My tour manager mentioned that Jamie's Italian (Jamie Oliver) was a decent dining spot in Glasgow and I really wanted to go so I got ready for dinner. I ended up walking through some light rain to Jamie's Italian at George Square. Somehow I walked a little too far and ended up by the river, but I made my way and was rewarded with a warm cup of Earl Grey tea. Before heading there, I checked Yelp. You can sign up for Jamie's Gold Card, which gives you an extra bonus for dining and a discount of £10 off of £30 dining for two. I showed my electronic card number to the waiter and he brought me an extra bonus of soup. It was pureed mushroom soup and perfect. I also ordered the half sized caprese salad and half sized tagliatelle bolognese. My entire meal was £15 which was awesome. The caprese was made with peeled tomatoes that were slightly cooked and had a strange taste to it. I wasn't a huge fan of the tomatoes but the fresh mozzarella was delicious. The tagliatelle was perfectly al dente and the meat sauce was rich and flavorful. Service was quick and great. I wish they would open one in the states near me. Also, the bathrooms are located downstairs and they are huge. read more

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*Drum rolls* and now I present to you the premier Yelp review of Celebrity Chef Jamie Oliver's first ever restaurant in Scotland, Jamie's Italian! It seems that high profile chefs tend to shy away from opening restaurants in Glasgow for fear that there isn't a market for fine dining, and that Glaswegians are geared towards more value-based meals. Yet Jamie Oliver has set out to prove that sentiment wrong with affordable fresh quality Italian, and I'm well excited to see how far this venture goes. It's important to note that he chose Glasgow as the spot for his first restaurant in Scotland over other cities, including our east coast counterpart, Edinburgh. Clearly Glasgow rocks!! The Naked Chef snagged part of the ground floor of the recently revamped GPO (General Post Office) building overlooking the historic George Square in the City Centre. It's been a few months in the works, and now it has finally arrived. Opening its gleaming glass doors to Glaswegians this week, it's off to an amazing but hectic start with dishing out mid-range Italian galore. With approximately 250 tables, spanning the ground and garden level of the old GPO building, Jamie's Italian is far from wee or quaint. It's a massive airy space with windows aplenty looking out to George Square... all without an air of pretention. Jamie creates a relaxed casual ambiance from the layout, décor, and staff. Rustic elements are met with modern flair from floor to ceiling. The Gaggia coffee machine sitting behind the counter just screams chicness, and divine caffeinated goodness. Take note: Jamie's Italian DOES NOT take table bookings, they're a walk-in establishment, where they'll try to seat you as soon as they can. However, if you're in a party of 8 or more, you're best phoning to try and secure a table. Lumberjack and I arrived around 8:30p eagerly anticipating what gastronomic treasures Jamie had in store for us. Upon arrival we learned that the restaurant was at capacity and it would be a 90-minute wait... ninety-freakin-minutes in Glasgow?! But luckily for us, knowing the right people cut down our time to a mere 15 minutes, while we sipped on beer and a G&T at the bar downstairs on the garden level. Booya! Once our beeper went off, we were soon whisked away from the bar to our table upstairs. The restaurant was absolutely buzzin' with lively conversations that drowned out the music overhead. We salivated while looking over the menu with our elbows resting on the "Jamie's Italian" branded cloth napkins. The hungry hungry hippos that we are, we opted for 2 starters, 2 mains, and 2 desserts to share between us. I was disappointed to hear that they were out of bruschetta... really bummed. Starters: 1) Italian Nachos (£3.45) - Jamie's take on STL toasted ravioli I was accustomed to. It was a wee portion of fried cheese ravioli with arrabiata sauce. Verdict: meh. 2) Crispy squid (£5.10) - Wee portion of fresh squid, cooked to perfection with garlic aioli. Verdict: nom. Mains: Note - they offer different portions: a tasting portion, and a regular-sized portion. The difference is between £3-5. So if you're a fickle eater, you can go for 2 tasting portions as a meal. 1) Bucatini Carbonara (£9.95 - regular portion) Verdict: nom. It wasn't as "heavy" as some carbonaras tend to be. Amazingly done, and noodles al dente. 2) Asparagus Risotto (£10.25 - regular portion) Verdict: nom. Again with hitting the nail on the head, perfectly done (not under or overcooked), creamy, but not "heavy". Desserts: 1) Chocolate and espresso tart with figs and orange crème fraiche (£4.95) Verdict: om nom nom. Beautiful, and not too strong or too sweet. 2) Lemon polenta cake with orange drizzle and citrus fruit salad (£4.95) Verdict: om nom nom again. It smelled and tasted like Christmas, but in a refreshing way. Delectable from the first bite, to licking the plate clean. Coffee: From a Gaggia machine = uh.mazing. Nuff said. Service: The perfect balance of in your face pampering and being ignored. The service was good, friendly, and casual. You can definitely tell that the staff already enjoy working here; they have a great demeanour and casually interact with guests. Damage: £60 - 3 drinks, 2 starts, 2 regular-sized mains, 2 desserts, 1 divine coffee, and 10% gratuity. Random fun things: If you start a tab at the bar downstairs, they lock your card in this safe box and present you with its matching key. Once you're seated for dinner, give the key to the waiter to retrieve your card and have the bar tab transferred to your food bill. Brilliant. Bottom line: Jamie is certainly shaking things up in a place where Glasgow-Italian family dynasties have set precedent. Watch out! read more

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I visited Jamie's a couple of times when it first opened, but the second experience wasn't great and it totally fell off my radar as somewhere to eat. That was, until I read Angela B's review a few months back and heard about the Jamie's Gold Card which is free. It gets you free appetisers every time you visit and a birthday present! Presents are the best! So this was on my radar when I was meeting Jenny L for lunch - requirements being hot food, gluten free options and near Queen Street Station. Looked like Jamie's was the winner! I was seated in a small table for two with large tables of four either side of us and they seemed to be following that strange seating pattern of sitting customers close to each other, even though 3/4s of the restaurant was empty. They even sat a woman on her own at the table of 4 next to us which was a bit ridiculous! Small complaints out of the way, the waitress took the details of my Gold Card (show them when you arrive) and offered the extra bonus for November which was a complimentary glass of wine. Seeing as it was the middle of the day we both passed on this, but we were sorted out with the tasters of mushroom croquettes as well as tomato and mozzarella on a skewer. Both were absolutely delicious and a nice starter to lunch when you don't want a whole entree. I ordered the pasta special of the day which was described as Italian meats and tomatoes, mixed through pasta. I ordered mine with gluten free pasta as well as a side of kale slaw to share. The pasta looks pretty bland from the photo but it was actually really delicious, soft delicate pasta (it tasted so good I doubted it was GF) and just the right amount of meat which was very salty and could have bene overpowering if there was any more. I thought the kale slaw was very, very light on kale which was a bit disappointing, it was more like normal slaw with a couple of small pieces of kale put in there. Overall, it was a tasty meal with quick service, and wasn't too expensive. If you're going to visit, make sure you get the Gold Card as those extra bonuses make it all the sweeter. read more

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I was traipsing around the square during lunchtime and noticed Jamie's Italian. I've always been a fan of his cooking style so I felt compelled to splurge and buy myself a grown-up lady lunch. I started with the white bean bruschetta and mixed greens salad and both were full of flavor and very fresh. I also had the croquettes, which were served with a very nice pesto sauce. I had a glass of delicious house red and the berry granola crumble for dessert. The wine was fine and the dessert was scrumptious and relatively healthy-seeming. As a bonus my waiter was superb, and very funny. I could have stayed another hour if I wasn't so full and ready for more sightseeing.. read more

Love love love this place! Had dinner here with my coworkers and the atmosphere, albeit slightly loud, was perfect. It's set up like an actual kitchen and the tables and chairs feel like something from your home. But, the food and the presentation was perfect. And the staff efficient and friendly. While waiting for all of my coworkers to arrive, I was shown to the bar that is actually downstairs, giving it a more intimate feel as oppose to the jolly restaurant. So, this would be a good place to hang out if you're with a smaller group or would like to have a more intimate setting, while still enjoying their delicious food. All in all, a very pleasant experience that I would like to try again sometime. read more

Jamie's Italian - Glasgow - Meat plank...yum! - Italian Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

If you were to flick through Jamie's 15 minutes meal - aside from wanting to cook up everything - you'd notice that it all looks so good on the pages. It's pretty and bright and a joy to pour over on a lazy Sunday afternoon. The glossy recipes, as delightful as they look, are relatively simple to make, in true Jamie-style. In the same way, Jamie's has a beautiful, flashy interior, whilst managing to be unassuming and welcoming, largely down to the friendly staff. The turnover is fast; people coming, people eating, people going. And repeat. - A constant, steady stream of patrons, and all the while, the staff are working the floor, constantly keeping an eye on the tables. Despite the fast pace of the restaurant, I always felt attended to and didn't feel the least bit rushed. I particularly liked the fact that we had the same waiter for the whole evening (he was lovely!) and that he made it so easy for us to catch his attention. Not once did we feel forgotten about; a regular occurrence in busy restaurants come peak dining hour. - No extended wait for the bill, for food, for service, for anything. And always, with a smile. Only Jamie himself taking my order could have made for better service. The food? Well, it was lovely! I had the Vegetable Rotolo al Forno. (Seasonal pumpkin, squash & spinach rolled in fresh pasta sheets & baked with tomatoes, ricotta & basil, topped with Parmesan & herby breadcrumbs.) It was delicious and surprisingly light, leaving me with more than enough room for two sides. - Polenta chips and kale slaw. The slaw was crunchy and creamy but lacking in something. As Briony said, it does feel a tad light on the kale. I fell head over heels for the chips; the texture, the rosemary and parmeson topping, so many noms. - They were seasoned to perfection, making for the perfect winter comfort food. I could have eaten a plateful of those alone and I savoured every crumb. Dessert came in the form of the 'Epic Brownie' with vanilla ice cream and caramelised popcorn. The popcorn was a nice idea but didn't really add anything to the dish as it was just a few pieces on top of the ice cream. Otherwise, the brownie was a simple, traditional rendition, just how brownie should be. It was moist with just the perfect sweetness without being overpowering or sickly. Was it worthy of the 'epic' title? The speed with which we devoured it seemed to say so. I had plans later that evening after a long day's work so I opted for a post-dinner latte. It was a little cool and also tasted bitter. Enjoyable still, but not the best. Also, our table was very, very close to the next table. You can hear conversations, and you will struggle to squeeze past which was a tad awkward. But these are little, fairly insignificant details. We were most impressed by the Gold card. Since it was our first visit we got a cushy £10 off the bill and we were also treated to the November gold treat of a glass of house wine. With every visit flashing that card, you also get a small complimentary taster before your meal. So, the gold card is a nice little bonus! I did like Jamie's. With seven Jamie books on my kitchen shelf, there was a lot at stake. But I wasn't disappointed, not in the least. read more

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I think that up until this weekend, I might have been the only person left in Glasgow who hasn't been here at least once since it opened. I'm not sure how it's managed to escape me so long, but I finally got the chance to come in here, and I'm really glad that I did. After a couple of wines in the afternoon, a friend and I decided we *really* ought to get some food and settled on Jamie's Italian. To be honest, I hadn't expected to get a seat what with it being the Commonwealth just now, but we were seated straight away with the caveat that they'd need the table back in an hour. No problemo. We ordered the meat platter to start; a huge wooden plate filled with hams and salami, plus some mozzarella and olives to round it off. My main was the meatball reginette while my friend had the sausage pappardelle. Although I never tasted hers, it looked amazing and my meatballs were absolutely devine! We were a bit over-ambitious and also ordered a side order of posh chips (chips with truffle oil and parmesan - also amazing) and so when we left, I thoroughly needed rolling out of the place. So why not 5 stars? For me, it was a bit noisy (we were seated downstairs) and it's not the cheapest of places to eat. That said, the pasta was obviously fresh and the food and drink were lovely. I'll definitely be coming back as soon as the bank balance allows it. read more

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This is my second time to visit Jamie's! It's a wonderful restaurant and I know that whatever I order will be fresh and of the highest quality. I'm a big fan of Jamie's videos and cookbooks! Tonight we sat near the kitchen/bar area. The red chairs were more comfortable than the benches near the door. The bench seating was really uncomfortable and cramped last time we dined here. We started off with Ultimate Garlic Bread, which was tasty, but only the top half of the loaf had butter and garlic - it didn't seep down to the lower half of the bread. Probably healthier that way, eh!?! My Strawberry Daiquiri was delicious - made with fresh strawberry purée and you could tell the difference! It was really hard to pick a main. I was craving vegetables, but I ended up ordering the Turkey Milanese. Delicious and light! The turkey fillet was lightly filled with prosciutto and cheese and topped with a fried egg and rocket. It was very filling and my husband helped me finish it off! When I was looking up the menu online a few nights ago, I discovered Jamie's Gold Club and downloaded the app. We had a £10 off £30 coupon that was loaded to the app, but when I showed the waiter after our dinner it didn't show up properly. The waiter talked to his manager and honored the coupon after I gave him a few details (name & postcode). I was very pleased with the the customer service, even though the app was finicky. read more

Jamie's Italian - Glasgow - Garlic bread and a delicious strawberry daiquiri! - Italian Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

5 of us decided to go here for a pre booze munch on a Saturday night (right after payday). We had made a reservation and were seated right away in a booth tucked away in the corner. The restaurant was busy and with a good buzz. We all chose starters and everyone got something different. The crispy squid was absolutely excellent, in fact a self professed fussy eater tried it and absolutely loved it! The artisan bread selection was also great as well as the crab avocado bruschetta. Despite the restaurant being busy, everything came out in good time. The mains were also really excellent. I had prawn linguine and the prawns were beautifully cooked. Everyone really enjoyed their meal although an order of the steak frites was overcooked and a little dry. We had caiprinha's which were lovely and the final price of the meal was pretty reasonable for what we had. Wouldn't hesitate to go back here! read more

Jamie's Italian - Glasgow - Crispy squid - Italian Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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I knew that this restaurant was super famous because of The chef. The restaurant inside is really nice with two floors, one for meals and the other one for drinks and tapas menu. The staff was really nice and they gave us a beeper to let us know when table was ready. We order garlic bread for share and then i ordered the pumpkin raviolis, and my friends salad and meatballs. The quality was good, but my dish was expansive based on the quantity. Meatballs were really spicy and in the menu this was not mentioned. So for me you pay more because of the name and the place (in George Square) rather than and amazing quality and huge plates. It's a good place for Glasgow visitors but for the ones living here there are better italians' restaurants. read more

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Yum, yum, yum! My friend and I came here for girl's night and it was so freaking good. We started with the bruschetta and it was full of sprouts and goat cheese spreads and what not. So good! Then I got the cannelloni three ways and I don't even know what was in each one of the delicious stuffed pastas but they were very very good. I would so go again, I wanted to try everything on the menu. The service was good and the restaurant was nicely decorated not to much going on. The kid's menu comes in the old 3d view finders. read more

Jamie's Italian - Glasgow - The Bruschetta - Italian Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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We had a fab time in the jamie oliver italian restaurant with the family! We had veg and meat planch to share as a stater and nice spinach and mozzarella cannelloni. To finish with a nice tutti frutti meringue lemon pie. It was terrific! Nice italian background waiter. Cheers read more

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Nice space, cavernous with good music. Drink menu is diverse and pasta dishes come in two sizes. I had tagliatelle with meatballs, the pasta was perfectly al dente and meatballs tender - the half order is perfect for a light eater. I would recommend for a change of pace from the pubs! read more

Jamie's Italian - Glasgow - Italian Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

We came here last night to celebrate my dad's 60th and even though they don't take bookings for parties of less than 8, when we explained it was a really special occasion and would mean a lot, they bent the rules so we didn't have to queue : ) We stuffed ourselves sille on divine olives, crispy mushroom frittis, squid, polenta chips and meat and veg planks (rustically (?) propped up on tins of passata and tomatoes), and then tucked into rabbit something or other and various other pastas and steaks, all of which were gorgeous. Very 'Jamie' in style, with the 'pukka' specials boards and the copious amounts of merchandise, but worth the monies fo' sho'. read more

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Stuck in Glasgow for lunch, I did a little Yelp search and found that a friend of mine, having visited this restaurant, would have like to have Jamie's babies. While I can't claim the same desire, nor for that matter am I appropriately equipped, I almost understand the sentiment. It's a lovely place - and very picturesque too with hams and vegetables and yummy breads on display. I had the "olives on ice" as a starter - yummy olives, a nice tapenade and a few slices of crispy bread stuff. Tasty. A house special pasta followed that - well presented with some nice herb flavours together with a great tomato base. It didn't overwhelm me though. Desert was a Amalfi lemon curd and biscuit construction - and if anything's worth mating over, it's this. Awesome. All in all it was a nice dining experience. I can't say it knocked my socks off - maybe I expected a little more, a little something more Italian even - but it was pleasant and I'd dine here again. Oh - the restaurant packed out very soon after opening it's doors for lunch - you may want to book. read more

Jamie's Italian - Glasgow - Olives on ice - Italian Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

I've been going to Jamie's a good few years now and absolutely love the Gold Club card membership part of it. Every month there is a free taster, usually a starter, which is always taken from the full menu. This way if it's something you like - great, order next time and if you don't - great, nothing wasted as it was just a wee taste. There's always another little freebie and it usually comes in the form or wine or, during my latest trip, Prosecco. And when it's your birthday and you're in the Gold Club you get a bottle of Prosecco. The food is always tasty here and so it should be! The pasta is always well cooked and there are a range of options from fish, meat and veg. The specials always look pretty good as my parter tends to opt for them. He had a mushroom pasta at the weekend and enjoyed it however thought it was maybe a tad on the watery side. I've had the steak frites a few times here although I'm pretty sure they've changed how they cook it or serve it. I noticed that the steak was thin and pretty large - it must have taken a good pounding! Whatever you do, become a Gold card member. The best bit about it is that everyone in your party gets to enjoy the benefits even if they don't have a card. read more

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I was immediately contacted by Jamie's Glasgow. They assured me Jamie's Italian always strives to make sure guests are treated to a level of excellence that exceeds expectations. I'm a fan of their food and restaurants so I am happy they take all concerns seriously. Well done Jamie's. read more

I've had a love-hate relationship with Jamie's ever since it opened. I had a VERY bad experience last year when I ordered Calamari & it was so inedible I had to send it back to the chef. The service at that time was TERRIBLE. The waiters were more interested in talking to their friends than actual customers. In fact, when trying to get my waiters attention regarding my inedible starter, it took almost 30 minutes before he even bothered to check on us. I swore myself off the place until last night... I decided to go last night to see if things were any better. Instead of a main meal I ordered two starters: Mozzarella and Risotto Balls and Chicken Wings. I couldn't fault the food but sadly the service is still very slow. We had to wait a long time to be served and get the bill. The restaurant wasn't even busy at 10:30pm so they honestly had no excuse for being like this. There are better restaurants in the area which cost less, have better service and food. Don't think I'll go back again. I did give them another chance but to me, service is key. read more

Very tasty indeed. Having previously been to the St Martin's Lane venue, I was excited to see Jamie's had finally came to Glasgow. It certainly isn't the best food you will ever have, but its not half bad. If you get there at the right time, you can easily have a quick lunch and get back to work or shopping within the hour, or half hour in our case! I always find the smaller plate is enough for me with a side order, and on this occasion I had the spaghetti bolognese with a side of house breads. The bolognese was lovely and not too much, was just right for a light lunch. The sauce wasn't too overpowering. My hubby had the small truffle tagliatelle which he practically inhaled, with a side of funky chips (which I probably ate more of) they were awesome and flavoursome as always.The food is fresh and very very tasty. I think it would maybe be nicer if you had bread for the table anyway, and it wasn't charged for. Most restaurants give some kind of breadstick or so to have a wee munch on. The staff are of very good quality, attentive at the right time, friendly and chatty, but not overly in your face too much, which makes for a relaxing dining experience. As it is technically a chain restaurant, there aren't many differences between London and Glasgow venues, but don't get me wrong, this isn't a bad thing. As long as the food and staff service continues, we will be returning. read more

OMG!!! Horrible experience!!! There is not a lit to choose from on the menu. Bad value for money, we has the meat starter for £6.45 consisting in one slice of three different "Italian" cold meat, and two slices of cheese... Waist of money as it was the bread, don't bother asking for it. For mains we has the mussels with pasta(£12.50), not too bad and the worst carbonara that I've ever tried(£10.50), very small portions for the money that you r paying, also stay away from the tasteless rosemary chips!!!! Service was very poor, considering that there was only 3 more tables apart from ours, and 3 waiting staff no one came at any point to check if we needed anything or if our food was ok... And to get more drinks we had to ask twice!!!! Glasgow is plenty of Italian restaurants much cheaper, were the food is much, much better and were the service is brilliant.... Won't be back!!! read more

Oh, how I desperately wanted to like this place. I have always adored Jamie's programmes, cook books etc, and so I had very high expectations and hopes upon visiting here the other night with the other half. Upon entering around 6pm on a Sunday night into a 3/4 full restaurant, we were told there was no tables available and would have to wait 45 minutes, but couldn't wait in the bar because that was closed. We had intentionally went into the city to go to Jamie's, and if we hadn't we would've found somewhere else, but because we had we went to sit in Brown's Bar and Brasserie for a glass of wine. After our 45 minutes we went back and were placed at an awkward table directly in between two canoodling couples, despite a relative amount of tables scattered at quieter parts of the restaurant. Our friendly but incompetent waiter came after a small wait and took our order. I ordered the Caprese salad and Colin ordered the rustic bread board to start, the Caprese salad being a favourite of mine. We waited a hefty 20/25 minutes for the starters to come out despite the restaurant not being overly full, and they were not worth that wait. I didn't expect real Italian food, more Jamie's interpretation of Italian which is what it was, but still was of quite a low standard. I didn't finish the Caprese because I didn't enjoy it, and Colin left some bread. After sitting with finished starters for 10 minutes our waiter came and cleared the table before returning to chatting in a group with other waiters doing nothing. We were brought our mains after another half hour wait. I had the Sausage Pappardelle and Colin had the Free Range Garlic and Rosemary Chicken in a tomato, chilli, caper and olive sauce, and he ordered a side of 'Posh Chips', a cup of chips with Parmesan and truffle oil sprinkled over. The Pappardelle was alright, but there was far too much of it, and it tasted as if it'd been seasoned weirdly. Colin's chicken was lovely! The wait between finishing our mains (or not in my case), the table being cleared and asking if we wanted desserts was probably close to half an hour, despite making various attempts to draw the waiter's attention. When we ordered two blackcurrant sorbets, they came within 5 minutes which pleasantly surprised me, and I must admit the sorbet was absolutely beautiful and I scraped the bowl clean! There was another delay in getting our waiter over so we could pay the bill, as the conversation he was having with the other waiters was obviously more important. The bill came to a steep £54.90, and I was reluctant to pay that for the service I received. I would try this restaurant again in a few months time and hopefully receive a much better treatment, because I have read and heard incredibly good reviews of the restaurant, but I need to review my experience, hopefully in the future my mind will change. read more

We wondered why the reviews for this place were all over the place, but sadly, now we know. The first time we were here, it was all pretty good, so we were excited to go back. Today's visit was a totally different story. To start, our waiter told us "one sec" about three times, when all we wanted was a gluten free menu. (They don't have one but do have gluten free pasta.) I ordered gluten free porcini Fettuccini, and my partner ordered rigatoni pomadoro. In my dish, they used a different noodle, not sure what it's called, but fine - however, it was overcooked. The mushroom sauce was salty and gritty - my guess was that the mushrooms weren't cleaned properly. My partner's pays was dry and undercooked - he actually had to send it back. Second round looked much better and actually contained sauce. He thought the breadcrumbs were too much and that it wasn't worth the price. It's a shame, really, as this place could be really good if they get it together. Obviously tonight was a bad night in the kitchen and out. Don't think we'll be back in the near future, though. read more

Italian is my favourite type of food, so I had to go with friends to this establishment. A bit of trouble getting a table but well worth it. Excellent food and service. I would definitely go back read more

Been a few times and it's ok. Simple food that relies on quality ingredients which is what Italy is all about. The atmosphere is vibrant and there's loads going on. My latest meal was disappointing because my crab starter was underwhelming, the linguine with my main was under cooked and stuck in my teeth. The chocolate brownie with ice cream was the highlight. The effort was there if not the execution read more

Took our umbrellas from us to store while we had our meals and mine got stolen...... Because they left them in a bucket next to the front door on a rainy night in Glasgow. Have no respect for customers property and I got absolutely drenched (in my hood less, non-waterproof coat) on my way to the taxi rank and while waiting in the taxi queue. Manager did offer to reimburse me for the cost of the umbrella if I re-purchase it and take in a receipt, but as they've completely ruined what was, until leaving, a lovely family occasion, I have no intentions of returning even to take them up on this. Lovely food and quick, efficient service from a fab waiter with great chat, but my whole entire evening was ruined by my fave umbrella being stolen. Note to Jamie's - do not take customers property away from them unless you can guarantee that you can return it safely to them, or at the very least, make them aware that their property is being left to be stolen so they can make an educated decision on whether to hand it over or not. FYI Jamie's - I'd rather you had taken my coat and lost it, than my umbrella. At least then I'd have been dry! read more

I have never really liked Jamie's style of cooking...the whole making it look 'rustic' is a tad pretentious to be honest. Yea Jamie, lets chop meat and veg up to the size of a whale's eyeball and scatter it with seaweed and serve it in the pot it was cooked in...not for me! Anyways, my friend, selfishly, had a birthday this year and decided to book a table at the restaurant. I first hesitated because of the mixed reviews I'd read but thought...'Game on...it's his birthday...let's give it a go'. On first impression, the place looks the part, very big inside with a downstairs 'creche' like bar for parents who have kids to keep their wailing to a minimum as to not disturb the upstairs diners. The menu was quite simple...but yet inspiring...I ordered...and this my friends is where it all went wrong. The food (I had a rabbit pasta concoction) was rubbery, undercooked and tasted like the fluff left behind after you have taken your sweaty socks off at the end of the working day. The starter was nachos (basically tasteless crisps) and I couldn't handle having a dessert. £30 quid it cost me to run downstairs to the toilets and immediately throw up what I'd just ordered...the toilets are nice...think that's about it... Had the best chippy after it though ;) Seriously, much much better restaurants out there...don't follow the masses!!! You have been warned!! read more

Have been here twice. Went a couple of years ago with a money off voucher but was quite disappointed. It is lovely inside and the food is tasty..but its not worth the price. Thought I would give it another go but felt the exact same. Got crab pasta which was really lovely but is expensive and it is cheap to make pasta. Boyfriend has prawn pasta but didn't get many prawns. He had the burger last time which was nothing special. I have fish baked in a bag..which was nice but expensive again. The prosecco is delicious..would definitely recommend it! You can join jamies club on his website and get a gold card to use in the restaurant which I done. We got free cheese and crackers which were ok. It is a good place to go for lunch as they do half portions of pasta..so good if youre not a big eater! read more

Eating here was a little like eating out of the dumpster behind a nice restaurant. When I think about the money I spent here, I always feel a pang of regret. I ordered a pasta with white sauce and received something akin to an exceptional microwave dinner. To be fair, my wife enjoyed her overpriced hamburger. If it was cheaper I could understand, but for the price I could do much better. Never again, Jamie. Never again.... read more

I took my sister here for a little treat as we both enjoy Jamie's cookery shows and recipes. I was sorely disappointed and rather than the food it was the service. We both ordered the Prawn Linguine and when it arrived the pasta was rather 'too al dente' in my opinion it was undercooked as I could taste the raw flour in the middle as i bit into it. When I informed this to my waiter (who I must say looked at me and my sister like we were something stuck on his shoes) informed me that 'hand made' pasta is always better more al dente very condescendingly, while I tried to explain to him this was more than simply al dente, and he haughtily agreed to bring us both another plate. Which was not much better, the Prawns and the sauce and everything just lacked depth, it wasn't seasoned very well and tasted really watery. At the price of £42 for the both of us and with Jamie Oliver's name attached I just expected so much more. read more

Like a massive Nandos, only the food was a bit better. That's perhaps a little unfair, but it was my overriding impression. Decent food, good service and all that, but the whole rustic vibe with the planks of food and the tea towel napkins really jarred with the massive open space, plastic chairs and absolutely terrible music selection. I'm sure that the intention is to provide a quality food selection to as large an audience as possible, and Jamie being such a bankable name they know they can fill the place. but it wasn't for me. read more

Well, it's actually my treat for my wife's Birthday. But I try to be neutral on this review lol.... The place is nice, the services is friendly and the atmosphere is good, the later is rather bias because my wife is Jamie's Fan. There is emotion involved. We had read some review before we came so we hold some expectation. We ordered Burger Italiano, Rabbit Ragu, Crispy Squid and Cheese Ravioli (for my daughter). We recommend Burger Italiano and Crispy Squid mmm yummy :). However I still expect more from the taste since it relate to a well-know Chef. Somehow for the food, we like Jack's place better (in Singapore). So, just come if you have emotional touch with Jamie. :) read more

I have dined here on a few occasions now with family and friends, l don't know what all that hype was all about as its certainly not the best italian in glasgow. When l arrived one evening with an elderly aunt we had a pre meal drink and was asked if we would like a tab, i said sure and was then told that they would have to leave a bank card as a deposit in case l somehow forget to pay on my meal. I ordered a burger and my aunt had the squid ink pasta with scallops, l had a good laugh when the burger came out as it must have stood at least 9 inches high as the burger had a tower of onion rings inside the bun. The burger and onion rings where cold but l was expecting that. My first impression of my aunts meal was that the scallops where sliced with a razorblade as they where that thin on tasting their dish all you could taste was the saltiness. Staff are great but you got the impression that the company wanted robots not staff For me l expected a better dining experience but all we got was less than JD Weatherspoon pub grub. read more

I've got to admit, I love Jamie Oliver's cookbooks, dishes tend to be pretty flavoursome and tasty. I dig the whole familial 'you're part of the gang' feel that his brand imparts, and when looking for somewhere to eat in Glasgow, a town I rarely visit, it was suggested that I check out Jamie's Italian, and it felt like a great choice. And so I took myself, my sister and my mum for a ladies what lunch do, but indoign so, found the place lacking. It tries hard - it's a modern space, but the sheer size and noise levels on a busy Saturday afternoon made it feel more canteen than anything. The menu plays on the Jamie Oliver Enthusiasm factor - everything is 'lip smacking', 'awesome', 'punchy' and so on... We picked out some vegetable antipasti, the sweet pepper flatbread, buttered brussel sprouts, polenta chips and the tagliatelle bolognaise. It all looked great, but very lacking in flavour and under-seasoned. The sweet pepper flat-bread was grilled to the point of over-charring, and a paltry helping of peppers on top. I contributed some of my antipasti to my sad-faced sister to try to pad it out a little. The crunchy salad was all watery winter carrot and beetroot, and the lashings of mint amounted to a lonely little flake - it was one of those dishes where water was the overwhelming flavour. Polenta chips could have taken out someone, they were rock hard and again, bland. Brussel sprouts *almost* hit the mark, but it was a dish where I was pretty confident I could follow the instructions and make something better out of it. Pecorino and chilli jam was all cheese and a tiny dollop of jam... the flavours were not well balanced at all, although the 'amazing' jam I could definitely feel had a kick. For all of the enthusiasm, I just wasn't impressed with Jamie's Italian. All style, no substance in this case and will be consigned as such. read more

Best food in Glasgow! Given that scotland isn't the culinary capital, I'm not sure if that's saying much, but if they opened one of these in San francisco I definitely would be a fan. This place was a little pricey for me due to the weak US$, but even with the awful exchange rate I felt satisfied. I loved the mushroom fritti and wild truffle risotto. I just wish I found this place earlier in my trip, so I could have tried more of the menu. Oh, and the 2 downfalls was charging me for the bread basket and not having a to go box to take home 1/2 of my yummy risotto. read more

A one-word summary? Pedestrian. The food is OK but better on presentation than flavour. Dishes were under-seasoned; the sauces had the slight caramel flavours one finds in bottled pasta sauces; the desserts were not the freshest. Service is systematic rather than than charming. The space is is big and well laid out but the decor is a bit airport-restaurant, though with better lighting. I don't think we'd go again. There are several independent Italian restaurants (and chains) with better food, service and prices in the city centre. Try the Italian kitchen which is only a couple of blocks away. read more

I'm really disappointed in the 2 course for £12.95 - it lures you in but the choice available is extremely poor especially for a vegetarian - come on Jamie, you can do better than this! read more

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Reliably lovely. We had the fixed price lunch menu today. Steak frites for the carnivores and wholefood super salad for me. No one was disappointed but as always the bread and olives were the star of the show! read more

Pretty good food in huge space. Small portions.

The underlying ethos at this restaurant is "exceed expectations." So when you're waiting outside and they tell you it's going to be 7 to 10 hours before you'll be seated, what they really mean is 45 to 90 minutes. That way, you're pleasantly surprised when it takes less time than you had expected. Although the process of getting in is a bit fussy, I do get it. Once you're in, you are then sent down to the bar to wait a little bit longer for your table. By carefully managing how many people are waiting inside versus waiting outside, a bustling and festive atmosphere is created, without ever spilling over into chaotic and uncomfortable. And once inside, it's very charming. I'd boil it down to "modern rustic." The primary colors and metal appointments belie a comfortable, welcoming setting. It's a nice balance. The food maintains the modern rustic theme. The meals are simple and made with fresh ingredients. Everything is very tasty and satisfying. The smaller size of the pasta portions are plenty, particularly if you had an appetizer and/or plan to have dessert. There are some modern, British twists but overall this is the kind of fare you fantasize would be served if you were in some remote, sprawling villa in Tuscany. This is a great place to have a night out, because service paces the courses properly and you have time to enjoy and linger over your meal. read more

Was here yesterday with my folks, after a trip to the SECC. It was fairly busy when we went in, but luckily there was no wait for a table. It's a lovely, bright, open layout upstairs with the meat hanging from the ceiling and all of the bread and veg they use out on display. The area downstairs is also well laid out and in such a way that it gets a lot of natural light, which really helps. We had a great waitress, who was always on hand if needed, but never in the way. My folks both had the Burger Italiano and after seeing the height of it, took a good few minutes in deciding the best way to tackle it! Both said it was one of the best burgers they have ever had. I had the veggie antipasti plate and it was excellent. It came with seasonal veggies, two Italian cheeses, some pickles and some crunchy salad. It would have been nice to have some bread included, as there was no way to sook up all the lovely dressings and oils used. If you are a big eater, or are there at night, you may want to consider either having this as a shared starter or adding to it, but it's perfect on it's own at lunchtime. My mother was also very impressed with the house red (ORGANIC SANGIOVESE TERRE DI CHIETI ABRUZZO 2008 CIAO 12%, according to the website), as she has never before enjoyed a glass of Sangiovese! I'm already planning my return visit! read more