# Mapo Italian restaurant for gamtae vongole pasta: Riike - By Nuri (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-roastery-stairs/) - Written Sep 12, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Partially sponsored: Some items were provided; I paid for the rest. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-roastery-stairs/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-roastery-stairs/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna/index.md) ## In short Riike is a cozy Italian restaurant in Mapo, Seoul. I tried everything from the bread spread to gamtae vongole pasta and classic lasagna, plus a grapefruit ade from the review event. Verdict: a lovely choice for a date meal, and I want to return for dinner with wine. ## Good to know - **Receipt review event**: Write a Naver receipt review to receive a complimentary grapefruit ade or green grape ade. *as written by the visitor on Sep 12, 2026* ## Riike’s exterior, found down a quiet alley ![Riike exterior in a Hapjeong alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna-01-1kjko-966.webp) ![White-toned view of Riike restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna-02-insxm-966.webp) As you walk through a quiet alley near Hapjeong Station, a white-toned restaurant with its softly lit interior visible through large windows catches your eye. This is Riike! ![Riike entrance with wine bottles and plants](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna-03-1qn4f-966.webp) The many wine bottles lined up outside, the atmospheric standing sign, and the lush green plants had me wanting to snap photos from the entrance onward. Its clean yet charming exterior put me in such a good mood before I had even stepped inside. ## What is the date-friendly interior like? ![Riike interior in wood and white tones](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna-04-1cvxu-966.webp) ![Sunlit window seat at Riike](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna-05-lncao-966.webp) Inside, a stylish yet cozy space in wood and white tones opens up. The window seats, with gentle sunlight streaming in, are the perfect atmospheric spot! There is plenty of space between tables too, making it a great Hapjeong date course for chatting away together. ![Spaciously arranged tables at Riike](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna-06-1bky4-966.webp) ![Wine refrigerator inside Riike](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna-07-1ukyx-966.webp) A wine refrigerator is neatly stocked on one side of the restaurant, so it looked perfect for an evening wine gathering too. They even provide bag storage—such thoughtful attention to detail! ♥ ![Bag storage at Riike](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna-08-q71gh-966.webp) There is a sign on the table explaining the receipt review event: write a Naver receipt review and you can receive either a grapefruit ade or green grape ade for free, so definitely give it a go if you visit! ![Receipt review event and menu information](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna-09-10xuz-966.webp) Let me show you the menu too! ## The pre-meal bread spread ![Riike bread spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna-10-vsunu-966.webp) The first dish to arrive after we ordered was the bread spread! ![Truffle ricotta bread spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna-11-17tkb-966.webp) ![Bread and truffle ricotta spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna-12-x8ajr-966.webp) ![A plate of pre-meal bread spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna-13-smvay-966.webp) ![Ricotta spread on crisp bread](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna-14-1x7gc-966.webp) The rich aroma of ricotta and truffle drifting up as soon as it reached the table automatically made me smile. Take a bite of generously spread, thick and creamy truffle ricotta on nutty, crisply toasted bread, and the nuttiness and truffle flavor burst through your mouth. The combination of crisp and soft was truly that perfect crispy-outside, tender-inside texture, ideal for whetting the appetite before the meal. ## Grapefruit ade and Coke Zero ![Grapefruit ade and Coke Zero](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna-15-7l9ew-966.webp) While we enjoyed the bread spread, our drinks arrived. We chose Coke Zero along with the grapefruit ade we received through the review event. ![Grapefruit ade from the review event](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna-16-pu9du-966.webp) The grapefruit ade was incredibly refreshing, with tangy grapefruit juice popping through and cleansing the palate! It was not just sweet; it had a real juicy character that paired wonderfully with the pasta and lasagna. ## Gamtae vongole pasta and classic lasagna ![Riike main dishes set on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna-17-1lz9y-966.webp) Finally, the highlight of today’s meal! The main dishes arrived one after another. ![Gamtae vongole pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna-18-4fqot-966.webp) ### Gamtae vongole pasta It was full of fresh baekhap clams, so even the broth was clean-tasting and deeply flavorful. The green gamtae (seaweed) pesto blended beautifully with the noodles; take a generous forkful and a gentle, nutty taste of the sea spreads across your palate. ![Gamtae vongole with baekhap clams](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna-19-ebsbs-966.webp) ![Vongole pasta with gamtae pesto](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna-20-vwpxk-966.webp) ![Al dente noodles in vongole pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna-21-17v3i-966.webp) Even the noodles were cooked perfectly al dente, and I understood why Riike has a reputation as a great pasta spot in Hapjeong. ![Gamtae vongole pasta with the main dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna-22-1tqc4-966.webp) ### Classic lasagna The deep, rich flavor of the house-made ragù sauce and the thickly melted cheese came together in a truly authentic Italian style. ![House-made ragù classic lasagna](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna-23-7seyj-1200.webp) ![Lasagna cross-section filled with ragù sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna-24-1othn-966.webp) Cut into it with a big forkful and you can see ragù sauce packed densely between the layers of lasagna sheets, bringing deep flavor with every bite. Tangy pickles are served alongside too! ## Next time, with evening wine From the clean, atmospheric setting to the pre-meal bread, ade, and main dishes, it was a perfect meal without a single disappointment! Since I visited for lunch, the only regret was not being able to enjoy a glass of wine with such delicious food—next time, I am definitely coming in the evening for a bottle. If you are looking for a dependable Hapjeong date spot or delicious pasta near Hapjeong, I highly recommend Riike! ## Where it is - Riike (리이크) (리이크) - 65 Poeun-ro 2ga-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 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/@seoul-roastery-stairs/hapjeong-leek-gamtae-pasta-lasagna/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt