Review: Lunch at Jamie’s Italian Bluewater

Veggie bolognese Garlic bread at Jamie's Italian in Bluewater

On a recent jaunt to Bluewater to shop for our holiday my sister and I decided to grab some lunch before hitting the shops and we settled on Jamie’s Italian restaurant as it had been a while since we had last eaten there and who doesn’t love pasta?

We were welcomed by our server who got us settled and told us about the specials before we browsed the menu. Luckily Italian cuisine is kind on vegetarians and I can usually find something delicious and meat-free to enjoy at Italian restaurants; Jamie’s didn’t disappoint with a couple of pastas and pizzas offering veggie friendly options.

I have a real weakness for garlic bread, so when I spotted it on the menu I knew I had to have some as my starter. Described as the ultimate garlic bread this dish is made up of artisan buttermilk buns coated in garlic butter, Bella Lodi (a hard Italian cheese often called black paramasan) and topped with a sprinkle of rosemary. It sounded so good on the menu that my sister ordered one too!

I really love how the ultimate garlic bread came on a little wooden board which made it feel a bit more authentic. The buttermilk buns look like little individual loaves of bread sprinkled with cheese and on tearing the soft buns I discovered a rich garlic and herb middle which was warming and delicious. I think this is the most elegant garlic bread I have ever had. My sister seemed equally happy with hers.

I was really torn when it came to ordering my main meal, on one hand I really wanted something creamy with mushrooms but the menu only had a mushroom pizza rather than pasta. I finally settled on the veggie tagliatelle (I LOVE tagliatelle) bolognes which is made with a delicious porcini mushrooms and tomato ragù complete with pulses, herbs and garlic topped with more Bella Lodi and surprising herby breadcrumbs.

My main course was served up in an equally lovely rustic style on an old school plate and looked very appetising. I will admit I wasn’t expecting the delightful crunch of the breadcrumbs on top or the slight heat of the ragù but both really added to the depth of the dish. Of course the pasta was cooked perfectly.

I really enjoyed my meal at Jamie’s Italian at Bluewater and recommend it to anyone looking for a sneaky indulgent Italian treat. I award the restaurant 5 out of 5 stars.

Garlic bread at Jamie's Italian in Bluewater

Veggie bolognese Garlic bread at Jamie's Italian in Bluewater

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