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Jamie's Italian, Stratford

Jamie's Italian, Stratford

158 The StreetWestfield, London, United Kingdom

Pasta • Drinks • Italian • Desserts


"Sad to write a review of my first poor experience of Jamie 's. We asked for a seat by the window, which we were given, but the waitress had positioned us in the middle of a group of extremely loud mums and babies/toddlers sprawling across 3 tables. We were trying to have a quiet conversation and it was almost impossible. It was like being in a nursery rather than a restaurant. Our waiter was jovial although with a rather odd sense of humour we were baffled by his 'jokes '. When our food arrived they 'd forgotten the pancetta. Another waitress came to apologise and ask if we 'd like it separately, but it then came rather late for the meal. Burgers were fairly average and the desserts dry and uninspiring. The Gold Card 'extras ' are always welcome but we found it puzzling that a Negroni was on offer quite a niche drink and not to many people 's taste I would have thought. The best bit was the piece of chocolate orange on the top. Overall it was not the tasty lunch in a cosy and quiet environment that we were anticipating. We wished we 'd asked to move but there were very few tables available and it just felt wrong that we should have had to. Perhaps there needs to be a separate area for folk who 'd like a quiet lunch where they can hear themselves speak? Our last Jamie 's in the West End was fab, and I 've experienced many lovely meals in Cambridge and London. Will be much more cautious about where we are seated next time."

Jamie's Italian Westfield Shepherd's Bush

Jamie's Italian Westfield Shepherd's Bush

Westfield Shepherd's Bush, Unit 1078Westfield Shopping Centre, Ariel Way, London, United Kingdom

Fish • Steak • Pasta • Italian


"Our server, Iryna, was incredibly friendly and helpful in guiding us through the menu. Her recommendations were spot on and made our meal truly exceptional. The seafood salad was unlike anything we had experienced before, but Iryna encouraged us to give it a try, and it was fantastic. The flavors and the sauce combined perfectly. Although my wife typically doesn't enjoy beets, she ended up eating half of hers because they were seasoned and cooked to perfection. My wife ordered the small seafood linguine, which was definitely fresh and cooked in fish stock instead of the usual cream sauce. The seasoning was absolutely brilliant, and everything came together flawlessly. She also appreciated the perfect portion size; although she could have eaten more, she wanted to save room for dessert. To be honest, I found myself a bit envious of her dish and wished there was more to share. Not that I disliked my own meal, because I truly loved it. The pulled lamb was braised in a generous amount of red wine, and Iryna was right—while you could taste the wine, there was no overpowering alcohol flavor, just rich aromas. The pasta was cooked just right, and the lamb was tender and delicious. I could have easily eaten more, but I wanted to save space for dessert too. After discussing our options, we ultimately decided on the botanical dessert. Normally, we would have tried everything, but since we had lunch just three hours prior, we had to be mindful. The Botanical was the perfect choice to end our meal. The chocolate mousse coated in chocolate was just the right amount of sweet, not overwhelming at all. Paired with ice cream and toffee sauce, every spoonful had us saying "mmmmm.""