Jamie's Italian, your thoughts?

fhs man 2 · 09-02-2013, 12:25

There is a new one opening soon in Aberdeen and I am thinking about going but I am not sure due to the mixed reviews of the other restaurants.

Have you ever been, what are your thoughts and what is it like ?

Auntie Climax · 09-02-2013, 12:31

I've not even heard of it.

36_Chambers · 09-02-2013, 12:31

I go to the on in Brum once in a while, I do like the lamb stew

fhs man 2 · 09-02-2013, 12:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auntie Climax

I've not even heard of it.

It is a chain of italian restaurants owned by Jamie Oliver.

myss · 09-02-2013, 12:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auntie Climax

I've not even heard of it.

Neither have I, but considering mixed reviews, if the food seems reasonably priced, I would go to see if I liked it. If the majority of the review were bad, I probably wouldn't.

weateallthepies · 09-02-2013, 12:35

Been a few times, some really nice meals, some not so great.

It's good quality, and well prepared, but I don't think it's quite worth the money given other similarly priced places. Still I'd recommend trying it out, I'm fussier than most.

LostFool · 09-02-2013, 12:37

I've been to the Cambridge one.

http://www.jamieoliver.com/italian/cambridge

They've done a good job with the decoration and the bar is a nice place to hang out before the theatre. The food is OK but , portions are small, the service slow and it's overpriced for what it is - you are just paying for the name above the door. There are many better and cheaper Italian restaurants around.

blueblade · 09-02-2013, 12:41

Jamie Oliver is Italian.

Hmm, never knew that.

Jillstar · 09-02-2013, 12:41

We are getting one where I live soon too. I can imagine it will be overpriced for what you get. We have enough italian resturants as it is! I'd have preferred a Nandos

36_Chambers · 09-02-2013, 12:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jillstar

We are getting one where I live soon too. I can imagine it will be overpriced for what you get. We have enough italian resturants as it is! I'd have preferred a Nandos

I've got 6 nandos within 30 minutes of my house

Paradise_Lost · 09-02-2013, 12:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueblade

Jamie Oliver is Italian.

Hmm, never knew that.

Is that a requirement?

He learnt his trade from Antonio Carluccio.

Ads · 09-02-2013, 12:53

Its basically posh microwave meals made in a factory and warmed up on site

Mileymoo · 09-02-2013, 12:58

I've also been to the Cambridge one, food lovely just a little overpriced for what it is. Biggest criticism is the very slow and sometimes useless service. I'd go again but not for a special evening, maybe before or after a show.

RegTheHedge · 09-02-2013, 13:04

An Identikit Jamie's 'Italian ' or a cosy family run Trattoria .I know which would me my choice .

Madridista23 · 09-02-2013, 13:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paradise_Lost

Is that a requirement?

He learnt his trade from Antonio Carluccio.

Gennaro Contaldo!!

Grouty · 09-02-2013, 13:30

Is he hell!

moza · 09-02-2013, 13:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by fhs man 2

It is a chain of italian restaurants owned by Jamie Oliver.

Which in itself is enough to put me off setting foot in it.

Some friends from work went before Christmas, and weren't very impressed. Apparently the staff weren't very accommodating for any special requests, such as "can you serve the fish without the head on, please, I don't like my dinner staring at me?" The response was basically, tough, that's how it comes.

Never Nude · 09-02-2013, 14:05

I can't stand Jamie Oliver, so I would never go. There are some pretty lovely independent Italian restaurants near me, so I will stick with them.

scotch · 09-02-2013, 14:09

Awful, I hated it. Though i can't stand him so i may be a tad prejudice.

Only went casue group I was with wanted to and I thought maybe his food is really good, it wasn't.

None of my group - 8 in total would go back. Slow and uninterested staff and the food was like 'mediocre' at best. And it was way way overpriced for the service and the meal.

dee123 · 09-02-2013, 14:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueblade

Jamie Oliver is Italian.

Hmm, never knew that.

Why isn't he off fighting Bowser or something?

Mrs de Winter · 09-02-2013, 14:15

I've had lunch at a couple of different branches and found the food to be perfectly nice. Then again I wouldn't have ever thought to eat there myself (had I not been dragged there with friends) as I'm not the biggest fan of Jamie Oliver or chain restaurants, so I suppose my expectations were fairly low

RAINBOWGIRL22 · 09-02-2013, 14:17

I've not been BUT I did go to Fifteen not that long ago and it was lovely!

I'd had virtually the same thing 2 weeks earlier in a branch of Carluccios and I thought the meal I had in Fifteen was far superior

(it was a lamb ragu thing with ribbon pasta if anyone cares!!)

Mrs Mackintosh · 09-02-2013, 14:32

The one in Edinburgh has had mixed reviews. I passed it last night on the way to a lovely steak dinner at the New York Steam Packet. It was completely empty when I passed it both at 5.30 and again at 10pm. That doesn't bode well if they can't get the punters in on a Friday night. The menu looked awfully expensive.

walterwhite · 09-02-2013, 15:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueblade

Jamie Oliver is Italian.

Hmm, never knew that.

Who said he was?

walterwhite · 09-02-2013, 15:51

Been twice, first time was fantastic, really good food. Second time we waited over an hour to be seated and then they had run out of wine glasses and served us our wine in tumblers. Bizarre.

09-02-2013, 12:25	#1
fhs man 2 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 6,090	Jamie's Italian, your thoughts? There is a new one opening soon in Aberdeen and I am thinking about going but I am not sure due to the mixed reviews of the other restaurants. Have you ever been, what are your thoughts and what is it like ?

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Grouty Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: The Nth East Posts: 21,598	Jamie's Italian, your thoughts? Is he hell!

09-02-2013, 12:31	#2
Auntie Climax Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 873	I've not even heard of it.

09-02-2013, 12:31	#3
36_Chambers Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 911	I go to the on in Brum once in a while, I do like the lamb stew

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fhs man 2 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 6,090	Quote: Originally Posted by Auntie Climax I've not even heard of it. It is a chain of italian restaurants owned by Jamie Oliver.

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myss Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Londonia :o> Posts: 11,144	Quote: Originally Posted by Auntie Climax I've not even heard of it. Neither have I, but considering mixed reviews, if the food seems reasonably priced, I would go to see if I liked it. If the majority of the review were bad, I probably wouldn't.

09-02-2013, 12:35	#6
weateallthepies Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,288	Been a few times, some really nice meals, some not so great. It's good quality, and well prepared, but I don't think it's quite worth the money given other similarly priced places. Still I'd recommend trying it out, I'm fussier than most.

09-02-2013, 12:37	#7
LostFool Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 59,737	I've been to the Cambridge one. http://www.jamieoliver.com/italian/cambridge They've done a good job with the decoration and the bar is a nice place to hang out before the theatre. The food is OK but , portions are small, the service slow and it's overpriced for what it is - you are just paying for the name above the door. There are many better and cheaper Italian restaurants around.

09-02-2013, 12:41	#8
blueblade Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southern East Anglia Posts: 75,235	Jamie Oliver is Italian. Hmm, never knew that.

09-02-2013, 12:41	#9
Jillstar Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,236	We are getting one where I live soon too. I can imagine it will be overpriced for what you get. We have enough italian resturants as it is! I'd have preferred a Nandos

09-02-2013, 12:43	#10
36_Chambers Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 911	Quote: Originally Posted by Jillstar We are getting one where I live soon too. I can imagine it will be overpriced for what you get. We have enough italian resturants as it is! I'd have preferred a Nandos I've got 6 nandos within 30 minutes of my house

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Paradise_Lost Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cornwall Posts: 4,163	Quote: Originally Posted by blueblade Jamie Oliver is Italian. Hmm, never knew that. Is that a requirement? He learnt his trade from Antonio Carluccio.

09-02-2013, 12:53	#12
Ads Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pimlico, central London, UK Posts: 14,886	Its basically posh microwave meals made in a factory and warmed up on site

09-02-2013, 12:58	#13
Mileymoo Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 100	I've also been to the Cambridge one, food lovely just a little overpriced for what it is. Biggest criticism is the very slow and sometimes useless service. I'd go again but not for a special evening, maybe before or after a show.

09-02-2013, 13:04	#14
RegTheHedge Inactive Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Docklands London -Marais Paris Posts: 2,683	An Identikit Jamie's 'Italian ' or a cosy family run Trattoria .I know which would me my choice .

09-02-2013, 13:18	#15
Madridista23 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calle Embajadores 28010 Posts: 7,692	Quote: Originally Posted by Paradise_Lost Is that a requirement? He learnt his trade from Antonio Carluccio. Gennaro Contaldo!!

09-02-2013, 13:47	#17
moza Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wakefield Posts: 1,353	Quote: Originally Posted by fhs man 2 It is a chain of italian restaurants owned by Jamie Oliver. Which in itself is enough to put me off setting foot in it. Some friends from work went before Christmas, and weren't very impressed. Apparently the staff weren't very accommodating for any special requests, such as "can you serve the fish without the head on, please, I don't like my dinner staring at me?" The response was basically, tough, that's how it comes.

09-02-2013, 14:05	#18
Never Nude Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mrs Vosne Posts: 10,581	I can't stand Jamie Oliver, so I would never go. There are some pretty lovely independent Italian restaurants near me, so I will stick with them.

09-02-2013, 14:09	#19
scotch Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Posts: 8,898	Awful, I hated it. Though i can't stand him so i may be a tad prejudice. Only went casue group I was with wanted to and I thought maybe his food is really good, it wasn't. None of my group - 8 in total would go back. Slow and uninterested staff and the food was like 'mediocre' at best. And it was way way overpriced for the service and the meal.

09-02-2013, 14:13	#20
dee123 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 22,461	Quote: Originally Posted by blueblade Jamie Oliver is Italian. Hmm, never knew that. Why isn't he off fighting Bowser or something?

09-02-2013, 14:15	#21
Mrs de Winter Guest Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,733	I've had lunch at a couple of different branches and found the food to be perfectly nice. Then again I wouldn't have ever thought to eat there myself (had I not been dragged there with friends) as I'm not the biggest fan of Jamie Oliver or chain restaurants, so I suppose my expectations were fairly low

09-02-2013, 14:17	#22
RAINBOWGIRL22 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London Posts: 23,261	I've not been BUT I did go to Fifteen not that long ago and it was lovely! I'd had virtually the same thing 2 weeks earlier in a branch of Carluccios and I thought the meal I had in Fifteen was far superior (it was a lamb ragu thing with ribbon pasta if anyone cares!!)

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Jamie's Italian, your thoughts?

09-02-2013, 14:32	#23
Mrs Mackintosh Inactive Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,739	The one in Edinburgh has had mixed reviews. I passed it last night on the way to a lovely steak dinner at the New York Steam Packet. It was completely empty when I passed it both at 5.30 and again at 10pm. That doesn't bode well if they can't get the punters in on a Friday night. The menu looked awfully expensive.

09-02-2013, 15:50	#24
walterwhite Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 21,729	Quote: Originally Posted by blueblade Jamie Oliver is Italian. Hmm, never knew that. Who said he was?

09-02-2013, 15:51	#25
walterwhite Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 21,729	Been twice, first time was fantastic, really good food. Second time we waited over an hour to be seated and then they had run out of wine glasses and served us our wine in tumblers. Bizarre.