Jamie’s Italian

For the price you don’t get much of what to expect .Not offered any bread prior or anything to snack to the meal. I ordered the squid and got 5 small pieces for 7 pounds. The Aubergine was a half of one that’s it. So basically expect to pay so much more to be filled.

This was our second attempt and a disappointment at Jamie’s in Brighton. The meatball bruschetta (6 pounds) was cold and soggy like an old bowl of cereal. Italian nachos seemed to have been left out because they were rubbery and stale. The burgers were dry and unsatisfying (13 pounds with chips!). There was no sauce o. The kids pasta, just dry meat. The only thing I liked about the visit was the market salad side, but unfortunately I had to pay for everything else. You can get far better food in town for the price. The menu and ingredients sound good, but execution was worse than a normal high street chain. I felt robbed after paying 50 pounds for lunch without drinks.

Both me and my partner were both disappointed with our dining experience. My cured meat plank was dried out and was missing items that had been listed on the menu. Neither of us were meal checked which is a big no no as we both work in the industry. My partner being Italian was really looking forward to visiting this restaurant but I doubt we would return

Die hohen (aufgrund des Namens) Erwartungen wurden übertroffen.
Die Speisen waren hervorragend! Ich habe schon viele Pizzen gegessen, aber das war wohl mit Abstand die Beste, die ich je gegessen habe (und das in England ;-))!
Die Preise sind absolut fair und nicht überteuert.
Das Personal ist überaus freundlich und fix.
Die Einrichtung ist top und man kann sogar den Köchen beim Kochen zusehen.
Allerdings hat man hier ohne Reservierung keine Chance! Wir haben direkt über die Homepage reserviert — hier kann man sofort sehen, welche Termine/​Uhrzeiten noch frei sind.

A Little bit noisy place but worth going cuz of cuisine. Lamb chops were just fantastic. Bravo, Jamie!

I’ve only been here once (last night), so haven’t experienced more than one meal here, however that one meal was so scrummy that I just couldn’t resist writing a review…
Being a chain, Jamies could easily offer a relatively generic experience, however as soon as I walked in I was immediately impressed by the high standard of things. The décor is fantastic– very cool and eye-​catching and the staff greeted us with big smiles, which is always nice!
The food, too, was really wonderful! I had a steak and chips– something that is easily done averagely, but it was delicious. The steak was thin and lathered in oil and fresh herbs, making it taste incredible and feel much less stodgy than other steaks I’ve had. It felt fresh and light! The chips, too, were well flavoured with garlic and herbs.
The overall atmosphere was great– there was a nice buzz about the place– and my experience there was lovely on the whole.
I was very pleasantly surprised by Jamie’s and will most definitely return to try more of the food! :) Don’t be put off by the fact that this is a chain restaurant– give it a shot and I’m confident you’ll be happy you did!

Had dinner here this evening… This is a Jamie Oliver Italian Restaurant in Brighton. Atmosphere is good, no beer on tap though… Had great plank platter which included cured sliced meat such as salami and pepperoni, cheeses (buffalo mozzarella, Parmesan, and Romano) along with a variety of breads as an appetizer. The Rocket and cabbage salad was great and for the main course I got the eggplant which was very delicious. (Not called eggplant on the menu but that’s what it was!)
Good eating but there is better in the area…

Been there twice. Perfect food, perfect service.

You know what, this is a chain restaurant. It is. It’s all I could think about when I ate here back in May and it’s really all I can think about now as I write this review. It’s a chain, it’s good, it was fresh, I had no complains nor would I wax poetic on the virtues of Jamie’s Italian.
I got a pretty solid carbonara and my mother got some pretty solid cannelloni.
Short story short: go there if you’re okay with going to a chain, the food won’t let you down and it’s just vaguely more expensive than everything else here in Brighton.

Great italian place at a very famous Chef’s restaurant. This place opened up about 2 years ago in the city of Brighton in an area commonly known as the Lanes. If you are staying at the Metropole, Thistle, or Hotel Du Vin, it’s only about a 2 minute walk. Hopefully you are staying at the Hotel Du Vin, because the Metropole and Thistle are scary. Anyway, this place is a great eatery…

The food here was really good, I had the burger, and it was more than expected. Wonderful! I got in there at around 7pm, when it was quiet, however, by 7.30pm it was packed and people were waiting to be able to be seated. So I would advise you to get there a little bit early!

I guess we had high expectations and were kind of dissappointed. The food and drinks were great. But unfortunately the place was so crowded and chaotic that it felt more like eating in a nice cafeteria than a fancy restaurant. Which would be alright if the prices would match the atmosphere. I guess you just have to pay for the name. It’s an experience but not one I would need twice.

I’m Italian. Need I say more? ;)
But, no seriously, the food, service and atmosphere are all AMAZING. A bit pricey but it’s worth it and not the sort of place you come often.
Jamie can do no wrong.

Bei Jamie habe ich genau das bekommen, dass ich aus seinen Büchern kenne. Eine ehrliche, einfache aber raffinierte Küche. Alle Gänge waren überraschend gut. Ein Gericht war kalt, aber das wurde sofort erneuert. Die Einrichtung ist total spannend bis ins Örtchen. Die Preise waren sehr human. Kann ich nur empfehlen wenn man diese Küche mag.

Really tasty food but at a price!
I’ve been to Jamie’s a number of times and never had a bad experience! The menu changes with seasons and so there is always something new to try. It is one of the only restaurants where I would order a pasta dish as you can really tell the difference! It caters for many different tastes. My personal favourite dish is the South Coast Fritto Misto. Also, the chocolate brownie is incredible!
Staff are always friendly and have a smile on their face. I particularly like that you can see the preparation take place.
Great cocktail menu as well.
Would be 5 stars if a little bit cheaper!

Incredible for the price!
Although a little more expensive than normal the food is definitely worth every penny. The atmosphere is lively and the waiters and waitresses are all very friendly and helpful.
I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking to impress.

Another great Jamie’s Italian, with great food, cheerful service and an awesome vibe.
Just me with my toddler this time, and the «Fish in a Bag» and the kids pasta with tomato sauce and side salad were fabulous as usual. Also splurged on strawberry ice-​cream and mango sorbet, fresh, fruity, flavoursome, yummo!
It might be a little more expensive but we don’t get to come often, the food and the service are worth the price.
Big tip, hit this place early (think 5.30/6ish) to beat the rush…

Average.
Brighton has a lot of tasty, value for money Italian places but this isn’t one. It was simply not worth what they charge. There were moments of real tastiness but I felt the portions were too small, the lamb chops (whilst good) were served utterly unaccompanied (at 14.35 — that’s not right) & the arancini starter was simply boring.
On the positive side, the crispy squid starter was great & my mushroom panzerotti (stuffed pasta) was really mushroomy but would I go again? No.
Qype other Italian restaurants in town, fellow Qyper…

Jamie, oh Jamie. Why couldn’t I just stay in the parallel universe where Mr. Oliver does what he does because he loves food and eating and people and not money and capitalism? Because I went to one of his restaurants. The oodles and oggles of Jamie merchandise should have tipped me off, but still, I persisted — this is Jamie — he just wants us to eat well!
I ate oK. Just ok. Everything was too small for the price and being an American-​Italian third generation, I’m pretty sure I know what good Italian is.
Back to the price thing. It really wouldn’t have bothered me so incredibly much if it hadn’t been for the fact that at the bottom of the menu Jamie gives a little personalized blurb touting that good food and good people and good times can be for everyone aka this place won’t be like other snobby Italian eateries that overcharge and underserve portion-​wise. Well, Jamie, you did exactly that. Boo. Boo to you and to your capitalistic restaurant.
(p.s. I still like the guy, I’ll still follow some of his recipes, but I will not give him anymore of my money)

Polenta chips with rosemary
Caesar salad with grilled chicken and chicory
Chargrilled burger with fontina cheese and pickles in a fennel-​seed bun
Gennaros’ amalfi orange tart with candied fruit
Just remembering these dishes is making my mouth water. They might not be authentic Italian dishes you’d expect from a trattoria but who cares when the food is this good? I’ve been to Jamie’s a handful of times now and every dish I’ve tasted has been fresh and flavoursome. I’ve also tried the wine, champagne and cocktails and they were all fantastic too.
I would give Jamie’s Italian five stars if it wasn’t for two things that bug me. 1) You can’t book and the place is so popular you always have to wait 15 – 45 minutes. This wouldn’t be so annoying if they let you reserve a table and come back later but you have to wait in the packed bar and order a drink — which makes the whole experience more costly and can be annoying when it’s jam-​packed. 2) The downstairs layout and atmosphere is much better than upstairs. The design is cooler and it feels warmer and cosier. The staff also seem more efficient. We were seated upstairs once and everything seemed to go wrong.
I’d go back tomorrow. Scratch that, I’d go back now if I could get a table…

Jamie Oliver, renowned chef, has recently had a bit of a Brighton takeover. With a new shop on Western Road and a new restaurant, Jamie’s Italian, I thought it high time to give this new kid on the block a try-​out. Although it didn’t disappoint, Jamie’s Italian finds itself sitting on the fence: is it high dining, or just great food?
The quality of the food is truly excellent. My fish was cooked to perfection, nearly falling apart on my fork; soft, buttery and divine. My fiancée’s truffle pasta was also excellent, as were our friends’ Spaghetti Bolognaise and pork belly. Although a little pricey, the quality is exceptional.
The restaurant itself is a little strange. The chairs are plastic, but the tables are treated wood. On the wall is a modern design, but the bar has a solid marble top, and the display cabinet behind has 60’s stained glass… A design nightmare. And why is there a live feed of the kitchen on the way upstairs? Just bizarre.
So, is it noble cuisine, or just ‘pucka’? Unfortunately, it isn’t quite either. The food is cooked to perfection, but is actually quite simplistic. Offering Spaghetti Bolognaise for over a tenner? Next to truffle pasta? On offer is a bizarre mixture of high and low food culture, and it won’t appeal to everyone. The cooking is excellent, but would you really pay posh-​restaurant prices for such simple dishes? This, combined with the strange design and décor, makes Jamie’s Italian a confusing, yet tasty experience.

Who says England has bad food?! Oh wait, this is Italian. Whatevs– Jamie’s is some good eats.
My brother and his wife live in Brighton and this is one of their favorite spots. We started off with a vegetable antipasti plank (plenty for the four of us). The plank included marinated and pickled vegetables, delicious olives, cheese, and bread (crostini if I remember correctly). For an entrée I ordered the mushroom ravioli which was very tasty. I appreciated the smaller entrée option as this allows one to enjoy an appetizer or dessert without getting too full. For dessert we had the ice cream and an espresso martini. Hey, I was on vacation.
Our server was great, was attentive and had a friendly sense of humor. The interior of this restaurant is open and cool, although… that leg of pig hanging from the counter near my table did kind of freak me out a bit. If you are a vegetarian, perhaps you should sit in the back section of the restaurant:)