The one what? Oliver's or Cote?
Oliver's. Terrible food, terrible service. It was heaving though so I expect they don't care.
The one in Bristol is truly appalling.+1
+2
They'd run out of my first two choices on the menu, the food was merely meh, the music was too loud to have a conversation without shouting, it was like eating in a supermarket isle crammed full of Jamie Oliver crap. I wouldn't recommend or go back.
I went to Jamie's Italian in Birmingham once.
Long wait to be seated, but it was peak time so fair enough, I guess.
Had whitebait as a starter - which was really good - then the gas went off in the whole of the building, so no more meals could be cooked.
Got the starter and bottle of wine for free - so can't complain.
Keep meaning to go back and try again, but not managed it yet.
Do you like garlic, are you happy to pay 20% over the odds?
If yes, can be a nice place
I see there are some Kingston residents here....what about the veggie opposite Jamies, I know the service can be a bit hit or miss & a bit slow, but I have eaten lunch a few times there.
Kingston is a bit short of decent eateries, my favourite eating option is a visit to Fratellies deli on Park Rd & get a picnic, eaten on Teddington Lock. They will even plate it up for you.
Or the Thai at the bottom on Kingston Hill - didn't they get a Michelin star?
Teddington is probably the best bet - Charm Thai is good but the owner a bit off.
Hope it helps.
I had held off going to Jamies Italian in Norwich as there are several other small independent Italian restaurants in Norwich. However a couple of weeks ago some friends wanted to go so we booked a table.
It was an awful experience. We turned up for our booking on time but were told that we would have to wait for about 30 mins by a really arrogant restaurant manager. He made it quite clear that he didn't want to be there and he didn't want us there either!
We left, and went to a local Italian family owned restaurant. It was wonderful.
i will have to be very hungry before I consider giving Jamie's another go.
Ian
The one in Bristol is truly appalling.
On the plus side, we also have a Grillstock. The remainder of the cities' restaurants could close down and I wouldn't care. Except that Grillstock would be busy. Then I would care because you can't book. Maybe a few could stay open.
