It's already a chain: Ukrainian restaurant Anastasia opened in Rome
On 23 April, an important event for the Ukrainian community took place in Rome: the opening of the new Ukrainian restaurant ‘Anastasia’. The restaurant is located at Via del Gazometro, 34, and is already attracting the attention not only of Ukrainians in Italy but also of local residents interested in traditional Ukrainian cuisine, culture and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
The ‘Anastasia’ restaurant is not just a place where you can enjoy delicious Ukrainian dishes in Rome. It is a new space for meetings, lively conversation, making new friends and supporting Ukrainians who live, work or are temporarily staying in Italy. For many Ukrainians abroad, such places hold special significance, as they help maintain a connection with their native culture, language, traditions and the taste of home.
The restaurant’s menu features dishes that are familiar to every Ukrainian: borscht, varenyky, stuffed cabbage rolls, homemade meat dishes, salads, appetisers and other traditional Ukrainian fare. It is precisely this food that often serves as an emotional bridge between Ukraine and life abroad. For Italians, this is a wonderful opportunity to discover Ukrainian gastronomy, which combines generosity, naturalness, rich flavours and homely warmth.
The new establishment is restaurateur Mykola Oleksiv’s second restaurant project in Italy. His first restaurant is operating successfully in the province of Naples and has already gained popularity among diners. The opening of the ‘Anastasia’ restaurant in Rome marked an important step in the development of Ukrainian business in Italy and the promotion of Ukrainian culture among an international audience.
According to the owner, the idea behind the restaurant is not only to offer guests high-quality Ukrainian food, but also to create a place where every Ukrainian can feel closer to home. There is a large Ukrainian community living in the Italian capital, so the emergence of such a space is particularly timely.
According to UA Service HUB, the ‘Anastasia’ restaurant plans to become not just a dining venue, but also a cultural hub. In the future, it may host themed evenings, Ukrainian community gatherings, cultural events, celebrations and functions that will help bring Ukrainians in Rome together.
The opening of the ‘Anastasia’ restaurant is yet another example of how Ukrainians in Italy are developing their own initiatives, setting up businesses, supporting one another and introducing Italian society to Ukrainian culture. Such spaces are of great importance, as they help shape a positive image of Ukraine abroad and demonstrate that Ukrainian cuisine, hospitality and traditions can be interesting, delicious and appealing to people of different nationalities.
If you’re looking for a place to enjoy delicious Ukrainian food in Rome, try homemade borscht or varenyky, or simply spend time in a warm Ukrainian atmosphere, the ‘Anastasia’ restaurant at Via del Gazometro, 34 could become your new favourite meeting spot.
For Ukrainians in Italy, this is not just a new restaurant. It is another place of unity, support and preservation of Ukrainian identity far from home. And for visitors to Rome, it is a wonderful opportunity to discover the true taste of Ukraine.
