
Emilia's Crafted Pasta (Aldgate)
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About Emilia's Crafted Pasta (Aldgate)
Emilia's Crafted Pasta is an Italian restaurant at 77 Alie St in London that makes its pasta, sauces and desserts fresh each morning in an open kitchen. The menu is simple and centres on pasta, including a bolognese made with bechamel and a vegetarian pistachio pasta. Dessert includes a tiramisu finished with a sprinkling of cookies in place of the usual cocoa powder. Walk-ins are seated without a reservation, and guests can also phone ahead to reserve for a set arrival time. The restaurant is a two-minute walk from Aldgate and Aldgate East tube stations.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs
- DietaryOrganic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fresh handmade pasta, tiramisu, bolognese and pistachio pasta.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fresh handmade pasta, tiramisu, bolognese and pistachio pasta.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return above all for the fresh, handmade pasta, which several say tastes genuinely Italian and is cooked perfectly. The red sauce pasta with burrata, the bolognese, and the basil pesto casarecce come up by name, along with a pistachio spaghetti and gnocchi with green sauce and lamb. One diner calls the tomato sauce incredibly rich. Close behind is dessert, where the tiramisu with a sprinkling of cookies on top earns praise for its crunch, and the pistachio and mascarpone gelato and seasonal panettone are also mentioned. Service is described as friendly, quick, and attentive even when the room is busy, and the open kitchen and cozy, welcoming feel get a mention. The only criticism is small: one reviewer found the pistachio pasta a little dry but loved it anyway. Several describe being seated quickly, one without a reservation and another after phoning ahead to be added for their arrival time, and one family describes splitting a few pastas between them.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return above all for the fresh, handmade pasta, which several say tastes genuinely Italian and is cooked perfectly. The red sauce pasta with burrata, the bolognese, and the basil pesto casarecce come up by name, along with a pistachio spaghetti and gnocchi with green sauce and lamb. One diner calls the tomato sauce incredibly rich. Close behind is dessert, where the tiramisu with a sprinkling of cookies on top earns praise for its crunch, and the pistachio and mascarpone gelato and seasonal panettone are also mentioned. Service is described as friendly, quick, and attentive even when the room is busy, and the open kitchen and cozy, welcoming feel get a mention. The only criticism is small: one reviewer found the pistachio pasta a little dry but loved it anyway. Several describe being seated quickly, one without a reservation and another after phoning ahead to be added for their arrival time, and one family describes splitting a few pastas between them.
Featured reviews
- Сніжана Запорожець
“A wonderful Italian restaurant with delicious food and a lovely atmosphere! 🇮🇹Every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavor. The interior is stylish and cozy, making it the perfect place for a lovely evening. A special thank you to our waitress, Valeria, for her excellent service! 🌸 She was friendly, attentive, and very professional, making our experience even more enjoyable. We had a fantastic time and will definitely be coming back! Highly recommend this place to anyone who loves authentic Italian cuisine.”
- Erin Topolsky
“Happy, glorious day! After an adventure in the tube involving two semi-lost travelers AND a re-route due to a closed line, we finally arrived at deliciousness 😋 Our host found us a table, even without a reservation, the food was delicious, and the service was quick and friendly. We ordered the basil pesto casarecce and the bechamel bolognese for dinner, with pistachio and marscapone gelato for dessert. It was a lovely meal following an exhausting day in a cozy ambiance full of flavor filled homemade pasta and warm, welcoming staff. Highly recommend!”
- Chiara Gallo
“10/10 ⭐️ The tomato sauce was incredibly rich, and the pasta was full of flavour. Chef Claudio recommended it to me and was so proud of his tomato sauce that I had to give it a try. You really can’t go wrong with this one, I basically cleaned the plate! 🍝❤️ The service was impeccable, attentive and friendly, just like home. ❤️”
- Rossana
“Emilia’s Crafted Pasta in Aldgate is a fantastic place for authentic Italian pasta in London! The pasta is fresh, homemade, and cooked perfectly, with simple but delicious sauces and high-quality ingredients. You can really taste the difference compared to more commercial Italian restaurants. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the open kitchen adds a nice touch to the experience. The staff was friendly and the service was very good. A great choice if you’re craving fresh, authentic pasta in London. Definitely recommended and I would happily come back!”
- Ankitha Chapte
“Ordered the pistachio vegetarian pasta. The spaghetti was perfectly al dente and the pistachio covered dish was very delicious as well. Just a little dry but loved it anyway! Tiramisu was good too.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“At Emilia’s we specialise in fresh, soul-warming pasta; just like Nonna's! Everything we do at our restaurant revolves around the essence of Italian cuisine – freshness and simplicity. Our pasta, sauces and desserts are made fresh every morning in our restaurant from our open kitchen with love and using only natural ingredients. We look forward to welcoming you to our restaurant :) P.S. Our restaurant is 2 minutes walk from Aldgate & Aldgate East tube stations and on the outside of the City of London”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Healthy options
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Coffee
- Offerings· 8
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Organic dishes
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Service options· 1
- Delivery
- Dining options· 6
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Highlights· 1
- Great dessert
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
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- 0.2 mi
wine selection, tableside tiramisu, pistachio pesto pasta
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emilia's Crafted Pasta (Aldgate) | 4.62,342 | — | fresh handmade pasta, tiramisu, bolognese |
| Satyrio- Italian Restaurant & Wine Merchants | 4.5474 | 0.2 mi | wine selection, tableside tiramisu, pistachio pesto pasta |
| Enoteca Super Tuscan | 4.6276 | 0.4 mi | fresh tagliatelle and tagliolini, italian wine selection, ragu and wild boar |
| Canto Corvino | 4.4724 | 0.5 mi | arancini starter, steak cooked medium-rare, prawn pasta |
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