza, definitely check it out ~~