To eat or not to eat at Jamie's?

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I don't belong to the group of people who visit restaurants or fast food kiosks every day, but I eat out quite often.
I rarely have interesting recipes to share in food communities, and even when I have food preparation in mind, I find it awkward to photograph the preparation process.
So I was glad when, thanks to the posts of my Hive friend relf87@relf87, I found a place where I can still share some food photos #eatingout, and also a place where I can recommend (or not) restaurants where I had the opportunity to eat. And at the same time pin it on my #worldmappin map, if one of you has the opportunity to visit that place (or bypass it in a wide arc 😂 ).

Two months ago, my brother (chef), who runs an Italian restaurant in Scotland, was a guest of mine. Even before he arrived in Belgrade, he had a plan to visit several restaurants, and I was his perfect guide. Not only because I know the city, but also because I needed a critical opinion for the taste of the food he was going to order. His plan was to find an idea for new recipes, but also to compare the quality and taste of the food he prepares, in relation to some "sound" restaurants in Belgrade.

His choice fell on Jamie Oliver restaurant on Belgrade's Waterfront promenade.

I would certainly never visit that place, because I previously had negative experiences with the prices of a restaurant nearby, so that promenade is not a place where I would choose where to have lunch again.

The prices were not a problem for him, he wanted to see what the restaurant looked like, what their service was like and what the food tasted like.

The interior of the restaurant is nicely decorated, but judging by the tables, it seems to be sparsely attended.

We sat outside because it was a beautiful July day, and even in the garden not all tables were filled. Is it because of the prices or because of the quality?
We'll see.

We browsed the drink list and menu.

I'm glad we didn't think to drink wine, because the prices for a bottle were appalling (€200, €500, €150..).
I left the choice to him because I didn't care what I was going to eat, and he wanted to try more different dishes.

He chose 4 antipasti:
Beef Tartare
Mortadella Bruschetta
Jamie's Lasagna Fritti
Ultimate Garlic Buns
And one Insalata:
Creamy Buratta & Hairloom Tomato.

As Primi, he chose Truffle Risotto, as well as Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli
As Secondi, Chicken Truffle.
He also chose a Pepperoni pizza.
As well as one serving of Green Potato Salad.

I am aware of where we have come from and that this restaurant, named after world famous chef Jamie Oliver, is not set up to feed a hungry man, but the size (amount of food) of those portions was almost ridiculous, especially when I compare them to the prices.

For the amount of food in just one plate, I could get a full meal anywhere else in the city.
But OK Jamie is Jamie.

I would only comment on the taste here.
In addition to not liking the Risotto, I thought it was "too" al dente (ie, undercooked) and the pizza was almost inedible from the amount of salt released by the sausage.

The other dishes tasted good, and if I had to choose what was the most delicious, I would choose (in addition to the Ultimate Garlic Buns) the interesting bites of Lasagna, which were served at Jamie's Lasagna Fritta.

In short, nothing special, so if you find yourself on the Waterfront promenade in Belgrade, you can skip this restaurant with a sonorous name, you won't miss anything, except the opportunity to empty your wallet and not fill your stomach.

To eat or not to eat at Jamie's? | Ecency