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Jamie Oliver, I hope you're paying attention. I dropped in here expecting a great experience but I was extremely disappointed. It started off with a host inviting diners to come in, promising only a two minute wait. It was much longer than two minutes but leaving to go wait somewhere didn't seem like a practical option. I had already previewed the menu while waiting and decided on the Steak & Eggs and a cup of coffee (bottomless). Now I just need a server to take my order. Where is he or her? I also asked for a glass of water. I had requested my eggs to be folded like an omelette and, despite explaining this to my server several times, I got scrambled eggs. The steak was overcooked and tough. Thinking back, I was never asked how I wanted my steak cooked. My fault? My glass of water showed up after several reminders and the coffee showed up when I was almost done eating. I tasted a hint of tea. Did they wash this cup? Not only did I not have a chance to have a second cup, it didn't taste good enough to drink more. Now I just wanted to pay the bill and leave. Where's my server? The wait gave me some time to observe a few things. I wasn't the only one waiting. None of the staff were smiling. Some of them were even chewing on something (food or gum?) as they worked. They were very unprofessional. If I had my name on this restaurant, I would be terribly embarrassed. Apparently, many other reviewers agree. Overall, this went from high expectations to my worst restaurant experience on this trip. At £18.95 (€24.52, USD$29.13, CDN$35.38), it was a poor value. Now I know.
I would just give them 2 stars if Jamie Oliver's Diner is a Restaurant in the city! But I added one stars just because they are an airport restaurant. The burgers are below average and the waitresses very have is nice and attentive. Not much I can say for the foods! I'll not come to Jamie Oliver's Diner if I am looking for a nice meal. But this is what you get at most of the airport!
On the way home from a two week trip around Europe, we stopped in here around noon for some food before a long flight. We got seated quickly and greeted by a server. My boyfriend and I both ordered a coffee and water. The server was very quick. They serve a few breakfast options all day. I'm not sure why the reviews for this spot are so low because it was really good. We both ordered the large breakfast dish... SO MUCH FOOD! It had eggs, bacon, sausage, beans, tomatoes, potatoes, steak, toast, and a waffle with pork. It looked amazing but also tasted great ! The pork waffle was definitely the best part. Not something I would typically get, but I'm glad I did. I was so full when I was done. All the food was cooked perfectly. I did see some burgers from the next table and they also looked great. So if you are in Gatwick airport, head here.
Tasty food for an airport but has some of the usual airport food limits. Service is friendly. I had the BBQ sampler and it was nicely spicy and well prepared. I probably in my exhaustion didn't check the menu closely enough the duck tacos are lettuce cups. The waffle with the pork was delicious. Edit my main objection is the wax paper on which the food is served which shreds up as you cut in. Fine for a burger not for knife and fork food.
Normal airport bar, over price and you can't do anything about it. Very crowded as usual. Service okay, not friendly but not unfriendly, just meh! Would have expected more from Jamie Oliver, my main squeeze. Still love your recipes and what you do, just need to do better with your restaurant staff training from cooking to bar tending...excellent customer service always brings in money.
For starters, the food is alright. My burger was good but nothing special. The cost for my food was not alright. I figured since it was my last meal abroad after six weeks, I'd avoid the pre-made sandwiches and spend a little. I ended up with about the same amount of food I would've gotten with the sandwich except for three times as much. The service is okay. I waited a little longer than I would've liked to order, but it was nothing unbearable.
Definitely lured in by the signage and the Jamie Oliver name, we thought we might as well give this diner a shot. It's an airport meal after all, so our expectations were not terribly high. But!! Honestly it hit the spot. Our pulled pork dish had some kicking and actual spicy-you-can-feel flavors laid perfectly on a waffle. Nothing fancy here with the fries, just some golden thin ones, but still good enough for some comfort food salt intake. I was impressed with the sweetcorn fritters as they had enough body to be more than just fried corn but still mealy enough to feel like a real fritter. Smashed avo was under ripe which is a shame but nothing meal-ruining. Also would love to give a shoutout to all the great waitstaff here. It's an airport restaurant so I definitely value speed and efficiency; but no complaints here, our waitress was lovely and had our check/orders ready to go shortly. We were even told before being seated, that upon ordering, food could take 15 min to arrive. Super professional, some stellar American staples, and overall a crowd-pleasing airport choice.
After reading reviews after I had sat down & had put my order in, I was nervous for the food to arrive. Turned out I had nothing to worry out. Jamie's Insanity burger was really tasty. The fries were perfectly seasoned & it was a good meal. Quite on the pricey side, the burger, a Diet Coke & a glass of prosecco - 30 inc tip, but I enjoyed it & it is the airport after all. My server, David was really friendly and I could get his attention when required. Nice decor and bar area and if you are in a rush, there is a deli/to go section as well.
A British take on American comfort food, I feel like Jamie Oliver hit the mark -- albeit a $23 breakfast (even by airport price standards) isn't exactly what one expects from a diner. I had The Full Monty (which was essentially a traditional breakfast fry with beans, 2 kinds of sausage, eggs, tomato, bacon & mushrooms. Bread on the side will cost you extra. The food was all fresh and a large portion that could easily be split between two people. And breakfast is served all day (yay)! The beans had a slight BBQ sauce flavor to them that I didn't hate - but I would have preferred some Heinz straight from the can, if I'm being honest. It was a flavor that felt foreign to the meal itself. I loved my waiter and the host who sat me. Both were really friendly and fun. Service was prompt, but I never felt rushed.
Burger review only: Yuck! The cheeseburger is not good. The quality of the meat is poor and it taste gross. I went next door to get a slice of pizza to eat in my flight instead. The fries were solid so I wasn't starving. I don't recommend the burgers. Get at your own risk. You were warned.
My mother always said "don"t judge a book by its cover". A truer phrase could not be uttered when referring to J-O's Diner Gatwick. Mr Oliver's name is what caught me.. I said.. hey.. I really like his HBO news show, I think ill let him cook me breakfast.. Well.. wrong Jamie Oliver.. this J-O is actually a famous British Chef. And his Diner is absolutely awful. It was needlessly expensive even by airport standards. My steak was made of rubber, and hands down... the worst choice I made on this trip. read more
An unexpected, yet unsurprising find at an airport. I felt like I was in one of the malls in London.. not that I've ever been to one but that's what it felt like. I suppose because of how famous this guy is, especially considering that it's British food, of all cuisines, his restaurant is actually not disappointing. It wasn't great or anything but it wasn't terrible either. I got the Jamie's super corn & quinoa salad, the name makes it sound more glorious than it actually was. The salad was good, it did the trick, but the lack of lettuce, under the salad section, was a little disappointing. But overall, it was still pretty good. Not much to say about it, the picture kind of tells all you need to know about it. As long as you know how to cook quinoa properly, I think you can't really go wrong making this salad. My sister got the special of the day. Jamie's meatballs and waffle. I don't know if you will get the same kind of special or if they would make this again if it weren't on the board.. as I didn't see anything like that on the menu. The meatballs were delicious. Meaty but not gross or greasy. The waffle, however, was kinda too thick. It had lost all its waffle-crunchiness due to the meatball sauce and the meat juices. But just eating all the meatballs off the top was enough to fill one up, maybe plus a little bit of the crispy waffle bits. If possible, if I ever somehow decide to come back here, I'd see if I can order the waffles and the meat separately. Prices are reasonable for the portions you get. But given that this is a restaurant located in the airport, they need a little bit of work in getting their food ready on time. Most of the time people stop here because they're waiting for their plane to board or waiting for their layover to be over with, as was our case. But we still managed to stuff our face in time to catch the plane. So no harm done. But if you have less than an hour before your plane is called to board and you want to sit down to eat, I'd suggest getting it to go just to be safe. Bonus added- they have charging outlets with their booths. So if your phones are running low on juice, see if you can request to sit against a wall or a divider. Service is good. British. Tentative without overbearing. I like it. read more
Jamie Oliver, I hope you're paying attention. I dropped in here expecting a great experience but I was extremely disappointed. It started off with a host inviting diners to come in, promising only a two minute wait. It was much longer than two minutes but leaving to go wait somewhere didn't seem like a practical option. I had already previewed the menu while waiting and decided on the Steak & Eggs and a cup of coffee (bottomless). Now I just need a server to take my order. Where is he or her? I also asked for a glass of water. I had requested my eggs to be folded like an omelette and, despite explaining this to my server several times, I got scrambled eggs. The steak was overcooked and tough. Thinking back, I was never asked how I wanted my steak cooked. My fault? My glass of water showed up after several reminders and the coffee showed up when I was almost done eating. I tasted a hint of tea. Did they wash this cup? Not only did I not have a chance to have a second cup, it didn't taste good enough to drink more. Now I just wanted to pay the bill and leave. Where's my server? The wait gave me some time to observe a few things. I wasn't the only one waiting. None of the staff were smiling. Some of them were even chewing on something (food or gum?) as they worked. They were very unprofessional. If I had my name on this restaurant, I would be terribly embarrassed. Apparently, many other reviewers agree. Overall, this went from high expectations to my worst restaurant experience on this trip. At £18.95 (€24.52, USD$29.13, CDN$35.38), it was a poor value. Now I know. read more
7 years ago
I would just give them 2 stars if Jamie Oliver's Diner is a Restaurant in the city! But I added one stars just because they are an airport restaurant. The burgers are below average and the waitresses very have is nice and attentive. Not much I can say for the foods! I'll not come to Jamie Oliver's Diner if I am looking for a nice meal. But this is what you get at most of the airport! read more
7 years ago
On the way home from a two week trip around Europe, we stopped in here around noon for some food before a long flight. We got seated quickly and greeted by a server. My boyfriend and I both ordered a coffee and water. The server was very quick. They serve a few breakfast options all day. I'm not sure why the reviews for this spot are so low because it was really good. We both ordered the large breakfast dish... SO MUCH FOOD! It had eggs, bacon, sausage, beans, tomatoes, potatoes, steak, toast, and a waffle with pork. It looked amazing but also tasted great ! The pork waffle was definitely the best part. Not something I would typically get, but I'm glad I did. I was so full when I was done. All the food was cooked perfectly. I did see some burgers from the next table and they also looked great. So if you are in Gatwick airport, head here. read more
Tasty food for an airport but has some of the usual airport food limits. Service is friendly. I had the BBQ sampler and it was nicely spicy and well prepared. I probably in my exhaustion didn't check the menu closely enough the duck tacos are lettuce cups. The waffle with the pork was delicious. Edit my main objection is the wax paper on which the food is served which shreds up as you cut in. Fine for a burger not for knife and fork food. read more
Normal airport bar, over price and you can't do anything about it. Very crowded as usual. Service okay, not friendly but not unfriendly, just meh! Would have expected more from Jamie Oliver, my main squeeze. Still love your recipes and what you do, just need to do better with your restaurant staff training from cooking to bar tending...excellent customer service always brings in money. read more
For starters, the food is alright. My burger was good but nothing special. The cost for my food was not alright. I figured since it was my last meal abroad after six weeks, I'd avoid the pre-made sandwiches and spend a little. I ended up with about the same amount of food I would've gotten with the sandwich except for three times as much. The service is okay. I waited a little longer than I would've liked to order, but it was nothing unbearable. read more
Definitely lured in by the signage and the Jamie Oliver name, we thought we might as well give this diner a shot. It's an airport meal after all, so our expectations were not terribly high. But!! Honestly it hit the spot. Our pulled pork dish had some kicking and actual spicy-you-can-feel flavors laid perfectly on a waffle. Nothing fancy here with the fries, just some golden thin ones, but still good enough for some comfort food salt intake. I was impressed with the sweetcorn fritters as they had enough body to be more than just fried corn but still mealy enough to feel like a real fritter. Smashed avo was under ripe which is a shame but nothing meal-ruining. Also would love to give a shoutout to all the great waitstaff here. It's an airport restaurant so I definitely value speed and efficiency; but no complaints here, our waitress was lovely and had our check/orders ready to go shortly. We were even told before being seated, that upon ordering, food could take 15 min to arrive. Super professional, some stellar American staples, and overall a crowd-pleasing airport choice. read more
After reading reviews after I had sat down & had put my order in, I was nervous for the food to arrive. Turned out I had nothing to worry out. Jamie's Insanity burger was really tasty. The fries were perfectly seasoned & it was a good meal. Quite on the pricey side, the burger, a Diet Coke & a glass of prosecco - 30 inc tip, but I enjoyed it & it is the airport after all. My server, David was really friendly and I could get his attention when required. Nice decor and bar area and if you are in a rush, there is a deli/to go section as well. read more
7 years ago
A British take on American comfort food, I feel like Jamie Oliver hit the mark -- albeit a $23 breakfast (even by airport price standards) isn't exactly what one expects from a diner. I had The Full Monty (which was essentially a traditional breakfast fry with beans, 2 kinds of sausage, eggs, tomato, bacon & mushrooms. Bread on the side will cost you extra. The food was all fresh and a large portion that could easily be split between two people. And breakfast is served all day (yay)! The beans had a slight BBQ sauce flavor to them that I didn't hate - but I would have preferred some Heinz straight from the can, if I'm being honest. It was a flavor that felt foreign to the meal itself. I loved my waiter and the host who sat me. Both were really friendly and fun. Service was prompt, but I never felt rushed. read more
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8 years ago
Burger review only: Yuck! The cheeseburger is not good. The quality of the meat is poor and it taste gross. I went next door to get a slice of pizza to eat in my flight instead. The fries were solid so I wasn't starving. I don't recommend the burgers. Get at your own risk. You were warned. read more
8 years ago
8 years ago
Its a diner in an airport so my expectations are somewhat low . I have been here a couple of times and I like the ambiance plus the waiters are nice and the food is ok if not a bit pricey for what it is. The portions are not huge so some people might complain about that . read more
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If I could give it less stars, I would. After scanning the available options at the airport during our 4 hr layover, we landed on this place as it looked like the most promising offer of a decent meal that wasn't a fast food chain. Jesus, I wish I had of chosen wagamama or Nandos, at least then I would have been about £70 ahead and walked out with a predictably satisfying meal. Instead, we got an over cooked, dry slab of meat that was supposedly a 'sirloin, cooked medium rare', a piece of lettuce and some bland chips. Made me reach for the ketchup to give it some kind of taste.... which is not what you want when you're playing £24 a plate. This place prays on the weakness of hungry travelers, leveraging Jamie Oliver's brand name to lure them in under the false pretense of a somewhat decent offering in a sea of usual suspects. Do yourself (and your wallet) a favor and go with the fast food joints instead. For a guy who built a brand name trying to convince people they should eat better, this is a totally irresponsible move - there's nothing appealing, or remotely healthy about this place. Jamie Oliver should be ashamed read more
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We had great food - very tasty. The Bloody Mary however was overloaded with Wochester Sauce. Re-fill of coffee was a bit slow read more
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On our way home to Dublin we decided to grab a quick bite. I got a the corn and quinoa salad with bacon and my husband got the chicken wings with the original hot sauce. Both were fantastic. Jamie Oliver has perfected American diner comfort food. We will definitely eat there again on our next trip to London. The staff was also very friendly, and the service was quick. read more
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