Oliver said it is “incredibly important” to return to the UK high street. Jamie’s Italian was first launched with his Italian mentor, chef Gennaro Contaldo, in Oxford in 2008, before expanding to around 40 sites. Jamie Oliver is relaunching his Jamie’s Italian restaurant brand in the UK (Jeff Moore/PA)Oliver said: “As a chef, having the chance to return to the high street is incredibly important to me. “A lot of time and energy has gone into evolving the Jamie’s Italian concept to make that vision a reality. “This marks an exciting new chapter for both Jamie’s Italian and Brava, and reflects our commitment to reimagining the high street with exceptional, modern hospitality.”

Source: The Times December 06, 2025 01:00 UTC