Test Drive

• Test Driving Bar Crispin - illuminating wine and small plates in Carnaby

  

  Tucked down Kingly Street, this all day Carnaby spot comes into its own in the evening with interesting small plates and a great wine list. 

• Test Driving Cafe Cecilia - Max Rocha's winning Hackney restaurant

  

  We head to Hackney to try Max Rocha's Cafe Cecilia, a real hidden gem that's definitely worth crossing town for.  

• Test Driving Il Borro London - a Tuscan bistro Mayfair-style

  

  The Ferragamo family have brought their Tuscan bistro to the heart of Mayfair. We went along for cocktails and pasta. 

• Test Driving Bob Bob Ricard City - new look, new menu and Champagne at the press of a button

   

  Bob Bob Cité has transformed into Bob Bob Ricard City. We head down to see just what's changed and to press that Champagne button...

• Test Driving Bisushima - sushi with stellar high rise views over London

  

  Boasting impressive views over Trafalgar Square, this high rise sushi restaurant mixes Japanese techniques with British produce. We took the lift up to the top floor to check it out.

• Test Driving The Barbary Next Door - this mini off-shoot is Covent Garden's must-visit bar

  

  The Barbary has expanded next door with a mini version of itself (and a brand new menu). We head down to Covent Garden to try it out. 

• Test Driving The Avocado Show - the Amsterdam hit arrives in London

   

  Amsterdam's The Avocado Show has arrived in London and it really is ALL about avocado. We popped in for a look.  

• Test Driving Bibi - Chet Sharma's Mayfair Indian restaurant delivers a knockout menu

  

  Bibi sees ex L'Enclume and Moor Hall chef Chet Sharma deliver a modern Indian menu in Mayfair. We head down to try it out.

• Test Driving the new Joe's Bar and menu at Joe Allen - theatreland's great bargain treat

  

  With the introduction of a new bar AND a new chef, it was time to make a return visit to Joe Allen in Covent Garden. 

• Test Driving Mimi Mei Fair - 1920s Shanghai comes to Mayfair

  

  Step back in time to 1930s Shanghai at this opulent Chinese restaurant in Mayfair. We popped along to try it out.

• Test Driving The Londoner - Leicester Square's new luxe hangout

  

  The arrival of luxe new hotel The Londoner on Leicester Square aims to transform the area's lacklustre reputation. We went to check it out.

• Test Driving Mamma Pastrama - Jay Morjaria makes a damned good sandwich

  

  Million Pound Menu winning chef Jay Morjaria has opened a pastrami sandwich restaurant in Carnaby. We head down to check out the sandwiches.

• Test Driving The Seafood Bar - huge seafood platters in Soho

  

  The Seafood Bar has made the trip from Amsterdam to open in Soho. We went to try their huge seafood platters... 

• Test Driving Trattoria Brutto - Russell Norman's ode to Florence is a winner

  

  Russell Norman, the man who brought us Polpo, is back with a brand new place in Farringdon that's influenced by the restaurants of Florence. We went down for an early look.  

• Test Driving Sessions Arts Club - this vision of a restaurant sees Florence Knight back in the kitchen on top form

  

  Florence Knight returns to the London restaurant scene with this smash hit of a restaurant where both the food and surroundings are a vision.