Restaurant in Seoul, South Korea
Paolo de Maria
100Pearl PointsPlanned Italian meal
About Paolo de Maria
Paolo de Maria is a stronger fit for a composed Seoul lunch or dinner than for a quick-value meal. The Gambero Rosso 2 Forchette recognition gives it a useful quality signal, but with no listed price tier or group details, cautious diners should confirm current terms before planning a larger table.
Paolo de Maria in Seoul has a clear confirmed planning signal: Gambero Rosso 2 Forchette recognition for 2026. Shortlist it when you want a meal plan with a verified accolade and a smart casual dress code. For other dining ideas to compare, you might also look at Gaeseong Mandu Koong, Nishimuramen, Tuk Tuk Noodle Thai.
A Seoul choice with limited public detail
The useful confirmed details are direct: Paolo de Maria is in Seoul, the dress code is smart casual, the listed hours cover lunch and dinner on most days. No verified seat count, private-room detail, menu format, price, or service style is available here, so group planners should confirm the current arrangements directly before committing.
That makes the decision mostly practical. Yakitori Mook and L'Impasse 81 are other named options to consider, but Paolo de Maria is the one on this page with the confirmed 2026 Gambero Rosso 2 Forchette note. Use that recognition, the smart casual dress code, the published hours as the firm basis for planning.
Plan around the verified hours
With no verified price information here, treat the decision less as a budget comparison and more as a fit check. The Gambero Rosso recognition is a useful confirmed marker, but cautious planners should still confirm the current menu, pricing, any group terms before going. If your party is comparing multiple Seoul restaurants, keep the choice grounded in the details you can verify for the specific date.
Timing is relatively easy to plan around. Paolo de Maria is listed Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 11:30 AM–3 PM and 5:30–10 PM. Tuesday is listed continuously from 11:30 AM–9:30 PM. For a broader planning pass, use our full Seoul restaurants guide, then pair the meal with our full Seoul hotels guide or our full Seoul bars guide if the night needs a second stop.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I plan for Paolo de Maria?
Plan ahead if the date matters to you, especially for dinner. Paolo de Maria is listed for dinner Monday and Wednesday through Sunday from 5:30–10 PM, while Tuesday runs from 11:30 AM–9:30 PM. The confirmed Gambero Rosso 2 Forchette recognition makes it reasonable to confirm current arrangements directly rather than treating the meal as a last-minute backup.
Can Paolo de Maria accommodate groups?
No verified seat count, private-room detail, or group policy is available here. If you are planning for a group, confirm the current table arrangements, menu, pricing, any terms directly with the restaurant before committing.
Is Paolo de Maria good for solo dining?
There is no verified counter, seating, or solo-dining policy available here. A solo diner can still use the confirmed basics to plan: Paolo de Maria is in Seoul, has a smart casual dress code, is listed for lunch and dinner on most days.
Is lunch or dinner better at Paolo de Maria?
Both lunch and dinner are supported by the verified schedule on most days. Monday and Wednesday through Sunday list 11:30 AM–3 PM and 5:30–10 PM, while Tuesday lists 11:30 AM–9:30 PM. Choose the time that fits your itinerary, confirm current details before you go.
Is Paolo de Maria good for a special occasion?
It can be a reasonable special-occasion candidate if a confirmed accolade and smart casual dress code are important to your plans. The verified recognition is Gambero Rosso 2 Forchette for 2026. For a special occasion, confirm current pricing, menu, table arrangements directly before going.
What are alternatives to compare with Paolo de Maria?
Other named options to compare include Nishimuramen, Tuk Tuk Noodle Thai, L'Impasse 81, Gaeseong Mandu Koong, Yakitori Mook. Choose based on the details you can verify for your date, since Paolo de Maria's confirmed information here is limited to Seoul location, hours, smart casual dress code, 2026 Gambero Rosso 2 Forchette recognition.
Location
24 Yeonhui-ro 26-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Compare Paolo de Maria
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo de Maria | Seoul | , | Gambero Rosso 2 Forchette (2026) | , |
| Gaeseong Mandu Koong | Seoul | Mandu | , | ₩ |
| Yakitori Mook | Seoul | Yakitori | , | ₩₩ |
| Tuk Tuk Noodle Thai | Seoul | Thai | , | ₩ |
| Nishimuramen | Seoul | Ramen | , | ₩ |
| L'Impasse 81 | Seoul | French | , | ₩₩ |
How Paolo de Maria Seoul compares with similar nearby venues.
Where to book if this does not fit
For a clearer-value Seoul meal, book Gaeseong Mandu Koong for mandu at ₩ or Nishimuramen for ramen at ₩. Both are better choices when the priority is a casual meal with a defined price tier.
If the occasion still calls for a more evening-oriented table, compare L'Impasse 81 for French at ₩₩ and Yakitori Mook for yakitori at ₩₩.
How it compares in Seoul
Choose Paolo de Maria when the brief is a more polished, occasion-friendly meal in Seoul. L'Impasse 81 is the closest peer for a European-leaning dinner at a listed ₩₩ tier, so it is the cleaner cross-shop if price positioning matters before booking. Paolo de Maria has the stronger external recognition signal through Gambero Rosso 2 Forchette, while L'Impasse 81 is easier to place on budget from the listed tier.
For value, the lower-priced alternatives are clearer calls. Gaeseong Mandu Koong is the practical pick for mandu at ₩, Nishimuramen works better for ramen at ₩, and Tuk Tuk Noodle Thai is the sharper choice for Thai at ₩. Those are better when the group wants a casual meal and a clearer spend ceiling.
Yakitori Mook is the better call for a focused yakitori night at ₩₩, especially if the group wants a drinks-friendly, counter-driven format. Paolo de Maria is the one to consider when ambiance and recognition matter more than a narrow cuisine craving.
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