Emilia's Crafted Pasta (Aldgate)

Emilia’s Crafted Pasta – Aldgate: A Delightful Fresh Pasta Experience If you’re looking for truly fresh, handmade pasta in London, Emilia’s Crafted Pasta in Aldgate is an absolute gem. All of their pasta is crafted on-site with care and passion, and you can taste the difference in every bite. The textures and flavours are simply outstanding — as close to authentic homemade pasta as you’ll find outside of Italy. One of the highlights is the variety on offer, with something for everyone. Their vegan options are particularly impressive, bursting with flavour and creativity rather than feeling like an afterthought. Whether you go for a rich vegan tomato and basil sauce or something more adventurous, the quality of the ingredients really shines through. The atmosphere at Emilia’s is warm and inviting, perfect for both casual lunches and cosy dinners. With generous portions, fair pricing, and friendly service, this is a spot I’ll definitely be returning to — highly recommended for pasta lovers and anyone seeking a satisfying, fresh meal in the heart of Aldgate.

The. Best. Pasta. Period. We've been to Aldgate yesterday and went to St Katherine Docks today to confirm. The bruschetta or bread with olive oil make great starters. Bolognese, Carbonara, Cacio e Pepe, all so tastefully. I would say the best we have ever tried. Afogato, tiramisu, gelato all make a great finale.

We came here for a couples date and thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere, authentic Italian cuisine and courteous service. We got the special ravioli with cheese and peas, as well as the Mushroom with Hazelnuts Casarecce pasta for mains. The Mushroom Casarecce was more rich and creamy than the Ravioli, but both were delicious. We had the burrata for starters which was delicious as well, perfectly cooked and melted in the mouth alongside the sourdough bread. We’ve tried other Italian restaurants, but the ingredients tasted very authentically Italian especially the olive oil tasted as if we were in Italy. We also loved the vanilla panna cotta, the Vanilla was freshly peeled so was also very rich and sweet. The restaurant felt very homely with lots of pasta quotes around the venue and personalised touches such as pasta straws for the drinks. The service was also very friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed our dining experience here. We highly recommend booking in advance, to get a table during peak hours. The area around the restaurant isn’t great, but once you’re inside it’s a vibrant, relaxed and comfortable setting for a meal. It was a meal to remember!

Delicious food. We ordered the finely sliced bresaola as the antipasti which was perfect for 3 people. I also got the carbonara which was sooo good. 10/10. Our waiter Luigi suggested the grappa which was a bit strong for us, but overall very good. Would love to come back the next time I’m in London.

cannot rate this place highly enough! the food was incredible, and although the restaurant is small, it really adds to the charm of the whole place. my party got the carbonara and i got the regular tomato sauce pasta, and it was a perfect portion size, fresh, and yummy. our server luigi really went out of his way to make us feel welcome! emilia’s really feels like a true piece of italy in the heart of london

Just had a fantastic dinner in this amazing restaurant. Really good food but for me the best was the staff. You know that feeling when you go to your favourite restaurant in your hometown and they know your name and what you like? This was the kind of experience i had. If you want a really good pasta and you appreciate a good service, this is the spot to go. Thank you all for the amazing experience to all the staff

Delicious food, and as a solo diner I was treated very kindly and got a seat at the pasta bar which I loved. Every staff member was attentive and helpful, and the ambiance of the restaurant was warm and inviting. I had the carbonara and salad and it was wonderful.

Pasta is a bit too aldente to my liking but the sauce are so creative and works well together. My favorite is the pistachio pesto. Spring special is great as well. For desert we had pistachio and mascarpone ice cream and pistachio cheesecake