Chef patron of top Edinburgh restaurant Aizle, Stuart Ralston, has announced his plans to open a new city centre venture this August.
Described on their website as "a New York inspired restaurant with a love for Asian cuisine", Noto will be located on Thistle Street (in the former premises of Iris), offering up all day casual dining in smart surroundings.
Noto is named after Stuart’s late friend and well-known New York eccentric and man about town Bob Noto.
Bob took Stuart under his wing when he first arrived in the Big Apple to work for Gordon Ramsay, introducing him to the vibrant restaurant scene - Noto will pay homage to the cuisines that Stuart experienced (mostly after hours) in the city.
Set to open early to mid-August (right in time for Edinburgh Fringe dining) - expect all day a la carte dining from Wednesday to Sunday with a menu featuring an international repertoire of small and large dishes, as well as daily specials and brunch options.
The new restaurant will seat up to 40 and the interior focuses on creating a light and bright fresh space - think natural stone walls and lots of plants.
Stuart hit the headlines in 2018 for being one of the first restaurateurs to implement a four-day working week, staff at Noto will be offered the same benefit.
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