Emilia's Crafted Pasta (Aldgate) in Tower Hamlets

Delicious fresh Italian food, friendly attentive staff. Drinks were great too and tiramisu was to die for. Can’t wait to come back

Really excellent, 5 stars on everything! Even slightly particular dishes, not the usual ones you find in Italian restaurants abroad. Prices in line with London, for 30 pounds each you can have dinner

Whilst the service was fast the food was average

I recently dined here and it was a delightful experience. The Italian dishes were authentic and flavorful, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. A special mention goes to our waitress, who was Indian. She was incredibly accommodating and had an impressive knowledge of the menu, guiding us to some excellent choices.I’ll definitely be returning!

The best pasta in England! Great and friendly staff, great and friendly service, very grateful for helping us charge our phones too. The food is very tasty, the atmosphere is cool! I am very glad that I came across this establishment by chance and if I am ever in this area again, I will definitely visit them!

Very good pasta Personal very friendly

Probably the best carbonara I've had outside of Italy.

Managed to seat 6 of us at short notice. Service was good and quick. Ordered the salmon carbonara. It was absolutely disgusting. Tasted like a pot of salt had been poured over it. Had the bruschetta as a starter and couldn’t recommend it enough was so nice but stay clear of the carbonara. For the price it was not worth it

After a long full-on day out and about London, we really wanted a fresh and tasty pasta. We'd been to Emilia's at St Katherine's Dock as it was near our hotel and were craving their food. I checked on Google where the nearest was from the underground we were on and headed for it. It took a few moments to find from the tube as it was late on a Sunday night. They wre busy inside with diners and the kitchen was busy dispatching deliveries, but with a smile we were greeted and seated. We ordered carbonara, truffled cacio e pepe, salad, garlic bread, and house wine. It was all delicious except for the missing bread! When they realised, they gave us a slice of their delicious cheesecake as compensation. Such a great non fussy restaurant, with such friendly helpful staff serving the best plates of pasta. I plan to visit all branches and stock up on their products for home.

Thank you for the nice Diner. Why need huge menue if a small one is good.

Pasta was good but not great! Service wasn't very attentive despite not being very busy. We had to ask for the bill twice. Ambiance staff in the kitchen very loud.

Very good meal which deserves a kinder waitress... who could avoid wiping the plate she is going to serve with her fingers for a sauce which was undoubtedly overflowing. Relieved that it's not one of our plates Despite this, a real moment where we enjoyed ourselves

While on a business trip, I had the opportunity to dine in this restaurant. Perfect, a big thank you to Jessica who is very attentive!

Very elegant and contemporary place with a beautiful and even romantic atmosphere. Very friendly staff and really delicious pasta, especially for us Italians abroad looking for a good plate of pasta after various fast food meals. Highly recommended!

According to google, this restaurant closes on 10:00 PM. We arrived 9:50PM and unfortunately they told us that the kitchen had already closed. We have became so disappointed just because we had been eating there for 4 times before today, and we really expected to get the same for today. Specially because it is our last day in London and we had decided to have our last dinner there…😞😞😞

We discovered this restaurant near our hotel and had a great time, pasta above our expectations. I advise!

Best Pesto and bruschetta ever and i nearly cam when i drank the Ice tea

Really great food. Lovely drinks. Quick service.

First off, the pasta we had tasted very good. They make fresh pasta daily and their recipes are well refined, but good pasta is fairly easy to find. The issue is more that the service was not really good, I asked for some parmesan and I never got it, it is a little strange since they mentioned it many times on the menu, on their t-shirts and I asked for it, but no one really comes by with any parmesan or brings you any even when you ask for it. I do like that their straws are sticks of pasta and the decor and atmosphere is nice. But the biggest issue is the price and the serving size. This is one of the more expensive meals we had in London which is kind of strange for pasta, we even had to order more since the servings are small (there is also no kids menu). Too expensive for what you get and add to that the lackluster service versus other places, and I cannot say that I recommend it.

Fabulous food, friendly and attentive service, great to see real artisans at work! Walnut & mushroom and the ravioli were divine, as were the desserts. One of the best Italian meals I’ve ever had 🥰

I just came to London for the first time. Want to find something to eat that is pasta and cheese? Then I found this restaurant by looking at pictures and other people's reviews and had to come eat at it. And as expected, everything was good: pasta, ravioli, cheese, dessert, and service. The employee gave me extra cheese to add.

Food was excellent. Was looking for an inexpensive dinner option and this exceeded expectations. Staff was very pleasant! All three people with our group raved about each entree we ordered.

Truly an amazing restaurant! Delicious food, very friendly and helpful staff, and correct pricing. We were lucky to walk in without a reservation, definitely make one if you plan on eating here, just to be safe.

I can only recommend this restaurant! The meals ordered (pasta carbonara and pasta pesto) were just amazing! I highly recommend the homemade amaretto tiramisu for dessert, it was incredible! An address not to be missed if you are in the Aldgate district!

Locale in una zona di uffici a 15min dal tower hill. Deluso per la tipologia del locale, per gli spazi interni e per la qualità dei piatti di pasta proposti non in linea con i prezzi degli stessi. Salse liquide e non mantecate con la pasta con forti sapori di spezie. Poi quando sono stato non funzionava aria condizionata per cui locale caldo e poco areato. Personale cortese ma che non sopperisce al basso punteggio. NON CONSIGLIATO

The pasta was delicious. They had a great atmosphere too.

Little gem of a place. We were really pleased with this find. Really tasty, authentic pasta. Lovely service. Great experience.

Service was quick and decent. However, the food was just average, and we expected it to be much better. It was a really hot day, and the AC wasn't working, so we couldn't enjoy our stay longer.

It’s like a gentrified version of an Italian restaurant. Very pretentious in its marketing in the walls, menu, and pricing.. all for a very average food experience. I expected better.

Apart from a slightly long delay in ordering on the first day, I have no criticism to give. The service is excellent with friendly waiters, the best legs I've ever eaten in my life and a lovely atmosphere.

Best pasta I've ever tasted! Charming little place.

Congratulations guys....keep it up...

Great pasta and friendly Italian staff ✨

Very good food, I ate a mix of starters and pappardelle Bolognese... to finish on a high note with a pistachio cheesecake... like feeling at home! Note of thanks to the friendly and nice staff, it was a pleasure to follow Jessica and Virgilio's advice... I recommend it to everyone.

After 4 days of international food, we missed Italian cuisine and (luckily) came across this delicious restaurant which gave us a high quality local experience! Everything was exceptional from the appetizers to the dessert and the pasta... so good that I had an encore! The real products of Italian cuisine are really well highlighted. Important and not obvious... the courtesy and precision of Jessica who guided us in an experience that I highly recommend!

It will change your mind on what pasta is really supposed to taste like.

The ravioli is great. The cheese on top adds a nice touch. Highly recommend!

This place was amazing! We were looking for authentic, homemade pasta and that’s exactly what we found. We also enjoyed the amaretto sour and homemade apple juice!

After three days of burgers we were craving something Italian. Homemade pasta, cooked Italian style! Super cheese and pepper. Very kind staff who also speak Italian if necessary. Recommended if you are looking for Italian cuisine in London

12.49% service charge!!! just for putting the dish on the table

I just had to try Italian food in London and I found a restaurant near where we were staying. We were well received from the start, and the atmosphere was both welcoming and pleasant. I ordered a truffle pasta and I was not disappointed. The pasta was lovely, with a thin, crispy base and a delicious combination of flavours. The truffle gave a rich and aromatic flavor that really elevated the dish. It was a perfect balance between cheese, truffle and the fresh ingredients. This restaurant is a great choice if you want something light and love Italian food.

Great service with a smile from Jessica our Rome/ Italian born waitress. She made us feel very welcome and she was very knowledgeable about the different pastas and wine. Food is absolutely amazing and relatively simple model just done well. 👏👏👏👏

We decided to eat a plate of pasta in London! It's good in this place, I recommend the pasta carbonara! Excellent service and very kind staff! Average price. I advise!

I just had a very lovely dinner with my daughter here. The bolognese was fantastic! Jessica went above and beyond to make sure everything was fine with us. Thanks!

Excellent Italian food and deserts. And if yin emergency do as in photo which can be found in the toilet.

As an italian I have to say that this place was such a surprise, the food was amazing, the girl Giovanna, Who was serving the food was so kind and attentive to all of my intollerance and question. We had antipasto with Bresaola with Rucola & Burrata and was delicious and also I took Pappardelle with Pistacchio and basil pesto and my friend Carbonara. We finished with an Amaretto Tiramisù. I will definitely come back

I just had dinner here with an Italian friend and the food was delightful, super good atmosphere, outstanding food and the service was above beyond. Highly recommend. You must try the amaretto tiramisu!

Nice waiting staff and although when they brought the menu, I felt there wasn't much option - it didn't matter as it is evident that everything is well made. My friend and I shared two dishes. The Truffled Casio and Pepe I felt didn't have quite enough of a truffle flavour in it (I adore truffle), but was still delicious. The Carbonara with Pancetta was gorgeous. Generous amounts of pancetta as well. The pasta of the dishes is top notch and you can tell it is made they - very fresh. Would definitely return and take a pasta lover!

Very good food. Unfortunately, some waitresses would rather talk to each other than be with the guests. Had to wave a few times to be allowed to pay. But the food is great, and delicious Al Dente. Recommended!

We ate really delicious pasta! Excellent quality, professional and friendly staff. As an Italian I recommend it wholeheartedly! A special thank you to Jessica and Claudio!

Great food and great service!!!! The pasta was so delicious and everything came out so fast . 💖

I booked this restaurant for a business lunch last week and was impressed. The service was great and the food was delicious. My colleagues all had the carbonara which was served with either pancetta or salmon. I had the lamb raviolis. Everything was delicious, and my colleagues said it was the best pasta that they have had in a while.

The homemade pasta is amazing. Very authentic and great ingredients.

Carbonara perfect, bolognese even better. The prices are normal, compared to other restaurants. A must eat if you are nearby.

We ended up there as no other place around could fit 15 people at that time. Decent pasta, but not noticeably better than one you buy at the supermarket and prepare at home. Portions are smallish, not the best option if you are very hungry. Pasta straw is a great idea, and a much better option than paper straws that are being used elsewhere.

Locale accogliente e personale gentile. Sulla pasta ,ni. Per la media di Londra non è male come ristorante italiano, però non è stato di mio pieno gradimento.

We went for a family meal at the Aldgate restaurant on a Tuesday night. The food is good but the noise level was so unbearable, we couldn't get out of there quickly enough. Such a shame. Easy to fix the acoustics with some soft furnishings. Wouldn't go back, due to the noise alone. Maybe for a takeaway as the food was good.

Really nice food, pretty loud inside, very long waiting time due to some technical issues they said, and for the bad service you get charged a service charge of 12.5% (at least in our case)

Lovely place and fantastic pasta dishes. They are made from fresh pasta and you can feel good quality ingredients. I loved the restaurant mission to reduce plastic and waste. Prices are good and Id pay more just to support this cause.

Threw it all up within 45 minutes

Truffle cacio e Pepe Carbonara Les deux plats étaient très bon et authentiques. Nous nous sommes régalés ! (Salle un peu bruillante)

Very tasty dishes, excellent service. Not cheap.

The freshness of the pasta comes through with every bite. I had the homemade pistachio and basil pesto, which was so creamy and flavorful. The salted caramel hot chocolate was a decadent closer. Can’t wait to come back and try the next menu item!

A great restaurant and very busy for a Sunday evening. The staff is very attentive and friendly. The service is also very quick. The food was wonderful, in addition to starters and dessert, we tried the pasta with nuts. And the grappa was also very good! Maybe you could add a little bread to the starter... But that's the only thing I might have been missing.

Ci siamo stati due sere consecutive per cena in occasione di una due giorni a Londra con mia moglie e mia figlia.. Normalmente evitiamo ristoranti italiani all estero, ma incuriositi dalla recensioni questa volta abbiamo voluto provare. Devo dire che è stata un ottima esperienza, la pasta è molto buona il personale molto gentile ed attento, abbiamo trovato la seconda sera una ragazza italiana alla gestione della sala, molto gentile ed attenta. Devo dire che lo consiglio vivamente.

We ordered the lamb ravioli, the bolognese and carbonara. Our favourite by far was the ravioli, but the carbonara was a neon yellow-orange that smelled strange and was not appetising in the slightest. I believe it was overcooked as there were dry yolk pieces and the pancetta was hard. A measly attempt at the traditional carbonara. Nevertheless, we highly recommend the ravioli, but please do not get the carbonara.

Bolognese and service was soooo good and quick love love love

Lovely food - came out super quickly and cooked very well. Service wise - just a little hello, how’re you would be a great start to the meal. Host could have been a little bit friendlier when taking us to the table. Maybe ask if we wanted water when sitting instead of us asking after five minute. Lovely place though with great pasta!!

Too bad they don't offer bread to accompany the dishes, but otherwise it was very good

First off, the food was amazing! It is some of the best pasta we've had. Full stop. The menu was easy and not overcrowded, the dishes tasteful and felt unique to the restaurant, even if they were classic dishes. The tiramisu was so good. But! As important as the food, the staff was friendly, chatty in a good way, and seemed genuinely to enjoy their work, which to us at least is important The room was a big crammed and therefore a bit noicy. But it was alright. All on all a great visit.

Great service, pasta was amazing. The Baratta starter was just fabulous. Waitresses were all very helpful and lovely. I wish we had one in Birmingham 100% I'd go back

Amazing pasta , couple of vegetarian options too

Ducked in here to get out of the rain and were glad we did. They were closing soon but kindly let us in anyway. We got the two vegan pasta dishes, olives, and hazelnut hot chocolate. I also had an organic Italian peach tea. Everything was really yummy and the atmosphere was warm and friendly.

Food was good. Not quite up there with Padella or Flour and Grape in my opinion, and a bit more expensive too. For £16 (I got ravioli) I expected one dish per person to be substantial enough, but we easily could have shared three dishes between two people. Overall okay option but don’t think I’d be in a hurry to go back.

Sublime experience. Quality products and recipes faithful to Italian tradition. As an Italian in London, a must-try place!

Overpriced, £16 for a bowl of pasta. 2 adults and my son, £80. And I would like the tip to be optional.

Very nice authentic Italian food.

Awesome tasting pasta, top class service.

Absolutely love this restaurant. Have been to the St Katherine’s dock branch a few times which is nice, but always quite difficult to get a booking, unlike this branch which was fab! Booked quite last minute for a group of 6 on a weekend no problem, and the food was delicious and good value for money as always. Very friendly staff who when they made a small mistake on our order let us keep the additional meal, which we certainly weren’t complaining about!

We had to book a table for 4pm which was a bit early but they were fully booked otherwise so we went for 4pm. During the time we were there, the restaurant was only half full so we could have booked for 4.30 or 5pm afterall. Although the meal we had was very nice, the restaurant itself is very soul-less and cold so we probably wouldn't return.

Locale molto carino. Abbiamo mangiato sul bancone davanti alla cucina perché il locale è sempre pieno. La pasta è nella media della qualità di Londra. Preso cacio&pepe e carbonara, ma sono entrambe da rivedere. Prezzi nella media.

The pasta here is on another level. The lamb ravioli is just an incredibly tasty dish.

The pasta is very good. But for the salmon carbonara, very disappointed with the little salmon there was.. and I paid £22 just for the pasta, it's way too expensive for what it is.

A culinary journey in the heart of London that will leave you speechless. This establishment is not just a restaurant, but an emotional experience that touches the heart. Every bite of pasta is a hug of nostalgia and happiness, bringing with it memories of home and the joy of discovering new flavors. Each dish is a culinary poem, prepared with love and served with passion. Not just a dinner, but a work of art that nourishes the soul and the senses.

Cozy spot in the heart of London, specializing in crafting delicious fresh pasta, yet offering options to suit all tastes. Dishes prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients, served with care and attention to detail. Pleasant ambiance and courteous staff. A must-try!

Wow, such an incredible lunch! The service was amazing, especially the blond girl who served us. Will definitely come back!

Amazing Staff, Food is so nice. When moving here, the first restaurant i went to. Best Pasta I have ever eaten ! Melanie if i remember correctly her name, was an absolut angel!

If it's a bit out of the way, we'll go there specifically. Was good and tasty. Price-wise, completely okay. Pasta homemade and individual e.g. pistachio pasta with nuts

Love this place! Delicious pasta but a more relaxed and less rushed vibe than the one at St Katherine’s Docks

My experience at Emilia's Crafted Pasta was fabulous, the atmosphere and service was amazing and my server Yan was very attentive. Me and my partner shared the pancetta carbonara, this was beautiful and pleased both of our taste buds. The sauce was creamy and the pancetta was crispy. The Aranciata was a delightful drink which I had, my partner enjoyed the Peach Bellini, which tasted great. I enjoyed my entire dinner and ended it with a Tirimisu was out of this world. Thank you, will definitely be coming back!

Great food and great chefs! Going to come back every week. 😍🍝

Excellent food and service. A lovely experience all around. Would recommend and return!

We ate delicious fresh pasta, al dente! Open kitchen, very fresh products, cleanliness and care for the environment. 🤩 Super friendly, helpful staff, who even translate the entire menu into Italian, for those who have difficulty with English. Definitely the best Italian restaurant found in London in 7 days! I highly recommend it, it's an all-Italian treat, in magical London! The espresso coffee is also top! 🤩Strategic position: a stone's throw from the metro and in front of the Premier Inn London city Aldgate hotel, chosen by many Italians! The location next to the MADAME TOUSSAND museum is also beautiful and commendable! We had lunch with 7 people, adults and children, and we were all super satisfied! We highly recommend it, also for the prices which are decidedly adequate and not excessive compared to other Italian places in London.

Delicious food & unusual selection of pasta… also nice ambience & good service

Fantastic place, delicious food of excellent quality, cleanliness 10, very kind staff, I will return with my eyes closed Well done guys 💪🏻

Everything perfect! As Italian as I am I can assure this restaurant is 5 stars hands down!!! The service is also 5 stars (only because I can't say 6 or more). I can assure you recepies are truly Italian. I had Pasta with Pistachio and Basil Pesto and it was sooo tasteful! If you want to eat something that isn't a bad copy of our italian dishes you should definitely come here cause they also craft Pasta and it taste so good! Again, 5 stars to the waiters too!!!

... Passing by chance on the Residence daily route towards Underground we stopped and it was an excellent dinner. Well done

I had to pay 18£ of service charge to not having a service at all. We had to wait so long for the order, no one waiter was around when need it. We had to waiter ourselves when the guy brought the pasta, but didn’t take the starters plates. Very disappointed. Expensive too. Not coming back

Pasta was incredible, the price was really good also!

They just let us in 10 min before kitchen closed and OH my it was great! We could only ordered pastas our 1st night because of it but it was sooooo good that we just had to go back. So we did! We dined 2 nights in a row. Absolutely fantastic!