Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) has expanded into Morocco with the launch of Cicchetti at The View Hotel in Rabat’s Hay Riad district, marking its first venue in the capital.
This milestone
reflects SHG’s strategy to grow in culturally vibrant markets and is delivered
through a partnership with Experienciah and the renowned San Carlo Group.
With a portfolio of 113 venues across 26
countries, SHG adds Rabat to a lineup of global cities where Cicchetti already
operates, including London, Manchester, Dubai, and Riyadh.
Inspired by Venice’s
traditional bacari, Cicchetti reimagines the concept of shared small plates
into a refined, contemporary dining experience.
The Rabat venue offers
a flexible and social atmosphere suited to business lunches, intimate dinners,
or aperitivo gatherings, highlighting Italy’s diverse culinary heritage.
Executive Chef
Alessandro Lanza leads the kitchen, drawing on experience from London and the
Amalfi Coast.
The menu emphasises
authentic Italian flavors using premium imported ingredients, with standout
dishes such as truffle ravioli, porcini and truffle risotto served tableside,
sea bass in salt crust, and Sicilian arancini.
This collaboration
combines local expertise, Italian authenticity, and global operational
strength, positioning Cicchetti Rabat as a leading destination for modern
Italian cuisine in Morocco.
"Morocco cultivates a centuries-old
tradition of hospitality where the meal is a symbol of connection and
generosity. Cicchetti aligns naturally with this spirit, offering a new
gastronomic narrative that eschews formalism in favour of spontaneity. Bringing
Cicchetti to Rabat means offering a concept that is both innovative and
instinctively familiar, where Venetian conviviality meets Moroccan
warmth," Baris Molvali, Vice President for Europe, Turkey, and North
Africa, Sunset Hospitality Group.
“With the arrival of Cicchetti,
Experienciah reaffirms its ambition to position Rabat and Morocco as premier
destinations for iconic international concepts. This partnership with Sunset
Hospitality Group and San Carlo Group illustrates our commitment to enduringly
enriching the national gastronomic landscape, enriching the guest experience to
the most exacting standards of global hospitality," Abbas Azzouzi,
President, Experienciah. -TradeArabia News Service