Test Drives

Test Driving Maria G's - seasonal Italian excellence in Kensington

Information: 12 July 2022

Maria G's is the latest restaurant from Robin Gill which sees the chef creating an Italian restaurant in Kensington. We went in to check it out.

Test Driving Black Bear Burger - next level burgers on Exmouth Market

Information: 07 July 2022

It's hard to make a dent in London's saturated burger market, but the creativity and craft on show at Black Bear Burger manages to do just that.

Terrace Tested: La Veranda by Patrón at Rosewood London

Information: 07 July 2022

The Rosewood London in Holborn has gone for a hit of Mexican heat for its terrace offering this summer.

Test Driving The Tamil Prince - a South Indian pub in the heart of Islington

Information: 05 July 2022

The Tamil Prince brings South Indian cooking to a new pub in a leafy part of Islington. We popped over to check it out.

Terrace Tested - the Laurent-Perrier at Nobu Terrace in Marylebone

Information: 05 July 2022

Nobu's best known dishes paired with Laurent-Perrier's best Champagnes? Sounds like a match made in heaven.

Test Driving Caravel - barge excellence in Islington

Information: 30 June 2022

Caravel sees two brothers deliver a restaurant on a barge on the Regent's Canal. We'd been hearing good things so popped down to check it out for ourselves.

Test Driving Honey & Co's new Bloomsbury home on Lamb's Conduit Street

Information: 28 June 2022

After ten years on Warren Street, Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich have moved their popular Middle Eastern restaurant Honey & Co to Bloomsbury. We went to pay them a visit in their new home.

Test Driving Le Pont de la Tour Bistrot - more affordable, still with a fantastic view

Information: 21 June 2022

Classic Thames-side restaurant Le Pont de la Tour has converted its bar into a Bistrot, with a slightly more affordable menu. We went down to grab a space on the terrace and check it out.

Test Driving Provisions Wine Bar on Holloway Road - the return of a real neighbourhood gem

Information: 16 June 2022

Provisions on Holloway Road has reopened its wine bar for the first time since the lockdowns. We went to try their amazing charcuterie boards and wines by the glass.

Test Driving Boundary - a Shoreditch cafe gets a massive makeover

Information: 14 June 2022

Boundary in Shoreditch has had one hell of a makeover, transforming what was its Albion cafe into an elegant new British brasserie and bar. We went to check it out.

Test Driving Carlo Scotto's Amethyst - a truly unique dining experience in Mayfair

Information: 09 June 2022

Amethyst sees chef Carlo Scotto open a spectacular looking restaurant in Mayfair that's all about its tasting menu. We went down to try it out.

Test Driving Cavita - Mexican creativity and warmth in Marylebone

Information: 07 June 2022

Chef Adriana Cavita brings both style and substance to her new solo venture, on Wigmore Street.

Test Driving Chet's at Rondo La Cave - Thai cuisine meets Americana via LA

Information: 31 May 2022

Chet's sees an LA chef come to London for a pop-up featuring American classics withThai flavours. We head down to the Hoxton in Holborn to try it out.

Test Driving Parrillan Borough Yards - the next evolution of the Spanish grill restaurant

Information: 24 May 2022

After success at King's Cross, The Harts Group have opened a second Parrillan at Borough Yards - bigger than before and with an indoor restaurant too. We went down to try it out.

Test Driving Seabird's Sky-High brunch (and martini mountain)

Information: 18 May 2022

Rooftop restaurant Seabird has unveiled a new seafood-led brunch. We take a seat on their balcony, gaze across London and tuck in.

Test Driving Wiltons' 280th anniversary dinner menu

Information: 17 May 2022

At a time when a restaurant is doing well to make it to its teenage years, the venerable Wiltons is chalking up an astonishing 280 years of serving up food to Londoners with a special anniversary menu

Test Driving The Twenty Two - a big dose of Mayfair glam (and excellent food)

Information: 10 May 2022

The Twenty Two sees ex-Picture chefs and a top front-of-house team looking to create a new scene in Mayfair. We went down to see how they're getting along.

Test Driving Kol Mezcaleria - the Michelin-starred restaurant's hidden bar

Information: 05 May 2022

Did you know that Michelin-starred Kol in Marylebone also has a very impressive bar in the basement? We headed down to check it out.

Test Driving The Lanesborough Grill - modern British in a glamorous setting

Information: 03 May 2022

The arrival of chef Shay Cooper means that this splendid hotel dining room now has a menu that lives up to the opulent surroundings.

Test Driving Apricity - Chantelle Nicholson finds a home in Mayfair

Information: 26 April 2022

After Tredwells and All's Well, Chantelle Nicholson has opened a restaurant in Mayfair which brings together a veg-forward menu and a no-waste ethos to impressive levels. We went down for a look.

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