James Oliver, is a British chef,  television programmer,  author and restaurateur.

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His cooking style:  Fresh and Organic, Italian Cuisine. He is inspired by both British and Mediterranean Cuisine.

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What a restaurant is awaiting you in Jamie’s Italian !!

I am pleased that World famous Chef Jamie’s Italian is in İstanbul. This is his first branch in the Mediterranean Region.

 

Recently, I went there with a friend of mine. As soon as we entered the door, the staff greeted us, we felt so welcomed!

 

“Holla, this place is great !..

 

The restaurant is very busy that you can’t find a place to sit. You have options to eat in upstairs or downstairs dining areas and seating for 400 people !

A note of warning; The restaurant is very busy at weekends. I suggest you to have a reservation in advance, otherwise you may not find a place to sit or you have to wait for sometime. You may have a drink at the bar while you are waiting for a table.

The restaurant is decorated with wood tables and floors, big nice ceiling lamp.  Each floor has its own different lively ambience.

 

On the first floor – You’ll find a collection of Jamie Oliver’s cook books that are displayed on the shelves in the front of the restaurant.

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On the second floor – “Daily specials” on the “blackboard”.  All recipes are prepared by Jamie.

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There was no place to sit down and  the bar area was extremely full. We were seated upstairs promptly at the time of our reservation. 

The staff was so warm, helpful and cheerful all the time.

 

Jamie’s Italian Menu :

As in Italian Restaurants, menu is divided into different sections;

“Antipasta”, “pastas and risotto”, “main course” and “garnishes”

 

“Appetizing Pasta”   is prepared fresh each morning at the restaurant, Classics of menu: “Linguine”  with shrimp and delicious “Risotto” with truffle-wild mushroom

 

MENU:

 

ANTIPASTI

Breads & Bruschetta

We started of with a Bruschetta and oil . Bruschetta, is prepared from slice of toasted bread seasoned with oil and garlic.

Italian Breads and olive oil is complimentary the of Restaurant.

It could be baked more like “Artisan Breads” and  When  the dishes were brought out and placed in front of us,  the heat  was not available.  The Food was served cold !!  

 

SNACKS

Arancini

Risotta balls stuffed with mozzarella, grilled red peppers, arrabbiati sauce & parmesan

 

RAVIOLI & RISOTTO

“Ravioli” with Wild Mushroom

Wild mushroom with garlic in tomato cream sauce & Ricotta Ravioli Frozen

 

PASTA

Linguine with Shrimp

Mashed pepper & Shrimp with sliced fennel sauteed, rocket & cherry, tomatoes

 

DESSERT

Finally, we ordered “Italian Tiramisu” !!

Slices of “Tiramisu cake” is served on the wooden plate.   

Sprinkled with orange slices, filled with mascarpone cheese,  espresso and kahlua, decorated cocoa.

 

Mascarpone is an Italian cheese made from cream.  Kahlua, especial  coffee liqueur. It is used in tiramisu.

There was perfect combination between the cheese  used in  “Tiramisu”  and the cheese that was served separately.

Grated orange peel (zests) increased  the flavor and followed on the palate with Kahlua, Coffee Liqueurtastes.

 

My İmpression of Restaurant :

Dining at very affordable price… We were  pleased with our stay at the “Jamie’s Italian”.

 

Happy  dining. !!

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Address :   Zorlu Center AVM, Zincirlikuyu Avenue, Beşiktaş, İstanbul   Phone:  +90 212 353 68 08

Direction:  Restaurant  is located  in  Zorlu Shopping Mall

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Good Flavor Stops !!!