Festa by Choonghu

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A European Table in the Heart of Seoul

Festa by Choonghu sits on Jangchungdan-ro in central Seoul, offering European cuisine in a city where the standard for fine dining is relentlessly high. The restaurant's 2025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence speaks directly to one of its defining commitments: a wine programme serious enough to earn recognition from one of the world's most demanding guides.

The Wine Spectator Standard

The Award of Excellence is not given lightly. Wine Spectator grants it to restaurants that present a well-chosen, well-presented list — one that complements the food and rewards the guest who wants to explore beyond the obvious. For a European restaurant in Seoul to earn this distinction points to a cellar curated with genuine care and a front-of-house team that knows how to guide a table through it.

Lunch and Dinner

Festa by Choonghu serves both lunch and dinner, making it a viable destination across the day — whether for a considered midday meal or a longer evening at the table. The European focus brings a different rhythm to the Seoul dining scene: unhurried courses, a wine list built to match them, and an address on Jangchungdan-ro that anchors the experience firmly in the city.