tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917691940652886496.post6575330830136186900..comments2024-03-19T15:59:53.603+00:00Comments on Food & Wine Finds: Jamie’s Italian is brilliant, but . . .Fiona Becketthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12970779962455905201noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917691940652886496.post-263221269350896772010-11-03T07:32:32.472+00:002010-11-03T07:32:32.472+00:00You're right, Jon, it is all about expectation...You're right, Jon, it is all about expectations. I took my daughter to Fifteen in the summer as a treat and had a very disappointing meal (which to be fair they reacted to very positively). I didn't expect that much of Jamie's in Bath and was pleasantly surprisedFiona Becketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970779962455905201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917691940652886496.post-68319391662800047372010-11-02T20:06:33.562+00:002010-11-02T20:06:33.562+00:00We went to Jamie's in Liverpool for an early l...We went to Jamie's in Liverpool for an early lunch and on balance we were fairly impressed although our expectations had not been overly high! I like that the dishes are not overly elaborate / complicated and rather focus on good quality, wholesome ingredients that are well cooked and seasoned. We tried a few different wines by the glass and all were fresh (but Saturday lunch follows what was likely to have been a busy Friday evening). The staff were very good indeed; friendly, attentive & well-briefed but not OTT; on balance I'm sure that we'll be back although Jamie's is not short on competition in this part of town - Lunya remains our first port of call...Jonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917691940652886496.post-8187204955838533482010-11-02T19:26:25.856+00:002010-11-02T19:26:25.856+00:00Tell us about your Leeds place, Chris. Spread the ...Tell us about your Leeds place, Chris. Spread the word . . .<br /><br />And Stan, yes, it'll be good when the Park Street branch opens. Should help business in that part of town. And just a 10 minute walk away!Fiona Becketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970779962455905201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917691940652886496.post-86463834913038470512010-11-02T16:33:34.263+00:002010-11-02T16:33:34.263+00:00Also been to Bath - the Lamb Chop Lollipops were a...Also been to Bath - the Lamb Chop Lollipops were a highlight - perfectly cooked cutlets with a variety of dipping sauces. Looking forward to the Park Street branch opening in the next few months.Stanhttp://www.twitter.com/stan1eynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917691940652886496.post-15005619548193261232010-11-02T16:25:23.649+00:002010-11-02T16:25:23.649+00:00Have been to the one in Leeds.
I think it has to ...Have been to the one in Leeds.<br /><br />I think it has to be viewed as an interpretation of Italian, as we had a couple of dishes (including Porchetta) that you'd be hard pushed to find a restaurant in Italy serving in the style or with the ingredients.<br /><br />Was genuinely underwhelmed by the quality (taste) of things like the antipasti though. We are lucky in Leeds to have an excellent Italian restaurant with it's own Salumeria - and the night before we'd picked up a selection of antipasti meats and cheeses and the quality was far superior.<br /><br />That said - we went as a family, we finished our meals, and they happily picked up the debris scattered by the baby. You can't fault that.Chris Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09803075270046105597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917691940652886496.post-62871200764777582032010-11-02T16:23:58.335+00:002010-11-02T16:23:58.335+00:00Am a big fan - especially as I live in a part of t...Am a big fan - especially as I live in a part of the country renowned for being populated with terrible, terrible restaurants. <br /><br />The local Jamie's is a breath of fresh air - and definitely worth the wait.Blondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04135846185772109032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917691940652886496.post-77263911132472568032010-11-02T15:58:45.099+00:002010-11-02T15:58:45.099+00:00Do go, all. Say what you like about Jamie he knows...Do go, all. Say what you like about Jamie he knows his grub which is far better than it need be for the price. A great place to take kids and get them used to proper Italian food.Fiona Becketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970779962455905201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917691940652886496.post-17257245181027491522010-11-02T15:49:38.172+00:002010-11-02T15:49:38.172+00:00I've not been but wanting to go even more now!...I've not been but wanting to go even more now! Glad to hear Kingston branch rated as is quite near to me and was considering going next week..<br /><br />The meat platter sounds like a great lunch!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17027234256771956725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917691940652886496.post-74469847210729383372010-11-02T11:49:53.669+00:002010-11-02T11:49:53.669+00:00Have been at the one in Reading. I think "Val...Have been at the one in Reading. I think "Value for money" sums it up; an overall fantastic experience!Kostas P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04166612452586853819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917691940652886496.post-85075797931855232552010-11-02T11:05:54.052+00:002010-11-02T11:05:54.052+00:00Husband went to Kingston branch and came back ravi...Husband went to Kingston branch and came back raving. I think he went with very low expectations and was genuinely surprised. He thought the quality of the food for the price was great.sipswooshspithttp://www.sipswooshspit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917691940652886496.post-56272272324696032222010-11-02T10:58:58.811+00:002010-11-02T10:58:58.811+00:00Queues enough to put me off (but then I'm beco...Queues enough to put me off (but then I'm becoming increasingly grumpy about queuing for anything!) but it does sound as though it is worth the agony...Tom Chttp://www.wine-pages.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917691940652886496.post-81366589215172239932010-11-02T10:41:08.697+00:002010-11-02T10:41:08.697+00:00I've been to the one in Westfield London a few...I've been to the one in Westfield London a few times now with my 14-month-old son. They're quite empty if you get there just before lunch rush on a weekday, about 12.30. I can't express how nice it is to have a lovely place to have a meal with him - without it costing the earth or feeling like everyone is just waiting for you to leave. Elliot loves the food too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com