IVO Holmes Pasta Trattoria Shibuya Part2 is located on the 7th floor of Tokyu Plaza Shibuya at the west exit of JR Shibuya Station in Shibuya, Tokyo. I visited IVO Holmes Pasta Trattoria Shibuya Part2 on September 6, 2022 (Tuesday). It had just opened on September 1, 2022 (Thursday). The restaurant has counter seats by the window and table seats. Each counter seat is separated by acrylic panels. The interior has a high ceiling and a sense of openness. The clientele is diverse in age and gender, but there are many young women. The restaurant plays rhythmic jazz music, creating a stylish atmosphere. Upon seating at the counter, a wet towel was provided, and cold water was served. The staff's friendly and attentive service was excellent. I ordered the Despair Spaghetti with a side salad, extra cheese, and a drink. I chose iced coffee as my drink. Until the end of September, there is an open commemorative offer of all-you-can-eat bread rolls. There are four types available: plain, basil cheese, olive, and cheese. The salad consisted of lettuce, red lettuce, leafy greens, corn, and a refreshing dressing. The iced coffee had a good balance of acidity, bitterness, and a pleasant aroma. The Despair Spaghetti is a soup pasta with garlic, mushrooms, black olives, anchovies, capers, and red chili peppers. It has a striking red color. The spaghetti had a chewy texture with a slightly rough surface that allowed the rich soup to cling well. The soup had a strong garlic flavor, a nice kick from the red chili peppers, and a lingering umami taste. The mushrooms added depth and flavor. Adding cheese gave it a mild taste. I finished by dipping the leftover soup with the bread rolls, enjoying the fluffy texture and rich flavor. The basil cheese bread roll was also delicious. The Despair Spaghetti costs 1350 yen including tax, the salad is 150 yen, extra cheese is 100 yen, and the lunch set drink is 380 yen including tax. It was incredibly delicious.

I saw this restaurant on Instagram and wanted to go, so when I had some business in Shibuya, I arrived a little before 12 on a weekday and went in. It was just before the people who seemed to be working nearby started lining up, so I was seated right away. I tried the pasta, which had a taste that seemed like it could become addictive. It was a bit disappointing that I couldn't order from the full menu since it was a weekday lunch, but the pasta was undeniably delicious.

I went to the Ivo Home's Pasta branch in Shibuya Tokyu Plaza, which I had always wanted to visit but was always discouraged by the long line at the narrow staircase in Shinjuku Sanchome. The location is on the 7th floor. It was lunchtime, but I decided to order the signature Despair Spaghetti dish as a single item. You can choose the amount of noodles, with options ranging from 80g to extra large for an additional 100 yen. I usually go easy on carbs, but I wanted to try the standard portion at this restaurant, and I didn't even know they offered a smaller portion. So, I ordered the standard size. The total was 1420 yen including tax. I enjoyed my meal at the counter seat while overlooking Shibuya Scramble Square. This is like the "Jiro of the pasta world" - the portion was so large that even someone my age like me finished it easily, and I even drank all the soup despite knowing it was high in salt. It was a delicious meal. Next time, I want to try the seafood or clam pasta from the same menu.

In Shibuya, many Italian restaurants tend to have a high female clientele or may feel intimidating for a solo older man to enter. However, this restaurant has many counter seats by the window, making it a comfortable place for solo diners. Their popular "Despair Pasta" has a strong garlic flavor and is very delicious. It's also nice that you can choose the amount of noodles from a small portion (80g) to a large portion (180g).

I had always wanted to try IVO Holmes Pasta, but for some reason, I never had the chance to visit any of their locations due to holidays or other reasons. However, I finally found out that there is a branch at Tokyu Plaza Shibuya and decided to go there. The restaurant is open all day, so I went during off-peak hours and the place was almost empty. I ordered the famous "Despair Spaghetti" for 1420 yen, which comes with garlic by default. I didn't realize that many of their dishes come with garlic. You can choose the size of the pasta from S 80g, M 120g, to L 140g, with additional charges for larger sizes. I chose S, but it turned out to be quite a generous portion. The soup was delicious, which made me eat slowly, and the noodles seemed never-ending. Despite the challenge, the dish was so tasty that I couldn't stop eating. My companion ordered the "Shirasu and Kujo Negi Japanese-style Peperoncino" for 1420 yen, which looked completely different but also appetizing. They also offer wine bottles starting from the 2000 yen range in the evening, making it a good deal for wine lovers. I would like to visit again in the evening next time!

I used it for lunch. I went early and was able to enter smoothly. The atmosphere was good and the food was delicious! However, it was a bit difficult to eat and there was a possibility of splashing on clothes, so be careful about that! You can't make a reservation for lunch, so I tried to wait before the opening at 11 o'clock, but I couldn't enter the building until 11 o'clock, so I was in a hurry, lol.

This store is spacious with comfortable seating and a nice atmosphere. I love the garlic and chili pasta. It seemed like there was a lot more cheese compared to when I had it in Shinagawa. They offer alcohol options for lunch, as well as bread and salad sets. The only downside was that the water was really bad, I couldn't drink it at all. I wonder what kind of water they use. Thank you for the meal.

During a holiday lunch, I went to this restaurant with my girlfriend. As soon as we entered, the smell of garlic and alcohol hit us! We barely made it in before a line started forming. The interior was clean and we placed our order using a QR code on our phones. The staff's service wasn't the best, but they seemed busy. I had the Kujyo Negi (Japanese leek) spaghetti aglio e olio, which was tasty although I wished it had a stronger garlic flavor. The lunch set was reasonably priced. Thank you for the meal!

I was expecting a fast-paced dining experience, but it turned out to be a normal chain restaurant with Capricciosa-like interior and average taste. Therefore, the cost performance is low. The soup pasta with garlic and consomme is flavorful, but the pizza is like frozen pizza. There is almost no service. Despite ordering via QR code, both drinks and food are served slowly. I understand that there are few staff members, but having only one waiter on a Friday night is too little.

We went to IVO Holmes Pasta with my family. We saw it on TV in Shinjuku, but we found a Shibuya store by chance, which wasn't too crowded and seemed like a hidden gem, so we went there. We went for lunch and didn't have to wait in line. The soup pasta was incredibly delicious. The despair pasta soup was full of flavors like garlic, and I finished all the soup too!

I went to try the Despair Pasta that is currently popular on Instagram. I made a reservation for a weekday night and when I arrived, there were only about 3 groups of customers in the empty restaurant. The Despair Pasta was delicious with a strong garlic flavor. They also offered free extra servings of pasta.

No repeat visit reason: Above all, the staff's unfriendliness. It's off-putting. Their attitude is like they're saying, "You should know this already, right?" for every explanation or conversation. I went there wanting to eat delicious food, but I'm disappointed. The ordering method is through a smartphone, but there was no explanation, and they just said, "You should know how to do this, right?" Also, there was no explanation for the all-you-can-eat bread or drinks on the smartphone or table, so I couldn't order. As for the main dishes...? In conclusion, they were just average. The noodles were slightly overcooked. Not particularly delicious or bad. I won't be going back, and I don't recommend it.

I visited around 12:30 on Saturday. The customer turnout was about 70%, with many female pairs and couples. The interior of the restaurant is cute with wall paintings, making it easy to wait without getting bored. I had seen this place often on Instagram, so I was lucky to go there. Although I was tempted by the cold pasta, I decided to go with the Despair Pasta as my first choice. I also ordered an iced tea as a set. The pasta was generously served with a rich garlic sauce. They kindly provided a paper apron, allowing me to focus on the taste. The dish was filled with plenty of ingredients, and even the regular portion filled me up. Thank you for the meal. I wonder what I should try next time.

The dishes in the course were all delicious, and even the pasta, while the portion was small, was tasty and satisfying as part of the course. The dessert pancakes were also enjoyable as we were in a large group and could try various flavors. The caramel flavor is recommended. We opted for low-priced wine for cost-effectiveness, but it may be better not to skimp on it to complement the taste of the dishes.

I had lunch at Shibuya Fukurasu. This building has many good restaurants. The stylish café-like interior was almost full of young women. I ordered the popular "Despair Spaghetti," which comes in a large portion for free! Even though there was a sudden rush of customers, the dish was served in about 20 minutes. The plate arrived with a variety of soups: meat sauce and cream, chopped olives and garlic, mushrooms and bacon, and spicy peppers for a punch. It was exquisite and incredibly delicious! Pietro-san is truly amazing!

Shibuya's long-established soup pasta restaurant "HOME'S PASTA". It is a popular restaurant where people line up for the addictive and repeat-worthy "Despair Spaghetti". Alongside the full of sinful feeling "Despair Spaghetti" is the new impact-packed dessert "Despair Pancake" at IVO HOME'S PASTA Shibuya Part 2, which can only be enjoyed during the idle time between lunch and dinner. First, let's talk about the famous "Despair Spaghetti". The appearance is bright red! The famous soup pasta "Despair Spaghetti" costs 1,420 yen (tax included) and the plate is filled to the brim with soup, making it very voluminous. It is a soup pasta with a meat sauce base with mushrooms like shimeji and mushrooms with cream added. On top, there are finely chopped black olives. The good smell of garlic stimulates the appetite. The name "despair" comes from the abundant use of black olives, and it is named after the dark appearance, resembling "pitch-black darkness". The "Despair Pancake" costs 1,480 yen (tax included) and can be ordered only during the idle time between lunch and dinner at IVO HOME'S PASTA Shibuya Part 2. The visual is just like the Despair Spaghetti! The sizzling sensation of the overflowing sauce is irresistible. This pancake is truly one of a kind. The pancake is oven-baked and soaked in original batter for a whole day, then baked carefully in the oven and generously poured with a special sauce. The sauce includes three citrus fruits and passion fruit sauce. It may look like custard, but it is actually custard yogurt sauce carefully crafted to balance the acidity and sweetness. The hot pancake with various flavored ice cream and Hokkaido-produced fresh cream is a delight for dessert lovers. The texture of the pancake is excellent! The oven-baked thick pancake is soaked for a whole day in a flavorful batter made with beet sugar, then carefully baked to create a new texture French pancake. It is chewy and delicious even without any toppings. However, as the name suggests, the feeling of indulgence that comes from mixing it with such a sauce and ice cream is irresistible! Caramel Chocolate, Matcha and Black Honey, Very Berry - all of them are delicious! Moreover, when you order these, you can also order a drink for only 320 yen. Black tea and rooibos tea are served in a pot. During dinner time, there is a very affordable Despair Course! You can try the new dessert "Despair Pancake" with the "[Despair] Special Course". With a sparkling toast, antipasto, salad, main course, Despair Spaghetti, and the new dessert "Despair Pancake" - enjoy them all to your heart's content! 8 items for 5,000 yen (tax included). This limited-time pancake can be enjoyed with such a wonderful course if you make a reservation. The "[Despair] Special Course" normally priced at 5,000 yen (tax included) is now available for only 2,980 yen (tax included)! From the welcome drink to the chef's special appetizer, salad, pasta, and dessert, this price is just too good! The playful and comfortable interior of this restaurant is also wonderful. If you're not a fan of lining up for lunch, you may not realize that during the idle time [2 pm - 5 pm] when you can enjoy this pancake, the restaurant floor itself is calm.

I visited the restaurant after making a reservation on Tabelog, where they were offering a special course at a discounted price. The "Despair" special course was originally 5,000 yen (tax included) but was now available for 2,980 yen (tax included). It included a sparkling wine toast, 3 types of antipasto, salad, main course, Despair spaghetti, and Despair pancake. I was particularly interested in trying the Despair spaghetti, which is a simple pasta made with garlic, olive oil, and chili peppers, originating from Italy. The restaurant had a moody and lovely atmosphere, although I felt a bit embarrassed for not dressing appropriately for the occasion. The staff informed us that the seating was limited to 1 hour and 30 minutes. The veteran waiter provided detailed explanations, but some customers felt that they were being looked down upon. Despite this, I was excited to finally try the Despair spaghetti. The menu included a variety of drinks, summer limited cold pasta, ham and cheese platters, salads, cold appetizers, and hot appetizers.

I arrived around 12:30 on Sunday and was able to get in without waiting. By around 1:30, it started getting crowded and a line was forming. I ordered the most famous "Despair" dish and the all-you-can-eat bread. The lunch set with salad, bread, and gelato (around 1700 yen) looked tempting, but I went with the bread option for 580 yen. The pasta was brought out right after ordering, and the overflowing soup (literally overflowing!) was impressive. The noodles were just like regular store-bought noodles, though. Personally, I think noodles that cling more to the soup would be better. However, the soup was delicious with a strong garlic flavor! Maybe because of the cream, drinking the soup or dipping bread in it made me really full. Surprisingly, there weren't many people around me ordering the "Despair" dish. I'm curious about the other flavors. Personally, I was satisfied with the variety of the all-you-can-eat bread (8 types?). For those who like the crispy texture, I recommend the plain or cheese croissants, and if you don't mind a softer texture, the maple cocoa croissant was sweet and delicious! The garlic toast baguette is a must-try! You can order two types of bread at once and place the order with the staff after finishing your current selection. It takes a bit of time for the bread to be served, but they warm it up for you, which is nice! The cleanliness and stylishness of the interior, as well as the convenient location, are also great!

My husband, who originally loves Capricciosa's tomato pasta and midnight pasta in Chianti, enjoyed the soup pasta here as well. When we came to Shibuya for shopping, he chose the lunch set with salad and bread, while I opted for a single item and sparkling wine! It was a hot day, which made the sparkling wine even more enjoyable with its fine bubbles. The pasta was reliably delicious, and we savored it until the last bite with the bread and soup.

"What is 'Despair Spaghetti'...? I've been curious about it for a while, so I decided to investigate during my lunch break on a holiday. Finally ordered the lunch course of 'Despair Spaghetti' along with the 'Shirasu and Kujo Negi Japanese-style Peperoncino.' The salad with a slightly spicy dressing and the fluffy baguette were delicious starters. And then, the main dish arrived. The portion was surprisingly large, and the soup was hotter than I expected! Oh no. Despair... What!! The deliciousness of this dish!! As expected. Despair... The deliciousness cannot be expressed... Despair. The Kujo Negi Peperoncino with plum and basil soup was both refreshing and rich in despair-inducing flavor. The interior of the restaurant also had a luxurious feel and was really lovely."

Visit Date: 05/15/2023 Order: Despair Spaghetti 1,420 yen [Comment] IVO in Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Shinagawa. I've been wanting to visit for a while now, and finally had the opportunity to do so. This was my first visit. I wondered what to eat as I shifted my lunchtime. I visited without having to wait. The building itself was beautiful, and the atmosphere was nice. The restaurant was spacious, clean, and left a good impression. I usually like cream-based pasta, but I was drawn to the Despair spaghetti. It was a tough decision, as everything looked delicious. In the end, I went with the Despair spaghetti. I ordered it as a single item. The dish was served promptly. Maybe because it was lunch, but a little grated cheese was included. The visual presentation was impressive. It was delicious. It lived up to my expectations. It had a punch to it and was very tasty. I love soup spaghetti, so this hit the spot for me. I used the grated cheese towards the end and finished it quickly. If you like spaghetti, you will definitely enjoy this. It's a strong flavor. Next time, I'll try the cream-based pasta. I've decided to visit again. Thank you for the meal.