Last week I enjoyed a fantastic dinner with a friend at the new Jamie's Italian at Westfield shopping center in West London. I am a lucky lad to claim this restaurant as my local - it is just a 10 minute car journey from my house. I loved the vintage ice cream van parked right outside the restaurant. Sarah Stephenson from Jamie's Italian says, "The first thing that will really grab diners' attention is a 'Jamie's ice-cream' van parked directly outside the restaurant, serving as a stylish beacon for the brand and offering passers-by great ice-creams in the form of 'Smash-Ups', served on a plate with fruit and nuts all mixed in."



The new restaurant has been designed by Blacksheep, one of London's most creative interiors agencies and the team behind top London nightspots including The Cuckoo Club and Whisky Mist. The site features a fun L-shaped outdoor area suitable for al fresco dining all year round. The windows opening onto the terrace made the restaurant feel light and spacious. In one section of the restaurant there are planters full to the brim of live herbs that release wonderful aromas of rosemary and basil. Special design features include a 'Vespa Wall', made up of 79 individual Vespa headlights; a 'Marketplace' section with fresh pasta machines, an open kitchen, lots of great products to buy and a special 'back room' that is more intimate and has a touch of bling.

The food was as delicious as ever, the staff friendly and attentive. If you are happened to be shopping at Westfield then a trip to the new Jamie's Italian is well worth it.

About the author: Danny McCubbin is the website editor for JamieOliver.com

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