World Gourmet Trip in Incheon

③ Italy

Incheon is vast and has many restaurants, but finding a restaurant that suits your taste is difficult. But if you are a reader of <2023 Incheon Now>, it's a different story. This is a series of restaurants serving foreign cuisines in Incheon that you can visit regardless of where you are from. Our third choice is the 「Italian Food」.

+ Italy The Mediterranean sun shines down on Italy, a boot-shaped country that reaches from north to south, and each city has its own distinct beauty. It is well-known for its wine and coffee tastes, and it has numerous restaurants worldwide. Incheon has a sister city in Italy called Veneto.

Nice Time(나이스 타임) | Common Menu, Uncommon Taste

· Address: 203 Art Center-daero, Yeonsu-gu

· Hours: 11:30-22:00

There are many restaurants serving Italian cuisine all around the world. However, there are only a handful of places where you can taste authentic Italian flavors. In this regard, you are lucky to have 'Nice Time' in Incheon. Nice Time, a modest restaurant near Songdo Central Park, offers mouth-watering visuals and great taste. During lunchtime, you can enjoy your meal with the bright sunlight through the window.

"You can enjoy a diverse taste and aroma by using various ingredients and rigorous techniques," owner-chef Han Ye-chan explains. Nice Time is well-known for its unique flavor and aroma, which spreads with each bite. The signature dishes are 'Hummus Dips' and 'Scallion Cream Gnocchi,' created after considerable thought and research. It is natural to have a nice time with a pleasant ambiance where you can relax comfortably and have courteous service.

+ Mini Interview

Q. ‘나이스타임’에 대한 간단한 소개를 부탁드립니다. - 뉴욕 노매드(Nomad) 레스토랑에서 근무할 당시 슬로건이 'Make it Nice'였습니다. 여기에서 착안해 ‘나이스’한 요리와 시간을 제공하겠다는 의미를 담아 상호를 지었습니다. 주로 이탈리안 컨템포러리·퓨전 음식을 판매하고 있습니다.

Q. Please briefly introduce 'Nice Time'

- When I worked at Nomad, a restaurant in New York, the tagline was 'Make it Nice.' Inspired by this, I came up with a name that means providing 'nice' dishes and time. We mostly serve contemporary and fusion Italian dishes.

Q. 이곳만이 지닌 요리의 특색이 궁금합니다. - 익숙한 이탈리아 음식을 저희만의 스타일로 바꾸어 새로운 맛을 탄생시켰습니다. 또한, 음식과 와인을 가장 맛있게 즐길 수 있는 매칭을 고려해 입맛에 맞게 추천해 드리고 있습니다.

Q. I am curious about the cuisine unique to this place. - We adapted the familiar Italian dishes into our style and created a new taste. Furthermore, we recommend food and wine based on your taste, considering the optimal combination.

Q. 식당의 손님들과 <Incheon Now> 독자분들에게 전하고 싶은 말이 있다면. - 격식 없는 편안한 공간에서 합리적인 음식을 제공하는 것이 저희의 목표입니다. 항상 고객의 소리에 귀 기울이며, 맛있는 음식과 따뜻한 서비스를 제공할 수 있도록 노력하겠습니다.

Q. Is there anything you would like to say to the customers at the restaurant and the readers of <Incheon Now>? - We aim to serve good food in a casual and comfortable space. We will always listen to our customers and strive to provide delicious food and friendly service.