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터렛
About
Refined Italian pasta bar situated between Noksapyeong and Itaewon, serving wine-friendly plates and homemade pasta in an open-kitchen setting.
Tucked onto the second floor of a building along Itaewon-ro between Noksapyeong and Itaewon stations, Turret (터렛) offers an intimate Italian dining experience well-suited for low-key dates and relaxed gatherings. The Blue Ribbon–awarded dining room is clean-lined and quiet, with comfortable spacing between tables, soft lighting, and an open kitchen flanked by autographed ceramic plates left by visiting celebrities like Girls' Generation’s Hyoyeon. The meal begins with warm, chewy house bread—often baked with studded olives—paired with fragrant olive oil. The menu flows thoughtfully from antipasti through pastas and mains, structured to complement an approachable selection of sparkling, white, and red wines by the glass or bottle. Appetizers lean into rich flavor contrasts. The house burrata cheese salad provides a fresh opening, but the polpo is a frequent centerpiece, pairing tender sautéed octopus with a smooth, naturally sweet puree of sweet pumpkin and a hint of butter. Pastas anchor the table with distinct textures. The ragù conchiglie uses seashell-shaped short pasta that captures the balanced, gently savory meat sauce inside each piece, making it easy to finish down to the last spoonful. For a lighter preparation, the aglio e olio builds depth around slow-roasted garlic, remaining remarkably clean and savory without excessive oiliness. Those looking for richer plates turn to the pillowy, butter-rich gnocchi, or the lemon butter pasta served with grilled Spanish mackerel, featuring wide, hollow tubular noodles that hold onto the citrus-infused butter sauce. Between the calm room, reliable pacing, and polished plateware, Turret avoids theatrical fuss in favor of well-executed fundamentals. It works equally well for sharing a bottle over saucy pasta bowls or an understated weekend lunch booked through CatchTable.
Menu
- Polpo₩25,000
- Ragu Conchiglie₩23,000
- 레몬 버터 피쉬₩20,000
- 감태 우니파스타₩25,000
- Ragu Pasta₩23,000
- Scallops₩20,000
Local tips
- Reserve via CatchTable for weekend lunch and dinner dates.
- Pair the house pasta dishes with sparkling or white wine by the glass.
- Popular spot for dates and blind dates (sogaeting).
Details
- Noksapyeong
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 12:30–22:00
- Monday
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- Tuesday
- —
- Wednesday
- 12:30–22:00
- Thursday
- 12:30–22:00
- Friday
- 12:30–22:00
- Saturday
- 12:30–22:00