Chef Phil Howard announces restaurant name change

Phil Howard has announced that his new restaurant, set to open in London's Piccadilly next month, has changed its name from Otto to Notto. 

The chef – who is behind Elystan Street, Church Road and Kitchen W8 – has addressed a legal issue swiftly and amended the name of his latest outpost, with Notto set to open on schedule in early November. 

Having initially debuted as an online delivery servuce in May 2021, Notto will bring its dishes to London with a chic, all-day pasta bar located in one of the capital's busiest districts. Howard's love of pasta will shine through the menu, showcasing delicious, authentic pasta dishes flanked by simple, freshly prepared snacks, starters and desserts. 

Howard comments: "Having no desire or intention to clash with existing businesses with a similar name, we took the quick decision to evolve our own identity to Notto – clearly retaining our root identity whilst eliminating any confusion."

Executive chef Louis Korovilas (Locanda Locatelli, Pied à Terre, Bancone) will oversee the food operation alongside Nicholas Georgoulakis (Sloane Street Deli, Elystan Street) as general manager, and Harvi Singh (Le Manoir aux Quat'saisons and Elystan Street) as operations manager. 

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