How much does the alla prima menu cost?
From ₩230,000 for the lunch tasting course to ₩370,000 for the dinner tasting course, per person in KRW, including service, with the cost for two.
| Per person | For two | |
|---|---|---|
| Dinner tasting course | ₩370,000 | ₩740,000 |
| Dinner tasting course with wine pairing | ₩670,000 | ₩1,340,000 |
| Lunch tasting course | ₩230,000 | ₩460,000 |
| Lunch tasting course with wine pairing | ₩450,000 | ₩900,000 |
Every figure is for one guest. South Korean menu prices include 10% VAT, and most restaurants add no service charge, so these are the full prices before drinks; some hotel restaurants add 10% service on top. Tipping isn't expected. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: the restaurant’s website (menus). Menus checked 12 October 2026; menus change, so check with alla prima before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at alla prima?
The lunch tasting course, at ₩230,000 per person. That’s ₩140,000 less than the dinner tasting course.
- Lunch tasting course ₩230,000Wine pairing of 5 glasses ₩220,000 or 3 glasses ₩130,000. About 1½ to 2 hours. · ₩140,000 less than the dinner tasting course
- Mitou ₩250,000The cheapest two-star dinner menu in Seoul, Japanese
How to book at alla prima
Book online or by phone on +82 2 511 2555.
- When tables are releasedOnline through Catchtable (linked from the restaurant's website) or by phone. Bookings are required. Lunch starts at 12pm (last booking 12:30pm) and dinner at 6pm (last booking 7pm).
- Where to bookBook on their website Or call +82 2 511 2555.
- CancellationsDeposits are refunded in full only for cancellations at least three days ahead (two weeks for collaboration events and Christmas). If fewer guests come on the day, a no-show charge for the food may apply. Arriving more than 15 minutes late can count as a no-show.
- Groups and private eventsGroups of up to 8 sit in the private room only (6 to 8 guests, no room charge); call for 7 or more. The dining room can be hired for up to 22.
From alla prima’s website, checked 12 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Dress code, children, how long it takes, drinks and opening hours at alla prima
What is the dress code at alla prima?
Smart casual is requested. No slippers or strong perfume.
Can you take children to alla prima?
No children below middle-school age. There's no children's menu; call ahead about younger guests.
How long does a meal at alla prima take?
About 1½ to 2 hours for lunch and 2½ to 3 hours for dinner.
Can you bring your own wine to alla prima?
Up to two bottles per table (wine or sake), ₩100,000 corkage a bottle.
When is alla prima open?
It's open Wednesday to Monday, closed on Tuesday.
Mon 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00Tue closedWed–Sun 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00
Hours from the restaurant’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go, as they change on holidays.
From alla prima’s website, checked 12 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
alla prima: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does alla prima have?
Two. alla prima holds two MICHELIN stars, one of 10 two-star restaurants in South Korea.
Who is the chef at alla prima?
The head chef is Kim Jin-hyuk.
Where does alla prima rank on critics’ lists?
alla prima is on 3 of the critics’ lists we follow, in their latest editions:
- No. 57 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 (the 51–100 list)
- No. 246 on OAD’s Top Restaurants in Asia 2026
- 78.5 out of 100 in La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026
From each list’s own website, checked 24 October 2026. The MICHELIN Guide gives stars but doesn’t rank restaurants.
- Cuisine
- Creative
- Where
- Gangnam-gu · Seoul · South Korea
- Address
- 13 Hakdong-ro 17-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulOpen in Google Maps
Is alla prima expensive for a two-star restaurant?
Its ₩370,000 dinner menu is the 6th cheapest of the 10 two-star dinner menus in Seoul with a published price. The middle price is ₩370,000, which it matches.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EvettGangnam-gu | Creative | ₩330,000 | ₩190,000 | ₩150,000 |
| JungsikGangnam-gu | Modern | ₩330,000 | ₩230,000 | ₩160,000 |
| KwonsooksooGangnam-gu | Korean | ₩340,000 | ₩210,000 | – |
| Restaurant AllenGangnam-gu | Modern | ₩360,000 | ₩240,000 | ₩270,000 |
| alla primaGangnam-gu | Creative | ₩370,000 | ₩230,000 | ₩300,000 |
| La YeonJung-gu | Korean | ₩380,000 | ₩250,000 | – |
| SoignéGangnam-gu | Modern | ₩380,000 | ₩240,000 | ₩220,000 |
| MosuYongsan-gu | Modern | ₩420,000 | ₩320,000 | – |
| SosuheonJung-gu | Sushi | ₩500,000 | ₩300,000 | – |
Other restaurants you may like
- Creative, two starsNARISAWA Tokyo, Japan · dinner ¥68,000 (about US$432)
- Creative, two starsIkoyi London, United Kingdom · dinner £395 (about US$527)
- Creative, two starsBelcanto Lisbon, Portugal · dinner €295 (about US$330)
- Also two stars in SeoulMitou Seoul, South Korea · dinner ₩250,000 (about US$189)
- 1.8 km awayEatanic Garden Seoul, South Korea · dinner ₩370,000 (about US$279)
- 2.1 km awayMingles Seoul, South Korea · dinner ₩420,000 (about US$317)
Starred restaurants near alla prima
The 6 nearest, all within 1.2 km.
- Collage French · 530 m (0.3 mi) away · dinner ₩240,000
- Solbam Modern · 760 m (0.5 mi) away · dinner ₩320,000
- GiwaKang Korean · 880 m (0.5 mi) away · dinner ₩360,000
- Légume Vegan · 880 m (0.5 mi) away · dinner ₩260,000
- Soigné Modern · 900 m (0.6 mi) away · dinner ₩380,000
- VINHO Modern · 1.2 km (0.8 mi) away · dinner ₩280,000
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Sources Restaurant: allaprima.co.kr. Stars: alla prima in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s menus, menus checked 12 October 2026. Booking and visiting: the restaurant’s website, checked 12 October 2026. Critics’ lists: Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026, OAD’s Top Restaurants in Asia 2026, La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026, checked 24 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: the restaurant’s website, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).