# Ansan Italian restaurant with a toddler: meatball gratin, That Man's

- By Yerin Tak (https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-dusk-porch/)
- Written Sep 20, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Ansan, Gyeonggi
- Sponsored: This is a review written after receiving a complimentary meal from the restaurant.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-dusk-porch/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gwangju-dusk-porch/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta/index.md)

## In short

That Man's Italian Restaurant & Lounge is a rooftop Italian restaurant on the 6th floor of the Dongwon Building in Jungang-dong, Ansan. Visiting with his wife and their 2-year-old, the writer ordered handmade meatball gratin (20,900 won), carbonara spaghetti (17,900 won) and lamb chop steak cooked well-done with an extra piece added (66,800 won), and the staff set out a baby chair and baby dishware in advance. Between the mood, the food and the service, That Man's Italian Restaurant made an easy family dinner out with a baby.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 6F Dongwon Building, 40 Gojan 1-gil, Danwon-gu, Ansan, Gyeonggi
- **Handmade meatball gratin**: 20,900 won
- **Carbonara spaghetti**: 17,900 won
- **Lamb chop steak**: 66,800 won total with an extra piece added, requested well-done
- **Dessert**: Egg tart with vanilla ice cream, free when you leave a Naver receipt review
- **With a baby**: Kid-friendly; baby chair and baby dishware provided if requested when booking
- **Private room**: Seats up to 18 people
- **Also good to know**: Tablet menu at every seat, rooftop outdoor terrace, parking available
- **Price reference**: ₩20,900 ≈ $15 · ₩17,900 ≈ $13 · ₩66,800 ≈ $48 (2026-09-20)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026*

![Main image of That Man's Italian Restaurant in Ansan Jungang-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta-01-89na8-924.webp)

Looking for a restaurant with great atmosphere in Ansan's Jungang-dong? This time I visited with my wife and 2-year-old baby to check out 'That Man's Italian Restaurant,' famous as a pasta spot in the area.

Run by a chef with 20 years of experience, the food was excellent, and the emotional rooftop mood made it easy to see why it's popular for blind dates and anniversaries. A dinner that really delivered on both fronts.

## Can you bring a baby to That Man's Italian Restaurant in Ansan's Jungang-dong?

Here's the quick summary of the visit.

- The deep flavor of under-12-month French rack lamb and authentic carbonara
- A stylish rooftop interior and outdoor terrace with quiet jazz playing
- A yes-kids-zone fully equipped with baby chair and dishware, no stress for family meals

Located near Ansan Jungang-dong's Rodeo Street, this place has great transit access and reliable parking support, so the first impression was already very satisfying.

## Inside That Man's Italian Restaurant: polished interior and a romantic rooftop

The moment I walked in, the luxurious wainscoted walls and clean marble floors stood out. The overall grey-toned, calm interior paired with dimmed mood lighting made me think it would be perfect for a blind date or a first date.

![Restaurant interior with wainscoted walls and mood lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta-02-19qc7-966.webp)
*An upscale interior design*

Every table had a tablet menu, making ordering easy, and since I requested it in advance when booking, they had a white baby chair neatly set up for our 2-year-old. The soft light coming through the floor-to-ceiling windows made the space look even more spacious and pleasant.

![Restaurant seating area lit by floor-to-ceiling windows](https://img.superchart.com/images/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta-03-1e4bh-924.webp)

![Table setting with a tablet menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta-04-2e5nz-924.webp)

![Wooden-deck rooftop outdoor terrace](https://img.superchart.com/images/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta-05-1rkni-924.webp)

![Rooftop terrace view with flower beds](https://img.superchart.com/images/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta-06-16ikt-924.webp)

The highlight of this place is definitely the rooftop outdoor space. The wooden-deck terrace has rows of flower beds planted with pretty flowers, and at night the lights come on, great for enjoying Ansan's night view.

Our baby also seemed to love the open outdoor space, staring around happily for quite a while. It looked like a great spot to enjoy a glass of wine in a cool breeze on an anniversary or special occasion.

## Dinner at That Man's starts with the bread service

After we sat down and ordered, warm, freshly baked pre-meal bread was served. It was focaccia-style — crispy outside, fluffy inside — and dipping it in olive oil and balsamic sauce was more than enough to whet the appetite.

![Pre-meal bread served with olive oil and balsamic](https://img.superchart.com/images/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta-07-1ymyk-966.webp)

![Pre-meal bread on a table with light patterns reflected on it](https://img.superchart.com/images/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta-08-18cal-924.webp)

The lighting created a jewel-like pattern over the table, so the food photos came out really pretty. Even the pre-meal bread felt carefully made, which raised my expectations for the dishes to come. Best of all, our baby ate it happily with no fuss, which made me feel good.

## Handmade meatball gratin, 20,900 won, shared with a 2-year-old

![A bowl of handmade meatball gratin](https://img.superchart.com/images/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta-09-xst1u-966.webp)

![Close-up of meatball gratin full of tomato sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta-10-1dxoj-536.webp)

The first main dish to arrive was the 'handmade meatball gratin.' At ₩20,900, it came packed with substantial, well-filled meatballs — worth every won.

![Meatball gratin served with baguette bread](https://img.superchart.com/images/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta-11-19uh2-924.webp)

![Meatballs and thick sauce piled onto baguette](https://img.superchart.com/images/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta-12-105h7-924.webp)

The tanginess of the tomato sauce and the savoriness of the cheese balanced each other well, and piling the thick sauce and meatballs onto the baguette that came with it gave an incredible depth of flavor.

![A two-year-old baby eating in a baby chair](https://img.superchart.com/images/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta-13-wbh52-m-966.webp)
*The baby enjoying meatballs in the baby chair*

They thoughtfully provided baby-specific dishware, and best of all, it wasn't too strong-flavored for the baby to eat, which made it a fine choice for a family meal out.

## Carbonara spaghetti, 17,900 won: the best pasta in Jungang-dong, Ansan

![Carbonara spaghetti topped with snow-like cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta-14-jc50a-966.webp)
*Carbonara piled high with cheese powder*

Next up was the 'carbonara spaghetti (₩17,900).' Instead of the usual heavy-cream style you often see, it had an authentic look with a rich flavor of egg yolk and cheese.

The snow-like cheese and parsley powder sprinkled on top added visual appeal too. Twirling it onto the fork and taking a bite, savoriness spread through my mouth. The noodles were cooked to just the right texture, giving a satisfying bite.

![Carbonara noodles twirled around a fork](https://img.superchart.com/images/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta-15-n0kvv-536.webp)
*Thick, rich pasta noodles*

The portion was more generous than expected, plenty for my wife and me to share. I thought it lived up to its reputation as one of the pasta spots to know in Ansan Jungang-dong.

## Well-done lamb chop steak and the free egg tart dessert

![Lamb chop steak plated with garnishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta-16-vwsvn-1200.webp)

![Well-done French rack lamb chops](https://img.superchart.com/images/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta-17-8wrb7-924.webp)

The highlight of the day was, of course, the 'lamb chop steak.' We asked for it well-done and added an extra piece of lamb, ordering a total of ₩66,800.

Maybe because they use French rack lamb under 12 months old, there was no gamey smell at all, and the garnishes cooked alongside it kept the vegetables' natural sweetness intact. The chef's control over doneness really stood out.

![A piece of lamb chop topped with whole grain mustard](https://img.superchart.com/images/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta-18-15d0n-966.webp)

![Close-up of lamb chop steak showing the cross-section](https://img.superchart.com/images/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta-19-1cbvo-924.webp)

I picked up a well-cooked piece of lamb chop, added a touch of whole grain mustard, and tasted it. The juices and the savory fat filled my mouth — truly excellent. It tasted like the chef's pride in using only top-grade Australian wagyu and carefully selected lamb.

![Egg tart dessert topped with vanilla ice cream](https://img.superchart.com/images/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta/ansan-jungangdong-italian-lamb-pasta-20-ii8cd-966.webp)
*Crispy egg tart topped with ice cream*

The meal wrapped up with a dessert of egg tart topped with vanilla ice cream. The combination of crisp pastry and cool, sweet ice cream ended the meal on a great note. Also worth noting — it's free if you leave a Naver receipt review, haha.

## That Man's Italian Restaurant: visit info, prices and booking tips

That Man's Italian Restaurant checks all three boxes: taste, atmosphere, and service. It also has a private room that fits up to 18 people, so it looks like a solid option for family gatherings or meeting the in-laws too.

If you want to spend quality time with someone special, or enjoy rich Italian food with a glass of wine in Ansan Jungang-dong, definitely check this place out. Having experienced it firsthand, I'm confident it's a choice you won't regret.

## Where it is

- That Man's Italian Restaurant & Lounge (그남자의이태리식당&라운지)
- 6F Dongwon Building, 40 Gojan1-gil, Danwon-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
- 경기도 안산시 단원구 고잔1길 40 동원빌딩 6층
- 37.3180499, 126.8377122
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B7%B8%EB%82%A8%EC%9E%90%EC%9D%98%EC%9D%B4%ED%83%9C%EB%A6%AC%EC%8B%9D%EB%8B%B9%26%EB%9D%BC%EC%9A%B4%EC%A7%80/@37.3180499,126.8377122,17z

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