Riplettore
리플레토레
About
Cozy single-chef Italian dining bar in Mangwon specializing in unique short pasta dishes paired with thoughtful Italian wines.
Tucked into a quiet residential pocket past Mangwon Market, Riflettore announces itself with a clean white facade and a hand-drawn map of Italy traced onto its front glass. Inside, this compact dining room holds just three four-person tables and four counter seats, operated entirely by a solo chef. With wooden crates behind the chairs for bags and limited seating, dinner unfolds at an unhurried, intimate pace that rewards advance booking. The kitchen leans into specialized short pastas paired alongside thoughtful Italian wines. A signature order centers on the casarecce tossed with grilled monkfish liver (*ankimo*), zucchini, and bell peppers in oil. Diners break the rich, savory piece of liver directly into the twisted pasta shapes, coating every crevice in deep seafood umami that cuts cleanly against a crisp glass of white wine. Another standout is the potato gnocchi arrabbiata, limited to just five plates daily, which pairs dense, tender dumplings with a spicy red kick. For additional pasta cravings, the butter-tossed *gamberi e burro* pasta offers a chewy, savory showcase of spiraled noodles. The savory mains hold equal weight for those exploring the broader cellar. Slow-braised lamb shank *brasato* arrives cooked to spoon-tender submission, yielding against savory pan juices in a preparation practically engineered for Nebbiolo, whether a supple Barolo or structured Barbaresco. Alongside richer courses like white ragù *melanzane* (eggplant) or a fresh starter of whole tomato caprese with bitter arugula, the menu avoids tired tropes in favor of concentrated flavors. While walk-ins occasionally snag the last evening table, reserving ahead remains essential—both to guarantee a seat in the one-man dining room and to secure access to the day's limited portions.
Menu
- Monkfish Liver & Zucchini Casarecce Oil Pasta₩20,000
- Potato Gnocchi All'Arrabbiata₩19,000
- Caprese with Arugula₩16,000
- White Ragu Melanzane₩22,000
- Tiramisu₩8,000
- 에멘탈치즈세미프레도₩10,000
- 그라빠(30ml)₩13,000
Local tips
- Operated by a single chef with only three tables and counter seats, so advance booking via Naver or CatchTable is strongly recommended.
- Potato gnocchi all'arrabbiata is limited to just 5 portions per day and priority goes to reserved guests.
- Try the monkfish liver (ankimo) casarecce oil pasta, a standout specialty frequently paired with white wine.
- Parking is unavailable on-site; use a nearby public parking lot.
Details
- Mangwon Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 12:00–22:00
- Monday
- —
- Tuesday
- 12:00–22:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00–22:00
- Thursday
- 12:00–22:00
- Friday
- 12:00–22:00
- Saturday
- 12:00–22:00