3 italian restaurants worth the trip across South Korea, editor-ranked. All cuisines in South Korea.
Fiotto ★ 4.6 · Busan
Haeundae · 219 Dalmaji-gil 117beonga-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan 48105
Fiotto is a husband-and-wife Italian restaurant with one Michelin star on Dalmaji Hill in Busan, running a pasta-led tasting menu from a tiny kitchen.
Tip: Dinner only, five nights a week; the counter suits couples better than groups.
Cor Pasta Bar ★ 4.4 · Busan
Seomyeon and Jeonpo · 13 Dongseong-ro 25beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan 47305
Cor Pasta Bar seats about ten at an open kitchen counter up a Jeonpo alley in Busan, a Bib Gourmand pasta room with a compact, seasonal card.
Tip: Counter seats book out on Catchtable days ahead; solo diners have the easiest time.
Outro by Vito ★ 4.1 · Busan
Gwangalli · 18 Millakbondong-ro 19beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan 48087
Outro by Vito moved its pasta kitchen near Gwangalli Beach in Busan and kept its Michelin Guide place, pairing European plates with wine into the night.
Tip: Wine is part of the deal here, so plan to order a bottle; evenings run late for the area.