Via Emilia by Food Roots - SHOREDITCH
London
Try the shared boards for a taste of Emilia-Romagna - perfect with Lambrusco.
In the bustling neighborhood of Shoreditch, London, Via Emilia by Food Roots offers an authentic taste of Italy with a special focus on the gastronomy of the Emilia-Romagna region. This restaurant is renowned for its commitment to bringing the vibrant culinary traditions of this Italian region to a dynamic and creative part of London.
The setting combines elements of industrial chic with warm wood walls, sleek marble, and raw metal finishes, reflecting the gritty and artistic vibe of Shoreditch. This ambiance makes it a perfect spot for enjoying a casual meal with friends, as the seating arrangements include cozy benches and stools that foster a sense of community and intimacy. The restaurant is particularly popular for groups looking to share delightful boards of traditional Italian specialties, including the regional favorite, Gnocco Fritto, paired seamlessly with a refreshing glass of Lambrusco.
Via Emilia offers a friendly and bustling atmosphere, ideal for starting a weekend adventure or simply savoring some of the finest handmade pasta in East London. It caters to a broad audience, from local creative professionals to visitors keen on experiencing genuine Italian cuisine in a lively and contemporary environment.
Reviews
We were looking for a small bite later in the evening and found this lovely restaurant. We had thebsalad (enough to share) and three pasta dishes and everything was excellent. The service was lovely, too.
This place exceeded my expectations. Carlos served us with so much love and knowledge of the cuisine and menu - we really had to try every thing. We will be coming back for more amazing energy from Carlos and the beautiful space. Even serving authentic Lambrusco in scodelle! 11/10 thank you, Sophia ♥️♥️♥️
As an Italian myself I really loved this place, the pasta was truly amazing, it's handmade and very delicious. My favourite was the classic spaghetti alla bolognese, the sauce was truly incredible!! As our server was Abraham and he was very kind, he greeted us when we entered the restaurant and explained clearly how the menu works. I would come here again and I recommend it❤️
Back in November I went to dinner here with my friends, we were only in town a few days for a concert and so glad we found this place. All of the food was delicious with great presentation. I’m leaving this review now because months later we were looking back on our trip and got to talking about how great our server Janine was, she knew the menu well and gave us great recommendations, and she was extremely kind and hospitable. I hope one day we can come back.
We booked this place for Valentine’s Day and although that time didn’t work out and we didn’t end up dining there, we were invited to come back another time - which ended up being a fantastic experience. The gentleman in charge of our table was attentive and personable, and the food was delicious and felt homemade in the best way. Highly recommend the Gnocco Fritto bread with the spreadable cheese and charcuterie board starter. For pastas, the cacio r Pepe was a standout but the spinach ricotta ravioli was a little dry. I will definitely be back to try more of their dishes!
