I've been to Jamie's Italian a few times since it opened and I was pleasantly surprised when I went recently for lunch again. Even on a Monday, the restaurant was full of diners due to the fact that it is right at Yorkdale. My brother and I ordered off the super lunch menu which includes an appetizer and main of choice for $19.99 (only available from Mon to Fri)
We ordered the roasted squash and ricotta bruschetta and arugula salad to share as appetizers. The bruschetta was a favourite among us as the sweet roasted squash, lemony ricotta, seasonal greens & aged balsamic worked beautifully together on top of a crispy and crunchy slice of toasted bread. The arugula salad with Bella Lodi & aged balsamic was refreshing and simple.
For the main courses we ordered the spaghetti carbonara (sweet tender leeks with golden smoky pancetta, cracked black pepper & Parmigiano Reggiano) and the porcini fettuccine (with wild & field mushrooms, mascarpone, garlic, white wine, lemony gremolata, Parmigiano Reggiano & pangrattato). Both pasta dishes were flavourful and delicious. Portions were good for lunch and we were but full afterwards.
Service at Jamie's Italian is what you would expect from a chain restaurant. I would come back for more only if I am at Yorkdale