After discovering Emilia’s Crafted Pasta years ago at their original spot in St Katharine Docks, it’s been great to see them flourish. Their latest opening in Victoria, now the fifth in the group, is a welcome addition to the area. They offer fresh handmade pasta in a warm, stylish setting just a few minutes from the station. We visited for lunch and were impressed by the food, the service, and the relaxed vibe that sets it apart from other pasta restaurants. If you’re looking for lunch places in Victoria or the best restaurants in SW1, you’ll appreciate the perfect plates of pasta at Emilia’s.
“Pasta lovers will rejoice with fresh pasta made by hand, paired with the perfect sauce at the latest Emilia’s restaurant in Victoria,” Homegirl London.
Emilia’s Crafted Pasta Menu
We began with the sourdough bruschetta, generously topped with seasonal tomatoes and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. The tomatoes were juicy and full of flavour; the bread was nicely charred at the edges, simple yet perfectly done. Other starters include burrata with toasted sourdough, marinated olives, and creamy cannellini beans with sun-dried tomato bread.
For the main event, we chose two vegetarian pasta dishes. First was the homemade tomato sauce with freshly chopped basil, served with radiatori, the little ridged shapes that catch the sauce beautifully. You can also add buffalo mozzarella or burrata; we went for the latter.
The second dish was the truffled cacio e pepe, a rich and earthy take on the Roman staple, served with casarecce. It was creamy, peppery and balanced with just the right hit of truffle. Pasta dishes range from £12 to £17.50, and there’s a good variety for all tastes from slow-cooked béchamel bolognese to a new tuna puttanesca with olives and capers, plus veggie options like walnut and mushroom cream or pistachio pesto with cherry tomatoes.
We also ordered the Italian garden salad on the side, a mix of rocket, cherry tomatoes, sweet peppers and olives, which was zingy and fresh.
Dessert didn’t disappoint either. The creamy pistachio cheesecake was silky and indulgent, with a chocolate shortbread base.
We also tried their new vegan chocolate ‘salami’, made from 54% chocolate and a crunchy biscuit. It was dense and satisfying with a lovely hit of sea salt.
Other options include a vanilla panna cotta with strawberries, amaretto tiramisù, and scoops of Italian gelato in flavours like pistachio or raspberry sorbet. Desserts are priced from £3.5 to £8.
To drink, I had the peach iced tea, which was refreshing and not overly sweet, perfect with the food. The drinks menu also features wines by the glass or bottle, Italian craft beers, digestifs such as limoncello and amaretto, and authentic hot chocolate made with chocolate beads, not powder (sounds wonderful).
Helpful Information About Emilia’s Victoria
The interior of Emilia’s Victoria is one of its strengths. Warm terracotta tones, wooden chairs, tiled floors, and soft lighting create a space that feels both cosy and stylish. There’s also a mezzanine level, which adds a more open and layered feel to the dining room. Even though it’s on a busy main road, it feels peaceful inside, an excellent place for lunch, an early dinner or a relaxed solo meal.
Emilia’s Victoria is located at 56 Victoria Street, London SW1E 6QW, just a few minutes’ walk from Victoria Station. It’s open daily from 12 pm to 10 pm. To book or explore the menu, visit the Emilia’s Crafted Pasta website. They also sell pasta online, which I’ve tried, and it’s delicious. Enjoy you’re pasta, it really does taste just like Nonna’s!
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Author: Homegirl London. Photographs: Homegirl London. I only write about coffee shops or eateries where I had a good experience. I recommend that you conduct further research, as standards and opinions are subject to fluctuation. Please verify that the establishment is still in business and check its opening times before visiting.