Jamie Oliver’s Dundrum Restaurant: A Review of Price and Quality

Jamie Oliver’s Italian restaurant in Dundrum Town Centre, a fixture in the area since 2012, recently underwent scrutiny from Irish food reviewer Paul_IsItWorthIt. While the food quality received praise, the pricing structure raised concerns, prompting a debate about value for money in Dublin’s dining scene.

A Mixed Review: Quality Ingredients, High Prices

Paul_IsItWorthIt, known for his honest reviews, sampled a three-course meal at the restaurant. He lauded the freshness and flavor of the tomato bruschetta (€9.95), describing the tomatoes as “ripe” and bursting with flavor. The lasagne (€24.95) was also deemed “incredible,” with the reviewer highlighting the high quality of ingredients, particularly the tomato sauce.

Although, the reviewer expressed surprise at the overall cost. He noted that an extra €1.50 was charged for parmesan on a side of chips, a practice he “hated.” A slice of brownie cost €10.95, described as “the most expensive brownie” he had ever encountered.

The Bill: €66.85 for Two

The total bill for the meal came to €66.85. Paul_IsItWorthIt concluded that while the restaurant offered a good experience and high-quality food, the prices were “high” and potentially off-putting for some diners. He suggested that slight price reductions on items like the bruschetta and lasagne could improve the value proposition.

Specifically, he pointed to the pizza (€21.95) and brownie as particularly expensive items.

Overall Rating and Customer Reactions

Despite the pricing concerns, Paul_IsItWorthIt gave Jamie’s Italian an overall rating of seven out of ten, based on a breakdown of price (four out of ten), experience (nine out of ten), and taste (eight out of ten). He indicated he would likely visit again, considering it a suitable spot for a date.

Online reactions to the review were mixed. Some commenters agreed with the assessment of high prices, while others felt the cost was justified by the quality of the food. One commenter noted, “Everything looked excellent! The price seemed right for the quality of the food. Great review, totally enjoyable.” Another stated they were inclined to try the restaurant after watching the review.

Previous Incident at the Restaurant

Interestingly, Paul_IsItWorthIt had a previous encounter with Jamie’s Italian in Dundrum. In February 2026, he posted a TikTok video detailing an incident where he was allegedly “kicked out” of the restaurant, before returning two years later to re-review the establishment.