Test Drive

• Test Driving Arros QD - Quique Dacosta does paella and more

  Top Spanish chef Quique Dacosta (with many Michelin stars to his name) has come to Fitzrovia with his first UK restaurant. The paella is a big deal, and we head along to see what else the restaurant has to offer. 

• Test Driving Sette - Italian in Knightsbridge via New York

  The main restaurant at the Bulgari has been reborn as Sette. That means a brand new look, an Italian menu via New York and much-lauded pasta dishes. We popped down to try it out. 

• Test Driving Coqfighter - legendary fried chicken hits Soho

  

  They've made quite the name for themselves trading at Boxpark in Shoreditch, but the move to Soho sees these fried chicken folk able to expand their repertoire.

• Test Driving Harrods' Dining Hall - where luxury and passion for produce meets in Knightsbridge

  

  Harrods has unveiled its glittering, redesigned Dining Hall and it turns out to be quite the food destination.

• Test Driving Circolo Popolare - the Big Mamma team go even bigger in Fitzrovia

  First came Gloria, now Big Mamma have brought us Circolo Popolare in Fitzrovia. We popped in for a first look - it's mad as ever, but backed up by great food.

• Doing the double - Test Driving Every Cloud and Silver Lining in Hackney

  

  A top cocktail bar and casual dining room side by side provide the perfect evening out in East London.

• Test Driving Gezellig - Holborn's new Dream Team

  

  They've flourished in pop-ups and residencies and now Gezellig have launched a permanent restaurant in the old Holborn Town Hall building. We went in to try it out. 

• Test Driving The Grand Duchess - Cornish seafood and sparkling wine at Paddington

  

  From the same team as the London Shell Co. this boat may not be going anywhere, but the food transports you to the British seaside.

• Test Driving Darby's - the Dairy gets fancy in Vauxhall

  The people behind The Dairy have opened their new restaurant and bar, Darby's in Vauxhall. We head along to take a look at their fancy new space.

• Test Driving Tayer and Elementary - cocktails, sandos and more are a winning combination

  The holder of the best bar in the world for four years and the TA TA Eatery team have joined forces on Old Street. We went down for cocktails, sandos and much more.

• Test Driving Bob Bob Cite - a shiny City palace of fine wines and 'country' French cooking

  

  The much-anticipated sequel to Bob Bob Ricard has opened in the City with Eric Chavot at the helm. We went to see how the millions have been spent.

• Test Driving the Guinea Grill's breakfast menu - all you could ever want from a cooked breakfast

  The Guinea Grill already has a great reputation for steaks and more grilled meats. But how does that translate to breakfast? We went along to find out. 

• Test Driving Parrillan - Barrafina's summer terrace and grill at Coal Drops Yard

  

  Perfectly situated to catch the summer sun as it falls over Coal Drops Yard at King's Cross, this outside grill is going to be a huge hit.

• Test Driving Kebab Queen - next level counter dining

  Maison Bab has created a hidden restaurant in its basement behind a fake kebab shop in its basement. Where everything's served on the counter. It's quite special, so we went down for a look. 

• Test Driving Soutine - Corbin and King's grand cafe in St John's Wood

  

  Corbin and King have brought a French grand cafe to St John's Wood. We head up there to see the latest from the master restaurateurs.