Emilia’s Crafted Pasta

Big news for pasta lovers – Emilia’s Crafted Pasta has opened its sixth London restaurant at Central Saint Giles, bringing its much-loved fresh, handmade pasta to the heart of the West End as the group celebrates 10 years since opening its first restaurant.

Just moments from Tottenham Court Road station, the new restaurant offers a welcoming space to enjoy flavourful Italian dishes made from scratch daily on-site – perfect for everything from quick lunches to relaxed dinners, whether you’re commuting, shopping or exploring the West End.

Now open, with 50% off food from 7th to 13th October (walk-in and dine-in only), Emilia’s is the Italian heart of Central Saint Giles’ modern piazza, designed by Renzo Piano (the architect’s first UK project) and moments from Oxford Street and the West End theatres. The restaurant brings a warm, inviting trattoria feel to the contemporary square, seating 55 diners inside and 25 on the covered terrace. Drinks are at normal menu prices, and bookings open from 14th October.

Known for its beautifully simple, flavour-packed Italian dishes, Emilia’s has built a loyal following by doing one thing exceptionally well: fresh pasta, made daily. From silky egg pappardelle to perfectly pleated ravioli, every dish celebrates carefully sourced ingredients and traditional techniques.

The Central Saint Giles menu features all of Emilia’s most-loved pasta dishes, alongside seasonal specials created especially for this location. Guests can also watch the pasta being made fresh every morning through the restaurant’s large corner windows, from both inside and out on the piazza.

Favourites include Emilia’s signature minimum four-hour slow-cooked Béchamel Bolognese with fresh egg pappardelle, the spicy tuna puttanesca with bucatini, and vegetarian and vegan options such as homemade pistachio pesto and sautéed cherry tomatoes with casarecce.

As with all Emilia’s locations, the restaurant features a fully open kitchen with counter seating, bringing guests closer to the action. An Italian-inspired bar welcomes diners, while a pasta-making station, visible from outside, gives passers-by a glimpse of the theatre of pasta-making throughout the day.

The restaurant continues the brand’s commitment to sustainability. All food is made with 100% natural ingredients, and suppliers have been handpicked as Emilia’s works with companies, farmers and growers who care deeply about their produce and practise sustainable farming.