I ended up eating at Camillo Lasegneria by accident and I was intrigued by its format blending Italian and Korean elements.
The visit
On a Sunday, I reached the restaurant for a late lunch but it was still full. I had to wait 10 or 15 minutes. They had a bench in front of the restaurant for people waiting for their turn. The staff was super friendly, they even offered me a glass of water while I was outside. It was not an issue. Inside there was a long counter that accommodated most of the guests, plus a few tables. It felt to be in a kappo restaurant. The Italian owner was not there, but his staff seemed to know what they were doing.
The menu was quite simple. The main attraction was the lasagna offered in three versions: the classic, chicken, and seafood (chicken and seafood were their own creation, not something you would find in Italy). They also had some other types of pasta.
The lasagna (the classic in the picture) came in a set with some salad, rice, and pannacotta.
I was invited to add some of the lasagna sauce to the rice. This was a nice fusion touch.
I was so pleased that I ordered a second lasagna, a chicken one. This however was a disappointment. The chicken was nicely layered along the other ingredients, but it had cartilages that made it very unpleasant.
The check
The check for two portions of lasagna (one coming in a set) was 29,000 WON (24 USD). It was reasonably priced. Aside for my dislike for the chicken lasagna, the overall experience and the classic lasagna were excellent. It is certainly recommended for something different in Seoul. The owner also operates another Italian restaurant specializing in stews just around the corner.
Where in Soeul:
382-13, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu.