Pasta Emilia
Last updatedβ 4.3 Β· 1,070 Google reviews Β· $$
Pasta Emilia is an Italian restaurant on Riley Street in Surry Hills, with a warm, homey dining room that fills with couples, families and locals. Visitors come for the pasta and the friendly service. James Hilder Reserve is a one-minute walk away.
Cuisine at Pasta Emilia
Food at Pasta Emilia
The menu is built around Italian pasta, with mains and desserts alongside. Visitors say the food is delicious and the ingredients fresh. Vegetarian dishes are available, and the restaurant has a kids' menu. Diners often mention the duck and truffle tortelli, and the chocolate mousse is named as a sweet finish.
What to order: Duck and truffle tortelli
Drinks at Pasta Emilia
Wine is the drink to know here. One diner says the owner pours a wine she produces herself, and another says a chilled organic red paired well with the meal. The website also links a Bacco Wine Night event.
Private dining and functions
Pasta Emilia hosts functions and has a private dining room, which the website links from its main navigation. The site also links a cooking school, an online shop and a Bacco Wine Night, so the venue suits groups and celebrations as well as a regular night out.
What customers say about Pasta Emilia
- π¬Warm, welcoming staff who make guests feel at home
- π¬Food praised as delicious, with fresh ingredients
- π¬Homey, authentic Italian atmosphere in the dining room
Tips for visiting Pasta Emilia
- βBook through the restaurant's online booking link on its website.
- βConfirm Sunday and weekend opening times by phone, as the published hours don't agree.
- βAsk staff about the house wine, which is a point of interest for many diners.
Getting to Pasta Emilia
259 Riley Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010. Parking is available, and the entrance is step-free. Riley Street is in the Surry Hills grid, a short walk from James Hilder Reserve.
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FAQ about Pasta Emilia
What cuisine does Pasta Emilia serve?
Pasta Emilia serves Italian food, with pasta at the centre of the menu.
Can I book a table at Pasta Emilia?
Yes, you can book online through the restaurant's website.
Is Pasta Emilia good for a group or a function?
Yes, it hosts functions and has a private dining room for groups.
Does Pasta Emilia have vegetarian options?
Yes, the menu includes vegetarian dishes.