Emilia Cucina Italiana Pondok Indah — Restaurant in Jakarta

The interior was welcoming, beautifully decorated and inviting. With warm tone of wood everywhere you see. There were plenty of indoor seatings, some outdoor seatings and there was also indoor bar area.

After we ordered, the welcome bread arrived. It was warm, sourdough bread with creamy spread. It was a good start of our wonderful dinner.

The temple of rose was aromatic and served in a beautiful clear glass teapot.

Maiale Alla Griglia was a tender grilled pork belly dish. Although my family liked them, for me, there was that smell of pork that I don't prefer. Without the smell, it was perfectly cooked & seasoned. Served with lightly seasoned baby spinach & baby tomatoes.

The fior di latte pizza was delicious, chewy & moist pizza base, complemented by the tomato sauce on top. Unfortunately the fior di latte portion was too little. There are 6 slices of pizza. Wouldn't it be nice if the fior di latte was enough for the 6 slices? There were only 3 small pieces of fior di latte. We had to cut each into half, so every slices pizza could get tiny parts of the fior di latte. There were no meat at all in the pizza. I think it's not worth the price.

Fettuccine al tartufo & linguinne panna e pancetta were both tasty & flavorful. We all enjoyed them very much.

For the desserts:

Tiramisu - the best tiramisu i've ever had in Jakarta. Not the usual dry tiramisu. There was a creamy white sauce that poured over it. It was divine! Kiddos love it, too!

Arancia creme brulee - there was a slight tanginess from a lemon. The custard was creamy and soft, the sugar crust on top was perfect.

The service was great. Since the very beginning, the waitresses served us with great attitudes...

My table reservations was cancelled because I mistyped my phone number. The staff mentioned that there's this warning in red box on the reservations form, which is fair. But it's a bad experience for me because: I've received confirmation email, but the mail didn't put any info regarding the phone number I've inputted, so I cannot check if there's a mistake in the info. The 'manage reservations' link provided also didn't have any info I've input so I have no idea if there's a mistake regarding my data. The reservation was cancelled 2 hours before and had no warnings before the cancellation so I have no idea if there's something wrong. I think cancelling reservations due to uncontactable customer is fair, but I hope that it could be made more forgiving and could be avoided by the customer simply by providing data on the email and manage reservations, or if it's possible, by sending warning email before completely cancelling the reservation. I was lucky because I still get a table outdoor there that night. Regardless of the reservations problem, I find the food here is amazing, the atmosphere is nice, and the staff are really friendly and nice. Will definitely come again, but I hope the reservations system can...

Emilia Cucina Italiana is one of the best Italian restaurants in Pondok Indah area. From the moment we stepped in, we were impressed by the warm and homely atmosphere of the place. The vintage decor and comfortable seating arrangements added to the charm of the restaurant, making it a perfect place for an intimate dinner with loved ones.

But what really stole the show was the food. The dishes we tried were all excellent, but the Funghi was the star of the night. The flavors were simply amazing and the presentation was a feast for the eyes. It was clear that the chefs put a lot of effort and care into preparing each dish.

And let's not forget about the service. Our waiter, Komar, was exceptional. He was knowledgeable, attentive, and went above and beyond to make our dining experience memorable. His recommendations were spot-on and his friendly demeanor added to the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the restaurant.

Overall, Emilia Cucina Italiana is a must-visit restaurant for anyone who loves authentic Italian cuisine. The combination of great food, warm atmosphere, and impeccable service make it an unforgettable dining experience. Thank you to the entire team at Emilia Cucina Italiana for a...