San Carlo partners with Sunset Hospitality Group

Italian restaurant brand San Carlo Restaurants has partnered with Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG), a leading international hospitality group, to open Signor Sassi in Dubai in Spring 2023.

Located in the five-star St. Regis Dubai Hotel on The Palm, the 312-cover (148 seats indoor, 164 outdoor) Signor Sassi Dubai will be the third international outpost for the brand, alongside Qatar and Riyadh. The group's London restaurant first opened in Knightsbridge in 1982.

Marcello Distefano, managing director of San Carlo Restaurants, comments: "We’re thrilled to be working with SHG – we’ve been looking for a partner in Dubai that shares our passion for delivering the best contemporary hospitality concepts for several years. SHG are leaders in their category, and we’re excited to be working together to create a truly exceptional dining experience for Dubai."

Antonio Gonzalez, CEO of SHG, adds: "We are delighted to partner with San Carlo Restaurants, who share a passion for great food, style and service. Signor Sassi has been an icon of the London culinary scene, renowned for its famous clientele, superb Italian menu and signature dishes. Bringing this authentic concept to Dubai’s culinary scene is another milestone for SHG and a great addition to our award-winning dining venues.”

San Carlo Restaurants, owned by the Distefano family, has 26 venues across the UK and seven international locations. As well as Signor Sassi, the portfolio includes the brands San Carlo, Cicchetti, Fumo, Isola and Gran Café, as well as flagship site Alto by San Carlo on the rooftop of Selfridges London. The group has international presence in Qatar, Riyadh, Bahrain and Bangkok, with further openings planned for 2023.

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