A new restaurant from celebrated chef Yotam Ottolenghi is set to open in Edinburgh, marking the brand’s first venture in Scotland.
The Ottolenghi restaurant will open on George Street this autumn and will be led by Scottish executive head chef Neil John Campbell, who has been with the group for almost a decade.
The Edinburgh site will showcase the brand’s vegetable-led cooking, using seasonal Scottish produce and combining its signature style with local influences.
Mr Campbell, who is originally from the Isle of Skye, began cooking as a teenager and has drawn on Scotland’s natural larder throughout his career.
He has worked in Australia and in Michelin-starred kitchens in Scotland before joining the Ottolenghi team in London.
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Ottolenghi was founded in 2002 as a small shop in Notting Hill by Yotam Ottolenghi and chef Sami Tamimi.
The business has since expanded to 10 locations in and around London, as well as international sites in Geneva and Amsterdam.
The group is known for its Middle Eastern and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine.
Mr Ottolenghi said: “We’ve been dreaming about opening in Edinburgh for years – at last the time is right.
“The city has a brilliant dining culture and access to incredible local produce – fish, seafood and beautiful vegetables from across Scotland.
“Neil, our executive chef, is from here, so it’s made the whole thing feel special from the very beginning.”
Further details about the Edinburgh restaurant, including a confirmed opening date, menu and design, are expected to be announced later this year.
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