Ristorante Gainn

Best Korean food I had in Rome. The restaurant was nice and clean. The staff were attentive. Both main and side dishes tasted great. The only disappointment was the unavailability of cold buckwheat noodles (a.k.a. nangmyun) that I originally intended to have the day of my visit. But, the food I ended up having was very satisfactory.

Gainn is an absolute gem in Rome and a true delight for anyone craving real Korean food in Europe. From the first bite, it’s clear that this is not a watered-down interpretation but an authentic, deeply flavorful Korean experience executed with care and confidence. The dishes are beautifully balanced, rich in tradition, and prepared with exceptional attention to detail - comforting yet refined, bold yet precise. It easily stands out as one of the best places in Europe to experience genuine Korean cuisine. What truly elevates the experience is the impeccable service: warm, attentive, and professional without ever feeling intrusive. Every detail is handled with grace, making the meal feel special from start to finish. If you’re in Rome and even remotely interested in Korean food, Gainn is not just recommended - it’s essential. 🇰🇷✨

A very good Korean restaurant near Termini station. Real authentic Korean food, not localized. Spacious, clean and nice interior. Friendly staffs. Reasonable prices. Micheline guide accolades! The side dishes were good too, and they refilled them with no extra charge! I was very impressed.

We had a great dinner here, friendly staff, and we were early and lucky to get a table without a reservation. Great selections on their menu and the banchan were all delicious as well. Highly recommended if you are in the mood for some fantastic Korean food.

Wow, we thought its just another 🇰🇷 restaurant, boy we didn’t know it was a Michelin recommended place. 😉 the food is good, very authentic tasting similar to what we had in 🇰🇷 previously. The side dishes are good too, kimchi is spicy enough that we need a 🇮🇹 beer to soothe it 🤣 the interior deco isn’t much to look at, doesn’t scream posh or high price. The price isn’t really too expensive too. Though the place is a bit outta tourist area, there are still many patrons. Wish the manager can smile a bit more 🤪 a good place for a dinner treat. 👍🏻

I have eaten at many Korean restaurants in Rome, and I have almost always had a great experience. This was the first time I decided to try a so-called Michelin restaurant, and unfortunately it was a huge disappointment. The chicken was rubbery and dry. The vegetable pancake tasted more like an egg sponge than an actual Korean jeon. Even the egg served with the tteokbokki was overcooked, which says a lot about the lack of attention to basic details. Overall, the food lacked flavor, especially compared to much simpler and more authentic Korean places in the city. For a restaurant with this reputation, the quality was surprisingly low. We initially wanted to order a soup and a main course as well, but after tasting the dishes we had already ordered, we changed our minds and decided not to continue. The waiter was polite and attentive.

Very tasty food! 10 out of 10! But the waiter was a bit unfriendly - did not say a word when serving food and was staring at the window while serving the dish. It felt weird

One of the best Korean foods I’ve ever tried. Everything was so delicious and fresh. We ordered 3 things and were equally impressed by all three!❤️ Wasn’t planning to eat Korean food while on a vacation in Rome, but I’m so glad we had lunch here. Definitely recommend this restaurant!😊

Absolutely amazing, for having Korean food in Italy, awesome. It's a must have and it's Michelin rated

We initially chose this place just because we were craving Asian food and it was near our hotel, we were SO pleasantly surprised! The food was so flavorful, it wasn't until after our meal that we realized they had received multiple Michelin stars in the past - they definitely deserved it! Be aware you may have to make a reservation, we were lucky that they were able to squeeze us in as a walk in

Great location, located right by the train station. Looks like it's Korean owned but the flavor is a bit tweaked for locals. Japche was to sweet, yukgeijang was not spicy enough and ingredients was off.

owner was not pleasant to begin with, good thing the food was tasteful. The beef soup was very delicious, but the bibimbap was not as Crispy as it traditionally should be. the whole purpose of using the pot was to create a crust....not for decoration. how did it get the Michelin Star...it should be review again.

Food was good for Korean food in Rome , priced ok Service was just ok not real friendly especially the owner No smile grumpy old guy. Dining area clean If in Rome and you want Korean Asian food go here.

Finding any Korean restaurant in Italy is a challenge, with Rome being your best bet. Gainn, a Michelin reviewed restaurant, will meet your expectation for really good Korean food. The menu will look familiar to anyone who loves Korean food, and the results are as you might hope. Best is to call or WhatsApp for a reservation. The place is small and if you have limited time in Roma and need your Korean fix, plan ahead for the reward.

First time to Italy for a family trip, went thru lots of flight troubles and I was exhausted. 5th day in Italy, I found this restaurant in Rome with the Korean flag hanging on the entrance. I never felt so relieved to see a friendly sign welcoming me. At least I wont get lost here. As soon as their restuarnt opened the door at 12:15pm we were welcomed by the restaurant owner and the staff who spoke Korean, and their menu also had multiple translated versions. The food was on point. Maybe it was just my family really wanting a Korean flavor after 5 days in Italy, but it was on point. It was better than some of the Korean restaurants in Los Angeles Ktown that is known to be good. (maybe their kimchi was bit salty and sweet) The fact that they offer so many diverse korean dish that is actually good even for my Korean parent standard, in middle of Italy where Korean restaurant was so hard to find, this place is awesome. It is 5m walk from Roma Termini train station.

Who knew Korean food can taste good in Italy?! I have to say, I initially had low expectations to find solid Asian food in Rome, but I'm glad I was proven wrong. The restaurant is Korean owned, and I hate to admit it but the food tastes better than some Korean restaurants in Boston. I appreciate that they have makgeolli as well (rice wine).

Walking around we noticed a Michelin star on the outside of this restaurant so we had to try it. Shocked that we would find reasonably priced authentic Korean food in Rome we were very curious as to what would be inside. Clean and relaxed atmosphere once inside. The friendly staff and the food were delicious. I don't remember what we ordered, but we loved how many sides we got with it. One of the items was a soup-like beef bowl that was surprisingly sweet. Didn't particularly care for it, but my husband said it tasted good with the rice. The appetizers we ordered were dumplings and that was amazing! If you are in the area and craving something other than pasta and pizza then this is the place to go. The food comes out quick, hot, and delicious.

The food has gotten so much better over the years. Few yrs ago we used to go there simply because there weren't any other options but now we go there because finally the food tastes more authentic. Perhaps they changed their cook, whatever it is... it has gotten better. If you are tired of eating pasta and pizza definitely check it out

Third day in Rome we wanted some Korean bbq. We had googled a few places but this was the one with the highest rating, and we found out for very good reason. We both got the Bulgolgi. It came with multiple side dishes, all delicious. The service was insanely fast. I mean within 5-8 minutes? We later found out they had received their first Michelin star this year, well deserved. When In Rome! Check them out. You will be so happy that you did!

This place has amazing food! Very authentic Korean food. Menu has a lot of options, some dishes are not even offered by korean restaurants in America. Food is 5/5. Service is also 5/5. If you come on weekend there maybe long line.

Excellent food. Nice way to breakup eating Italian for 4 straight days. Had options for vegetarian.

The restaurant decor was inviting and modern. The food was authentic Korean. We are from Los Angeles Ca and have a large Korean community. This place hit the spot since we were looking for more than pizza and pasta.

I stumbled on this place after a week in Rome. I was looking for something different. I can only eat so many pizzas. Loved this place! Great service, great food. I highly recommend.

This place is super amazing and the prices are so good !! You have to try !!! I live in La and this place is as authentic of koreatown in LA

Good Korean food in Rome wasn't something that I was expecting. After eating Italian food for the past couple of days, our entire family and family friends were starting to crave the taste of the homeland. We found it through Gainn. It's a somewhat small place, so you got to be sure to get there early. The most impressive part was that our server, who seemed to be of South Asian descent, was very fluent at Korean and was a very good host. His presence made our meal very enjoyable and relaxing after dealing with about 10 restaurants shoving fliers in our faces on our walk here. The food was beyond delicious. Unlike some Korean restaurants here in America, they didn't compromise on any of the flavors or spices to appeal to the "majority" population. I got the beef stew and it hit the spot for me. The banchan's selection was somewhat small (about 4 dishes) but each of them were very delicious. My only gripe is that they don't refill them like at most Korean restaurants. If you're feeling something Korean in Rome, this is the place to go. You won't be disappointed.

Wanted something different after 10 days in Italy , being from LA, this Korean food was pretty spot on and can compete with some ktown restaurants. Service is good, very authentic Korean.

This place is the best Korean restaurant we have ever been in our trips to Europe. We went there twice while we were in Rome. The food was good and there was nothing to complain about. Highly recommend to the visitors staying in Rome.

I think it's the best Korean restaurant in the city central. It's close to Termini, it has good service and close-to-authentic Korean food. It's not pricey and the service is good and fast.

Good food and service. I ordered soup, pajeon and another food that I don't know the exact name. It's delicious and price is just right. Hard to find a nice koresn restaurant like this one

Legit great Korean food! We had between the six of us probably 10 dishes...they were all delicious. The banchan was excellent too. If you are looking for something different than pasta and craving Korean food, this will hit the spot. The owners are very sweet and welcoming. They even called a taxi for us. Will def be back again when visiting Italy.

A very charming and kindness of staffs here. Food is delicious and tasty. This is way better than what we eaten elsewhere in USA.

Pretty good Korean food. Was traveling in Europe for a week and craving Korean food. Food was much better than I expected from a Korean restaurant in Italy. Had kimchi jjigae and dooroochigi and kimchijeon. All of them were pretty good. Tasted like homemade food. Inside was clean and cozy and servers were quite friendly too. My wifey and I left very satisfied and full.

Tasty, inexpensive, no frills Korean fare and pleasant service. Reservations are advisable unless you're there early (as we were, just before the rush around 6:30).

The owner or cashier has the personality of a wet mop and the charm of a mothball. Food was so so and the banshans were very very ordinary. I had a 16euro bibimbap which did not have but a few slivers of beef. My wife's bulgoki was somewhat ok. They were not worth the prices they charged. I know I came from LA where Korean food is top notch even better than Seoul.

Good korean food- nothing memorable, but good and a welcomed alternative to the italian fare we've been having everyday.