In March 2023, Stuart Ralston, celebrated chef patron of the Top 100 National Restaurant Aizle and Michelin Bib-awarded Noto, and his right-hand woman Jade Johnston will open tipo . Centrally located on Hanover Street, tipo will be open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. tipo , named after the finest grade of flour in Italy most commonly used for making pasta, will be a casual dining restaurant serving small plates with a focus on the house-prepared speciality ingredients such as fresh pasta, cured and aged charcuterie alongside cocktails and small domaine, artisanal family-owned wineries. A family affair, at the helm will be Stuart’s brother Scott who was previously executive chef with Compass Group Edinburgh. Plenty of natural wood throughout the restaurant aims to give a cosy, inviting vibe situated across one level as well as bar seats ideal for solo dining. On the new opening Stuart said, ‘Jade and I have been talking about a new restaurant for a long time and it’s taken us a while to find the perfect location. We want to offer a neighbourhood style restaurant that will focus on simple pastas, dishes to share and vegetables prepared in ways you’d find in Europe alongside artisanal wines.’ Stuart opened Aizle in 2014, a restaurant that prides itself on no traditional menu where guests are only privy to a six-course tasting menu when dining and that is dictated solely on availability of the seasons. In 2019, Stuart opened Noto, an all-day dining casual restaurant whose menu has international repertoire with a strong Asian influence. TIPO, 110 Hanover Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4DR