Test Drive

• Test Driving Santa Maria Fitzrovia - a classic pizzeria comes into the centre of town

  Santa Maria Pizzeria is often picked as producing the best pizzas in London. We head along to their latest opening in Fitzrovia to try for ourselves. 

• Test Driving Sabor - an essential Spanish restaurant in Mayfair

  Barrafina alumni Nieves Barragan and José Etura have just unveiled their Spanish restaurant in Mayfair. It's one of the most anticipated restaurants of the year - we take a look. 

• Test Driving the original (but revamped) Hawksmoor

  The original Hawksmoor has been around for over a decade, so it was time for a revamp. We head down to see what's changed and what's new on the menu. 

• Test Driving Claw - crab and a whole lot more in Soho

  Claw have graduated from pop-up to permanent restaurant with their new place in Soho. We head down for a Test Drive to see how they're settling in...

• Test Driving Indian Accent - a new high-end Indian dining experience hits Mayfair

  Indian Accent, a new high-end Indian dining experience has come to Mayfair with a pretty high pedigree. We went to see how well their UK opening is working out.

• Test Driving The Good Egg in Soho - a Middle Eastern addition to Kingly Court

  The Good Egg has set up a second restaurant in Kingly Court - we know their brunch is up to the task but what about dinner? We head along to find out. 

• Test Driving Nuala: a serious City Road restaurant that delights

  Nuala on City Road has something of a dream team working there. We went to see what the results are like when a longheld plan finally comes together. 

• Test Driving Parsons - The 10 Cases crew serve up one hell of a fish supper

  The people behind Covent Garden's The 10 Cases have popped just across the street for their next restaurant, the seafood restaurant Parsons. We went down for a look. 

• Test driving Smoking Goat Shoreditch - the Thai BBQ Mk II impresses

  Smoking Goat has branched out with a second - much bigger - location in Shoreditch. We pop down to get our fill of smoked Thai food and those chicken wings... 

• Test Driving Linden Stores - Islington gets another winner

  Linden Stores in Islington turns out to be a great wine shop mixed in with some wonderful small plates - we're pretty happy with our new local.

• Test Driving Hovarda - Aegean opulence on Rupert Street

  We take a trip to this Aegean-inspired restaurant and bar from the owners of London restaurants Frescobaldi and Yosma.

• Test Driving Duddell's In London Bridge - the Hong Kong restaurant comes to town

  Originally hailing from Hong Kong where it's picked up a loyal following, big things are expected from Duddell's in London. We head over to its Grade II listed building to find out what you should expect. 

• Test Driving Santo Remedio Mk 2 - the authentic Mexican restaurant is resurrected in Bermondsey

  One of London's best Mexican restaurants has been revived at a new Bermondsey location. We head down to see what's new at Santo Remedio.

• Test Driving Club Gascon - the London institution gets a huge overhaul

  London Institution Club Gascon has undergone a pretty big refurb. We head down to see what's new about the space.

• Test Driving Breddos in Soho - tacos and margaritas all round

  The masters of tacos (and much more besides) have opened a new place in Soho. We head down for an early look.