Squid ink risotto and Margherita pizza in Yeonnam-dong: Classicdang

Classicdang's location and hours in Yeonnam-dong

• 📍 Location: 63 Yeonhui-ro 1-gil, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
• 🕖 Hours: Daily 12:00–22:00
• Break time 16:00–17:00
• Last order 21:15

I visited Classicdang, a Western-style restaurant with great vibes in Yeonnam-dong.

Is it dog-friendly?

There was a notice about bringing pets posted on the glass at the entrance. If you're visiting with a pet, it looks like you'll have a comfortable time as long as you bring a carrier and the necessary documents in advance.

Classicdang menu and prices

• Garlic bread (4 pieces): ₩4,000
• Mushroom salad: ₩13,000
• Caesar salad: ₩14,000
• Soup of the day (winter only): ₩9,500
• Margherita pizza: ₩21,000
• Gorgonzola cheese pizza (served with honey): ₩21,000
• Basil pesto tomato pizza (contains nuts): ₩24,000
• Quattro funghi pizza (four kinds of mushroom): ₩23,000
• House-made jambon & arugula pizza (contains nuts): ₩25,000
• Vongole: ₩17,000
• Classic lasagna: ₩18,000
• Squid ink risotto: ₩18,000
• Prosciutto, parmesan & pecorino cream risotto: ₩19,000
• Crab cheese rosé pasta: ₩19,000
• Carbonara original (no cream): ₩16,000
• Potato gnocchi (contains nuts): ₩17,000
• Shrimp aglio e olio: ₩18,000
• Amatriciana: ₩17,000
• Beef striploin steak: ₩34,000

Window seats and terrace atmosphere

Even from the inner window seats, you could see the Yeonnam-dong alley and green plants through the floor-to-ceiling windows, so I got to enjoy calm, pleasant light the whole meal! Thanks to the quiet yet emotional mood, I'd recommend it as a date spot or a place to meet friends, haha.

Out front, green potted plants were lined up neatly, and there was terrace seating with rattan chairs, so on a nice day you could enjoy an outdoor vibe too.

A free soda coupon can be used when reserving for 4 or more people.

Ordering the squid ink risotto and Margherita pizza

Margherita Pizza — ₩21,000

Squid Ink Risotto — ₩18,000

Squid ink risotto, al dente texture

The squid ink risotto I was most looking forward to!! The freshly fried squid went so well with the rich, savory flavor unique to squid ink. The rice was cooked just right, not mushy, and had that pleasant al dente texture — so good. This is a must-try at Classicdang.

I think I'll go back just for this dish.

Margherita pizza, crispy outside and chewy inside dough

A light, chewy, wood-fired-style Margherita pizza 🥺🥺 The mozzarella stretched softly, and instead of being greasy or heavy, it had a light flavor that kept me eating. The tangy tomato sauce and subtle basil aroma went so well together, and the edge of the dough was baked crispy — crispy outside, chewy inside — I couldn't leave any.

Eating the squid ink risotto and then, in between, having a bite of the tangy, light Margherita — it's an endless loop! Both dishes were exactly my taste, and now I want to try the other menu items too.

Who should visit

If you're looking for a can't-miss pasta and pizza spot in Yeonnam-dong, or thinking about a terrace-vibe date spot on a nice day, I recommend Classicdang!