The pasta, pizza and appetizers were not bad. The restaurant's comfortable and cozy environment makes it a great place for a casual meal with friends or family. Service at the restaurant is usually friendly and efficient, enhancing the overall dining experience. However, prices here can be on the high side. Overall I was satisfied with the. read more

Got to go here for my catch up/bday dinner with a gf. Our food took ages to come out & we had 2 dishes & 1 side salad. The restaurant wasn't even packed. We were eating before 5-6pm. My friend was getting hangry lol. I ordered their truffle pasta. In photos it looks like it's topped with shavings of truffle, but my pasta have one slice that was from a jar & it didn't even have a strong flavour. I still have yet to find really worthy pasta. Sadly Jamie's italian wasn't it. read more

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Great and awesome service experience here at Jaime's Italian. Really happy with the food and the ambience is great too. Highly recommended!

I'm huge Jamie Oliver fan and have been to Jamie's Italian in Toronto and so was keen to try the one here. We went on a Friday night, grabbing a drink at the bar before being seated. The service was average, it took some time to get anyone's attention so we could order drinks or the bill or anything. The food was disappointing. We ordered fritto misto to start, it was listed as being fried fish and squid but we received only fish and not a single piece of squid on the plate. For mains we had the octopus ravioli and crab spaghetti. The ravioli was pretty good, I would go there again for that dish. The crab spaghetti was incredibly bland, so much so that I didn't even finish it. Overall, not impressed but I would definitely go back again for a second chance and be happy to be proven wrong. read more

Jamie's Italian - Italian Near Me - Brisbane, QLD

Just tried out Jamie's Italian and would certainly give this new city restaurant a go. I think Goole maps puts this new eatery in the wrong location so just make sure you head to the Apple Store and walk up on the other side to Louis Vuitton and Burberry and just after TM Lewin you'll find Jamie's Italian discretely nesting. Apparently the largest Jamie's Italian in Australia and is serious big covering two floors (entry level floor and basement). Very cool decor that mixed the unfinished industrial look with soft lighting, intimate booths mixed with traditional tables, impressive chandeliers and open bar/kitchen areas enabling you to see the team preparing your order. Many new restaurants I have eaten at have suffered from "temporary" staff rather than employing service experts. I don't know where they have found the plentiful service team but where ever they have come from they have recruited and trained the right type to people. Real service with a smile and energy. For the little ones you will find packs of crayons and colouring in sheets to keep them amused when they are not eating and I can see the team have already started showing off budding artists' masterpieces on the wall as you walk in. The restaurant has a very loud vibe so be prepared to have to really make yourself heard to others but is very relaxed and enjoyable place to dine and a great place to visit as a group. Food was up to the usual Jamie Oliver standard. Flavoursome and simple. It does lack Bridge/river views but think the interior, focus on service and food packed with flavour certainly does not mean the lack of windows should concern anyone. I am not sure where Jamie Oliver gets his olives, I assume they are shipped from Italy but may be local but even if you are not an olive fan, Jamie's Olives on ice may convert you. Starters are great to share as a group and could almost (if you order enough) be an alternative to a main meal. Pasta dishes can be ordered in small plates or large depending on your appetite. Oh and make sure you leave some room for dessert..............massive sweet treats await if you can find room after all your starters and main courses! There are three local beers on tap and your server will let you know what the ales of the day are. Tonight there was a summer ale from the Gold Coast, a dark ale from The Green Beacon just down the road in Teneriffe and now my mind completely fails to help me remember the last one! Well I will leave my review there as I have perfectly build my excuse to go back and be able to tell you what the third ale was! Bon Appetite everyone! read more

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It's safe to say that Jamie's Italian - Brisbane, open for just under a month, will be around for the long haul. We have been here two times since it's opening, the first to try dessert, & the second time, to try the pasta & more dessert! Located at 237 Edward St, in heritage listed Rowes Arcade, Jamie's is spread across two levels. It is said to be the largest in Australia out of the existing franchises, able to accommodate up to 240 guests. It's a very welcoming venue as you step in, you'll notice "Jamie's bar" to one side & further inside, the stunning chandelier, near the antipasto bar complete with bar stools & wheels of parmesan & prosciutto hanging along. Downstairs is the basement level & features exposed stone walls, a second bar, & an open kitchen. Regardless where you end up, both areas create a feeling of comfort & intimacy that feels familiar. Jamie's is perfect for any occasion really, & on both occasions, we were impressed with the outstanding service. Top marks for Sarah (our first visit) & Lesley (the second time). Reservations are a must, as there was a 40 minute wait for those who were "walk ins". To start we ordered the famous Polenta chips ($8.50) & the crispy squid ($12.50). The polenta chips were outstanding. No wonder it's famous! The crispy squid, whilst flavoursome, was not our favourite dish. Perhaps for $12.50 we expected more than just 6 small pieces. This may have just been an anomaly & we mentioned it to our waitress. For pastas there's a choice between small or large size & we went with the former. Great though, because it was just right for us, pasta is quite filling & we wanted room for dessert. For our pasta dishes, we couldnt go past: 1) "Jool's favourite Tuna fusili" ($13.50) & the 2) Sausage Papardelle ($12.50). Both were perfect! You always know when a meal is amazing when silence befalls one's table. Savouring each mouthful & scraping the plate by the end of it. The pastas went down well with glasses of the Canella Prosecco. For dessert, our belly was calling out the Pavlova ($10). Such a beautiful looking dessert & even lovelier to taste. Overall, Jamie's is an exciting addition to Brisbane's dining scene & there's enough choice on the menu to satisfy everyone's cravings. read more

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Just been to Jamie's. It's now my fourth time here and I'm still torn about it. - Our waiter said all the right things and clearly had enough knowledge of what was on offer. But he had a somewhat cocky and cold, calculative persona about him that didn't really make us feel like we were valued patrons. A little smile can go a long way, FYI. - I have an issue with pricing. A burger ON IT'S OWN is about $22. Ten tortellinis for $25. A teeny, almost-like-a-shot-glass, "bowl" of fries for $8. The prices are OK if the portions and taste justify them. Here, the flavours are just "nice" and the portions are pretty small. - The tortellini I had was served on a shallow long plate which confused the heck out of me. Seriously, the plate would typically be used to serve a whole fish. Whatever happened to a good ol' rustic bowl? - My friend ordered the burger and the patty was burnt black and bitter. It also had no flavour/no seasoning. Considering it costs about $22 on its own, this is just disappointing. We brought it to a staff's attention, they just said sorry, took it away and never came back. Few mins later, the manager comes around saying sorry and asking questions. He said the patty is Angus and they cook it at a certain high temperature. But this is a standard thin patty we're talking about, not a full on steak. He offered a complimentary "something else" and suggested "a little bowl of mushroom risotto." So my friend was given an entree size risotto but I'm still confused why they didn't just prepare another burger(??) Maybe my expectations were just a tad too high. I expected this restaurant to be full of Jamie Oliver and what he seems to be like as a chef on TV. Full of life, no frills, honest, good food, decent serving size and affordable. But this restaurant, for me, doesn't match that expectation. It could be much, much better. read more

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Listen, as excited as I was about getting a 5:15pm dinner reservation here, it was just okay. In fact, a few people may dislike me for this comment, but I think Vapiano's was way better. Listen... while it is fun going to the effort of making an online reservation and getting that coveted confirmation... getting a buzzer and being told to wait at the bar for another 20 minutes when you arrive on time is a bit of a downer. Prices are good, but prices aside, my 5 dollar lemon with bitters mocktail was extremely sour and full of an ice, they may as well have called it a slurpee. It was more icier than a slurpy actually as you can see in my picture. I needed the downstairs bartender to add some sugar syrup in for me (love this man!) so I could actually drink my drink. The squid was good, the aranchini balls were ... okay (they weren't really that fresh tasting to tell you the truth) and the rainbow slaw was very mildly dressed in fact I could hardly taste the mint dressing. My bolognese was okay, the parpadelle was okay... the parmesan came after we'd 1/2 eaten our food... also borderline not really okay, especially when the waitress, as lovely as she was... put it on my friends' pasta when she specifically said no thank you when offered getting to a bit of not so okay. The dessert... oh Jamie, I was such a big fan! We ordered the brownie with ice cream and caramel popcorn. The popcorn was a tad stale and my what was really awesome looking brownie tasted like crumbly stale dry cake. Even the ice cream could not do it justice... it may have been super busy, I understand, it may have been... well... I don't know. I was full - yes, the staff were really friendly, but really slow at taking orders and taking payment we ended up walking upstairs only to be scolded by someone upstairs saying we should wait downstairs to pay... but okay he will take the payment as the waitress is probably really busy... hrm. Great but not great... i'm really not sure. read more

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Long long time ago, in a far far away land, many miles from Sydney, on a cold winter night, I craved for some comfort foods like a double cheese burger. But I wasn't ready for trashy pub food tonight so I decided to head Jamie's Italian to curb my cravings for pub food at the comfort level of a posh restaurant. And to my delight, they have a bar counter. Restaurants nowadays should totally have such considerate set up for solo travellers/ dinners as we are flourishing. And for that, I am giving Jamie's a 5 thumbs up which I normally don't as I am pretty critical. And the burger turned out just what I needed to curb the cravings of pub food but balanced by simple authentic flavours of a good piece of meat, nothing too adulterated. Jamie never really tried too hard to impress, this burger is just it. read more

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I finally had the opportunity to dine at Jamie's Italian last night. Granted, it took us a hot minute to score a reservation (we booked about a month ago), and the only open timeslot was 8:15, which is not my ideal eating hour for a Thursday. Having been to the Jamie's Italian in Perth, I was really looking forward to the food, and particularly, the fresh pastas. I was sufficiently pleased with my sausage papardelle, chunky and aromatic with fennel and rich tomato. I loved that the papardelle shape was a bit unconventional, in that the edges were ridged (like lasagne sheets) which really lent itself to "gripping" the sauce. Unsurprisingly, I had the pleasure of trying everyone's meal at the table. El Hub went with the special risotto, with chunks of prawns, green peas and garlic. The risotto had too much 'bite', but creamy and delicious nonetheless. Friend A had the ricotta ravioli: lemony, light, and fresh. And Friend B had the parcel of fish special, cooked with vegetables, mussels and clams. We finished everything off with the tiramisu, which was not too sweet, not too moist, very light, and pretty much the way I like it. It should also be noted, that the service was awesome (way to go Matt!). I perhaps wouldn't say it's the end-all-be-all of gourmet Italian dining in the Brisbane precinct, but it's definitely worth a try, preferably with a big group of friends and couple of bottles of wine. read more

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I'm usually reluctant to give lower star ratings without trying a restaurant a few times; however, this is the third time I've been to Jamie's Italian and the experience has gone downhill each time. The service offered leaves a lot to be desired. The second time we were and we ordered, it took approximately 40 minutes for appetizers and two main courses to come out (they all came out together in the end). Today, a colleague and I went to Jamie's, eager to try some of the items on their new spring menu. When we arrived we were seated promptly (at 12.35PM). We looked at the menu and after 10 minutes were ready to order. A waiter never bothered to check in during the time on whether we were ready to order (despite numerous passing by). In the end, we signaled a staff member at 12.52PM that we were ready to order and she told us she would be back soon in a second. When she came back, she then proceeded to walk to another table, clear that table, pour drinks for another, and then put an order for a third table. To make matters worse, other diners that came in noticeably later than we did had staff come up, check on them, and have their orders taken (this happened to three tables!). By the time it reached 1PM (25 minutes of waiting), signaling numerous staff, and after the third table that arrived after we had getting their orders taken, we had enough and left. I even managed to type up this review on my phone *while* waiting to still order! Finally, $5 for a glass of Coca-Cola that probably costs them less than $1.50 to supply?! Where are they sourcing this from? The finest alps in Switzerland, delivered via first class? (FYI - if you're thinking of coming to this restaurant, you probably want to budget at least 1.5 - 2 hours: 30 minutes waiting to order, 40 minutes for food to come out, and 20 minutes to eat. What a mess!) read more

After having 'Jamie's Italian' on my to do list for sometime, we finally made it in! It took around 6 weeks in advance to get a 5pm booking (the only time we could get, even booking that far in advance! Well, apart from significantly later). But was it worth this wait? Yes. Jamie's Italian staff are efficient, friendly and courteous. Particularly important when you have such a massive clientele through the doors! We sat upstairs, near the bar. A nice spot, particularly as we were dining with friends. We ordered the three set platters between us, and the bruschetta for entree. Very nice indeed! After our platters were cleared, we had a brief pause and our main fare arrived. I had the lamb tortellini, my husband had the fish of the day and our friends had the buffalo ravioli and the loin steak. It all looked amazing! However, the serving size was rather small. We did order the main size pasta dishes, but they were gone in a flash. Perhaps just a tad more would have been perfect. Having said that, though, it was delicious, and very tasty! Perhaps that is why we wanted more! I think there was method in the small main fare sizes, as we had appropriate room left for dessert. I had the brownie, my husband had the lemon meringue pie, and our friends had the pavlova and ice cream. We were all very impressed, and it went down very well. At this point we felt we had had just the right amount of food for the night. Overall, we were impressed. The restaurant has great decor, and it is rather huge! A bit like the TARDIS, as there is another large floor of tables downstairs next to the kitchen. My advice is to make sure you book well in advance. That is the only drawback with Jamie's Italian. Clear your calendar, and mark it in the minute you get the date! Friday and Saturday nights are obviously the most popular. Hopefully when the hype dies down, it will be easier to get a table at shorter notice (ie: like a fortnight). read more

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Firstly the fit out is amazing, a grand chandelier in the main room with authentic dried ham hanging from the bar, this is just the upstairs. Downstairs has an open kitchen which filled the room with an incredible aroma of what to expect from the menu, which didn't disappoint! We started with pâté on bruschetta and olives which were tasty but perhaps too much chilli in the pâté and especially given its not mention on the menu none the less it was still delicious. We moved on to the lobster linguini which was decadent, the linguini had a hint of chilli and the hand made pasta was to die for, with the lobster cooked to perfection. We also ordered the squid ink pasta which was beautiful, which had an intense essence of the sea and the squid ink pasta giving a nice savoury note. The waiters were friendly and knowledgeable about the extensive wine and food menu! All in all an awesome night! read more

Jamie's Italian - Italian Near Me - Brisbane, QLD

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Delicious food, great service and friendly wait staff. Will definitely come back. P.s the Holy Espresso martini is a must.. read more

Well managed and dedicated designed. A great spot for a not-going-to-go-wrong meet up place for causal work dinning and/or friends meet up. read more

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As per my Perth Jamie's experience, Brizzy was a fantastic experience also. The service was attentive and cheerful with and excellent knowledge of the menu thrown in for good measure. With an entree, main and cocktail chosen for the hit list, we had many opportunities for a great food experience or a bad one. Luckily for us all three items hit the mark with perfectly cooked proteins to deftly executed Manhattans. The experience is simply welcoming and tasty. With fantastic service, eclectic decor and food with bags full of flavour, Jamie's is on the repeat visit list. Food 8.5/10 service 9.5/10 Decor 9/10 read more

We booked in to Jamie's for our anniversary and I had high hopes for the meal, but we were left underwhelmed by the small serving sizes for the prices. Italian food is all about the love of sharing delicious comfort food but the serves were less than half of what I would expect (and have received) at comparable top end restaurants. The Crab and Avocado Bruschetta was piled high and quite nice with a bit of crunchy fennel and chilli. But one slice for $13.75 is pretty sad, and the added bit of crab shell in my half did nothing to improve my enjoyment of it. When my Osso Bucco style Lamb Shoulder was served it smelled delicious and the addition of the bone on the plate made the serve look more substantial than it was. But my heart sank when I took the bone away and was left with what seemed like less than 100g of lamb. For $29.50 we were left feeling ripped off. The Prime Strip Loin Steak was well cooked and the Seasonal Market Vegetables we ordered as a side were still nice and firm which was great. We were expecting the Funky Chips to be nice and chunky and super crunchy after being triple cooked, but they were disappointingly small and thin and not very crispy. We ordered the dessert special, a White Chocolate Semifreddo with Raspberry Coulis, and the Chocolate and Hazelnut Arctic Roll. The semifreddo arrived with a lovely Happy Anniversary message in chocolate on the plate which was a really nice touch and both desserts were quite good. Not too sweet and pretty standard sized serves. All of the staff we dealt with were friendly and attentive and it was a good night, I just wouldn't rush back when there are so many better options around. read more

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First and foremost, let me tell you that I am HUGE Jamie Oliver fan. I love his shows, his cookbooks, his recipes, and just his wonderful attitude towards food and what it means. So, having said that, I was really excited to try out the (fairly) new Jamie's Italian restaurant in Brisbane after work with my partner. This was a spontaneous decision, and as it was 5.30 pm on a Wednesday night, I didn't think to make a booking. Note to self: Next time, make a booking. To my surprise, even on a Wednesday night, it was incredibly busy, and the waiter just managed to sit us at the bar. The atmosphere was rather nice and relaxing (though it did get louder as more people poured in), with nice decorations throughout and plenty to look at while waiting for our food. For entrees we ordered the Italian Bread Selection - which consisted of a few different types of bread, with a small bowl of olive oil and balsamic for dipping, and the Crispy Squid. For only $2.50, I found the Italian Bread Selection to be quite enjoyable and filling. The Crispy Squid was crispy indeed, well-seasoned, and paired perfectly with the garlic mayo. For pasta mains, you are given two options - a small or regular size. Given we ordered two entrees, we decided to go with the small. Note to self: Don't get the small. We ordered two pastas - the Tagliatelle Bolognese, and the Potato and Truffle Tortellini. I am not going to lie - my Tortellini was amazing. So soft, so tasty -it just melted in my mouth. It was delicious and buttery and I would definitely order this again. But... in the larger size. I was disappointed that for the $14.95 price of the smaller portion, I was only given four little tortellini's on my plate. For dessert, we ordered the Epic Brownie and the Blackberry Pavlova. Sitting at the bar, we were able to see the chefs prepare all of the desserts. The brownie was taken out of the fridge, microwaved for a few minutes, topped with some ice cream, and put up for service. The same with the pavlova. Although these were quickly prepared within minutes, they were still very tasty and we really enjoyed them. Overall, our experience at Jamie's Italian was pleasant. But for next time, we will remember to: 1. Make a booking 2. Order larger portions read more

Having visited Jamie's Italian in other cities, expectations were already established and the newly Brisbane delivered and exceeded. Built over two levels, ground level entry and seating and a basement with the main kitchen and more seating, it is regarded as the largest in Australia. Centred in the middle of the ground level seating is a deli-style kitchen serving the cold dishes and cured meats. It is adorned with decorative, but real, meats and various other ingredients that are no doubt incorporated into the dishes and add to the overall homely feel of the restaurant. Even though it is technically a chain restaurant, Jamie's Italian offers a unique insight into the creative mind of renowned celebrity chef Jamie Oliver. Although it might seem like a staple pan-Italian menu, each dish has its own subtle flair. On this occasion I had the fried three cheese gnocchi, the lamb and ricotta tortellini and finished off with the orange and almond frangipane tart - three dishes I had not had before. Starting with the gnocchi, the alternative presentation style was immediately noticeable. Each gnocchi was individually perched on a bed of arrabbiata sauce and arranged along the length of a wooden paddle board. The element of frying added a nice yet subtle crunch to the texture and the sauce was quite flavoursome. The lamb and ricotta tortellini was similarly presented, in a line along a stretched elliptical plate. Equally flavoursome, however the overall portion size left a bit to be desired for. The pasta dishes each come in a entrée or main size, the main was still a little on the small side and I'm glad I opted for three courses. Dessert of the orange and almond frangipane tart was easily the highlight of the evening. Topped with what appeared to be the typical vanilla ice cream was instead creme fraiche ice cream and complimented the orange flavours of the tart. The tart itself was well textured with the top layer of almond flakes adding a nice finishing crunch. No Italian dinner would be complete without wine, the wine list filled with a selection of Italian grape varietals mostly from Italy but a few domestic. Jamie's Italian Brisbane sets a new benchmark for Jamie Oliver's venture into the mainstream restaurant scene and is sure to live up to the success of his other Australian restaurants. read more

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Jamie's Italian is a restaurant that's hard to miss as you walk by. The fit out is very "on trend", with just the right amount of glitz and glamour to attract your attention, without being over the top and tacky. And once your attention is drawn, you realise that the Jamie in "Jamie's Italian" is celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, and it's impossible not to check it out. Wandering into the place, the eye candy doesn't stop. From the rather interesting bar with the meat hanging above it, to the timber walls, tasteful and functional lighting, everything is very tastefully set out. And then you realise there's a whole other level downstairs! Unfortunately, a restaurant is much more than just about the fit out. It's about the service, the food and the overall experience too. And this is where I think Jamie's Italian starts to fall apart a little at the seams. First, the service. Jamie's Italian is very popular, and thus almost always very busy. We found the service to be very inconsistent, with some staff members attentive and keen to help, and others who appeared to try to ignore us. After being seated and ordering our drinks, it took us more than 10 minutes to summon a waitress to take our order. And then when it came time to pay, it was again a challenge to summon someone for the bill, and she just brushed us off and told us that we would have to wait for our personal waiter - who was standing elsewhere chatting with two other waitresses. We ended up having to wait almost another 10 minutes before we could get our bill to pay for our meals. Next, the food. Again, inconsistent. The zucchini fritters were very average, the pasta very good. But one thing was consistent - the size of the servings are very small. Entree size is literally a taster, and main size is on the small size, so expect to have to have at least one main and entree, and possibly a dessert, to feel like you've had a meal. Two of our group ordered the entree sized lamb & ricotta tortellini, and were rather surprised to receive five (5) pieces of tortellini on the plate. Overall experience. While the food was good in general, and the atmosphere warm and inviting, things like the slow and sometimes reluctant service, the very small portions of food and other little things like having a 1% surcharge on all card transactions (not just American Express) - and then appearing to be annoyed when we wanted to pay with cash - they left us feeling rather underwhelmed. It's a shame, because we were all very keen to dine here, and very hopeful of liking the place. Will we be back? Perhaps, but not in a great hurry. read more

The wait is finally over and Jamie Oliver's Italian restaurant has opened in the CBD! I decided to spontaneously have lunch here today, on the opening day, to suss it out. After a while, you get to know every possible restaurant in the city when you're often in the city and sometimes it's a little disheartening having to go to the same usual places. But Jamie Oliver's Italian deserves a 10/5. It's brilliant. There's been a bit of hype surrounding its opening. With stores already around Australia, there were high expectations and big shoes to fill. I've personally been particularly excited and with my standards nothing but high, I went here expecting the unknown and expecting potential disappoint. But no. I was blown away.. Everything about this place has surpassed my expectations. The menu is thorough, yet not overwhelming. There is a perfect selection and variety, ranging from entrees, to pasta dishes (coming in both entree and main sizes), to the traditional mains (beef, chicken etc.), to desserts, coffee and alcoholic beverages. With a bar downstairs, the options are endless. The kitchen has an open design, meaning you can see the chefs making your meals. I had the Prawn Linguini and it was nothing less than perfect. With a hint of chilli, a light tomato based sauce and the prawns already peeled and de-veined, I was one happy camper! Usually when I order something with prawns, I spend the first 5 minutes peeling the prawns which can be irritating when you're either hungry or don't want to make a mess. It's always more lady like not having to peel the prawns before you eat. The sauce was perfect, the chilli wasn't too much and the pasta is fresh (made from scratch on site) and was cooked perfectly al dente. They even have GF options for those coeliacs out there. The entree was lovely, just your basic bruschetta with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. For dessert, we shared the brownie. Divine and made from scratch there too. You want to have a sweet tooth though, it's incredibly rich and I have a sweet tooth. As for service, there may seem to be an abundance of staff, but really it is the perfect amount. As you walk in you're immediately greeted by a handful of staff members and shown immediately to a table. The restaurant seats about 200 people and there are two levels: the entry level and then the basement. We were seated near the bar, in a cute little nook on the side. The leather seating across the walls is fabulous! You can just melt away into the seat. The service is friendly and prompt, nothing like I've ever experienced in Australia before. It seriously is that top quality service you receive in the States where the waiters/waitresses are tipped based. It's impeccable. We had Jason, a really lovely young fellow, who managed to strike up a variety of relevant conversations. I've never really experienced a waiter genuinely stoked to be there, asking questions, giving suggestions and willing to lend a hand when need be with a massive smile and genuinely positive attitude. The food is brought out incredibly promptly. I don't think we even waited more than 10 minutes between our entree and the main. The timing is insane. Absolutely perfect if you're on a tight schedule and have minimal time for a lunch break. The place had plenty of people there too, so it's not like the chefs had nothing better to do. They've genuinely been trained to have a quick turn around... The prices are reasonable, nothing above average. I would say you get well and truly your money's worth. The location is convenient, situated right on Edward St just diagonally opposite the the back end of Tiffany's and just down from the main intersection near Central. Easily in a walking distance if you work in the city. The spacing is luxurious and the design of the restaurant is absolutely on point. You can tell there has been a lot of thought that has gone into its design. With a rustic look, plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables and other food items around, a variety of different lighting and classic music tracks being played in the background, it's nothing but a relaxing oasis to escape the busy inner city buzz, even for just an hour. It's a whole new world. This place is a must do! You have to go there to suss it out yourself. It's open 7 days a week from 11:30am to 10:30pm and would be perfect for dinner. I can just imagine a whole bunch of people going dressed up in lovely dresses, heels and men in suits, dining there before a show or a night out. It has a peculiar vibe in a very good way. It's unique. It's what the Brisbane market needed. It's a niche restaurant and it's hit the market right on the head. I can see it being extremely successful and a favourite by many, including myself. Please do go here if you have the time. It will truly be worth it. read more

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Nicely decorated and good location in CBD. Good service But the food did not live up to expectations. Our appetizers were bland and salty, main pasta course was good but also a bit bland. So not sure it's very good value. read more

We ate here on Valentine's Day, after walking past the day before and checking whether they had any reservations. Our service was lovely and friendly and attentive without being too obtrusive. We started with two entrees to share: the crab and avocado bruschetta and the crispy squid. Both lovely and fresh with a lot of flavour and definitely didn't fill us up. For the main we opted for the Valentine's Day dish for two - which included a porterhouse steak (medium rare and cooked to perfection), butter poached prawns (large and delicious), crumbed bone marrow (a HUGE let down, hardly any bone marrow present at all), along with a salad and truffled fries. We left perfectly full. It had been the perfect amount of food, and we loved all of it - except the bone marrow. I had the frizzante to drink. It was good, nice and crisp and fruity. read more

Not sure if my love for him got him to four stars...but I actually liked Jamie's Italian! I had only heard bad things about it but my hopes were still through the roof. The decor is so Jamie, very industrial and raw but still a bit glitsy. We got a drink at the bar and the bartender helped us choose then told us what he liked best on the menu (Epic Brownie was truly epic thank you bartender for the suggestion). I ordered the Bolognese which had a ragu sauce with beef and pork yum yum yum. BUT I ordered it without cheese and my meal was delivered with cheese.... While this fatal error cost me five minutes watching my family eat their meals, the manager did come down and apologise and gave us another glass of wine each on the house. Nice. When my meal finally arrived it was beautiful and the rest of the night went swimmingly :) read more

Jamie's Italian is fast becoming our go-to restaurant when we have kids or visitors in tow. Having dined there twice as a family unit I can confidently say the kids in question a) enjoy the variety of healthy-yet-appealing kids food options, and b) enjoy the experience so much there has been no whingeing or whining whatsoever on either of our visits. In fact they're the ones begging for us to go back! This is worthy of high praise indeed. Anyone who has dined with kids would be familiar with the traditional faux-pas some restaurants commit. My top gripe is bringing out the adults' meals first. Like, really. What ARE you playing at? By the time any food arrives to the table my little angels are ready to consume a calf they are so hungry and they get very very riled up if their food doesn't arrive first. It's even worse if what we've ordered doesn't appeal to them and they can't pick at it until theirs arrives. Thankfully, Jamie's got a gleaming gold star here with meals all arriving at the same time each visit. My second gripe involves menu items for kids. Usually they're all fried, deeply unhealthy (chips and nuggets anyone?) and don't involve a single vegetable. Jamie's food philosophy is simple, REAL, nourishing food for EVERYONE. And he has kids, so it's natural that his menu would incorporate real vegetables and goodness into the kids options. I was so impressed with the variety of options and the way he's presented the dishes to really excite kids and make them want to eat them. From Secret Seven Tomato Pasta Bake (with the veges cut up very very fine) to Happy Chicken Lollipops with potatoes. Each kids meal comes out with the most gorgeous salad in a jar, consisting of curly carrot peels, grapes, cucumber, cherry tomato and lettuce. All items that a kid will usually have a crack at. One other gripe I have occasionally is advertising that your venue is child friendly but not really providing any entertainment for the little ones. I get that it's not always easy to do, but it's so so appreciated when something is offered. And yes, Jamie's comes through with the goods for a hat-trick! They not only have retro view-finders where the kids can see the kids' menu items, they also offer colouring in sheets and crayons. Such a winner for younger tots. Now, enough about the kids and onto the adults experience! The first time I ordered the (gluten free) Rigatoni Pomodoro. I have to be honest here, it was underwhelming. Mainly because like most places, they use pre-packaged gluten free pasta. I actually felt as if I could have made this myself at home. HOWEVER the second visit I branched out and went with the Summer Truffle Risotto (again, gluten free so minus the breadcrumbs). This was exactly as the description said, "oozy carnaroli risotto rice with creamy gorgonzola, fresh black summer truffle and Parmesan". The risotto was the perfect texture - not too soggy, but not hard in the mouth. The truffle was incredible with the gorgonzola and it was a flavour party in my mouth. Also, service have been excellent each time I've visited. They are friendly, knowledgeable and nothing is too difficult. I always appreciate their recommendations on the gluten free options although I do wish they indicated that on the menu already. The décor is fantastically well done. Think retro Italian theming complete with lots of shiny timber, a bar with an array of cured meats and cheeses hanging and red/tan and black leather . The lighting is also extremely well executed. The feature lights are a thing of beauty, and I love that it doesn't look too "over done" or staged. It all feels really comfortable and moody. I will keep returning here and working my way through the menu. read more

Having wanted to try Jamie's since well before it opened in Brisbane, we finally made it last weekend for lunch. Immediately we were struck by the sheer size of the place- split over two levels, boasting huge dining areas, a small shop at the front for all your Oliver memorabilia and a truly immense amount of staff! The team are a friendly, helpful bunch- there is a LOT going on in this place but their attentive service made up for a couple of long delays for drinks. I ordered risotto (it was really yummy but I am easily pleased by risotto), my two dining companions chose Osso Bucco and Prawn Tagliatelle respectively. We all really enjoyed our meals and the cute little dish of breads we had to start kept us occupied while we waited. Will be back! read more

This is probably more of a 3.5 star review but decided with 4 as it's well above 3. I just took my wife here for her birthday. I knew she wasn't up for anything too fancy so this hit the mark. Upon entry we were greeted and very shortly after escorted to our table downstairs. I can't say if we are just getting old, however the music was absolutely blasting and the place sounded more like a club than a restaurant. The best way I can explain the food is that it is just like the Jamie Oliver meals on TV. They are great home cooking recipes that are cooked really well in the restaurant. This is meant to be a casual dining experience and that is exactly what is provided. Also the great thing is that you can get the pasta dishes in entree size in case you wanted to go all out for the Osso Bucco for main. Apart from that the service was OK... Reasonanly efficient but not brilliant. For the fact you are getting Jamie Oliver mains for the $20-30 in the CBD, this is more than adequate. Overall I would definitely go again, however I would personally push to sit upstairs as the noise is far more pleasant there. My 2c :) read more

Went with my wife for our anniversary. Great food Great service. I can still taste the truffle ravioli in my dreams! Awesome cocktail list also. Wife liked that read more

Jamies kitchen is very popular, it took us several weeks to get a booking. It has amazing decor but I was unimpressed by the seating. The steel chairs were cool and uncomfortably. It looks quite small from the outside but it's actually large when you include the downstairs section. We had a three course meal and found the food got better throughout the meal. Highlights were the Gnocchi, Squid Risotto, Pavlova and Epic Brownie. Both deserts were a clear five out of five meaning I would come here for desert alone! The service was very hurried and the waiters were too busy running around getting the food to the table and cleaning up the empty plates. The entrees were also a little disappointing but were solid. All in all I'd recommend Jamie's Kitchen and it could easily been four or more stars with better service. read more

We've google it and found it in the basement. It seems popular at dinner hours, it's noisy so you have to speak loudly otherwise your companion may not hear you. We ordered risotto and spaghetti, those are greasy, we have to drink a lot of water. read more

Like Mary Poppins' handbag this is the restaurant that only seems more spacious as you walk in. The service was superb, and every dish is presented as a new and delicious challenge. The "meat plank" is one of the more exciting ways to present charcuterie I've seen in Brisbane. A woman mysteriously placed two large cans of italian tomatoes on the table without saying another word. Unsure whether this was some Heston Blumenthal-esque edible object we hesitated. Should we open it? is it a drink disguised as Italian ingredients? It turned out to be much more simple than that. The two cans were there to hold a huge wooden plank soon brought to our table laden with cured meats, cheeses, olives and other delights. The waitress laughed when we admitted our confusion about the cans and said "People open them all the time. It gets frustrating." Regardless of the miscommunication, perhaps the comments are best expressed through the food. Which is why I will definitely go there for another tasty conversation again. read more

So after an amazing experience at Jamie's in Sydney nearly 3 years back I was very excited about the Brisbane franchise. The experience started out well and we were welcomed by the bartender starting with some nice namesake Proseccos. The night after that was forgettable which included poor service, wrong orders and even a snide comment about the tip. I ordered Lamb Pipe but was given an Osco Bucco which was quite average. The wait staff members didn't understand the balance between friendly and awkward: with one staff member cutting my order off to inquire about my smart watch and then proceed to probe into it's features. The main waitress who was there 51% of the time decided to comment that my friend was only giving a $4 tip when we split our payment. Won't be back in a hurry! read more

Without a doubt the best pork belly I have ever tasted anywhere in the world amazing Has put a smile on my dile for the rest of the day . Thank you read more

We visited Jamie's spontaneously on a Saturday night, without a booking. Not a good idea! With a promised 45 min (more like an hour) wait, we tried out the bar. A small but reasonably priced selection of wines and some great craft beers on tap. There was a complimenary platter of bread and olives on the bar which we made full use of.......apologies to the rest of you who missed out. One thing that strikes you when taken to your table is how big this place is. Especially is you are taken downstairs. It's also extremely noisy when busy so don't go there expecting an intimate chat. Our order was taken reasonably quickly and delivered in a reasonable time considering how busy they were. Now one of my biggest issues with restaurants is potion size versus price. I'm not looking for an overflowing plate but I do expect a decent size meal. The potions at Jamie's are on the small size. Delicious but small. Considering the price charged this falls well short of my expectations. Overall, big, noisy, busy, good service, delicious food, but small portions. Pays to book especially at the weekend. read more

Enjoyed the Superlunch here. Great value at $25 each. Entrees of arancini (with stringy cheese in the middle) and squid (flash fried with garlic chips and chilli) were tasty. Loved the pumpkin ravioli dish. Steak was a bit greasy/chewy but the rainbow salad and chips were very good. Service was good. Overall a great lunch venue. read more

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First attempt was dine-in: food was bland and similar opinion held by all 3 diners. They also make it a pain to actually eat in the restaurant - they take limited bookings in an attempt to create the illusion of it being in-demand, when in reality it's just a tedious process of discussion and negotiation. Second attempt: via Deliveroo, side salad was forgotten and restaurant didn't answer the phone when called to query. The $19 piece of eggplant was nice but overpriced. read more

Lovely place. Food was good and fast (wonder if too fast). Service was good. Had the Aussie lamb shoulder. Meat was tasty and nicely prepared. The tomato sauce excellent. Polenta nice. The lemon, lime and bitters was beautifully balanced. Sparkling water good. Like the decor, feel, ambiance. read more

Food was ok, ambience was warm, wine was really good. We sat at a smallish round table with Aluminium chairs, which were quite uncomfortable after a short time. Our waitress was very good and very knowledgeable. Manager or supervisor butted into our conversation to check on how we were enjoying things, was a bit rude , Maybe she could have excused herself. It was quite busy but meals came out when you would expect which was good. Menu has a variety of fare, steak, pasta, fish , chicken dishes etc. Didn't do a Carbonara which was a shame. Average price of a main was $25. Wine is $11/ glass or $51/bottle. Cocktails seemed reasonable. There were quite a few kids there and they cater to them via a kids menu and some viewfinders to use while there, nice touch for the parents. Glad we went, but probably would get better value for money elsewhere. read more

I have been to Jamie's Italian a few times now and mostly for lunch. Every meal has been as good as the previous meal. They often have a 2 or 3 course meal deal which makes the dining experience all that much better and makes choosing something to eat easier if you're not sure what to get. The staff are pleasant and prompt. Industrial type decor. Plenty of seating but always a good idea to make a booking if you can. Licensed so you can get your favourite drink. Paid parking across the street under Queens Plaza. Highly recommended. read more

I'm sorry to disagree with some of the reviewers for Jamie's Italian, but aside from the cool decor and "Jamie's" name on it, there wasn't anything particularly memorable about this place. The food is okay, not quite great value for money as one might expect. The place is also packed - all the time. So it seems that everything seems rushed. Our group received several orders that were under-cooked or mixed up. Just goes to show that there isn't quite the love you'd expect when the staff is just trying to pump out as many dishes out of the kitchen as quickly as possible. Sometimes I think it isn't even hardly worth the effort or trouble to book a table ahead or find expensive parking in the city just to eat here. But hey, people seem to love it here, so I could be wrong. read more