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and open kitchens, allowing our guests to feel our energy the second they walk in. However, we never replicate a blueprint. For instance, our Soho location includes Claude’ s, our underground club, while our new Manchester site is being built around a rooftop terrace that promises to be one of the city’ s most exciting social spaces. Superfutures, our architects, have done an outstanding job with our Manchester restaurant. For me, creating successful restaurants is about infusing the brand’ s DNA, which is edgy, cheeky, and inclusive, while adapting it to the character of each city.”
Kurt shares more insights into the opening of the new Chotto Matte restaurant in Manchester and what led him to choose this city specifically.“ Manchester has been a true passion project for me, which is set to open on the 10th of October 2025.
The restaurant features a huge rooftop terrace, something I hope the city has not experienced before. I chose Manchester because it is buzzing with energy, youth and diversity, so it encompasses the kind of crowd that embraces bold ideas. It reminds me of Soho in its early days: a bit raw, hungry for something new, and ready to take risks. That is the environment where Chotto Matte thrives,” he enlightens.
Continuing its geographical expansion, Chotto Matte is focused on opening new restaurants not only across Europe, including in Tbilisi, Georgia, but also in the Middle East.“ Tbilisi is one of our most ambitious projects to date, set to open in late 2026. The restaurant will occupy the top two floors of a 44-story hotel, complete with a rooftop terrace overlooking the city. This will be inside Georgia’ s largest integrated resort, which boasts a huge hotel, casino, arena, and
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Since 2012, Bertotti Gelato has been handcrafting awardwinning gelato in London, inspired by travel, family, and the finest ingredients from around the world. With over 19 Great Taste Awards, we are proud to be recognised among the UK’ s leading artisan producers.
We are delighted to produce bespoke gelato for Chotto Matte, where our creations complement their bold Nikkei cuisine and vibrant dining experience. From Colombian coffee to Sicilian pistachio and Madagascan vanilla, every flavour is crafted with passion, precision, and a touch of adventure.
Family-built. Travel-inspired. Always artisanal. www. bertotti. co. uk
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