# Gangseo Italian restaurant late dinner dessert: Romaok Magok - By Seoyul (https://superchart.com/en/@noon-detour-seoul-2/) - Written Sep 9, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangseo, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@noon-detour-seoul-2/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@noon-detour-seoul-2/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok/index.md) ## In short Romaok Magok is an Italian restaurant on the third floor of LG Arts Center Seoul in Gangseo, Seoul. We had Napoli Mare Pomodoro Pasta and seaweed scallop risotto on a weekday dinner date, plus the late-dinner reservation dessert. Verdict: the barley-textured seaweed scallop risotto was the unforgettable pick. ## Good to know - **Address**: 3F, LG Arts Center Seoul, 136 Magokjungang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–21:30; break 15:00–17:00; last orders 14:00 and 20:30 - **Parking**: First 2 hours free; ₩3,000 per additional 60 minutes; maximum ₩20,000 - **Ordered**: Napoli Mare Pomodoro Pasta ₩27,000 / Seaweed Scallop Risotto ₩26,000 - **Extra bread**: 1 piece +₩1,000 - **Seating**: Tables for 2–4, signature round lounge table, bar seats, outdoor terrace - **Reservation events**: Late lunch: free mini pine-nut caprese; late dinner: free dessert of the day; receipt review: complimentary soda *as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026* ![Romaok Magok signature dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok-01-plfuv-900.webp) ## Where is Romaok Magok, and what about parking? ![Directions to Romaok Magok](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok-02-61t9b-900.webp) Romaok Magok, a popular Magok restaurant, is by Magoknaru Station and easy to reach on foot or by car. If you are walking, enter LG Arts Center directly from inside the Airport Railroad’s Magoknaru Station, or exit through Exit 4 and head into LG Arts Center. ![LG Arts Center parking information](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok-03-1whj6-900.webp) If you drive, complimentary parking is available in the LG Arts Center underground garage. The first two hours are free; after that, it is ₩3,000 per additional 60 minutes, up to ₩20,000. Lots of people come alongside a musical performance! Dracula was playing when we visited, too. If you are seeing a show and dining at Romaok, you need to validate parking at Romaok first, then validate with your performance ticket so the time can be combined!!! Take the elevator or escalator to the third floor and you will find Romaok, a Blue Ribbon Magok restaurant listed in the 2026 Seoul Restaurant Guide. ## Romaok Magok’s interior feels like a European square As its name suggests, Romaok is an Italian restaurant with Italy written all over it. Sure enough, it is run by a chef who worked at the two-Michelin-star Italian restaurant madonnina del pescatore! Even the building atmosphere is impressive. LG Arts Center, where Romaok is located, was designed by world-renowned architect Tadao Ando. Walking in felt like entering a huge gallery, and I went in excited to see Romaok’s space, said to reinterpret the Colosseum and its arches. The moment we entered, it felt as though we had arrived in Europe! The very high ceiling made the restaurant look even more spacious, while the arched details kept it polished. ![Romaok interior with arched details](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok-04-1tm99-900.webp) The streetlamp-style lighting in the middle and the objects above the signature lounge table really made it feel like a European square. ![Streetlamp lighting and lounge table](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok-05-rl1l6-900.webp) ![Restaurant interior with a European-square atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok-06-1wvon-900.webp) Centered around Romaok’s signature round lounge table are a variety of tables for two to four people on either side. ![Romaok table seating for two](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok-07-x3edv-900.webp) ![Romaok table seating for four](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok-08-ayprl-900.webp) There are also bar seats facing the kitchen and outdoor terrace seating, so there are plenty of options. ![Kitchen bar and terrace seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok-09-1ogo9-900.webp) Personally, I thought the signature round lounge table was so distinctive and pretty. When booking through Naver, you can choose a regular table or the signature round lounge table, so keep that in mind when reserving ♡ I usually visit Western restaurants when I want a little more atmosphere, and the European mood plus sleek, clean interior made this a proper date spot. Such a huge recommendation for a Magok date or blind-date venue...!!! ## Choosing pasta and risotto ![Romaok menu layout](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok-10-2lot4-900.webp) Romaok’s menu is broadly divided into appetizers, pasta & risotto, mains, and desserts, with set menus for two, three, and four people too. Keep that in mind while choosing! ![Romaok menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok-11-9guv9-900.webp) ![Pasta and risotto menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok-12-1trmg-900.webp) ![Romaok main menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok-13-ozemq-900.webp) ![Romaok set menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok-14-frxog-900.webp) ![Romaok dessert menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok-15-106ao-900.webp) ![Romaok menu information](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok-16-1331x-900.webp) After much deliberation, here is what we ordered ~! - Napoli Mare Pomodoro Pasta ₩27,000 - Seaweed Scallop Risotto ₩26,000 For pasta, you can choose regular seasoning or slightly lighter seasoning. There are dishes for children too, so do check if saltiness is a concern! ## Pasta and risotto served with pre-meal bread ![Table setting before the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok-17-12p4w-900.webp) The tableware was neatly set, and our meal began to arrive. ### Green-onion-scented pre-meal bread ![Warm green-onion-scented pre-meal bread](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok-18-ed7uv-900.webp) First came warm pre-meal bread with a lovely green-onion aroma. My eyes went wide at the first bite (!) I am famously obsessed with bread around Balsan, and Romaok is a bread spot.................... Can you see that chewiness...? It was high-quality table bread: light on the outside, chewy, moist, and fluffy inside, with beautiful air pockets. ![Chewy pre-meal bread cross-section](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok-19-1jqr8-900.webp) I guess many people add more because it is so delicious, like we did. One extra piece was ₩1,000. It was a clean, mild table bread, great on its own or dipped into pasta sauce. Dipping it generously into the herb-filled olive oil served alongside brought out savory notes and the freshness of the oil!! ### Napoli Mare Pomodoro Pasta ₩27,000 ![Pasta and risotto meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok-20-1w81w-900.webp) Our pasta and risotto arrived about 10–15 minutes later. When dishes come at very different times, it is a little disappointing for photos (haha) and for eating (!!!), but these two were served together! It is a small thing, but I loved that. ![Napoli Mare Pomodoro Pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok-21-10nww-900.webp) Napoli Mare Pomodoro Pasta is an insanely umami-rich Neapolitan-style tomato pasta flavored with black tiger shrimp, cuttlefish, mussels, clam brodo, tomato sauce, and peperoncino. With clams, shrimp, and cuttlefish, its dominant character was clean and refreshing. The sauce, made with a deep, rich clam-and-seafood broth and fresh tomatoes, had such profound umami and flavor.... What moved me was how perfectly the noodles were cooked. Pasta continues cooking a little during the trip from kitchen to table, right? It was as though that had all been calculated, because it felt al dente throughout the meal. The linguine held onto the emulsified, seafood-broth tomato sauce so closely that even a bite of noodles alone carried all that umami. But of course, pairing it with all that hearty, generous seafood was best, right? Hahaha. The black tiger shrimp, cuttlefish, mussels, and clams were all incredibly fresh, with such springy texture and a wonderful bite. Dipping the pre-meal bread lightly into the sauce at the end was another little pleasure. ### Our top pick: Seaweed Scallop Risotto ₩26,000 But our top pick that day was actually the risotto over the pasta! Why....? Because it was made with wonderfully popping barley!!!!!!! Normally, risotto rice grains crush softly as you chew, but the barley popped one grain at a time, and that was so, so, so, so charming. With seaweed (maesaengi, a soft green seaweed) full of ocean aroma, scallops, and nutty perilla oil, every bite felt as abundant as eating the sea itself. It was served at exactly the right consistency—not overly soupy, yet never dry—so it stayed moist all the way through. It was my first barley risotto, and I think we truly fell in love ㅠㅠ My boyfriend and I decided we would come back just for this. With the popping grains plus springy shrimp and scallops, it was the best bite... I strongly, strongly recommend the seaweed scallop risotto!!! ## Dessert of the day with a late-dinner reservation ### Crimson Moon Semifreddo ![Crimson Moon Semifreddo dessert](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok-22-kbpc0-900.webp) There is an event that provides the dessert of the day with a late-dinner reservation, so we booked late dinner and received this as our dessert of the day! It is said to be an ice cream cake made with meringue. ![Dessert with nuts and berry sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok-23-1aj0n-900.webp) On top of the ice cream cake were sweet caramelized nuts and a bright berry sauce! ![Late-dinner ice cream cake](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok-24-vphqw-900.webp) It was more solidly frozen than expected, so it was hard to scoop with a spoon, but it was worth putting in a little effort haha. Maybe because it was Italian ice cream blended with meringue, it melted gently and lightly in the mouth. It did a wonderful job as a palate cleanser after the meal. The caramelized nuts on top had a crunchy bite that contrasted with the soft ice cream, making the texture fun too. With the tangy berry sauce, it tasted so refreshing. From the pre-meal bread to the pasta and risotto, then the dessert, it was a perfect course! ## Final thoughts: satisfying for both dates and gatherings We visited after making a Naver reservation for a weekday evening date. There is a free mini pine-nut caprese with a late-lunch reservation, a free dessert of the day with a late-dinner reservation, and a complimentary soda for a receipt review, so I recommend reserving before visiting. Parking is free for up to two hours, too. If you are attending a musical, validate at Romaok first, then validate your performance ticket afterward! With its European-feeling interior inside LG Arts Center, designed by Tadao Ando, Romaok is ideal for anniversaries, dates, and blind dates. Group seating is available as well, making it spacious and comfortable for company dinners and family gatherings. I was so satisfied from the mains through dessert. Especially, huge recommendation for the seaweed scallop risotto. Return-visit intention: 10/10 ## Where it is - Romaok Magok (로마옥 마곡) - 3F, LG Arts Center Seoul, 136 Magokjungang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강서구 마곡중앙로 136 LG아트센터서울 3층 로마옥 - 37.5648409, 126.8292275 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A1%9C%EB%A7%88%EC%98%A5%20%EB%A7%88%EA%B3%A1/@37.5648409,126.8292275,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@noon-detour-seoul-2/magok-lgarts-late-dinner-romaok/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt