THE TEST KITCHEN TOP 10

BEST FOR A once-in-a-lifetime dining experience. FOOD Exceptional. Chef-proprietor Luke Dale-Roberts presides over one of the country’s most inventive kitchens. At this bijou dining room, he presents a multi-course feast that straddles genres and continents from sea to terroir. The elaborate menu progresses from the light and subtle to the rich and robust. Dishes deliver tenfold on the promise that their beauty suggests, whether it's the silky, savoury billionaire’s shortbread of dark chocolate and duck liver, the sweet scallop with crisp celery, or the sumptuous corn risotto with corn foam (from the dedicated vegetarian menu). Whether opting for the gourmand, vegetarian or pescatarian menu paired with iconic wines or tea – expect an expertly balanced menu that will have you enthralled right until the sweet ending. DRINKS You'll receive expert advice from sommelier Tinashe Nyamudoka. SERVICE Winner of the 2018 Eat Out Diners Club Wine Service Award, The Test Kitchen has world-class staff who offer a casual and easy experience that feels ultra finessed. AMBIENCE Dining here feels like a trip around the world. (SS)