Kitchin calls time on KORA after ‘incredible journey’

two smart looking restaurateurs stand in a well decorated restaurant
Pictured in 2023, Chef Tom Kitchin with KORA restaurant manager David Messaoud

Scottish chef and restaurateur Tom Kitchin has announced the sale of his celebrated restaurant, KORA By Tom Kitchin, at 17 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh.

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KORA by Tom Kitchin in Bruntsfield Place

In a brief statement, Kitchin expressed his ‘gratitude and pride’ in what KORA had achieved, and suggested that the sale would allow him and his team to focus on ‘other ventures continuing to champion Scotland’s vibrant culinary scene’.

a well decorated restaurant bar
The KORA bar

“KORA has been an incredible journey, and I’m extremely proud of what we’ve built here,” said Kitchin.

“This decision was not made lightly, but I believe it is the right time to pass the torch to someone else as we move onto new ventures.”

the interior of a well decorated restaurant
Inside KORA

The leasehold interest in KORA By Tom Kitchin is being marketed by Graham + Sibbald