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

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.

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!

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.

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! )

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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!

Really beautiful little restaurant. The pasta was delicious

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.

Surprisingly had one of the best salads of my life here?? Simply wow. Burrata was also incredible and no complaints at all about the pesto pasta.

Great, delicious pasta. Perfect for a stopover!

This lunch was so perfect, I am leaving a review so I know to come back when I am next in London. Authentic, homemade, no frills. Exactly how I love it. Seriously delicious that reminded me of Italy.

No he estado en Londres durante años, así que pensé que encontraríamos un lugar muy agradable para comer antes de nuestro concierto. Todo lo que puedo decir es que la pasta era como goma y la salsa boloñesa no sabía a nada. Una botella de vino y 2 tazones de pasta por 70 libras esterlinas , incluso por los precios de Londres era un poco caro, no me habría importado si no hubiera tenido todavía tanta hambre después de la comida. Realmente decepcionados ya que se venden allí mismos como una pasta suprema, pero son mediocres en el mejor de los casos. No volvería a ir.

Good food an service. Highlights: Bolognese bechamel and vegan pistachio sorbet!

The pasta was really well made and perfectly cooked. The portion looks small initially but it's actually quite decent. I personally prefer my food with a bit more flavour and my casarecce with pistachio and basil pesto tasted bland. The interior was a bit tight and lacked warmth, so spending less than an hour there was enough. The service was quick but not really friendly. This is a good spot for a no nonsense pasta meal on the go and also good for people who are eating by themselves.

I had lunch at Emilia’s, and honestly, I was expecting a lot more based on the reviews. The service was solid, and you really can’t beat the location with their outdoor tables overlooking St. Katharine Docks — but the food was pretty underwhelming. I ordered the smoked salmon carbonara and it missed the mark. The pasta was undercooked (nowhere near al dente), and the sauce wasn’t made in the traditional carbonara style. The rocket salad was decent, especially at £5, but some of the olives still had pits, which was a bit of a surprise. It didn’t chip my tooth, but let’s just say it definitely wasn’t pleasant. The espresso with grappa at the end was probably the highlight, but for over £40, I left feeling like I didn’t quite get my money’s worth. At least it was a casual lunch and not a dinner!

Nice pasta and quick service. Good place for quick lunch. My personal taste might like a lighter cheese version, fyi.

Lovely authentic pasta, vegetarian and vegan options. Small place and you sit rather close inthere.

Quaint place on the dock of the great view of the Galeón Andalucía. The food was amazing, I had the ravioli with Lamb. Would come back tomorrow for it!

Meal was fantastic, slight error in 1 starter ordered but wasn't an issue, corrected immediately due to attentive staff. Intimate setting but was good solid atmosphere and best pasta I've had in years. Inspired me to book a trip to itally!

Best pasta I ever had. Highly recommended.

Great venue great service simple menu but very good all pasta dishes but very high standard and reasonably priced will def return

Excellent service, our server Ahmad was very accommodating. He reallocated us to a better sitting spot when we requested it, considering we were walk ins and the place was packed he had no obligation to do so. He also adviced us about the menu options and showed a lot of patience while we decided what to order. The food was excellent as well, very fresh and delicious pasta. Our party of three each picked a different sauce, all of them was great. I personally can vouch for the pesto, delicious.

Tight indoor spaces, waitress seems grumpy as hell and giving us a mean face, she kept asking us if we're ready to order, food was good

It was a pleasant experience The food was delicious Definitely I will come again to this lovely restaurant We enjoyed the whole experience from the moment we entered the place till we paid the bill

Nice view and the carbonara was delicious!!

Pasta di qualità e cucinata molto bene. Il locale è piccolo e si mangia anche a la barra come in spagna. Abbiamo trovato i sughi pesanti e non facilmente digeribili, forse perché usano troppo burro. Personale gentile. NB. Un pezzo di pane per la scarpetta non vi manda in rovina visti i prezzi elevatissimi.

Ravioli great, walnut sauce interesting, pistachio cheesecake nothing short of life-changing. Would return to try the cacio e pepe and bolognese.

Had a fantastic meal at Emilia’s Crafted Pasta at St. Katharine Docks! We tried the pistachio casarecce, which, although a bit on the sweeter side, was still quite enjoyable. The portion looked small initially but turned out to be perfectly filling. The Italian iced tea was a delightful surprise—refreshing and flavorful. We ended the meal with their unique take on tiramisu. It didn’t look like the traditional version, but it was incredibly fresh and delicious. Great food, great location, and an overall excellent dining experience in London! Highly recommend.

Beautiful little Pasta Restaurrant with a nice view and delicious Pasta!

Visited Emilia's and it was such a delicious and creative experience! The restaurant is quite small, making a reservation is important! The inside is so cozy, visually and literally, especially with the September weather. I ordered the burrata cheese and sourdough bread as an appetizer, it was amazing! Simple salt, pepper, and drizzle of olive oil on top tied it all together. The cheese was beautifully smooth and creamy, and the bread was lightly toasted perfectly. As an entree, I ordered the carbonara. The pasta was made fresh in house and cooked perfectly, and the sauce was incredibly rich. And as a fun touch, when you order a drink, the straw is a piece of pasta! How fun! Was too stuffed for dessert, but the options sounded delicious!

Pasta with basil pesto and pistachio was delicious

The cutest little pasta bar that really won't dissapoint! The fresh pasta was delicious, and the atmosphere was exactly what you want from an Italian restaurant. We particularly loved the pasta straws!

A popular pasta restaurant recommended by Italians Creamy nut pasta? I ate it. It was really delicious.

Food was delicious and the setting is lovely. Everything was very fresh, would definitely eat here again. Staff were functional rather than welcoming

Got two drinks and two pasta. Pasta was OK, I'm not a fan of al dente pasta. If it's your thing, you will enjoy food here.

Fresh, handmade pasta and warm, inviting atmosphere. The flavors are authentic and rich, with each dish clearly prepared with care and attention to detail. The location by the docks adds to the charm, making it a perfect spot for a relaxed meal. The staff are friendly and attentive, enhancing the overall experience.

Great food, great service. Don't miss the cacio e pepe and the pistachio cheese cake.

Delicious, beautifully cooked food. I had a carbonara that was among the best I’ve ever had. He had something with walnuts and mushrooms that was equally tasty. Good size portions, reasonable prices and a lovely atmosphere. The place looks small but our counter table in the window felt quiet and intimate. We will be back.

We both felt our pasta was slightly undercooked. However the place & service is excellent, so worth the risk overall.

The food was absolutely amazing!

Our party of 4 just got here and waiter said he couldn’t take us. The very next group of 4 came in and even though they were told the same thing they got a table within 5min. Waiter was from ethnicity as the group that came in. I am 7 months pregnant and got turned away. This is not how one does business.

Delicious food and amazing service as usual. My favourite pasta spot in London! Views of the docs are beautiful

I had a great experience at Emilia's crafted pasta in St Kathrine Docks which was made even more extraordinary by the service received by Ahmed and Islam.

Very nice pasta. Small place, cosy. Busy outlet. Probably best to make reservations Oh, did I say their pasta was great? Great pasta.

We really enjoyed eating fresh pasta at Emilia’s!

Staff need to be more attentive. One young staff member was great, the other two were sloppy, didn’t listen, lacked urgency. Entitled. Treated me like I was a tourist in Paris. Incorrect - Locals also eat here buddy. Not just tourists. Portion size should have been bigger for the price.

A little small place but with very high quality food. Located in a beautiful location in a small marina next to the Thames. The pasta is extraordinary and very well prepared.

Great pasta in an intimate setting. There aren't many seats here so I felt lucky being able to secure a spot in the middle of a cold Winter. The pastas are cooked to perfection, I prefer it to the Canary Wharf branch.

The meal was very delicious! The appetizers and ravioli were very delicious! Very in line with Asian tastes. (I ordered the appetizer twice)

The place was a bit full however the carbonara was f-ing amaaaazing i loved it very much

Nice small restaurant in St. Katherine Docks for pasta and real Italian flavors. Authentic recipes and good vibes although a small place with some tables outside for sunny days. Great service. The amaretto tiramisu is a nice alternative to the original recipe, if you like amaretto obviously. Everything was reasonably priced and the portions might look small but they are more than enough for one person.

Really enjoyed our visit. The food is great. Fresh, simple ingredients, well cooked and served with perfect ratios. Bruschetta starter and side salads of high standard too. Restaurant is very small and it was crowded/noisy but I guess that’s coz it’s popular. Highly recommended.

Food is pretty good and very cost effective. Portions look small but are filling. Also you get a nice view of the docks as well.

Kann man machen. Wenn’s schnell und Gesund sein soll. Romantik oder Ruhe sucht man hier vergeblich. Solides Essen, Preise leicht gehoben, guter Service. Service Charge mit 12,5% fanden wir zu hoch.

The food is really not that great but prices are low enough, yet i was expecting having a better experience. Service is great but doesn’t make up for the low key food.

Delicious pasta, friendly staff and great wine in a lovely setting. The meat ragu and carbonara were delicious. We will be back.

Adorable little place on the docks with amazing pasta. Seriously the best meal I had during my week in London. The staff were all super friendly and being right on the water while I ate was super nice.

Heerlijke homemade pasta pesto gegeten. Wat een klasse!!! En wat een toppers werken daar. Prachtig zitje aan het water, mooi weertje erbij.. genieten!

Incredible food, and beautiful views sitting by the dock! Ordered the burrata, salad, pistachio & pesto, and truffle pasta.

Simply phenomenal. Fantastic food! Great staff!

Great location on St Katherine's dock, near the Tower. Warm welcome and great service. Fresh pasta every day. You can see them making it. Different shapes and thickness. Choice of different sauces. Best bolognese sauce I have ever tasted !

Excellent food, service and atmosphere! I loved dining there

Great tasting food and great service! The walnut sauce pasta was simply delicious!!

Beautiful location and view, small and fine selection of starters and pasta, matching drinks and wine. Pasta was delicate and delicious. Given the portion size and ingredients (buffalo mozzarella very manageable despite the extra charge, little fresh basil, parmesan sparse) there is still room for improvement.

Superrrr good homemade pastas and deserts. Will be coming back

Always love it here. Béchamel bolognese and carbonara were delightful, and the burrata is always so fresh.