Jamie's Italian Restaurant:
If it's fine dining you're after, rather skip Jamie's as you will be disappointed. Jamie's is all about honest, simple and plain down yummy Italian food served with a smile. The overall atmosphere is friendly and warm and the manager visited our table twice to check if all was in order. We first visited a year ago when Jamie's first opened and we were as impressed yesterday as we were then. In fact, in our opinion, the food has improved in the past year.
We had the garlic bread to start and it was decadent! Served warm with just enough toasted garlic and butter. For mains I had the famous bolognaise- a very generous portion, flavourful, authentic and worth all the carbs!
My fiancé Rugan Naicker had the Italian beef burger and spicy fries- the brioche bun was toasted and the beef patty homemade and delicious. We shared the tiramisu for dessert- each with an espresso martini of course.
Our starter (shared between two), mains, fries, dessert (shared), a bottle of MCC and two espresso martinis set us back around R780, R900 with a tip.
All in all a pleasant experience and we will definitely return.
The Spaghetti Carbonara is to die for!!!!! The staff are friendly and well trained. Would recommend this place to everyone. Please opena restaurant in Cape Town
What an absolute treat! We have been wanting to eat at Jamie’s Italian for some time and finally decided to make a reservation in order to celebrate my mom’s birthday! The menu was extensive and we had trouble deciding what exactly to have ‘cause everything looks so darn delicious.
We ended up just ordering a few different things and sharing everything and my oh my! The Crispy Calamari starter was a revelation! Wrapped in a beautiful light and crispy batter and served with lemon wedges and a dipping sauce, this was one of the most beautiful, simple and delicious starters I’ve had in a while. The calamari was incredibly fresh and so tender it melts like butter in your mouth after every bite 👌
Next we had the Oxtail Lasagna, according to the menu, Oxtail Ragu is slow cooked for 12 hours to bring us this amazing, mouthwatering dish. Finished with lots of Parmesan and some wild rocked, this is certainly a must for anyone looking for a delicious meaty, cheesy filled goodness of a main meal!
Lastly, we ordered the Julietta, a classic margarita pizza with bocconcini and topped with fresh basil. Jamie’s Italian’s pizza dough is made how pizza dough should be made, its fluffy, crispy and light with the freshest ingredients being used, which, in my opinion is what makes it so absolutely delicious.
Because it was my mother’s birthday we were also treated to a complimentary Chocolate Brownie with Salted Caramel Ice Cream (which I will certainly dream about for the foreseeable future) literally when we thought things couldn’t get better! Will definitely visit again soon!
My husband and I go to Jamie's very regularly. We order the same thing each time - the wild mushroom fettuccine. It never disappoints! It's delicious and creamy. The waiters generally offer so extra parmesan, which I never say no to! The portion size is quite large. The service is generally good with adequate waiting times. The only thing that could improve is the dessert.
Ha a fantastic experience at Jamie's. The hosting was impeccable, recommendations by the manager were spot-on, ambiance beautiful and the food!! The food was a gastronomical delight, highlight was the Oxtail lasagna and the Italian Nachos. Definitely worth a visit.
Hats off to the management- just attentiveness to detail and service. Requested them to treat my folks and what amazing service. Salted caramel ice cream&tiramisu was the best I’ve ever tasted any where. Heard many critics about JAMIE’S but I can’t fault them at all.
I went to Jamie’s Italian and the service was amazing our waitress was wonderful the food was absolutely amazing and just melted in your mouth I absolutely loved it defiantly will go back .❤️❤️❤️❤️
My favorite Italian restaurant!
I went here for a solo date and had an incredible time.
The food was lovely and the service was fast and friendly. Definitely recommend this place.
Absolutely LOVE this place! The service is always amazing and the food never disappoints! I’ve been here multiple times now and every aspect has always been consistent.
Went to Jamie’s for lunch with my mom to celebrate her birthday. We received the most amazing service. The food was great, we had the lamb cutlets and pan fried salmon. Definitely visiting again! 👍🏽
We had a splendid night at Jamie's Italian, we got the best treatment by a guy named Celani, he was jolly, kind ans very patient. The meals were well prepared. Value for money
Wow! What a great experience.
Jamie's Italian is really worth the trip. The experience and atmosphere is well worth the price. The combination of industrial and art deco design works really well, and the bathrooms are clean and neatly designed.
The food is stunning. The Fungi Tagliatelle pasta and Julietta pizza are out of this world.
Prices are steep, but the quality is impeccable.
Try the Posh Chips, they'll change your life.
Really full over the weekends, so beat to book a table beforehand.
Great food, nice location.
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Very simple place, I had a casual meal on Sunday. Easy to find table even in a pick time.
Very surprised with the Super good salad, unexpected tasty! The veggie burger was OK, the pizza and the ravioli were great.
Service is good, the food come out fast and in the right temperature. Only minus we had to ask 3 times for the bill.
Overall was good, I would go again.
Great service, excellent food and best dessert. Had spicy meat balls for starters, their special fillet for mains and chocolate fondant to finish off. Will definitely visit again.
Utterly delicious food and a wonderful atmosphere. Celebrated our wedding anniversary here because I love Italian. My husband's life was changed by the Carbonara meal... "spaghetti has never tasted so good".
Well worth the wait. Everything was delicious and light enough to enjoy 3 courses. Suggestion order 3 courses, you deserve it 👍
2 years after opening this restaurant is still amazing. Best Italian food in Joburg. Best Service. The Best. BEST.
I wish I could give more than 5 stars.
It was a birthday celebration, choosing Jamie's was supposed to be something different, something awesome and something out the ordinary, boy was it all that and more. I made my booking via dine plan app and it was simple and smooth. Arrived at the establishment and was greeted by friendly staff. Drinks where on point. From the starters, through to the mains and desert, the food was amazing, full of freshness and flavor. We had nothing but a great evening. Compliments to the establishment and staff. Thank you for an amazing experience.
As far as private dining goes, Jamie's get two thumbs up - attentive staff, delicious food, great atmosphere. Host a special occasion here is highly recommended.
I've been wanting to visit Jamie's Italian for over a year now and they didn't disappoint for a second!!
The food was delicious, the cocktails were amazing and the service beyond excellent!!
You feel right at home from the moment you step foot into the restaurant.
My new to-do list: Try every cocktail and dish on the menu 🤩
We had dinner at Jamie’s Italian around Christmas time (2019) to enjoy the Melrose Arch Christmas lights and festivities. (A side note, this is a great place to watch the passing parade at Christmas time).
I’d heard mixed reviews about this restaurant, and after having had one of my worst meals ever at a Jamie’s chain in the UK, this restaurant was not top of my list to try.
However, I’m so pleased we went. The restaurant far exceeded my expectations with good food and drinks. It has a lovely vibe and I look forward to going again 🥂
Absolutely amazing food. Great atmosphere. The staff are extremely knowledgeable and welcoming. 5star experience with amazing food and drinks.
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