About Emilia’s Crafted Pasta - Aldgate
Emilia’s Crafted Pasta specializes in fresh crafted pasta. All our pasta is made fresh every morning in our restaurant in full view of passers-by & served from our fully open kitchen, combining the warmth and theatre of an Italian kitchen with the passion behind our pasta. We also care about the environment and all our packaging is 100% compostable or recyclable.15% off entire menu
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4 Hour Slow Cooked Béchamel Bolognese (Pappardelle)
£18.00Homemade Tomato Sauce (Radiatori) with Freshly Chopped Basil and Buffalo Mozzarella
£15.50NEW Truffled Cacio e Pepe (Casarecce)
£16.50Emilia's 'Special' Bolognese (pappardelle)
£18.50Pancetta Carbonara (Bucatini)
£17.50Homemade Parmesan, Pecorino & Basil Pesto (Casarecce)
£16.00Heritage Tomatoes and Burrata Salad (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
£13.50VEGAN Homemade Pistachio & Basil Pesto with Sauteed cherry tomatoes (Casarecce)
£15.50Smoked salmon carbonara (bucatini)
£18.50Homemade Creamy Walnut Sauce (Casarecce) (V) with Chestnut Mushrooms
£15.50
*New* Pasta retail products
Say hello to a special retail product created with the same love, care, brand values & principles that we hold at Emilia's. Please note that this is NOT the pasta you get in our restaurants. In our restaurants everything is made freshly every morning.
Casarecce (1 x 500g packet) Pasta di Gragnano P.G.I.
Semolina pasta (no eggs) Casarecce is a short, twisted pasta shape with its origins in Sicily.£4.00VeganRigatoni (1 x 500g packet) Pasta di Gragnano P.G.I.
Semolina pasta (no eggs) Rigatoni, a slightly curved, tubular-shaped pasta with square ends, is believed to originate from Rome. It is larger than penne and commonly associated with the cuisine of southern and central Italy, notably Sicily. Its ridges are designed to help the sauce to better stick to the pasta, distinguishing it from smooth-sided pastas.£4.00VeganBucatini (1 x 500g packet) Pasta di Gragnano P.G.I.
Semolina pasta (no eggs) Bucatini is a thick spaghetti-like pasta characterized by a hole running through the middle.£4.00VeganMixed bundle (3 x 500g packets) Pasta di Gragnano P.G.I.
Semolina pasta (no eggs) 1 x 500g packet of Bucatini 1 x 500g packet of Rigatoni 1 x 500g packet of Casarecce£10.00Vegan
Antipasti
VEGAN Bruschetta with Heritage Tomatoes
Sourdough bruschetta with heritage tomatoes, garlic and freshly chopped basil£9.50Burrata with Toasted Sourdough and a Drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Creamy burrata cheese served with fresh toasted sourdough and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.£11.50Heritage Tomatoes and Burrata Salad (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
With freshly chopped herbs.£13.50Finely Sliced Bresaola (Cured Beef) with Rocket and Parmesan Salad
Delicate and flavourful cured beef fillet served with a lemony rocket and Parmesan salad.£12.00VEGAN Fresh toasted sourdough bread
Fresh, toasted sourdough bread served with a drizzle of olive oil and salt£3.50Finely Sliced Bresaola (Cured Beef) with Toasted Sourdough
Delicate and flavourful cured beef fillet served with fresh toasted sourdough£11.50VEGAN Mixed Marinated Olives
A delightful mix of marinated olives, perfect for vegans.£4.30
🍝 Pasta Dishes 🍝
4 Hour Slow Cooked Béchamel Bolognese (Pappardelle)
Hailing from Imola, a town located on the Santerno River to the west of Bologna, pappardelle al ragù is a slow-cooked meat sauce.£18.00PopularEmilia's 'Special' Bolognese (pappardelle)
It’s like our usual beloved 4 hour sloooow cooked béchamel bolognese 🤤 BUT with a twist that hits your soul and warms you on the inside 🔥 Note: contains red wine, garlic, chestnut mushrooms and finely chopped parsley 😉£18.50PopularHomemade Tomato Sauce (Radiatori) with Freshly Chopped Basil and Buffalo Mozzarella
Originally eaten beneath Capri's blue sky, this dish oozes with the spirit and taste of the Amalfi coast.£15.50PopularNEW Truffled Cacio e Pepe (Casarecce)
Truffled cacio e Pepe (meaning 'Cheese & pepper') is a creamy dish from modern Roman cuisine made by combining creamy pecorino cheese with black pepper, truffle oil and emulsifying it with salted pasta water. NB: please note this pasta dish comes with the casarecce pasta shape and the dish is very peppery.£16.50PopularPancetta Carbonara (Bucatini)
Although the origins of this classic are hazy, with carbonaro translating as charcoal burner, it is believed that the lush creaminess of this filling dish fuelled hungry workers£17.50PopularHomemade Parmesan, Pecorino & Basil Pesto (Casarecce)
Genoa in northern Italy is home to this intense and deliciously fragrant sauce.£16.00Homemade Creamy Walnut Sauce (Casarecce) (V) with Chestnut Mushrooms
The Liguria region in north-western Italy gave birth to salsa di noci, direct from it's rich & fertile soil, translating into creamy simplicity.£15.50Smoked salmon carbonara (bucatini)
Although the origins of this classic are hazy, with carbonaro translating as charcoal burner, it is believed that the lush creaminess of this filling dish fuelled hungry workers.£18.50VEGAN Homemade Pistachio & Basil Pesto with Sauteed cherry tomatoes (Casarecce)
A vegan Sicilian twist on our creamy basil Genovese pesto£15.50Handmade Ravioli with Organic Lamb, Parsley and Parmesan in a Light Butter and Sage Sauce
A delicate combination of lamb and herbs from the Emilia-Romagna region.£18.50VEGAN Homemade Tomato Sauce (Radiatori)
A flavorful vegan tomato sauce to pair with radiatori pasta.£12.50
Salads (Main Course or To Share)
*NEW* Italian garden salad (vegan)
with rocket, cherry tomatoes, marinated borlotti beans, raisins, caramelised pumpkin seeds, pickled onions, and radish (lemon & tahini dressing)£13.50Vegan
Side Dishes
Rocket & Parmesan Side Salad
With lemon dressing.£6.00Rocket, Cherry Tomatoes, Mixed Peppers and Olive Salad (V)
Honey balsamic dressing.£6.00Steamed Fine Green Beans
With our homemade basil pesto or extra virgin olive oil (VEGAN) or plain (VEGAN). 2 allergens are only for pesto green beans.£6.00
Desserts
Homemade Amaretto Tiramisu (1 portion)
(contains alcohol) Our tiramisu is a slight twist on the traditional recipe: we add a dash of amaretto 🥃 and top it with crushed amaretti & cantuccini biscuits, giving it an irresistible mix of flavours and textures£8.50Homemade pistachio cheesecake
A homemade creamy pistachio cheesecake with a crunchy, white chocolate shortbread biscuit base (made only with real pistachios!)£8.50*New* Homemade chocolate salami with sea salt
A traditional sweet treat from Sicily, made from 54% chocolate and crunchy biscuits£5.50VeganAmaretti and Cantuccini Biscuits
Delightful Italian biscuits, perfect as an after pasta sweet treat (pairs well with dessert wine)£4.00Dessert wine: Palazzina Moscato Passito DOC (375ml)
Indulge in a sweet and aromatic dessert wine for a perfect ending to your meal.£26.00
Organic Artisan Italian Soft Drinks
All 275ml.
Aranciata - Orangeade (275ml)
Refreshing and citrusy Organic orangeade to quench your thirst.£5.00Melagrana – Pomegranate (275ml)
A fruity and refreshing Organic pomegranate drink to tantalize your taste buds.£5.00Gazzosa Limone - Lemonade (275ml)
Classic and zesty Oraganic lemonade to brighten up your day.£5.00
Organic iced teas
Té alla pesca (peach - 275ml)
Enjoy the sweet and fruity flavors of Organic peach tea.£5.50
Other Soft Drinks
Coca Cola (Diet 330ml)
Enjoy the classic taste of Coca Cola in a diet version.£4.00San Pellegrino Sparkling Water (500ml)
Bubbly and refreshing San Pellegrino sparkling water from the foothills of the Italian Alps£4.00Acqua Panna Still Water (500ml)
Pure and still water from Tuscany to keep you hydrated.£4.00Coca Cola (Normal 330ml)
Satisfy your thirst with the classic taste of Coca Cola.£4.00
Italian Craft Beer
Menabrea Blonde (330ml bottle)
Crisp and refreshing Menabrea Blonde beer, perfect for beer lovers who like lager£6.50*New* Baladin x Emilia’s L’ippa (pale ale)
A special Emilia's collab Italian craft beer made with: - Water from the Maritime Alps - Barley malt from our fields in Basilicata and Apulia - Italy - Hops from our fields in Piozzo and Busca (Piedmont) – Italy - Yeast grown at the brewery in Piozzo (Piedmont) - Italy£9.50*New* Menabrea Alcohol free beer (0% ABV)
Alcohol free Italian craft beer£5.50
Italian Wine
Red: Conviviale Primitivo IGT (750ml)
Indulge in a rich and full-bodied Conviviale Primitivo red wine (pairs perfectly with our Bechamel Bolognese pasta)£28.90£34.00White: Camillona Sauvignon Blanc DOC (750ml)
Savor the crisp and aromatic Camillona Sauvignon Blanc white wine (pairs perfectly with our Homemade Pesto pasta)£28.90£34.00Red: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC (750ml)
Experience the bold and fruity flavors of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo red wine (pairs perfectly with our Handmade Lamb Ravioli)£29.00Rosé: Ancora Chiaretto DOC (750ml)
Enjoy a glass of refreshing and vibrant Ancora Chiaretto rosé wine.£27.20£32.00Red: Pinot Nero Bottega Vinai (750ml)
Delight in the smooth and velvety Pinot Nero Bottega Vinai red wine.£38.25£45.00White: Il Meridione Grillo IGT (750ml)
Enjoy a bottle of refreshing and aromatic Il Meridione Grillo white wine (pairs perfectly with our Smoked Salmon Carbonara pasta)£29.00White: Gavi di Gavi Nuovo Quadro (750ml)
Sip on a crisp and elegant Gavi di Gavi Nuovo Quadro white wine (pairs perfectly with our Smoked Salmon Carbonara pasta)£38.25£45.00Prosecco: Dolci Colline DOC (750ml)
Celebrate with a bottle of sparkling Prosecco Dolci Colline (pairs well with all our Antipasti)£33.15£39.00