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Suffering from serious jet lag and a severe case of the hangries, Emilia's was a beacon of happiness on a cold, rainy December night in London. This cute little neighborhood Italian restaurant was just what we were looking for. Located across the river and tucked away in a nondescript row of restaurants, we were happy that they could accommodate us so late at night without a reservation. The restaurant is very tiny and cramped, so you will be bumping into the patrons next to you. We could see the bustling kitchen cranking out fresh, handmade pasta, so I knew what I had to order! The menu was very limited but appealing, so we started with the housemade burrata appetizer. This was absolutely delicious, fresh and creamy with a good, chewy bite. It was served with crusty sourdough bread and olive oil, which will brought all the mild flavors together. It cost around 11 pounds, which was in line with the quality. Most of the dishes seemed like very simple Italian comfort food. They had a couple of daily specials (one had sold out for the day), and our server told us that everything was made fresh in house and made to order. The kitchen pairs particular styles of pasta with each sauce, so go with an open mind to try different pasta shapes. My husband isn't a pasta fan, but he was a trooper. He ordered the pappardelle with the handmade bechamel bolognese sauce (the kitchen crafts it fresh every day, cooking it for 4 hours to seal in the flavors). He said the sauce was "good," which is a pretty big compliment from him, LOL. I got the vegan radiatori pasta with tomato sauce and fresh basil. So simple, and so delicious! I now wish I had done something a little more exotic, but I was starving and that was literally the first thing listed on the menu. My pasta was perfectly cooked al dente, and the sauce was so bright, fresh, and full of tomato goodness. It wasn't over sauced either, and the ridges in my pasta meant a good ratio of pasta to sauce in every bite. I ate the entire bowl. The portions are on the smaller side, especially if you're used to massively gigantic American restaurant portions. I didn't leave hungry at all, and my dish was oh-so-satisfying. Europeans don't do leftovers like we do in the U.S., so order a few appetizers or salads if you are particularly starving for dinner. Service was fast but we weren't rushed at all. Lots of locals were dining and lingering over glasses of wine. The atmosphere is nothing fancy, but it's comfortable and cute. Normally we'd hit up a traditional neighborhood pub or at least Indian food while in London, but after a nearly 15 hour day of traveling, we wanted something fresh and light for our unsettled stomachs. This was not the time for fried fish and chips or a heavy stout (that would come later in the trip)! If you are looking for something fresh and tasty, this is the place.
Absolutely delicious. We had dinner here before a show at the London bridge theater (a short walk away). It's tucked away in the docks area but after a little redirection from a helpful stranger we found it. The drinks and food were great. The view of the water and people watching while sitting in the window was nice. It is quite small inside so seating is tight. Overall, would recommend and will add it to my London list!
This is a super cute spot for lunch on a summer day. You have to walk a bit to actually find the entrance. Small inside but outdoor seating is mostly covered. Would need a reservation for dinner but we were good for a 1pm lunch on a Friday. Here's what we had: Bruschetta: super fresh Ingredients; you can taste the quality of the tomatoes and olive oil. Total hit! Ricotta and lemon ravioli: a springtime special for sure! Bright flavors and colors. Beautiful green against the white of burrata and yellow lemon was gorgeous to look at. The Pasta itself could have been cooked more because it was a bit too al dente for me BUT the sauce with peas, lemons and burrata was wonderful! Fresh tasting ingredients even down to the peas, which usually taste like nothing. Sauvignon blanc was great with this one. Cacio e Pepe: very nice, true truffle flavor. I think the pasta was a touch undercooked but hubby said it was perfect for him. I just thought it was a bit...gummy, that's all. Black pepper flavor was also doing well and holding its own against truffle so it was well balanced. Sauvignon blanc went well with this dish also. Not a bad walk from the Tower of London area on a clear day, we walked over after doing Tower of London tour and it was like 15 minutes at a leisurely pace. You can walk all that pasta off by taking a stroll on nearby tower bridge too!
There are a plethora of restaurants and bars in the St Katherine's Dock are of London close to Tower Hill. One of my favorites is Emilia's Crafted Pasta. A small place with friendly and great service and a good menu. I'm neat at the bar and watched the chefs at work. I had an arugula salad and the delicious ravioli. A great place to hang out with friends over wine and pasta.
Wow! With great reviews from the Yelp community I can always find the best food in town! This place is a hidden gem! The pasta is amazing! This has to be the best pasta in London. Maybe I should say it's the best I've eaten there! Ok so let me start at the beginning. Cute little spot with a water view and heated outdoor seating . The service was super fast and the staff was great! listening to other recommendations I had the bolognese . I also got an order of sour dough with olive oil. This place is outstanding if you are in town you have to give it a try!
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. It was way too creamy. 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!
It was delicious and super cozy! I loved the truffle pasta and was extremely full after. You can customize the noodles in any dish, and the servers are super kind! If you're looking for decent prized, yummy pasta, go here! We tried the truffle pasta (9/10) which had rich truffle flavor, but a tad bit too salty, the tuna pasta (9.7/10) which was savory, salty and spicy! We also had the bolognese (8/10) which had flavorful noodles and bold sauce!
Hands down one of my favorite restaurants we stopped at in London! Very cute and cozy interior, not many tables so I would highly recommend a reservation. You can see the kitchen the whole time while you dine which I thought was cool. As for service, the food and drinks came out very very quick. Theres not many options for drinks, they have the basic wines but there's only a couple beer options. As for cocktails the menu is also limited, and our waiter was our bartender. The Hugo Spritz was served with a pasta straw which I thought was a cute touch. I loved my drink! The appetizers were excellent, my only wish is that there were more options but I think the menu is just limited since it is a smaller restaurant. I would definitely recommend the burrata. The pasta selection was excellent, it felt like there was something for everyone on the menu. Pasta is homemade and tasted so fresh, my bolognese was filling but the perfect portion where I was able to finish it without feeling too full. Dessert menu had many options, I absolutely loved the pistachio gelato and the pistachio cheesecake. Overall I would highly recommend this restaurant for a fun dinner with friends or even a date night!
Moderate pasta at best. We ordered the burrata, the green beans, the bolognese, the pesto and the carbonara. The appetizers were better than the entrees in my humble opinion. Traditional carbonara has black pepper but this carbonara had no pepper and it was very creamy. It was extremely heavy. The bolognese was a bit too salty and the pesto wasn't special either. The service was spectacular and the ambiance screamed cute date night.
Located on St. Katherine's Docks, the interior is cozy. There's a few tables to allow for indoor seating. I would recommend making a reservation if you can. Carbonara with pancetta, pecorino DOP and beaten eggs (5/5): so yummy. The pasta was the perfect al dente. It wasn't too firm yet provided so much chew. The sauce was absolutely delicious and so creamy. The pancetta was great too. The saltiness of it paired well. Overall, Emilia's crafted pasta is delicious. The food is absolutely amazing and the service is good.
Cute spot on the docks with friendly staff and delicious homemade pasta. Bonus that much of their pasta has no egg so my son can eat it! The noodles had a perfect al dente bite and the sauce was rich and left you wanting more. Would love to eat here again! read more
15 days ago
8 months ago
Wow wow wow This is a hidden gem! Go to Emilia's if you want an amazing dinner next to classic river boats if you are near the Tower of London and tower bridge! All of the pasta is made on site and can be vegan if necessary! This is truly a hole in the wall fits about 15 people inside and maybe 10 out. It is fast delicious, and incredible. read more
Suffering from serious jet lag and a severe case of the hangries, Emilia's was a beacon of happiness on a cold, rainy December night in London. This cute little neighborhood Italian restaurant was just what we were looking for. Located across the river and tucked away in a nondescript row of restaurants, we were happy that they could accommodate us so late at night without a reservation. The restaurant is very tiny and cramped, so you will be bumping into the patrons next to you. We could see the bustling kitchen cranking out fresh, handmade pasta, so I knew what I had to order! The menu was very limited but appealing, so we started with the housemade burrata appetizer. This was absolutely delicious, fresh and creamy with a good, chewy bite. It was served with crusty sourdough bread and olive oil, which will brought all the mild flavors together. It cost around 11 pounds, which was in line with the quality. Most of the dishes seemed like very simple Italian comfort food. They had a couple of daily specials (one had sold out for the day), and our server told us that everything was made fresh in house and made to order. The kitchen pairs particular styles of pasta with each sauce, so go with an open mind to try different pasta shapes. My husband isn't a pasta fan, but he was a trooper. He ordered the pappardelle with the handmade bechamel bolognese sauce (the kitchen crafts it fresh every day, cooking it for 4 hours to seal in the flavors). He said the sauce was "good," which is a pretty big compliment from him, LOL. I got the vegan radiatori pasta with tomato sauce and fresh basil. So simple, and so delicious! I now wish I had done something a little more exotic, but I was starving and that was literally the first thing listed on the menu. My pasta was perfectly cooked al dente, and the sauce was so bright, fresh, and full of tomato goodness. It wasn't over sauced either, and the ridges in my pasta meant a good ratio of pasta to sauce in every bite. I ate the entire bowl. The portions are on the smaller side, especially if you're used to massively gigantic American restaurant portions. I didn't leave hungry at all, and my dish was oh-so-satisfying. Europeans don't do leftovers like we do in the U.S., so order a few appetizers or salads if you are particularly starving for dinner. Service was fast but we weren't rushed at all. Lots of locals were dining and lingering over glasses of wine. The atmosphere is nothing fancy, but it's comfortable and cute. Normally we'd hit up a traditional neighborhood pub or at least Indian food while in London, but after a nearly 15 hour day of traveling, we wanted something fresh and light for our unsettled stomachs. This was not the time for fried fish and chips or a heavy stout (that would come later in the trip)! If you are looking for something fresh and tasty, this is the place. read more
6 months ago
Absolutely delicious. We had dinner here before a show at the London bridge theater (a short walk away). It's tucked away in the docks area but after a little redirection from a helpful stranger we found it. The drinks and food were great. The view of the water and people watching while sitting in the window was nice. It is quite small inside so seating is tight. Overall, would recommend and will add it to my London list! read more
This is a super cute spot for lunch on a summer day. You have to walk a bit to actually find the entrance. Small inside but outdoor seating is mostly covered. Would need a reservation for dinner but we were good for a 1pm lunch on a Friday. Here's what we had: Bruschetta: super fresh Ingredients; you can taste the quality of the tomatoes and olive oil. Total hit! Ricotta and lemon ravioli: a springtime special for sure! Bright flavors and colors. Beautiful green against the white of burrata and yellow lemon was gorgeous to look at. The Pasta itself could have been cooked more because it was a bit too al dente for me BUT the sauce with peas, lemons and burrata was wonderful! Fresh tasting ingredients even down to the peas, which usually taste like nothing. Sauvignon blanc was great with this one. Cacio e Pepe: very nice, true truffle flavor. I think the pasta was a touch undercooked but hubby said it was perfect for him. I just thought it was a bit...gummy, that's all. Black pepper flavor was also doing well and holding its own against truffle so it was well balanced. Sauvignon blanc went well with this dish also. Not a bad walk from the Tower of London area on a clear day, we walked over after doing Tower of London tour and it was like 15 minutes at a leisurely pace. You can walk all that pasta off by taking a stroll on nearby tower bridge too! read more
7 months ago
Cute little restaurant near the Tower Bridge and St Katherine's dock. Food was delicious. Home made pasta was rustic and fresh. The pesto was absolutely out of this world too. The staff here were very helpful with answering some of questions about how items were prepared. read more
There are a plethora of restaurants and bars in the St Katherine's Dock are of London close to Tower Hill. One of my favorites is Emilia's Crafted Pasta. A small place with friendly and great service and a good menu. I'm neat at the bar and watched the chefs at work. I had an arugula salad and the delicious ravioli. A great place to hang out with friends over wine and pasta. read more
3 months ago
7 months ago
Wow! With great reviews from the Yelp community I can always find the best food in town! This place is a hidden gem! The pasta is amazing! This has to be the best pasta in London. Maybe I should say it's the best I've eaten there! Ok so let me start at the beginning. Cute little spot with a water view and heated outdoor seating . The service was super fast and the staff was great! listening to other recommendations I had the bolognese . I also got an order of sour dough with olive oil. This place is outstanding if you are in town you have to give it a try! read more
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. It was way too creamy. 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! read more
3 months ago
It was delicious and super cozy! I loved the truffle pasta and was extremely full after. You can customize the noodles in any dish, and the servers are super kind! If you're looking for decent prized, yummy pasta, go here! We tried the truffle pasta (9/10) which had rich truffle flavor, but a tad bit too salty, the tuna pasta (9.7/10) which was savory, salty and spicy! We also had the bolognese (8/10) which had flavorful noodles and bold sauce! read more
Hands down one of my favorite restaurants we stopped at in London! Very cute and cozy interior, not many tables so I would highly recommend a reservation. You can see the kitchen the whole time while you dine which I thought was cool. As for service, the food and drinks came out very very quick. Theres not many options for drinks, they have the basic wines but there's only a couple beer options. As for cocktails the menu is also limited, and our waiter was our bartender. The Hugo Spritz was served with a pasta straw which I thought was a cute touch. I loved my drink! The appetizers were excellent, my only wish is that there were more options but I think the menu is just limited since it is a smaller restaurant. I would definitely recommend the burrata. The pasta selection was excellent, it felt like there was something for everyone on the menu. Pasta is homemade and tasted so fresh, my bolognese was filling but the perfect portion where I was able to finish it without feeling too full. Dessert menu had many options, I absolutely loved the pistachio gelato and the pistachio cheesecake. Overall I would highly recommend this restaurant for a fun dinner with friends or even a date night! read more
Moderate pasta at best. We ordered the burrata, the green beans, the bolognese, the pesto and the carbonara. The appetizers were better than the entrees in my humble opinion. Traditional carbonara has black pepper but this carbonara had no pepper and it was very creamy. It was extremely heavy. The bolognese was a bit too salty and the pesto wasn't special either. The service was spectacular and the ambiance screamed cute date night. read more
8 months ago
Must try when in London!! Tiny place with a small menu. Every pasta we ordered was fresh and delicious. Great service. Incredible!! read more
Located on St. Katherine's Docks, the interior is cozy. There's a few tables to allow for indoor seating. I would recommend making a reservation if you can. Carbonara with pancetta, pecorino DOP and beaten eggs (5/5): so yummy. The pasta was the perfect al dente. It wasn't too firm yet provided so much chew. The sauce was absolutely delicious and so creamy. The pancetta was great too. The saltiness of it paired well. Overall, Emilia's crafted pasta is delicious. The food is absolutely amazing and the service is good. read more
1 year ago
The food was amazing, tasting very fresh and quality ingredients. Would 100% comeback. Great location in the marina read more
You will have the best chance at eating here if you make a reservation ahead of time! We were lucky we were able to be squeezed in. Location, though small, was fantastic as it is right by the docks. I ordered the creamy walnut pasta and it was absolutely delicious, I cleaned the plate out! Would definitely come back if I was from the area! read more
1 year ago
Fantastic pasta. Quaint restaurant on the docks. We ate the pasta Bolognese, Lamb Ravioli, Carbonara, Radiatori. Also, we tried the Bruschetta. Extremely nice staff and very accommodating. read more
A really cute restaurant with a great view right on the docks! The burrata was delicious and refreshing on the toast, and the addition of the olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette just made it all the more addicting. I do wish we could have gotten the other option of tomatoes etc for an extra charge. But they told us it was either or, and we would need to order a second dish of the same thing if we wanted to try the other option. We also got the pancetta carbonara which was also really good. The color of the noodles, first of all, was so beautiful! And they got the texture perfectly all dente. read more
1 year ago
It was great taste, price, service! Hope to come here again next trip to London! Love the authenticity read more
Was craving pasta and came across this place. It was super cute and we were able to get a table right away. All of their pasta is made fresh and it was hard to choose! We wound up splitting a bruschetta and then both getting a pasta and oh man was it delicious. The only issue I had was that the staff wasn't very attentive. We kept having to flag someone down and eventually my friend went to the bar for our check because no one would come. For a small place, I figured it would have been easier to get service. But the food was delicious so it made up for it! read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
PASTA STRAWS !! Yes, they gave us pasta to use as straws and I didn't even notice until i started chewing on it. But how cute is that?? 5 stars already. That being said... Emilia's was fantastic! If I didn't have them on my last day visiting London, I would've went back for sure. I normally don't do pasta because it's pretty easy to make at home and replicate, but Emilia's does a great job of putting unique twists into their handmade pasta dishes! The staff were super friendly and had great recommendations as well. They proudly present themselves as an all-natural restaurant that makes good food you'd make at home, and it definitely felt that way. We ordered the Truffle cacio e pepe, Homemade tomato sauce w/ buffalo mozzarella, and the Creamy walnut sauce w/ chestnut mushrooms pastas... AND EVERY SINGLE ONE WAS A BANGER !! The staff mentioned the Cacio e Pepe is their most popular dish so we had to give it a try, and the noodles were unique and perfectly cooked. The sauce on each of the noodle dishes were unique and flavorful too. Emilia's was a top spot for us, and it's definitely a spot I'd go out of my way for if I had more time. It's affordable, homey, comfortable, and has great food and friendly staff. I most definitely recommend this one! read more
This small restaurant located in the river marina was a pleasant surprise! Quaint quarters with a homey, relaxed atmosphere. Emilia's features homemade pasta prepared daily. Go for the bolognese, truffle cacio e pepe, lamb ravioli and delicious gelato! We loved the potent flavors in each entrée and attention to detail. The service was excellent and the prices were reasonable. An added plus, was the nighttime view of the beautiful yachts docked in the marina. read more
Great pasta joint for your classic dishes! I had the Truffled Cacio e Pepe (£14.5) which was creamy, delicious and with the right amount of pepper. The bruschetta was good but overpriced for the size at £8.5 for one slice. For dessert we had the tiramisu and the cookie plate which were both delicious. They make the fresh pasta daily in the restaurant. Only downside of this is sometimes they run out of certain shapes. They were out of bucatini when we went. Considering the freshly made pasta - the pasta dishes are reasonably priced. The restaurant is small but the staff was attentive. I'd definitely recommend a reservation if coming during peak dining hours. read more
2 years ago
Great food, fresh in house, daily made pasta. Friendly service, fair prices. My husband had the carbonara and it was pretty good as well. Take a window seat and watch as people stroll by. We enjoyed it greatly read more
LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Amazing pasta in london!! The restraint has a great location and view by the water. The place gets crowded quick so book reservations on their website through open table! The pasta is made daily and fresh and ANAZING. We got the truffled cacio e pepe, bolognese, and carbonara. HIGHLY RECOMMEND the bolognese and carbonara. The staff were extremely nice and attentive. I would def recommend and come back! Super cute and romantic too read more
2 years ago
We got in easily without reservation. Affordable price in London's term. Very attentive staff. Limited seating. Tight space. Ok food since my son liked his papardelle pasta but my carbonara with pancetta is very salty and was hard to chew to my liking. read more
1 year ago
This restaurant is small but mighty. Loved the food! Please do yourself a favor and order homemade pasta. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
There was a queue outside but it was totally worth it. Great pasta. Lovely tiramisu. I waited outside for about 15 mins. The place was buzzing. The service was quick and very smooth. I sat at the counter and it was fun to watch the kitchen staff churn out plate after plage of delicious pasta. It seemed like a very efficient operation. Basil pesto was very nice. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Fresh pasta, everything was excellent! Was pleasantly surprised with the creamy burrata! Overall great food; the restaurant is a bit small, so may be more difficult to sit if you have a larger group. read more
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Unit C3 Ivory House
St Katharine Docks
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