Test Drives

Booking Office at St Pancras has transformed into Booking office 1869 with a whole new look and a new menu by Allegra's Patrick Powell. We take a look inside. 

Celebrating both British and Italian influences  - we went to check out the peripatetic popup as it settles down in its new permanent home in Shoreditch.

Chef Sven Hanson Britt has brought Oxeye to Nine Elms, with an ambitious, British-sourced tasting menu with a big focus on English wines. We went down to try it out.  

Having stormed to success in its Heddon Street residency, Fallow has moved up the road to St James. We went to check out their new digs.

Chelsea has a new neighbourhood dining spot. Newly opened at The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, on Sloane Street is The LaLee.

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. 

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

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

  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...

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.

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. 

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

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.

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. 

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

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.

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

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

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.  

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