# Gijang restaurant with fresh pasta and limited ragu pizza: Riverside - By Yerin Woo (https://superchart.com/en/@jagalchi-noon-tray/) - Written Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gijang, Busan - Sponsored: This is a review written after receiving a complimentary meal from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@jagalchi-noon-tray/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@jagalchi-noon-tray/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside/index.md) ## In short Riverside is an ocean-view Western restaurant on the beachfront in Ilgwang, Gijang, Busan. On a weekend visit, Riverside served gimmyeongran pasta (seaweed and pollock roe) made with fresh noodles for 19,500 won, the signature ragu pizza for 22,000 won, and abalone risotto for 22,000 won, and the ragu pizza dough is kneaded in-house so only a set number is made each day. With floor-to-ceiling windows, an outdoor terrace and a large private parking lot, Riverside is worth another stop on a Gijang coastal drive. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1F, 582-44 Ilgwang-ro, Ilgwang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan - **Hours**: Daily 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. - **Parking**: Large private lot right in front of the restaurant - **Abalone risotto**: 22,000 won - **Gimmyeongran pasta (fresh noodles)**: 19,500 won - **Ragu pizza**: 22,000 won - **Ragu pizza made per day**: 40–60 on weekdays, 60–80 on weekends (dough kneaded in-house; sold until it runs out) *as written by the visitor on Sep 14, 2026* On weekends when I want to heal my soul by the blue sea, I always end up heading to Gijang. I'd found this place while searching a few days earlier — the wide-open ocean view was so appealing I'd saved it in my heart for later. If I could look at a pretty sea while eating good food, what more could I want? So on this weekend I headed over with a fluttering heart. This is definitely going to be the first place that comes to mind whenever I want a meal with a great atmosphere. ![Main photo of Riverside, an ocean-view Italian restaurant in Ilgwang, Gijang](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside-01-1syw5-1200.webp) ## Where Riverside is, opening hours and parking - Name: Riverside - Hours: Daily 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM - Address: 582-44 Ilgwang-ro, Ilgwang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan, South Korea (1F) - Parking: Available in front of the restaurant ![Exterior of Riverside in front of the Ilgwang beach](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside-02-4jpuk-966.webp) Located in Ilgwang-myeon, Gijang-gun, Busan, this place is open daily from 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM, so there's no pressure about timing a visit. ![Private parking lot in front of Riverside](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside-03-af5i7-966.webp) The private parking lot is also very spacious, which was a huge plus for me as a nervous new driver — and honestly, it makes a great date spot too. ![View of the Ilgwang sea in front of Riverside](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside-04-1u8zo-966.webp) ![Ilgwang beach, great for a stroll before or after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside-05-izzdp-966.webp) There's a gorgeous sea stretched out in front of Riverside, and it's great for a stroll before or after the meal. ![Riverside's interior with ocean views through floor-to-ceiling windows](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside-06-7fict-966.webp) ![Riverside's main hall seating with wide table spacing](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside-07-kwi49-966.webp) ## Ocean views through floor-to-ceiling windows and terrace seats Riverside's interior is clean and the tables are spaced out generously, which makes it easy to have a conversation. The moment you walk in, sunlight and ocean scenery pouring through the huge windows calm your mind right away. On a nice day, eating on the outdoor terrace with the sea breeze on your face would be incredibly romantic. ## What we ordered at Riverside and what it cost Being an Italian restaurant, the menu covers steak, pizza, risotto, and pasta. The biggest feature here is that the pasta is handmade with fresh noodles. - Abalone Risotto: ₩22,000 - Gimmyeongran Pasta (handmade noodles): ₩19,500 - Ragu Pizza: ₩22,000 ![Table setting at Riverside with the sea outside the window](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside-08-80hdr-966.webp) After ordering, the pre-meal bread came out first. Dipping the freshly baked bread in olive oil and balsamic vinegar was the perfect way to get the appetite going. ![Freshly baked pre-meal bread with olive oil and balsamic](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside-09-ylpis-966.webp) ![Dipping the pre-meal bread into balsamic vinegar](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside-10-1xwoh-966.webp) ## Signature ragu pizza: only a set number made each day Finally, our order arrived. I'd been curious about the taste of the ragu pizza, this place's signature dish, so I ordered it the moment I saw it on the menu. ![Riverside's signature ragu pizza, whole pie](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside-11-retqc-966.webp) ![Pizza topped with ragu sauce and mozzarella cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside-12-tgy60-966.webp) ![A slice of ragu pizza with hand-kneaded dough](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside-13-14rlw-966.webp) Taking a bite of the warm ragu pizza, the rich meat sauce's flavor blended so perfectly with the dough that I let out an involuntary sigh of admiration. It's made with ragu sauce, mozzarella cheese, and garlic sauce, and it was genuinely delicious. They hand-knead about 40-60 doughs on weekdays and 60-80 on weekends, so once they're sold out, you can't get it no matter how much you want it. Maybe because the dough is hand-kneaded, it had a chewy, savory texture that paired wonderfully with the ragu topping. ![Table spread with the ragu pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside-14-13g8u-966.webp) ![Close-up of Riverside's ragu pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside-15-1fghk-966.webp) ## Abalone risotto, 22,000 won: how big is the abalone? This is the abalone risotto. Full of ocean flavor, it was so savory and clean-tasting that I couldn't put my spoon down. Can you see the size of the abalone? Cut into big chunks, it really announced itself, like, 'I am abalone risotto' haha. ![Abalone risotto topped with a large piece of abalone](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside-16-jvm6n-966.webp) ![A spoonful of abalone risotto being lifted up](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside-17-zbqic-966.webp) ![Handmade Gimmyeongran Pasta topped with shrimp and asparagus](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside-18-d05o6-966.webp) ## Fresh-noodle gimmyeongran pasta, the best dish of the day Next up is the Gimmyeongran Pasta (gim and myeongran/pollack roe pasta). This was one of the dishes I enjoyed most that day. Made with gim (seaweed) and myeongran (pollack roe), it uses Riverside's special handmade noodles, so unlike regular pasta, the chewy, springy texture was outstanding. The cream sauce was rich and delicious too. Topped generously with fresh ingredients like asparagus and shrimp, it was even better. ## Would I go back to Riverside? Eating until full and then catching the sea breeze — I thought there's no better healing than this. I'm already craving the ragu pizza and the handmade pasta; both the taste and the atmosphere were exactly my style. Next time I plan to bring my beloved family or friends to try it again. If any of you are planning a trip or a drive out to Gijang, I definitely recommend stopping by. Eating carefully prepared food while looking at a gorgeous ocean view felt like it washed away a whole week's worth of fatigue and stress. The food was excellent and the staff were kind, so I had a really pleasant meal — 100% would go back. ## 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 --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@jagalchi-noon-tray/gijang-ilgwang-fresh-pasta-ragu-pizza-riverside/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt