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Jamie Oliver Opens Jamie's Italian at Newly Refurbished Assembly Rooms

Italian cuisine by Jamie Oliver on George Street
Simon Hill

July 20, 2012 // By Simon Hill

By Simon Hill
Edinburgh Local Expert July 20, 2012

 

As one of Britain’s best loved celebrity chefs it is no surprise that Jamie Oliver lends his name to a whole chain of UK restaurants, there are 18 branches of Jamie’s Italian. His latest establishment is set to open in Edinburgh this weekend and it is Jamie’s first restaurant in Scotland’s capital city. It can be found on George Street in the popular Assembly Rooms venue and it’s sure to be a welcome addition to Edinburgh’s vibrant restaurant scene.

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Jamie's ItalianJamie's Italian — Photo courtesy of Jamie Oliver

The grade-A listed building has recently been renovated. It took 18 months for the £9.3 million revamp of The Assembly Rooms and 250,000 man hours of work went into restoring this grand 18th century venue to its former glory and beyond. The first event is a ceilidh (traditional Scottish dance) on Saturday and the venue will play host to comedy, theatre and live music over the coming months.

Jamie’s Italian will cater for up to 240 diners and it is housed in the former Supper Room and Edinburgh Suite. The idea is to offer up traditional Italian dishes at affordable prices and the restaurant will aim to cater for the middle of the market in Edinburgh. It is intended to primarily be a “walk in” restaurant but you can book in advance if you prefer.

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About Simon Hill

Simon has lived in various corners of Edinburgh over the last 18 years. He fell in love with the city as a small child after visiting the castle and returned to study Scottish History. After leaving Edinburgh University, he worked in the games industry for seven years before embarking on a full-time writing career. He also married and had two children along the way. Simon is a freelance writer with many years of experience. He has covered a wide variety of topics online and in print, including technology, video games, history, movies and travel.

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