Noto
21 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Edinburgh23 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Noto's butter crab is a recurring recommendation, and one repeat diner says visits have consistently gone well. Commenters suggest it for date nights and special occasions, with one describing an intimate room and sharing plates. Dissent is specific: one diner found the service and food disappointing for the cost, while another liked the food but disliked where they were seated.
Address
Noto, 47a Thistle St, Edinburgh EH2 1DY, United Kingdom
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/strobeflower in r/Edinburgh · Jul 2026taste
Recommends the butter crab here as the pick.
- Recommendsu/Pure_Collection_4097 in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2024
Suggests Noto for special occasions.
- Recommendsu/bobmbface in r/Edinburgh · Jul 2026
Says they were about to suggest the same place.
- Recommendsu/Potato_WI in r/Edinburgh · Apr 2026
Says Noto is also worth mentioning.
- Recommendsu/NoMorePosting2026 in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2026
Agrees with an earlier pick of this place.
- Recommendsu/Kingofmostthings in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2024
Names Noto as one of their picks for a meal out.
- Recommendsu/Leith_Walker in r/Edinburgh · Oct 2026
Recommends Noto and rates its food and vibe highly.
- Recommendsu/evanu94 in r/Edinburgh · Jul 2024
Suggests this as a fancier option, though not a vegan-only restaurant.
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- Recommendsu/susanboylesvajazzle in r/Edinburgh · May 2024taste
Agrees with the recommendation of Noto's buttered crab.
- Recommendsu/lisa_kyle in r/Edinburgh · Jan 2024
Votes for Noto for date nights, when willing to spend a bit more.
- Recommendsu/beambeam1 in r/Edinburgh · Oct 2026
Says the lunch tasting menu was also a hit and seconds the Noto pick.
- Recommendsu/Less-Guidance294 in r/Edinburgh · Jul 2026
Simply agrees with the Noto butter crab recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Kate_cuti in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2026taste
Advises ordering the crab butter at this place.
- Recommendsu/iKKi-V in r/Edinburgh · Nov 2023consistency
Calls Noto a regular go-to, keeps thinking about its butter crab, and reports consistently good visits.
- Recommendsu/l_sch in r/Edinburgh · Nov 2023ambience
Would choose Noto if you want to pick dishes; finds it cosier and more intimate, with sharing plates.
- Recommendsu/Designer_Suspect in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2026taste
Describes it as their top meal ever, praising two standout dishes.
- Recommendsu/Ceruleanlunacy in r/Edinburgh · Jan 2024
Seconds Noto and says a meal there ranks among their all-time favourites.
- Mixedu/Dunesgirl in r/Edinburgh · Sep 2026ambience
Had mixed views on it.
- Caveatu/Mammoth_Parfait7744 in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2024
Was disappointed by Noto; felt service was poor and food underwhelming.
- Recommendsu/Flo_Melvis in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2024taste
Calls Noto great, though not cheap.
- Recommendsu/Muted-Foot-851 in r/Edinburgh · Nov 2023
Includes it in their list of recommended choices.
- Recommendsu/zsh45 in r/Edinburgh · Nov 2023
Would pick Noto over the other options, having not tried the rest.
- Recommendsu/Aromatic-Rub-8989 in r/Edinburgh · Oct 2026
Suggests Noto for a non-meat option that suits date nights.
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Details last checked 4 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.