Jamie's Italian, Covent Garden, London

Jamie Oliver has opened his flagship Jamie's Italian at St Martin's Courtyard, his first outlet in central London and the 13th overall. The emphasis is on casual dining with a menu of freshly prepared, high-quality Italian food.

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Opened** 18 June

Owner Jamie Oliver

Head chef Paul Fletcher

Manager Ally Gordon

Capacity 100

Menu Italian - dishes include baked chestnut mushrooms with smoked Scamorza cheese; grilled lamb chops cooked "al matone" with minted sauce, roasted nuts and soft herbs; and Italian Bakewell tart with a mixed fruit jam base and orange crème fraîche.

Average spend £25 including drinks and service

Address Unit 33, 12 Upper St Martin's Lane, London WC2H 9EF

Telephone 020 3326 6390

Website www.jamieoliver.com/italian/coventgarden