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★ Tasting
Protein Course
8-Portion Tasting
Dinner / weekend, 8 portions. From Hanwoo and Iberico to abalone and fish — a protein-focused full tasting.
₩95,000
Myeongdong · Korean-Italian · Episode II
iterEpisode II · CONTRASTO
Myeongdong · since 2025
Hansik and Italian, quietly seated across.
iter (Latin: 'the way, the journey'). In the heart of Seoul — City Hall, Myeongdong, Sogong-dong — house-made fresh pasta and a chef's tasting menu. Episode II, CONTRASTO — a meal that is unfamiliar and familiar at once.
About
Episode II — CONTRASTO.
iter — the way
iter — Latin for 'the way, the journey'.
In the heart of Buckchang-dong, Myeongdong, and Seoul City Hall — a Korean-Italian restaurant focused on house-made fresh pasta. Our aim is an all-ages dining experience that is intuitive, creative, and comfortable; our concept is a project that reinterprets everyday Korean life and folds it into Italian cooking. With iter's second episode, CONTRASTO, we hope you will join us on a journey that is unfamiliar and familiar at once — where Hansik and Italian sit quietly across from each other.
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Naver reviews
8
Protein course (dinner)
Latin
iter = the way
Ep. II
CONTRASTO
Fresh pasta · Sommelier · Episode II — CONTRASTO
Light Cube · Marble
Spaces
A seat, then another — one line of a journey.
From the dark-green entrance with the metallic-rose sign, to the main hall with a floating light-cube ceiling, to a private room for up to 18 — choose the seat that suits your visit.
Hall
·席Main Dining · Standing-style
The main hall, with a light-cube ceiling and marble tables. Dark wood floor; minimal details.
Room
·間Private Room · 6–18
A private room for up to 18. Fits family meals, team dinners, anniversaries, and meetings alike.
Counter
·CounterCounter Seats
Seats close to the chef's hand. Receive each course, plate by plate, up close.
Sign
·標Episode II — CONTRASTO
Between dark-green walls, the metallic-rose 'iter' sign. The entrance to the second episode.
- House-made fresh pasta
- Tasting menus
- Professional sommelier
- Corkage allowed (paid)
- Group bookings
- Reservation recommended
- OCI Building parking (2h free)
- Wi-Fi
Gallery
A plate, a course, a journey.
Truffle · Hanwoo · vongole · mugwort — iter's second episode.
Visit
Find Us
B1, 39 Namdaemun-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (Hoseong Building, Sogong-dong) — 271 m from City Hall Station Exit 7.
Address
B1, 39 Namdaemun-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea (Hoseong Building, Sogong-dong)
271 m from Line 1/2 City Hall Station Exit 7 · 7-Eleven building, right of Hoseong front gate
Hours
- Mon, Wed–Sat: Lunch 11:30–14:30 / Dinner 17:00–22:00
- Tue: Lunch only 11:30–14:30
- Closed on Sundays
Lunch last order 14:00
Phone
010-5106-1823
Group / private room inquiries
House Notes
- Reservation recommended — via Catchtable or by phone
- Corkage allowed (paid) · Sommelier on duty
- Private room 6–18 · Group seating 6–18
- Parking: OCI Building (94 Sogong-ro), 2 hours free · then ₩6,000 / hour
- Parking validated at payment · weekend lot differs, please call
- Seoul local currency / Zero Pay / fuel-price relief vouchers accepted
Amenities & Seating
- Private room 6–18
- Group seating 6–18
- Counter seats
- Standing-style tables
- Fresh pasta
- Tasting menus
- Sommelier
- Corkage (paid)
- Reservation recommended
- OCI Building parking
- Wi-Fi
- Separate M/F restrooms
- Credit / Debit
- Local currency (card / mobile)
- Zero Pay
FAQ
Frequently Asked
How do I make a reservation?
Tap 'Reserve' at the top or 'Catchtable Booking' in the hero — both link to our Catchtable page. For a private room, large group, or anniversary, please call the venue at 010-5106-1823.
What are your hours and closures?
Mon and Wed–Sat: lunch 11:30–14:30, dinner 17:00–22:00. Tue: lunch only — dinner closed. Sun: closed. Lunch last order is 14:00.
Which course do you recommend?
For a first visit, we recommend the weekday Business Course 2 (4 courses, ₩59,000) or the dinner Signature Pasta Course (₩75,000) — both express iter's Korean-Italian voice clearly. For a full tasting, choose the Protein 8-course (₩95,000).
What is the Korean-Italian concept?
A project that reinterprets everyday Korean life and folds it into Italian cooking — doenjang on vongole, jepi (sichuan pepper) on ragu, sesame on aglio e olio. Familiar and unfamiliar, side by side on one plate. That contrast is the heart of our second episode, CONTRASTO.
Can I book a private room or come as a group?
Private rooms host 6 to 18 guests; group seating runs 6 to 18 as well. Family meals, team dinners, meetings, and anniversaries all fit. Please call the venue in advance so we can prepare the right space.
Is parking available?
We direct you to the OCI Building (94 Sogong-ro). Weekday parking there is 2 hours free, then ₩6,000 per hour. Your parking is validated at payment. The weekend lot is different — please call before visiting.
Is corkage available?
Yes — corkage is available for a fee. Please contact the venue for current rates. Our sommelier is on duty to guide pairing along the course.
What's the average spend per person?
Per-person spend typically runs ₩100,000 and up. Weekday lunch courses are ₩45,000–59,000; dinner courses ₩75,000–95,000; à la carte plus wine pairing can reach ₩150,000 or more.