Alex Luca in Gangnam, Seoul: Ragu Pasta and a Date-Night Setting

Ragu pasta, a cheeseburger with fries, and smoked salmon salad at Alex Luca in Gangnam
A few of the dishes from our get-together at Alex Luca.

The pasta is what I would point you toward at Alex Luca in Gangnam, Seoul. I visited for a friend's pre-wedding get-together, and the ragu pasta was my favorite dish of the meal.

The setting makes sense for that kind of occasion: hanging greenery, woven pendant lights, and dark booth seating give it a dressed-up feel. If you are looking for a sit-down meal around Gangnam Station, this is one to consider for a date or a meal with friends.

This visit was not sponsored.

Where to find Alex Luca

  • Korean name: 알렉스루카
  • Address: B01, B1, 338 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
  • Address in Korean: 서울 강남구 강남대로 338 지하1층 B01호
  • Building: Luca 831 (루카831)
  • Subway: Gangnam Station, Exit 4; the listing gives a distance of approximately 306 metres.

The restaurant's directions say to continue straight from Exit 4 and take the commercial elevator down to the basement level. Keep the building name handy: the destination is downstairs, rather than a street-level dining room.

Open the restaurant's Naver Place listing and directions.

A setting for a date or a small gathering

Dark upholstered booths and woven pendant lights inside Alex Luca

Our occasion was a cheongcheopjang moim (청첩장 모임), a get-together with a friend who was getting married. That is the context in which I tried Alex Luca: a meal with friends, rather than a solo stop between sightseeing plans.

To me, the room had a date-night feel, and several nearby tables seemed to be there for dates. The booths and small tables also give you a clearer sense of the setting than the word “brunch” alone would.

Hanging greenery and warm pendant lights above tables at Alex Luca, with other guests' faces obscured

The ragu pasta was my pick

Wide flat pasta ribbons coated in meat ragu, topped with grated cheese and chopped herbs

The dish is listed as Ragu Pasta (라구 파스타). It is the wide, flat pasta with a meat sauce in the photos; the restaurant's menu describes it as a slowly cooked meat ragu.

Of the dishes we had, this was the one I liked most. If you want one recommendation from my visit, make it this pasta. The decor may be the first thing you notice, but this was the dish that stood out for me.

Other dishes on our table

We also had smoked salmon salad, the Alex Burger, grilled octopus, and abalone risotto. These are the Korean menu names to look for if you are matching the dishes to a menu:

  • Smoked Salmon Salad — 스모크 연어 샐러드
  • Alex Burger — 알렉스 버거
  • Polpo Steak (grilled octopus) — 뽈뽀 스테이크(문어)
  • Abalone Risotto — 전복 리조또
Smoked salmon salad with mixed leaves, tomatoes, olives, and capers
Alex Burger with melted cheese, fries, and two dipping sauces
Grilled octopus dish at Alex Luca with potatoes and a lemon wedge
Abalone risotto topped with grated cheese and chopped herbs

Menu prices and opening hours

These are the prices displayed on the restaurant's Naver Place menu when checked on October 23, 2026. They are a planning reference, rather than a record of our bill. The listing marks its menu as last updated on September 16, 2026, and notes that prices can change.

  • Ragu Pasta — KRW 23,000
  • Smoked Salmon Salad — KRW 17,500
  • Alex Burger — KRW 16,500
  • Polpo Steak (octopus) — KRW 33,000
  • Abalone Risotto — KRW 26,000

The listing currently shows 08:00–22:00 on weekdays and 11:00–22:00 on weekends, with a 14:30–17:00 food-service break and last orders at 21:00. Coffee and drinks are listed as available during the break. Check the current menu and restaurant listing before making a special trip.

Reservations are offered through Naver Place. The restaurant also advertises one hour of parking support in Luca 831; drivers should confirm the validation procedure and any additional charges with the restaurant.

My verdict

I did not have a particular complaint about this visit. For someone deciding on a date spot or a meal with friends near Gangnam Station, Alex Luca is worth considering for its setting and range of dishes.

My clearest recommendation is the ragu pasta. That is the dish I would start with when choosing from the menu.

Location: 대한민국 서울특별시 강남구 강남대로 338 B1

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