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Emilia's Crafted Pasta - Aldgate
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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.
Antipasti
VEGAN Bruschetta with Heritage Tomatoes
Sourdough bruschetta with heritage tomatoes, garlic and freshly chopped basil
£9.80
Burrata with Toasted Sourdough and a Drizzle of Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Creamy burrata cheese served with fresh toasted sourdough and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
£12.00
Heritage Tomatoes and Burrata Salad (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
With freshly chopped herbs and a drizzle of Organic extra virgin olive oil
£13.50
VEGAN Fresh toasted sourdough bread
Fresh, toasted sourdough bread served with a drizzle of Organic extra virgin olive oil
£4.80
VEGAN Mixed Marinated Olives
A delightful mix of marinated olives, perfect for vegans.
£4.50
*NEW* Homemade lamb meatballs in tomato sauce
Homemade lamb meatballs braised in our slow-cooked tomato sauce
£9.80
*NEW* Freshly baked focaccia
£6.00
*NEW* Focaccia with Italian hummus
Freshly baked focaccia with homemade cannellini bean hummus dip
£9.80
*NEW* Homemade cannellini bean hummus dip
Creamy cannellini bean hummus with garlic, lemon and extra virgin olive oil
£3.80
🍝 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.
£19.50
Homemade Tomato Sauce (Radiatori) with Buffalo Mozzarella
Originally eaten beneath Capri's blue sky, this dish oozes with the spirit and taste of the Amalfi coast.
£16.50
Pancetta 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
£19.00
Emilia'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, a touch cayenne pepper (chilli) and finely chopped parsley 😉
£20.00
NEW 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.
£17.00
Homemade Parmesan, Pecorino & Basil Pesto (Casarecce)
Genoa in northern Italy is home to this intense and deliciously fragrant sauce.
£16.50
VEGAN Homemade Tomato Sauce (Radiatori)
A flavorful vegan tomato sauce to pair with radiatori pasta.
£13.50
Homemade Tomato Sauce (Radiatori) with a 100g ball of Burrata Pugliese D.O.P.
Our slow cooked tomato sauce with a ball of creamy burrata on top!
£18.50
Sustainably sourced Yellowfin Tuna Puttanesca with tomatoes, olives & capers (Bucatini)
Please note that this pasta dish is a bit spicy!
£19.50
Smoked 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.
£20.00
VEGAN Homemade Pistachio & Basil Pesto with Sauteed cherry tomatoes (Casarecce)
A vegan Sicilian twist on our creamy basil Genovese pesto
£16.50
Handmade 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.
£20.00
Homemade 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.
£16.50
Salads
Italian garden salad (vegan) (LARGE)
with rocket, cherry tomatoes, marinated borlotti beans, raisins, toasted pumpkin seeds, pickled onions, and radish (lemon & tahini dressing)
£14.70
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Rocket & Parmesan Salad (SMALL)
With lemon dressing and balsamic glaze.
£6.00
Italian garden salad (vegan) (SMALL)
with rocket, cherry tomatoes, marinated borlotti beans, raisins, toasted pumpkin seeds, pickled onions, and radish (lemon & tahini dressing)
£8.20
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Rocket & Parmesan salad (LARGE)
With lemon dressing
£11.00
Steamed greens
Steamed Fine Green Beans
With our homemade basil pesto or extra virgin olive oil (VEGAN) or plain (VEGAN).2 allergens (milk/nuts) are only for pesto green beans.Picture shows extra virgin olive oil option.
£6.00
*NEW* Tenderstem broccoli
With lemon dressing
£6.00
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*NEW* Tenderstem broccoli with creamy burrata
£8.20
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
£9.50
Homemade chocolate salami with sea salt
A traditional sweet treat from Sicily, made from 54% chocolate and crunchy biscuits
£6.00
Homemade pistachio cheesecake
A homemade creamy pistachio cheesecake with a crunchy, white chocolate shortbread biscuit base (made only with real pistachios!)
£9.00
Amaretti and Cantuccini Biscuits
Delightful Italian biscuits, perfect as an after pasta sweet treat (pairs well with dessert wine)
£4.20
Dessert wine: Palazzina Moscato Passito DOC (375ml)
Indulge in a sweet and aromatic dessert wine for a perfect ending to your meal.
£28.00
Organic Artisan Italian Soft Drinks
Aranciata - Orangeade (275ml)
Refreshing and citrusy Organic orangeade to quench your thirst.
£5.20
Gazzosa Limone - Lemonade (275ml)
Classic and zesty Oraganic lemonade to brighten up your day.
£5.20
Melagrana – Pomegranate (275ml)
A fruity and refreshing Organic pomegranate drink to tantalize your taste buds.
£5.20
Té alla pesca (peach - 275ml)
Enjoy the sweet and fruity flavors of Organic peach tea.
£5.20
Other Soft Drinks
Coca Cola (Normal 330ml)
Satisfy your thirst with the classic taste of Coca Cola.
£4.30
Coca Cola (Zero 330ml)
Enjoy the classic taste of Coca Cola in a Zero sugar Zero calories version.
£4.30
Coca Cola (Diet 330ml)
Enjoy the classic taste of Coca Cola in a diet version.
£4.30
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water (500ml)
Bubbly and refreshing San Pellegrino sparkling water from the foothills of the Italian Alps
£4.30
Acqua Panna Still Water (500ml)
Pure and still water from Tuscany to keep you hydrated.
£4.30
Italian Craft Beer
Menabrea Blonde (330ml bottle)
Crisp and refreshing Menabrea Blonde beer, perfect for beer lovers who like lager
£7.00
Menabrea Alcohol free beer (0% ABV) (330ml bottle)
Alcohol free Italian craft beer
£6.00
Baladin x Emilia's L'ippa (pale ale) 330ml bottle)
A special collab Italian craft beer
£9.50
Italian Wine
Red: Pinot Nero Bottega Vinai (750ml)
Delight in the smooth and velvety Pinot Nero Bottega Vinai red wine.
£41.00
Red: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC (750ml)
Experience the bold and fruity flavors of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo red wine (pairs perfectly with our Handmade Lamb Ravioli)
£30.00
White: 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)
£30.00
Rosé: Ancora Chiaretto DOC (750ml)
Enjoy a glass of refreshing and vibrant Ancora Chiaretto rosé wine.
£33.00
White: Camillona Sauvignon Blanc DOC (750ml)
Savor the crisp and aromatic Camillona Sauvignon Blanc white wine (pairs perfectly with our Homemade Pesto pasta)
£35.00
White: 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)
£41.00
Prosecco: Dolci Colline DOC (750ml)
Celebrate with a bottle of sparkling Prosecco Dolci Colline (pairs well with all our Antipasti)
£38.00
Red: Uggiano Roccialta Chianti D.O.C.G. (750ml)
Enjoy a classic, fruity Chianti red wine (pairs perfectly with our Bechamel Bolognese pasta)
£35.00
*New* Pasta retail products
Rigatoni (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.
£4.00
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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.
£4.00
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Bucatini (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.
£4.00
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Mixed bundle (3 x 500g packets) Pasta di Gragnano P.G.I.
Semolina pasta (no eggs)1 x 500g packet of Bucatini1 x 500g packet of Rigatoni1 x 500g packet of Casarecce
£10.00
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