Just Opened – Spuntino, London

The team behind popular Soho restaurants Polpo and Polpetto have launched their third venture. Spuntino - which means "snack" in Italian - follows the small plates theme of the other sites but the menu is influenced by downtown New York.

Opened 14 March
Owners Russell Norman and Richard Beatty
Head chef Rachel O'Sullivan
General manager Luke Bishop
Capacity 25
Menu Typical dishes include macaroni and cheese, truffled egg toast, shoestring fries, soft-shell crab with Tabasco aioli and meatball sliders. The drinks list features revived prohibition cocktails such as the Sazerac and the Bronx.
Average spend £30 including drinks and service
Address 61 Rupert Street, London W1D 7PW
Telephone No reservations
Websitewww.spuntino.co.uk