New restaurant opening: Lennox Edinburgh
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Chef and restaurateur Nico Simeone has announced the opening of Lennox Edinburgh this July, marking the third location for his acclaimed, new restaurant concept, following successful openings in Manchester and Glasgow.
Lennox offers a deliberate change from the format-driven approach that made Six by Nico recognisable. Instead, Lennox is built around “instinct, flavour and the raw energy of the kitchen”, delivering ingredient-led dishes.
The capital’s vibrant West End has been selected for the third Lennox, bringing the restaurant’s signature fire-led cooking, open-kitchen experience and focus on flavour to the capital.
At the heart of Lennox Edinburgh will be a fully visible kitchen. Guests will experience the rhythm and theatre of service first hand, with dry-ageing cabinets for meats on display and a bespoke barbecue-grill forming the centrepiece of the cooking.
The restaurant's design will combine steel, concrete and low lighting to create an intimate, atmospheric space where the food remains the focal point. Inspired by the creative energy of New York's dining scene, Lennox is designed to transition seamlessly from lunch through to late-night dining and drinks.
Nico said: "Launching Lennox has been a really exciting next step in my career. The positive feedback and response we've seen in Manchester and Glasgow has been incredible, and opening in Edinburgh feels like a natural next step for the concept.
“Lennox allows me to cook instinctively and personally. It's about stripping everything back to what matters most – great ingredients, great technique and food that people genuinely want to eat. Edinburgh has long been a huge part of my journey as a chef, and I’m really excited to be able to bring this next step to one of the first cities I opened in many years ago.”
The menu draws inspiration from timeless classics, reimagined through contemporary techniques. Celebrating craftsmanship, with a focus on bold flavours, open-fire cooking and dishes designed to be shared, Lennox brings together the comfort of familiar favourites with the excitement of modern dining.
Lennox Edinburgh will open at 40 Queensferry St, taking the place of the current Six by Nico Edinburgh West. Six by Nico's Edinburgh flagship restaurant on Hanover Street will continue to offer its six-course, ever-changing tasting menu.
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