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Noto
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About the Vibe
Noto is Stuart Ralston's more relaxed, New York-inspired sibling to his Michelin-starred Aizle, serving up clever Asian-accented small plates in a stripped-back New Town space. It's the kind of place where you'll end up ordering one more dish than you planned because everything from the potato rectangles to the cheese course (shaped like a coral reef, no less) is just too good to resist. Book ahead and bring a friend or two—this is sharing food at its most addictive.
Known For
- •Asian-inspired small plates
- •potato rectangles with crispy bacon
- •cheese course shaped like coral reef
- •small-batch wines
- •Michelin Bib Gourmand
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Location & Hours
12:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-22:00
Reviews (1)
Clever small plates in a stripped-back New Town spot
Noto proves that you don't need a Michelin star to serve exceptional food—just a talented chef with a clear vision and a willingness to take risks. Chef-owner Stuart Ralston channels his time in New York into a menu of small, Asian-accented plates that arrive at the table as and when they're ready, encouraging a relaxed, communal dining style. The food is anything but simple: a trio of croquettes oozes cheese and gets topped with a snowdrift of parmesan, while a potato dish transforms the humble spud into dense, golden rectangles crowned with crispy bacon curls. Even the cheese course is a work of art, plated to resemble a coral reef.
The space is unassuming—bare plaster walls, sanded-down wooden tables, and pendant lighting create a calm, almost minimalist backdrop that lets the food take center stage. Service is sweet and knowledgeable, and the wine list focuses on small producers, which pairs beautifully with the bold flavors on the plate. The bill can add up quickly if you're ordering multiple dishes, but it's worth every penny. Just be prepared to share: Noto is at its best when you're dining with someone and working your way through the menu together.
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Noto démontre qu'il n'est pas besoin d'une étoile Michelin pour servir une cuisine exceptionnelle—un chef talentueux avec une vision claire et l'audace de prendre des risques suffisent. Le chef-propriétaire Stuart Ralston transpose son expérience new-yorkaise dans une carte de petites assiettes aux accents asiatiques, servies au fur et à mesure, invitant à un partage convivial. La cuisine est tout sauf simple : un trio de croquettes fondantes est saupoudré d'une montagne de parmesan, tandis que le plat de pomme de terre transforme l'ingrédient humble en rectangles dorés et croustillants, couronnés de lanières de bacon. Même le plateau de fromages est une œuvre d'art, présenté comme un récif corallien.
L'espace est sobre—murs de plâtre brut, tables en bois poncé et suspensions créent un cadre calme et presque minimaliste qui laisse toute la place à la cuisine. Le service est aimable et compétent, et la carte des vins met en avant de petits producteurs, s'accordant parfaitement avec les saveurs audacieuses des plats. L'addition peut grimper vite si vous commandez plusieurs plats, mais chaque penny en vaut la peine. Préparez-vous à partager : Noto est à son meilleur à deux, en parcourant la carte ensemble.