# Gijang seafood pasta restaurant with a private room for 8: Riverside

- By Yerin Doh-yeon (https://superchart.com/en/@choryang-late-tray/)
- Written Sep 23, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Gijang, Busan
- Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@choryang-late-tray/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@choryang-late-tray/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside/index.md)

## In short

Riverside is an ocean-view Italian restaurant near Sinpyeong Small Park in Ilgwang-eup, Gijang, Busan. Visiting with her husband and daughter, the writer shared Cobb salad, spinach shrimp risotto, fresh ragu pasta, gorgonzola pizza and scallop aglio e olio, then looked around the second-floor solo bar seats facing the ocean and the private room that seats 8. With a wide parking lot that stays open even on weekends, Riverside is an easy pasta spot for a Gijang day out.

## Good to know

- **Address**: 1F, 582-44 Ilgwang-ro, Ilgwang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan
- **Hours**: 10:30 - 20:30
- **Getting there**: Search 'Sinpyeong Small Park' or the Riverside address in your navigation app; look for the large gray building
- **Parking**: Wide parking lot, space to spare even on weekends
- **Seating**: Tables for 2 and 4 in the main hall, second-floor ocean-view bar seats for solo diners, private room for 8
- **Menu lineup**: Pasta, risotto, pizza, salad, whole pork belly steak, bowl of rice
- **What we ordered**: Cobb salad, spinach shrimp risotto, ragu pasta, gorgonzola pizza, scallop aglio e olio
- **Good to know**: Runs a pension (guesthouse) alongside the restaurant; pre-meal bread served per guest

*as written by the visitor on Sep 23, 2026*

## What kind of place is Riverside in Ilgwang, Gijang?

Let me introduce an Italian restaurant in Ilgwang, Gijang, for when you want to eat somewhere quiet without the crowds. It's a place I stop by sometimes with my husband and daughter when we want to feel the sea breeze, and it turns out to be a well-known Gijang pasta restaurant. I found out while searching that Riverside also runs a pension (guesthouse) alongside the restaurant.

![Exterior view of Riverside restaurant in Ilgwang, Gijang](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside-01-eircb-900.webp)

582-44 Ilgwang-ro, Ilgwang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan, South Korea
Hours: 10:30 - 20:30

![Gray building exterior of Riverside](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside-02-wb4u1-900.webp)

![Riverside building near Sinpyeong Small Park](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside-03-3hv6f-900.webp)

## Parking and how to get to Riverside

If you're coming to Gijang near Busan, you'll probably drive, so just search the Riverside address or type 'Sinpyeong Small Park' into your navigation and you'll spot this big gray building! The parking lot is huge too, so even on a weekend outing you can park comfortably without any parking chaos.

![Riverside's spacious parking lot](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside-04-3k6kn-900.webp)

![View around the restaurant entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside-05-7aqtf-900.webp)

At the entrance to the restaurant there's a wide-open terrace view, but I visited in September and it seemed the outdoor terrace wasn't in use, probably because of the heat. I imagine eating on the outdoor terrace in the cool breezes of spring or fall would make for great photos and taste even better.

![Wide open terrace in front of the Riverside entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside-06-eu5vn-900.webp)

![Outdoor view seen from the terrace](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside-07-m4vml-900.webp)

![Outdoor terrace seating, not in use at the time](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside-08-pm4sm-900.webp)

## ① Inside Riverside: the dining room and ocean view

With an open kitchen, the hall was really spacious, and the whole interior is done in wood, giving it a cozy, comfortable feel. The 2-top and 4-top tables come with a basic table setting, giving it that sleek restaurant feel.

![Spacious hall interior with wood decor](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside-09-18q6o-900.webp)

![A 4-top table with basic table setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside-10-a7zpz-900.webp)

![Restaurant hall with the open kitchen visible](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside-11-155ve-900.webp)

I wondered why the building was so big, and it turns out there's a second floor too, with solo bar-style seating for anyone dining alone — right by the window, so you get to fully enjoy your meal with an ocean view.

![Second-floor solo bar seats by the window](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside-12-8jk2s-900.webp)

## ② The private room that seats 8

Besides the main hall, there's also a group room that seats around 8, making it a great fit for anyone wanting a private space to eat, or for group gatherings like a family meal with parents.

![Interior of the 8-person group room](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside-13-hd7j6-966.webp)

![Table setting in the private group room](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside-14-1cm6x-966.webp)

![Seating in the room for group gatherings](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside-15-ypegs-966.webp)

![Atmosphere inside Riverside's room space](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside-16-3rs9r-966.webp)

![Window-side view of the group room](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside-17-1w90a-966.webp)

## ③ What's on the Riverside menu

There are surprisingly many signature dishes at this Gijang pasta restaurant, so I really agonized over what to order... but in the end, each of us picked what we felt like eating, and it turned out to be a pretty successful lineup. There's pasta, risotto, pizza, salad, whole pork belly steak, and I noticed plain rice on the menu too, just so you know.

![Menu board showing pasta, risotto and pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside-18-1bcy0-900.webp)

After ordering, they brought out bread for each person — bouncy, crisp on the outside and soft inside, and just really clean-tasting.

![Bread served per number of guests](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside-19-eo2ad-900.webp)

### Cobb salad

Since we're big vegetable fans, we absolutely had to order the Cobb salad, and it came out just as generous as the menu photo showed. The vegetables may vary slightly by season, but basically it's a fresh, refreshing salad with olives, sweet corn, tomato, boiled egg, and house-made pancetta, paired with a savory mayonnaise and garlic sauce.

![A generously piled Cobb salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside-20-1llc2-900.webp)

### 🍃 Spinach shrimp risotto

This dish catches your eye right away with its green color — you might think spinach would taste strongly grassy, but it blends with a soft, savory flavor that made it easy to enjoy. The creamy risotto plus plump shrimp make each spoonful fun to eat, and having it alongside the pasta dishes gave it its own charm, totally different from noodle dishes! If you usually like risotto that's smooth and not greasy, this is a menu worth keeping an eye on.

![Vivid green spinach shrimp risotto](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside-21-13ls8-900.webp)

### 🍝 Fresh ragu pasta

The whole reason I came to this Gijang pasta restaurant was to eat the ragu pasta made with delicious fresh noodles. The deep flavor of the sauce and the savory richness of the meat blend with the noodles so that the moment you take a bite, you feel a full, rich flavor — and apparently Riverside makes and rolls the fresh noodles themselves. Maybe that's why they're so chewy and soft.

> This one's a real pick!

![House-made fresh noodle ragu pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside-22-1s9qo-900.webp)

### 🍕 Gorgonzola pizza

Pizza is a must when dining with a group! The gorgonzola pizza has that irresistible salty, savory charm unique to the cheese — the kind of taste where you take a slice, move on to another dish, and then your hand goes right back for more. The toppings aren't complicated, so you can really focus on the cheese's flavor, and it pairs well shared alongside the pasta or risotto — a solid, satisfying presence among the four dishes.

![Gorgonzola pizza with rich cheese flavor](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside-23-1yenk-1200.webp)

### 🦪 Scallop aglio e olio

The aglio e olio was great for enjoying the aroma of garlic and the richness of the oil, and with big chunky scallops in it, you could taste both a clean flavor and savory depth at the same time — a clean-tasting pasta. The chewy yet tender texture of the scallops paired well with the noodles, and it was fun comparing it against the ragu pasta. Among the richer, sauce-heavy dishes, this oil-based pasta had its own distinctly clean charm.

![Aglio e olio topped with large chunky scallops](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-spinach-shrimp-risotto-riverside-24-1kxxe-900.webp)

## Final verdict after sharing four dishes at Riverside

This meal at Riverside was great because each of the four dishes had its own distinct charm — there's a range of pastas, risotto and pizza to suit different tastes, so it was fun sharing a variety of dishes. If you're looking for a place in Gijang to enjoy pasta, pizza, risotto and steak, this Gijang pasta restaurant Riverside is worth checking out, and since the vibe is both luxurious and cozy, I think it's also a great spot for a date or an outing in Gijang.

If you're looking for a Gijang pasta restaurant where you can eat with an ocean view, I'd recommend this Gijang restaurant.

## Where it is

- Riverside (리버사이드)
- 582-44 Ilgwang-ro, Ilgwang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan, South Korea (1F)
- 부산광역시 기장군 일광읍 일광로 582-44 1층
- 35.2929293, 129.259635
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A6%AC%EB%B2%84%EC%82%AC%EC%9D%B4%EB%93%9C/@35.2929293,129.259635,17z

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