Panello

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Gambero Rosso-Recognised Pizza Address in Seoul

Panello sits in Seogyo-dong, a neighbourhood in Mapo-gu known for its independent food culture, and it has quietly earned one of the most meaningful recognitions a pizzeria outside Italy can receive: 2 Slices from Gambero Rosso in their 2026 guide. That distinction places Panello among a very short list of pizza destinations in South Korea taken seriously by Italy's most authoritative food press.

What the Award Signals

Gambero Rosso's pizza guide applies the same rigorous standards globally that it uses in Naples or Rome — dough, fermentation, ingredient quality, bake, and balance all count. Earning 2 Slices in this context is a concrete marker of craft, not a courtesy nod. For anyone seeking serious pizza in Seoul, Panello's address in Mapo-gu is worth noting.

Finding It

The restaurant is located at 400-22 Seogyo-dong, a walkable, low-rise part of the city with a strong local dining scene. It is the kind of spot that rewards those who seek it out rather than stumble upon it — a focused operation with a clear point of view on what pizza should be.