Emilia's Crafted Pasta - Aldgate

4.5

1277 Reviews

£25 and under

Italian

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups
Charming

Emilia’s Aldgate is a fresh pasta restaurant located in the City within a few minutes’ walk of Aldgate/Aldgate East tube stations. It's our second restaurant following on from our first critically acclaimed and award-winning restaurant.

At Emilia’s all our pasta is made fresh every morning in our restaurant in full view of passers-by and served from our fully open kitchen. In true respect of Italian tradition, we use certified Italian produce and try our best to ensure no additives, artificial ingredients, preservatives or anything unnatural is in our food. We believe that food is much better when it’s 100% natural.

Our restaurant has a mixture of chef’s bar/counter seating (overlooking the open kitchen), normal tables, high top bar seats and a covered outdoor terrace.

P.S. We care for our people, our communities and the world around us. Please visit our website (www.emiliaspasta.com) if you would like to learn more about our approach to Sustainability.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
020 7702 9944
Website
http://www.emiliaspasta.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
77 Alie Street, London, E1 8NH
Area
Aldgate
Parking details
Street Parking (pay and display bays) on Leman Street (2 minutes walk to the restaurant).Tower Hamlets residents parking also nearby.
Public transit
Aldgate Tube station (Circle, Metropolitan and District lines) - 3 minutes walkAldgate East Tube station (Circle, District and Hammersmith and City lines) - 2 minutes walk. Busses:15, 25, 67, 115, 135, 205, 254, N15, N25, N205, N253, N550
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Homemade tomato sauce with freshly chopped basil (radiatori)£115.00
vegan
- with buffalo mozzarella D.O.P.£14.00
- with a 125g ball of Burrata Pugliese D.O.P. new! £16.50
Homemade pistachio pesto with sautéed cherry tomatoes (casarecce)£14.00
vegan
Homemade creamy walnut sauce with chestnut mushrooms (casarecce)£14.00
veggie
Truffled Cacio e Pepe (casarecce)£15.00
Carbonara with pancetta (or smoked salmon), pecorino D.O.P. and beaten eggs (bucatini) £16.00
(17)
Homemade 4 hour slow cooked béchamel bolognese with grated parmesan* £16.50
(pappardelle) (no pork)
Homemade basil pesto with grated parmesan* (casarecce)£14.50
Sustainably sourced Yellowfin Tuna Puttanesca with tomatoes, olives & capers (bucatini)£16.50
(spicy) new!
Handmade ravioli with high welfare 100% grass-fed lamb, parsley and parmesan* in a light butter & sage sauce£17.00
*When we say parmesan, we always mean Parmigiano Reggiano D.O.P.

Side dishes

(5.5 each)

Rocket, olives, cherry tomatoes and mixed peppers salad (honey balsamic dressing)
vegan
Rocket and parmesan* salad (lemon dressing)
Steamed fine green beans with extra virgin olive oil or our homemade basil pesto
(vegan)

Wine

Red

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo D.O.C.
- 125ml£6.00
- 750ml£27.00
Conviviale Primitivo I.G.T.
- 125ml £7.00
- 750ml£32.00

White

Il Meridione Grillo I.G.T.
- 125ml£6.00
- 750ml£27.00
Camillone Sauvignon Blanc D.O.C.
- 125ml£7.00
- 750ml£32.00

Rosé

Ancora Chiaretto D.O.C.
- 125ml£6.50
- 750ml£29.00

Prosecco

Dolci Colline D.O.C.
- 125ml£7.50
- 750ml£35.00

Italian craft beer

(330ml bottle)

Non-alcoholic beer Menabrea (0% ABV)£5.00
Menabrea Blonde (lager)£6.00
Baladin x Emilia’s L’ippa (IPA) £8.50
new!

Cocktails

(10 each)

Hugo (Elderflower & Prosecco Spritz)
new!
Aperol Spritz
Limoncello Spritz
new!
Gin & tonic
Peach Bellini
Negroni

Mocktails

Elderflower sours£7.50
new!
0% gin and tonic £8.00
new!

Organic Italian soft drinks

(4.5 each)

Lemonade / Orangeade / Pomegranate
Tè alla Pesca - Peach iced tea (all 275ml)

Other soft drinks

(3.5 each)

Orange or Apple juice (200ml)
Coca cola (normal, diet or zero – 330ml)
San Pellegrino sparkling water (500ml)
Acqua Panna still water (500ml)

What 1,277 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

City of London
Child-friendly
City of London
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Emilia's Crafted Pasta in Aldgate is a beloved spot for its "unbelievably good" pasta, freshly made and served al dente. Patrons rave about the "delicious" and "authentic" Italian dishes, complemented by friendly service and a pleasant atmosphere. With great value for money, it's a "definite must-visit" for pasta enthusiasts.

1,278 Reviews

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Cynthia
San Francisco
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time I’ve gone in two weeks and not disappointed. Pasta at its best
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Jade Alaina
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you so much to the team! And special shout out to our lovely server - Soli! She was so attentive and even took the time to chat with us which made us feel so welcome. The wagyu special was definitely worth it because I usually get the same thing every single time but it was worth the risk thanks to Soli’s recommendation!! Can’t wait to be back again😊
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Eric
Atlanta Metro
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Made a last minute reservation on a Sunday night. There was an extensive list of wines and other drinks. I had the arugula Parmesan salad. It was very fresh and tasty. The wagyu bolognese pasta dish was amazing. It was on par with meals in Italy. Highly recommend. Service was outstanding. A real gem in London if you want good Italian.
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Yasmin
Edinburgh
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Incredible food, lovely vibe, unfortunately very poor service from one woman in particular. Felt very rushed - got told to “hurry it up” which was about an hour / hour and a half into a dinner where we ordered four mains, a bottle of wine, multiple cocktails … Completely changed the atmosphere of the whole evening.
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James
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
First time here and loved it. Really great food and service generally great - just took a while to get the bill and pay. But staff were really friendly. And really good location and nice vibe for dinner with friends or a casual date. Even bought some pasta to take home and try to recreate the food.
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Celia
London
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It is not my first time at Emilia's crafted pasta and I always like it. I am very glad that they maintained their prices relatively low for London and I love the fact that the quantities are "normal" - I hate when the main is so big that I can't enjoy a dessert! I have just two "but": - the pasta arrived just warm enough - the ragu was very good though. - the sound level got quite high. At the end of the dinner, I could barely hear the person in front of me.
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Emily
Surrey
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Food was really lovely, would recommend the bruschetta and salmon carbonara.
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Lynda
London
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Staff weee excellent, food lovely and portion size just right
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Alexandra
Manchester
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 20 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Excellent pasta, best bolognese sauce. The service slightly slow (10 min wait before anyone came to check the order).
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OpenTable Diner
London
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on 18 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Staff not v friendly and no flexibility for changing anything. Felt rushed as pasta arrived the second our starters were finished. Pasta sauce disappointing not much flavour could have made it better myself at home.
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Emilia's Crafted Pasta - Aldgate does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Emilia's Crafted Pasta - Aldgate also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7702 9944.

Emilia's Crafted Pasta - Aldgate is rated 4.5 stars by 1277 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Emilia's Crafted Pasta - Aldgate

77 Alie Street, London, E1 8NH

Additional information

Area
Aldgate
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking (pay and display bays) on Leman Street (2 minutes walk to the restaurant).Tower Hamlets residents parking also nearby.
Public transit
Aldgate Tube station (Circle, Metropolitan and District lines) - 3 minutes walkAldgate East Tube station (Circle, District and Hammersmith and City lines) - 2 minutes walk. Busses:15, 25, 67, 115, 135, 205, 254, N15, N25, N205, N253, N550
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.emiliaspasta.com/
Phone number
020 7702 9944

Emilia's Crafted Pasta - Aldgate

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Allergens

Allergens are becoming more and more common. To ensure a safe and enjoyable dining experience, please let us know if you have any allergens prior to ordering any food or should you want to see a full allergens sheet.

Antipasti

Mixed marinated olives£4.00

Sourdough bruschetta with seasoned heritage tomatoes £8.50

Finely sliced bresaola (cured beef) with

Creamy Burrata with

Salad (main course or to share)

Italian garden salad with rocket, cherry tomatoes, olives, marinated borlotti beans, raisins, caramelised pumpkin seeds, pickled onions and radish (lemon & tahini dressing) £12.50

All service charge and tips are shared amongst our restaurant teams

Pasta dishes

Homemade tomato sauce with freshly chopped basil (radiatori)£115.00

Homemade pistachio pesto with sautéed cherry tomatoes (casarecce)£14.00

Homemade creamy walnut sauce with chestnut mushrooms (casarecce)£14.00

Truffled Cacio e Pepe (casarecce)£15.00

Carbonara with pancetta (or smoked salmon), pecorino D.O.P. and beaten eggs (bucatini) £16.00

Homemade 4 hour slow cooked béchamel bolognese with grated parmesan* £16.50

Homemade basil pesto with grated parmesan* (casarecce)£14.50

Sustainably sourced Yellowfin Tuna Puttanesca with tomatoes, olives & capers (bucatini)£16.50

Handmade ravioli with high welfare 100% grass-fed lamb, parsley and parmesan* in a light butter & sage sauce£17.00

*When we say parmesan, we always mean Parmigiano Reggiano D.O.P.

Side dishes

Rocket, olives, cherry tomatoes and mixed peppers salad (honey balsamic dressing)

Rocket and parmesan* salad (lemon dressing)

Steamed fine green beans with extra virgin olive oil or our homemade basil pesto

Wine

Red

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo D.O.C.

Conviviale Primitivo I.G.T.

White

Il Meridione Grillo I.G.T.

Camillone Sauvignon Blanc D.O.C.

Rosé

Ancora Chiaretto D.O.C.

Prosecco

Dolci Colline D.O.C.

Italian craft beer

Non-alcoholic beer Menabrea (0% ABV)£5.00

Menabrea Blonde (lager)£6.00

Baladin x Emilia’s L’ippa (IPA) £8.50

Cocktails

Hugo (Elderflower & Prosecco Spritz)

Aperol Spritz

Limoncello Spritz

Gin & tonic

Peach Bellini

Negroni

Mocktails

Elderflower sours£7.50

0% gin and tonic £8.00

Organic Italian soft drinks

Lemonade / Orangeade / Pomegranate

Tè alla Pesca - Peach iced tea (all 275ml)

Other soft drinks

Orange or Apple juice (200ml)

Coca cola (normal, diet or zero – 330ml)

San Pellegrino sparkling water (500ml)

Acqua Panna still water (500ml)

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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