Molinari - Seoul

The vegan options at this restaurant are surprisingly good considering it caters mostly to non-vegans and is not often talked about by vegans. The ragu rigatoni was delicious and the portion size was just right.

Absolutely amazing dining experience with excellent service and delicious food. The gnocchi was a standout dish, and the carbonara was both realistic and delicious. Highly recommend.

The grilled vegetable appetizer was disappointing and served cold, indicating it may have been prepared in advance. The gnocchi bowl had good flavor, but the gnocchi itself seemed more like chunks of potato than traditional gnocchi. This dish could benefit from more garlic, but as I am not a fan, it did not suit my taste.

My dinner was excellent. Pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavored nicely. This wasn’t “Asian Italian” it was very authentic. I didn’t have to request the vegan menu, it came as per usual. Quiet atmosphere.

I used to frequent this restaurant before the pandemic, and while it was always decent, it wasn't anything special. However, I noticed some pictures online that made the place look better than I remembered. Despite trying to visit a few times, it was always closed. Recently, Vegefeed featured it as one of their restaurants of the month, but once again, it was closed when I tried to go. After reaching out to Vegefeed, they updated their post to indicate that the restaurant is closed on weekends. I finally had a chance to visit on a weekday when I had a day off, but upon entering, I was rudely yelled at by a woman, who told me they were sold out. I was filled with anger and frustration. There still isn't a sign on the door stating their weekend closure; instead, it simply says "open year round."