Emilia's Crafted Pasta (St. Katharine Docks) in Tower Hamlets

Lovely little restaurant with great quality food. Worth a visit but will get busy very quickly.

Really nice food and atmospheric venue. Would have liked slightly larger portions.

amazing service, food, and vibes will definitely be coming back next time i am in london!

Viaggiando con un dodicenne un po' schizzinoso, dopo dei pasti a Londra in cui abbiamo assaggiato le "specialità" locali, abbiamo deciso di cercare un posto dove servissero un piatto di pasta in zona torre di Londra e, leggendo le recensioni, abbiamo optato per Emilia's. Abbiamo prenotato online tramite il loro sito alle 21 (prima disponibilità), ma fortunatamente ci hanno avvisati prima che il tavolo era disponibile causa una defezione. Il locale è piccolissimo, pochi tavoli e una barra tipo i locali spagnoli. La pasta è buona come dicono le recensioni. Noi abbiamo preso due tagliatelle al ragù e una carbonara fatta quasi a regola d'arte. Nel complesso lo consigliamo e il St. Katharine Docks è carino se siete in zona. Prezzi nella media di Londra, quindi abbastanza alti.

Dined in on a Tuesday evening, atmosphere was great and food even better. Thank you

Visited here on a Sunday night based on the 5 star reviews but very disappointed overall. Ordered the yellow fin tuna puttanesca and bolognese parpadelle for mains. The parpadelle was undercooked and lukewarm. When I asked a member of staff if I could have my pasta warmed up, I was simply told it could not be reheated. We enjoyed the garden salad. Staff forgot to bring the olives we ordered but failed to remove it from the bill until we pointed this out. We received no check back on our food, nor were we offered dessert or additional drinks. Customer service was severely lacking. A lovely view of the harbour and a nice atmosphere inside this small restaurant but we sadly didn’t get the service or quality of food that we had hoped for. I wish we had spent our evening at another restaurant in the area. Would not recommend or return.

Chill, cheap and italian traditional quality!

One of the best pastas I’ve ever had in my life. The pasta is made fresh, which makes it exceptionally delicious. I highly recommend visiting this place—you won’t be disappointed. Cocktails are good also.

Excellent food and stunning views of St Katharine’s.

As an Italian these dishes were perfect, pappardelle alla bolognese and pasta cacio e pepe were excellent and very tasty 😋. I highly recommend it, very friendly service

Nice food and nice staff. Thanks Sophie!

Definitely one of the best pasta restaurants in London, as I read the previous reviews. Although we didn't have a reservation, we were able to sit down and eat (if we finish in 1 hour :-)). The homemade pasta and sauce were delicious. Cozy place with a view of the harbor. The terrace is heated, it's really warm outside even in bad weather. I can only recommend it!!!

Pleasant, cosy eatery with very good food (fantastic olive oil) and very good service. Ideal after a visit to the Tower of London. It's very close by. On a warm day outside eating by the water would be be great.

A lovely restaurant with a lively and good natured atmosphere. Also the food was amazing, high quality honest pasta dishes. No schmuck, just a good experience. Be sure to try the lovely desert chocolate salami, it was the perfect treat

In any case . Super nice people.

Had a lovely dinner and really enjoyed the place. The pasta was delicious, we had the Bolognese and the pistachio and both were lovely. As a desert i had the pistachio cheesecake, also lovely. At the end i even managed to forget an item which the staff had very kindly put aside and knew exactly whom it was from. Thank you so much for a nice evening.

I had an amazing dinner out on my own, the staff were really friendly and I would definitely recommend having the homemade tiramisu. I would definitely come back again!!

Went on a Saturday night. Lovely customer service despite being so busy! Food was delicious too. Perfect selection of wines. Overall a great experience and will be going back there again soon!

Comida increíble. Realmente disfruté del entrante y la pasta que tuve con una buena copa de vino blanco. Fue tan bueno que supe que estaba de vuelta en la zona 2 semanas después que volví y pedí lo mismo de nuevo. Sin embargo esta vez servida por otra persona; que era bueno y agradable sin embargo extrañé a la chica hermosa que tienen trabajando allí la primera vez que es excepcional en su trabajo y muy alerta! Me recomendó todos los platos que tenía e hizo mi visita en solitario más acogedor, un activo para el equipo, así como el chef para cocinarme la comida increíble!

Although the food was really good, the service was very very slow! I was there for lunch.

The waiters were welcoming, but that’s all, the pasta was nothing incredible, despite not being bad, and the quantity was really low for the price, not really worth it

This is, without a doubt, my favourite restaurant in London. Nestled in the heart of St Katherine’s Dock, Emilia’s never fails to impress. The pasta is always exceptional - fresh, full of flavour, and absolutely delicious. The service is brilliant, with a team that goes above and beyond to make every visit special. We come here to celebrate life’s important moments, and each time, we leave with full hearts, full bellies and happy memories. A true gem!

The food was AMAZING one of the best pasta !!! And the server was the sweetest!

Authentic Italian food, fantastic location. Just the best.

Tasty pasta - recommend the lamb ravioli

The pasta was very good, we ordered bolognese and carbonara, both highly recommended. Very well located and with incredible views of a small port. The restaurant is very cozy.

Amazing food, nice atmosphere and lovely staff, in particular the Italian waitress. A real gem away from the hustle and bustle. Would highly recommend!

Fabulous, tasty food, from the salad to the pasta and desserts. Friendly, efficient service. A cosy, informal atmosphere with an authentic Italian feel.

Best tiramisu we’ve had; so much so we keep coming back! Pastas are all well cooked and flavoured too; easily one of our favourite places to dine in London!

When I am craving pasta in London, this is the first place I think of. Each pasta dish is absolutely delicious and fresh. The restaurant itself is quite small and intimate, so I encourage reservations.

Small place right on the dock, heated outdoor seating, really great pasta. The Bolognese was exceptional

Food: We ordered the pasta with tomato sauce with burrata and pasta with mozzarella. Both were super tasty, but I still missed the wow effect with the pasta with tomato sauce. Service: Impeccable service. The service was great and competent. He knew exactly which sauce went best with which pasta. Tips: Be sure to reserve in advance as the restaurant is very, very small. We had to sit outside because we came spontaneously.

Really lovely food and great service.

We visited Emilia’s this evening as we were staying at the Tower Bridge Hotel. We were a bit late arriving before 9.00 but we managed to get a meal before they closed for the evening. We had lovely main meals and pistachio cheesecake (which was fabulous) Lovely friendly and helpful staff. We purchased some of the Emilia’s crafted pasta to take home which is something new that they have launched. Well worth a visit! Thank you so much x

Very good pasta, the location in which it is located is very original and the attention without any ifs or buts.

Amazing Experience! Will definitely come again if in London! Best pasta ever!

Visitó la Pasta Artesanal de Emilia para una cena temprano después de un espectáculo en el Bridge Theatre. Teníamos un asiento de ventana, así que tenemos excelentes vistas a través de los muelles. La pasta era buena y la ensalada de frutas frescas era excelente. Lo recomiendo encarecidamente, especialmente en una cálida tarde soleada de verano cuando se puede sentar fuera.

The food and service were amazing

Great pastas. We had tomato basil pasta with burrata cheese....it was the best pasta we ever had. We also ordered Ravioli pasta stuffed with lamb which was super yum as well

Really amazing pasta and bruscetta. It's a little cosy inside - mostly you're sitting at the counter top but that's OK. Just note that the loos are not in the restaurant but are a 30 second walk away. I had the paparadelle bolognese which was outstanding. Staff were really friendly and helpful

Amazing pasta and amazing view!

What an unpleasant experience. Booked my table for 6pm on Wednesday. Turned up early at 5:30pm and kindly asked if it’s ok if I come in early. The staff were fine for me to stay because the restaurant was almost dead. Only 2 other tables occupied (4 people in total in the restaurant plus me now). The staff seemed to be more focused on finishing for the day/ cleaning up than actually focusing on customers needs. Had to wait for 20min after being seated to get anyone’s attention to even order a drink. After waiting this long and trying to look around to get served, I decided to leave. Unfortunately I left my bag in the restaurant, so had to return to get it. The only comment staff made- miss, you left your bag. This was the point where I realised they could not care less about any customers. Horrible staff and will never return again only because of them. I am sure the food would be nice if I actually got a chance to try it….

It's a really good place to eat homemade pasta. Brindisi to the chef for the carbonara it was delicious 🤌🏻

Small but authentic. Lovely pasta and staff!

Lovely place for a random dinner. Sat at the bar as that’s the only seats they have available, I’m not a fan of seats with no back, but other than that, it was perfect

Was looking for some Italian food on our last day in London after I tried all my favorite English dishes and we found this gem just off the water near the Tower of London. Incredible fresh pasta dishes. Recommend making a reservation but we were able to sneak in a seat at the bar where you can see the chefs preparing each meal fresh. We both had the lamb ravioli and some amazing pistachio cheesecake but everything sounded worth a try.

The food was absolutely amazing, but the service left a lot to be desired

This is the second time I’ve been to the Aldgate location at Emilia’s pasta, cannot recommend enough is your a lover of Italian. The pasta and food is so fresh, they look right in front of you, the staff were so attentive, friendly and create such a warm welcoming atmosphere, will definitely be visiting with my girls again!

Don’t think you can get closer to pasta heaven than this. The best Carbonara I’ve ever had. Wonderful atmosphere and service.

Everything was delicious!!! The food and the place make everything perfect. Marta's attention is more than outstanding, super attentive to making sure we are comfortable and feel at home. Super recommended 👌🏽

Very cosy Italian restaurant on the docks. Visited on a Saturday night after new years for a birthday meal. The cacio e pepe and carbonara were delicious but the tiramisu we had for dessert wasn't anything to send home about. Service was mostly great apart from on arrival the host trying to say we did not book when I did. Spent a couple of minutes digging out the email confirmation to get the table.

Magnificent time spent in this small restaurant whose pasta dishes were simply delicious. The atmosphere was friendly, the waiters were very friendly and the setting had its effect. I highly recommend it for eating during your lunchtime. But don’t forget to book in advance if you want to have space!

Cenamos con mi hijo. La pasta era deliciosa El personal era amable y el vino era encantador Muy recomendable para bebidas gastronómicas ambiente

Visité Amelia’s con mi papá hace un par de días cuando habíamos llegado a Londres para un viaje corto. Fui por capricho después de una corta búsqueda en línea y estaba muy contento de haber venido aquí! La comida era una de las mejores que hemos tenido en un restaurante en mucho tiempo, el personal era amable y servicial y el entorno era realmente encantador en una zona sorprendentemente tranquila justo al lado del puente de la torre (al menos era a las 3 pm en un día de semana! )

One of the best pastas we have ever eaten. Highly recommended!

Located in a nice spot is this cosy restaurant with a really nice vibe. The prices are very reasonable and service attentive but the food unfortunately struggled to impress. We had a Burrata, served with only bread, which unless it would have been super fresh and high quality, is lacking. The ravioli were quite dry inside and the sauce was too oily. The panna cotta was lacking in taste as the out of season strawberries it was served with. It's a shame overall cause the place really has the potential to be a great place. We will give it another chance at some point in the future and hope the food will be improved.

Location 5 Atmosphere 5 Waitstaff 5 Food 5+ Views 5 A true hidden gem, a definite must try if you're in the area. You won't be disappointed. A nice quaint restaurant with great food and awesome views of the water when the boats are not in the way. I ordered the bruschetta which was busting with flavor (no diddy), I also ordered the Lamb Ravioli which was so delicious I almost started dancing on the table. I also ordered the Bechamel Bolognese which was the fill me pasta I needed. Now that I'm sitting here stuffed and the waitstaff asks do you have room for dessert. I don't have any more room for anything. Put this one on your list trust me it's the one. I definitely recommend this establishment.

Wonderful place for food and fun 😊

We arrived early in the evening, three of us and without reservation, in this very nice little place. We were made very welcome and there was still a small free table for us. We enjoyed these delicious pasta dishes with original and tasty sauces.

Food is just subpar. Service sucks, atmosphere is loud and uninviting. Definitely overpriced for the amount of food you get, and the quality of it.

Definitely recommend for some very good, simple and authentic, handmade pasta. The bruschetta was very fresh, truffled Cacio e Pepe exactly as you’d want, and the amaretto tiramisu was a nice almond twist on the classic. St Katharine Docks also a lovely setting.

Love this little local of ours. Staff always friendly and quick. Food always done very well.

Fast service. Very good dishes but small portions for the price. And the negative point is that it’s super cold in the restaurant…

Very tasty food! The pasta and sauces were a dream ☺️ the atmosphere is also nice, but there aren't too many seating options inside

Exceptional restaurant, delicious, fresh and homemade. The staff is adorable and warm, the atmosphere is cocooning, it was a great pleasure, thank you very much for this good meal

Jeg bestilte pasta carbonara med pancetta og kjæresten bestilte ravioli. Var utrulig godt! Eneste minuset jeg har å komme med var at det ikke var toalett eller fasiliteter for å vaske fingrene før og etter maten.

Wow! What an awesome find. We were staying in the Tower Bridge area for a birthday weekend in London and we went for a walk in St Katherine’s Docks and I am so pleased we did. We wandered through the docks and saw this little place. They welcomed us and made room for us at the counter. I did ask if we could sit at a table however I am really pleased we stayed where we were as we got to watch all the magic take place! We ordered the bruschetta, the lamb ravioli, the carbonara, the steamed green beans with pesto and the chocolate salami. The food was all freshly prepared, the ingredients are of a very high quality and it was fascinating to watch how they make the dishes. The menu isn’t huge but it doesn’t need to be. Anything you choose will be tasty, filling and it will be a fab choice! I definitely need to go back and work my way through the menu lol If you are in the area, give Emilia’s a try you won’t regret it. Thank you to you all for such a lovely and memorable evening.

Truffle pasta didn’t have truffle on it which was a bummer for me. Felt like pasta with lots of pepper :(

Cute little restaurant with nice Italian food and service. We had a really friendly Italian waitress that made this experience worth to remember . A must go!

The Christmas edition meal caught my attention on instagram. The starters that recommended by the lady was fantastic. The pasta were cooked al dente, we loved it! Ravioli with lamb was surprisingly delicious. Christmas special dessert was sooo tasty. What a great idea to warm up the panettone. Tiramisu and panna cotta were fusion style, we were not too convinced with the taste. But we overheard the other tables really enjoyed it. Overall, it’s a great dine out experience.

THE MADNESS!! This was by far the best pasta we have ever eaten!!! Discovered the restaurant by chance, reservation necessary! Very small, but really cozy and pleasant. Friendly staff and absolutely delicious food, mega portions!! Reasonably priced. Clear recommendation!!

Me gustó mucho sencillo y rico! La pasta fresca en su punto! El servicio excelente!! Volvería a venir; limpieza muy bien

Great food. The Christmas special caramelsied panettone with rum &rasin gelato is TO DIE FOR !! Nice staff, a tad small venue but a great experience all round.

The pistachio & walnut pasta was incredibly delicious. The restaurant is relatively small and a little cramped, but it wasn't a problem during the meal.

Great place for a simple meal made with love. Had one of the best carbonaras I have ever had. Worth a detour!

Adorable place on the docks was a short walk from the Tower of London. Food was absolutely delicious and dessert was a sweet treat. Would definitely go again!

Arguably better than pasta in Rome. Texture of the pasta was perfect and the sauces were amazing. A meal highlight in London.

Delicious bolognese and carbonara dishes. Spectacular gelatos, both pistachio and the chocolate hazelnut. So glad we found a reservation.

Cute place and friendly staff! I was dining solo while on a business trip and they found me a spot at peak time, despite not having a reservation. The food was fresh and service was great, but I can’t give it 5 stars because I was a bit underwhelmed by the tomato pasta sauce (it was a bit bland). I would go back but choose a meat pasta option next time.

Great food, lovely atmosphere and surprisingly quiet area, had a really pleasant meal, thank you x

Although it took a while to serve, it was worth it. One of the best carbonaras I have ever tried.

Great little spot, with tasty food! If you’re looking for a pasta meal, look no further than Emilia’s freshly made!

I thought Emilia's was excellent value, lovely pasta, flavoursome sauces, a cosy waterside setting and not budget breaking

Small restaurant with friendly employees. We ate delicious walnut pasta and pancetta carbonate pasta. The desserts pannacotta and tiramisu were very tasty.

Great service and amazing food… To finish in style some amazing mulled wine ♥️♥️

Un lugar encantador en el muelle con vistas al puerto deportivo. La pasta es excelente. Mi favorito es la boloñesa de 4 horas de cocción lenta, excelentes vinos y precios razonables. Un lugar perfecto para cenar al aire libre cuando el clima lo permite.

Homemade, the pasta is very good, the staff are very kind, we had a great time 😋

Great (but small restaurant) that makes amd serves great pasta dishes.

Good quality pasta but too expensive for what it is. There is a beautiful view though. I guess you pay for that too 😀. Good service and small indoor space but good atmosphere if you can get a table as it can get busy.

Really enjoyed the food, nice location and great service

¡La mejor pasta que probé! ¡El ravioli de cordero es tan especial! Traje a mis amigos con niños cada plato fue increíble! Gran servicio también

Emilia’s Crafted Pasta near the Tower of London is fantastic! The fresh, handmade pasta is packed with authentic Italian flavors. I had the ravioli, and it was cooked to perfection—rich, flavorful, and satisfying. The service was warm and welcoming, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a delicious meal!

Visitado después de un día de turismo en Londres con mi hermana y sobrina. A mi sobrina le encanta el italiano y yo quería algo más especial (celebración tardía de cumpleaños para ella) que un restaurante de cadena y haber estado en el muelle de Kathryn antes de saber que la ubicación era genial. Encantador pequeño entorno íntimo, pero lo más importante gran comida. Cuando la bruschetta sabe tan bien sabes que la pasta estará deliciosa (la hacen fresca). Grandes porciones y buen servicio. Volveré con mi pareja cuando llegue a Londres

Excellente nourriture , service impeccable rapide et efficace. J’ai pris les pâtes au basilic et pistaches … et m RÉGAL !!! Le cadre est sympa à côté de la Marina. J’ai mis 3/5 à cause des tarifs… dommage tout était parfait jusque là.

Extremely delicious, worth the wait

Small, very nice restaurant with such delicious dishes and desserts. You could eat it every day, it was so good. Thank you for that!

The best hand-made pasta i ever had

Really beautiful little restaurant. The pasta was delicious

I've been sitting on the terrace for 20 minutes. Several waiters passed by me without looking up. One of them cleared the neighboring table without looking up. I'm leaving!

The bruschetta was very well seasoned! The bolognese was very rich and flavorful, you can tell that they slow cooked it for hours based on the depth of the flavors. The pasta was also perfectly cooked. Would definitely recommend this dish. The smoked salmon carbonara was alright. The sauce wasn’t the traditional carbonara sauce you’d expect. I probably wouldn’t order it again.