Reviews Jamie's Italian

If you are looking for some good pasta this is one option. Located close to Piccadilly Circus station, they have a menu with a big range of options and not very expensive. On evenings and at weekend it's mandatory to have a reservation.

I went there on a birthday party I had in London and it was my first contact with something envolving Jamie Oliver's name and I loved the experience! We had an awesome dinner with great food and good wine! I ate the Serloin and it melted like butter! I'm really excited to try the Lisbon's franchising!

If you are looking for a comfy food restaurant at the heart of London, must try the Jamie’s Italian restaurant, near Picaddily Circus. From the starters, followed by pasta and ending with a chocolate brownie, you can have a taste of all the Jamie Oliver’s flavours. Ideal if you love spicy food.

Despite the fact that you can possibly find every option available at Jamie's on Instagram, nothing equals actually going there and experiencing it by yourself, which I highly recommend anyone who finds themselves in the mood for simple, but delicious Italian food. The British cook once again proves his ability to create something extraordinary with simple products (let's be honest, Italian cuisine is known exactly for that - simplest products that combined create the best tastes!) and I can honestly recommend you each and every position from his brand restaurants menu, starting from traditional pastas and finishing with their Tiramisu (which I found a little bit too pricey for the portion as it was almost 6£, but oh well, it's London at its finest)

It is an affordable chain restaurant so it's important too considere this before having a lot of expectations on the "Jamie Oliver experience".
I really loved the spaghetti Carbonara, but I was not amazed. The garlic bread was one of the bests I've ever had and the "Epic Brownie" is definitely epic.

I was in London for only one night and someone suggested me this restaurant in Picadilly. It was great! I arrived there a bit late, it was almost 10 pm and they still served dinner. I was told that i might have to wait a bit, because its always full, but i didnt! The staff was very nice and the whole restaurant mood was very interesting and cozy, i felt very comfortable being there. I thought it would be an expensive restaurant, but for the type of food it wasnt expensive at all. Everything tasted amazing! From the starters to the dessert. Would definitely suggest this if you're into italian food!

Jamie's Italian in Piccadilly Circus isn't your ordinary chain restaurant. This is evident from the outside of the restaurant as it is actually located in an old converted pub.

Imagine my surprise when we walk to Jamie's Italian and it turns out to be an old pub that they’ve worked around to create a restaurant. It definitely helped alleviate some of the cookie-cutter feel you get with chain restaurants that all look the same inside. The decor is about what you’d expect from a pub with wood paneling and chalkboards with specials and notes. But in the windows hangs the signature pork leg, garlic and chili that you expect somewhere like this. I thought it was actually a good balance between familiar and unique.

That being said, it’s still your standard casual dining type of atmosphere. Nice enough, but not so nice you’ll be out of place if you are wearing scruffy jeans and a t-shirt.

Would I Want Seconds?

We thought about getting the Ultimate Plank (£10.95 per person), but the only extra thing I wanted was the Italian Nachos (£3.95) so we settled on those and the regular Meat Plank (£6.95 per person). The meat plank is pretty hard to go wrong on…deli meat, cheese and some nibbles.  

The Pistachio Mortadella so smooth and delicious…I think it might be the . I’m pretty sure I could make a meal out of this if they’d give you a bit more of everything! The the Italian Nachos were kind of a weird twist between by beloved St. Louis favourite Toasted Ravioli and little cracker puff type snacks. They either are or went cold really quickly, but were definitely a tasty treat that I’d try again.

We also ordered the Penne Carbonara (£10.95 for a main dish size). Now I don’t know if it was because of my dish taking awhile to cook or a fluke…but when it came out the temperature on the pasta was really uneven which put my husband off a bit. In the middle it was lovely and warm and creamy and tasted like we expected. It’s a good, standard pasta and the portions size is fair…it’s just a shame it wasn’t all piping hot and creamy.

For my main I ordered the Turkey Milanese (£13.50). I found it really hard to choose a dish as part of me wanted pasta but part of me wanted to try something else. I finally figured I could always steal a bite of my husbands dish and settled on the turkey milanese. However, reading the description I was worried it wouldn’t be a complete enough meal as it was just meat with an egg basically..so I also ordered some Funky Chips (£3.85). When it came out it was huge…but I was glad to have ordered the chips because it was also pretty plain. Once I got to the cheese and ham centre it was a bit better…but I think without the other dish to complement it I would have been pretty bored with the meal.

Could I Afford Seconds?

Jamie’s is definitely your affordable, casual dining chain. You could easily eat here for £20 per person even if you did get a glass of wine. So if you’re looking for some decent food and are on a budget this is definitely a good option. I think it’s also really great the the prices are kept reasonable despite the really central location.

I’m not sure what it’s like on the weekends - but on a Thursday night they had a good crowd but also plenty of tables for those without a reservation. So if you find yourself wandering around Soho looking for somewhere to eat this could be a good option.

Overall?

Mostly I liked it. There were some hiccups with the food temperature and a large obnoxious group nearby (though to be fair that could happen anywhere). But it’s quick, easy and definitely affordable.

Although the menu is diverse and has some unique dishes I do feel like you lose some of the presentation and passion that you might get from an independent restaurant. However, you have to balance whether convenience, price and familiarity outweigh having a trendy dish served on a roof slate in some sort of pop up restaurant.

I wouldn’t want to eat here all the time - but I definitely would give it another try if I was in the area. I should also say we didn’t get to see it, but this particular location has a roof bar apparently so I do think it would be a fantastic place to go a grab a drink and maybe snack on the meat plank after work if you’re in central London anyway!

I have been meaning to try one of Jamie's Italian Resto's for a long old time since a friend of mine claimed 'it was some of the best pasta (he'd) eaten'. Being a bit of a pasta snob (DeCecco for everyday, Giuseppe Cocco for posh - trust me, it makes a difference) this claim stuck and therefore when I was invited down to try one on my doorstop for lunch I jumped at the chance...

Londra Serisinin 1. Bölümü...

Kasım ayında yapmış olduğumuz kısa Londra gezisinde iyi bir makarna ve sarap ikilisi nerede bize eşlik eder diye sorduk ve cevabı Jamie' Italian olarak aldık. Aradık taradık ve kendilerini Soho'da bir ara sokakta bulduk. 

Haftaiçini bilemeyeceğim ama haftasonu tamamiyle dolu... Kesinlikle rezervasyon ile gidilmesini önerdiğim bir yer. Turistler tarafından oldukça ilgiyle karşılanan bir yer.

Rezervasyonla uğraşamam gider şansımı denerim diyorsanız ona da tamam. Şayet şansınız yaver gider güzel bir masa bulursanız ne ala olmadı mualla :)...

Gözlemlediğim kadarıyla mekan iki kattan oluşuyor. Giriş katı daha çok bar ve aperatif lezzetleri denemek isteyen ve tadanlarla dolu. Garsonların "Ne için gelmiştiniz" sorusuna vereceğiniz cevap ile sizi yönlendireceklerdir. 

Akşam yemeği için alt katta bulunan ve mahseni andıran bir salonda ağırlanıyor konuklar. Şık döşenmiş, ağır ve bohem bir havası var.

Gelelim yemeklere! Daha doğrusu makarnalara... Öncelikle makarnaları gerçekten lezzetli. İnsanı alıp hayal dünyasına götürmüyor ama beklentileri tamamiyle karşılıyor. Penne Pomodoro, Tagliatelle Bolognese ve Penne Carbonara denedik. 3'ü de birbirinden lezzetli. Damak zevkinize göre ister bu 3 makarnadan birini deneyebilirsiniz isterseniz farklı alternatiflere yönelebilirsiniz. Fakat üzülerek söylüyorum ki yanına hangi marka kırmızı şarap söyledik maalesef hatırlayamıyorum. (Soslara göre şarap tercihinizi yapabilirsiniz.)

Bu kadar kalabalığa rağmen servisleri çok hızlı. Garsonlar girişte çok kibar ama iş bahşiş konusuna geldiğinde acayip derece uyuz olabiliyorlar.

Son olarak Jamie's Italian'a akşam saatlerinde gitmenizi öneririm. Nedenini bilemiyorum fakat daha keyifli olduğunu düşünüyorum.

+ Lovely decoration. Friendly staff. Good flavours. - Dining room very hot. Focaccia was very dry (didn't look fresh) Overall was a good experience.

I must says I like the food that i had but I believed a bit overpriced. Food is tasty, and dessert too, I had red berries merengue, which I must say, was a messy dessert as it was served in a tiny glass bowl, and each time dive in with spoon well it was slipping out of the bowl, so.om another occasion I had chocolate browny which was delicious and served on huge plate for a change ,lol. What really put me of and cost the place a star was the dirty toilet, two out of 4 in the ladies were blocked and the smell was simply overwhelming. Now I believe this should be checked regularly, after all food is being served there. Feedback given to employees, I shall wait and see if anything changes over time.

We didn't have a booking on a Saturday night but just a 20 minute wait for a table. Staff were really friendly and the place has a really relaxed, retro vibe. Good for eating with kids too. Lovely menu, reasonably priced. Drinks perhaps a bit more expensive than others. Small glass of house red wine at £5.50. Enjoyed a very delicious vegetarian lasagne.

A beautiful historic London building that has had a great makeover inside, retaining some original blended with some modern. The staff are welcoming and friendly. The food choices is extensive and very tasty. Good choices of deserts and coffees. Beer, wines and cocktails also.

Lovely service in a great traditional pub-like location very close to Piccadilly Circus. We reserved the Christmas Feast and that's really what it was. The mixed starters plate was a dream, the main dish very good and the dessert as well. I also tried the Ginger Mojito which basically tasted like a normal one - unfortunately not gingery enough (apparently that was better a few years back when it really "burned your throat"). Nobody rushed us to leave and including the drinks beforehand at the bar and the 3-course-meal we payed 200 Pounds including tips for four persons. Fair.

Stopped into Jamie's for a one last drink before setting off home for the evening. Bar staff were happy enough and there was a good selection of unusual craft beers to try. The bar area wasn't crowded and we were able to perch on some high stools with a view out onto the streets of Soho. Definitely a branding Mecca for all things Jamie Oliver - as is to be expected.

Really good food. Great customer service even though was really busy. Staff was very friendly.

Great quality price ratio, absolutely great taste. Very friendly service. Place to visit while you visit London.