01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Just a short walk from Iriya Station, ecco ecco Iriya offers a casual, approachable stop for satisfying fresh pasta on an ordinary lunch hour. The welcoming exterior gives way to an unexpectedly wide range of pasta shapes and sauces, making it an easy everyday favourite.
The pasta selection spans tomato bases balanced with rich depth and pleasant acidity, velvety carbonara crowned with a soft-boiled egg, and lighter salt- or Japanese soy-seasoned plates. Guests can pair their sauce with substantial fettuccine, penne, or chewy potato gnocchi, then personalise each dish with extra toppings such as melted mozzarella or runny poached eggs.
Lunchtime regulars gravitate toward the versatile set meals, appreciated for their sheer flexibility. Plates can be rounded out with a mini Caesar salad or crisp garlic toast, and set soft drinks come with 1 refill—with the thoughtful perk that your 2nd glass can be entirely different from your 1st. Lingering over an iced coffee, herbal tea, or melon soda alongside a slice of mille-crêpes or baked cheesecake makes for a remarkably relaxed midday pause.
In the evening, the tables easily turn toward dinner, with glasses of wine and cold beer ordered alongside small sharing plates like pizza, anchovy potatoes, and wine-steamed clams. Gentle pricing and an unpretentious atmosphere make the space just as fitting for a quick solo lunch as it is for drinks and comfort food with close company.
