3<\/p>\n Aizle in Edinburgh is set to close its doors for goodCredit: Tripadvisor 3<\/p>\n Chef Stuart Ralston founded Aizle in 2014<\/p>\n Over the years, it moved premises and relocated to the Garden Room at the Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel.<\/p>\n It was founded by Michelin-starred chef Stuart Ralston, who worked under several top chefs<\/a>.<\/p>\n He trained under Gordon Ramsay<\/a> and also worked with Jean-Georges in New York<\/a>.<\/p>\n But he has now revealed that his debut restaurant will call last orders for the final time later this year after serving punters for over a decade.<\/p>\n It is set to close for good on September 21.<\/p>\n Stuart shared the news<\/a> with followers on social media<\/a> with a post on Aizle’s Facebook<\/a> page.<\/p>\n Over the past 11 years, we\u2019ve built a restaurant to be proud of and had some incredible staff throughout the years<\/p>\n Stuart RalstonOwner of Aizle<\/p><\/blockquote>\n He explained that he made the tough decision so that he and his team could focus on his other restaurants<\/a> and a new project that he has in the works.<\/p>\n The emotional post read: “After an incredible decade, I have made the decision to close the doors to my first restaurant, Aizle.<\/p>\n “Firstly, thank you to our amazing team who have moulded Aizle to what it is, to all the producers, and to our guests, we have loved having you. I look forward to continuing our path, together.<\/p>\n “When I first opened Aizle on St Leonard\u2019s Street, I wanted to do something that would challenge me as a young chef, provide a place that people would choose to work<\/a> in and serve food that would make people happy.<\/p>\n Gok Wan opens table-less restaurant where diners are served their food from the floor<\/p>\n “Over the past 11 years, we\u2019ve moved homes<\/a>, met brilliant people along the way, served some great food and together, built a restaurant to be proud of and had some incredible staff throughout the years. Anyone who was a part of Aizle, thank you.<\/p>\n “A decision that didn\u2019t come easily to me, but the time has come to focus even greater on Lyla, Noto and Tipo, as well as our new project.<\/p>\n “Any remaining vouchers can be redeemed across the group in all our venues. 21 September 2025 will be our last service”.<\/p>\n Loyal customers have flocked to the comments of the post, with many saying they have been left gutted by the news.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve moved homes, met brilliant people along the way, and served some great food and together… Anyone who was a part of Aizle, thank you.<\/p>\n Stuart RalstonOwner of Aizle<\/p><\/blockquote>\n One person said: “I am so sad to hear this, Aizle is my favourite restaurant in the world.”<\/p>\n Another added: “Such a shame to see the flagship close. We have adored Aizle since the very start.”<\/p>\n Someone else wrote: “I had one of the best meals of my life at Aizle. You will be missed”.<\/p>\n And a fourth shared: “Aizle was just magical – thank you for a wonderful dining experience. Good luck with your other ventures”.<\/p>\n While a fifth chimed in: “One of my favourite ever dining experiences, we have the menu framed on our wall.\u00a0Wishing you all the best for your next chapter”.<\/p>\n What is happening to the hospitality industry?<\/p>\n MANY food and drink chains have been struggling recently as the cost of living has led to fewer people spending on eating out.<\/p>\n Businesses had been struggling to bounce back after the pandemic, only to be hit with soaring energy bills and inflation.<\/p>\n Multiple chains have been affected, resulting in big-name brands like Wetherspoons and Frankie & Benny’s closing branches.<\/p>\n Some chains have not survived, Byron Burger fell into administration last year, with owners saying it would result in the loss of over 200 jobs.<\/p>\n Pizza giant, Papa Johns is shutting down 43 of its stores soon.<\/p>\n Tasty, the owner of Wildwood, said it will shut sites as part of major restructuring plans.<\/p>\n The brand plans to close 20 loss-making restaurants after a \u201cchallenging\u201d start to the year.<\/p>\n Stonegate, has raised fears about its survival as it races to plug its debts.<\/p>\n Businesses had been struggling to bounce back after the pandemic, only to be hit with soaring energy bills and inflation.<\/p>\n Multiple chains have been affected, resulting in big-name brands like Wetherspoons and Frankie & Benny’s closing branches.<\/p>\n Some chains have not survived, Byron Burger fell into administration last year, with owners saying it would result in the loss of over 200 jobs.<\/p>\n Pizza giant, Papa Johns is shutting down 43 of its stores soon.<\/p>\n Tasty, the owner of Wildwood, said it will shut sites as part of major restructuring plans.<\/p>\n The brand plans to close 20 loss-making restaurants after a \u201cchallenging\u201d start to the year.<\/p>\n Stonegate, has raised fears about its survival as it races to plug its debts.<\/p>\n Stuart has opened several other restaurants in Edinburgh since he first launched Aizle back in 2014.<\/p>\n This includes Noto and Tipo, which both hold Michelin<\/a> Bib Gourmands, as well as Lyla, which was awarded a\u00a0Michelin star<\/a> earlier this year.<\/p>\n These will all be unaffected by the closure<\/a>.<\/p>\n The closure comes after Stuart began incorporating local and seasonal goods into his dishes and menus.<\/p>\n According to\u00a0Aizle’s website, some meals were available for several weeks, and “others just a few”.<\/p>\n Read more on the Scottish Sun<\/p>\n The most recent ‘harvest’\u00a0included items like guinea fowl, black garlic, quince and salted milk, which came together in a blind tasting menu.<\/p>\n A description in the\u00a0Michelin Guide<\/a>\u00a0read: “The constantly evolving menu takes on a surprise tasting format and is presented to diners as ‘The Harvest’, a list of produce to be featured in the meal rather than exact dish names.”<\/p>\n![\"Interior](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/www-tripadvisor-co-uk-restaurant-1006166231_2fe1e2.jpg\")
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