# One-chef Italian restaurant in Hapjeong: mushroom risotto at Riike - By Order Pad Scribe (https://superchart.com/en/@order-pad-seoul-2/) - Written Jul 24, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@order-pad-seoul-2/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@order-pad-seoul-2/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@order-pad-seoul-2/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date/index.md) ## In short Riike is a cozy Italian restaurant near Hapjeong Station in Mapo, Seoul, where a single chef cooks every dish in an open kitchen. On a booked date night, a married couple ordered the bread spread (7,000 won), Italian mushroom risotto (18,000 won), gamtae vongole pasta (17,000 won, made with gamtae seaweed) and two ades (6,000 won each), and Riike's thick, intensely mushroomy risotto was the standout. Riike has few seats and fills up quickly at dinner, so it is best to book through Naver before visiting this Hapjeong Station date spot. ## Good to know - **Address**: Unit 102, 1st floor, Building B, 65 Poeun-ro 2ga-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul (near Hapjeong Station) - **Bread spread**: 7,000 won - **Gamtae vongole pasta**: 17,000 won - **Italian mushroom risotto**: 18,000 won - **Grapefruit ade / green grape ade**: 6,000 won each - **Reservations**: Bookable on Naver; reservations recommended for lunch and dinner - **Seating**: Limited seats; fills up quickly in the evening - **Review event**: Free grapefruit ade or green grape ade - **Drinks**: Wine available *as written by the visitor on Jul 24, 2026* ![First photo from a visit to Riike, an Italian restaurant near Hapjeong Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date-01-80rsc-966.webp) Today's restaurant is Riike, near Hapjeong Station! ![Riike entrance decorated with wine bottles](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date-02-1boki-966.webp) ## What kind of restaurant is Riike in Hapjeong? Riike is an Italian restaurant near Hapjeong Station where a single chef cooks with care in a cozy, warm space! The entrance, lined with lots of wine bottles as decoration, was really memorable. You can also book through Naver Reservation, so I recommend reserving before you visit. ## What's on the menu at Riike? ![Riike pasta, risotto and dessert menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date-03-1exux-966.webp) Riike's signature dishes are the classic lasagna, gamtae vongole (clam pasta with seaweed pesto) and whole bacon cream gnocchi, plus a variety of other pastas and risottos. For dessert there are sorbet, tiramisu and olive oil vanilla ice cream. They also serve alcohol, ades and sodas, so it would be nice to have something refreshing alongside your Western meal. ## What are the interior and seating like at Riike? ![Riike interior with wood-toned tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date-04-e1b8a-966.webp) Inside, wood-toned tables sit in a cozy space, giving it a warm feel. And because the kitchen is open, you can watch the solo chef cook, which made me look forward to our food even more at Riike 🍝 ![Soft lighting and atmosphere inside Riike](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date-05-iuovg-966.webp) ### Is it a good date spot near Hapjeong Station? The soft lighting and understated interior are so comfortable that I'd recommend Riike to couples looking for a date spot near Hapjeong Station. It's where I booked a rare date night with my husband. I saw other couples on dates like us, and even what looked like a blind date, so I thought, yes, this really is a good date restaurant near Hapjeong Station! ♥ ![Riike seating and drinks fridge](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date-06-numx4-966.webp) ### Do you need a reservation at Riike? There aren't many seats inside, and once evening came the place filled up fast. So if you're visiting at lunch or dinner, I recommend booking!! Behind the seats there was a fridge for alcohol and drinks. They sell wine too, so it's a nice place to have a drink in a good atmosphere along with tasty food. ## What is Riike's review event? ![Notice for Riike's review event offering a free ade](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date-07-xngnj-966.webp) Riike offers a grapefruit ade or green grape ade as a review event, so take part if you're interested. ## What we ordered and how much it cost ![Pasta and risotto the couple ordered at Riike](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date-08-yqckg-1200.webp) Here's what my husband and I ordered at Riike. - Bread spread ₩7,000 - Gamtae vongole pasta ₩17,000 - Italian mushroom risotto ₩18,000 - Grapefruit ade ₩6,000 - Green grape ade ₩6,000 ![Riike grapefruit ade and green grape ade](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date-09-w1uxw-966.webp) ### Bread spread: a ricotta truffle appetizer The first dish out was the bread spread. ![Riike bread spread appetizer](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date-10-tntek-966.webp) ![Ricotta truffle spread with crispy bread](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date-11-1vrpj-966.webp) ![Bread with the spread applied](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date-12-qqzbc-966.webp) Riike's bread spread had a strong ricotta truffle aroma and a crispy texture, and with the rich, savory spread on top it was just the right appetizer to get your appetite going. My husband said it was tasty too and happily spread it on his bread, haha. ![Riike Italian mushroom risotto](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date-13-12a7o-966.webp) ### Italian mushroom risotto: the best dish of the day Next up is the Italian mushroom risotto. It was packed with mushrooms, so the mushroom flavor was deep, and with Italian meat added, the savory umami went up even more. It was my favorite! ![Mushroom risotto full of mushrooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date-14-18tij-966.webp) ![A spoonful of thick mushroom risotto](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date-15-f93mm-966.webp) The risotto was thick and hearty, so it clung to the spoon and I really enjoyed it!! ![Riike gamtae vongole pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date-16-17bef-m-966.webp) ### Gamtae vongole pasta: a light pairing of seaweed pesto and clams The last dish is the gamtae vongole pasta. ![Vongole pasta topped with seaweed pesto and clams](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date-17-1h54p-966.webp) ![Gamtae vongole pasta twirled on a fork](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date-18-1lri8-966.webp) Riike's gamtae vongole is a light vongole pasta that wins you over with its looks, thanks to the seaweed pesto, plus fresh clams. Once you start eating, you can't put your fork down! 😊 ## Overall verdict on Riike With tasty dishes, friendly service and a cozy, warm atmosphere, Riike near Hapjeong Station is a place I recommend! ## Where it is - Riike (리이크) - 65 Poeun-ro 2ga-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (Building B, 1st floor, Unit 102) - 서울특별시 마포구 포은로2가길 65 B동 1층 102호 - 37.5495311, 126.9101522 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A6%AC%EC%9D%B4%ED%81%AC/@37.5495311,126.9101522,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@order-pad-seoul-2/hapjeong-solo-chef-italian-couple-date/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt