Sunset Hospital Group's European expansion continues in the United Kingdom.
Sunset Hospitality Group has established a significant presence across the Middle East, boasting headline-grabbing restaurants and beach clubs. Amélie, its Belgravia debut, is a different proposition: a purpose-built concept that brings the sunlit flavours of Provence to the Pantechnicon, a short walk from Harrods.
Spread across a bright ground floor and mezzanine, the main dining room is chic without trying too hard. Blonde wood and pale stone set a calm palette, while the terrace opens onto Belgravia's buzzing Motcomb Street. Tables are comfortably spaced, and service follows suit. The team navigates the menu with confidence, knowledgeable about both the Provençale cues and the London-leaning produce.
The kitchen is helmed by head chef Steven Raveneau, previously of Mayfair's The Arts Club, who has crafted a menu with Mediterranean influences and a special caviar selection. There's also a walk-in wine room featuring 2,000 bottles.
Best enjoyed on the sun-soaked terrace, Amélie's menu highlights include Burrata with Peach and Cherry, Escargots, Grilled Octopus and Tuna Tartare. Each dish showcases the finest local produce, expertly woven with the vibrant flavours of Provence.
A signature small plate, the Crab & Caviar Potato Rösti (£24), offers an elegant hash brown that is crisp at the edges and soft within, crowned with sweet crab and a judicious spoon of caviar. The balance is well-judged, and the portion is sensibly sized for sharing. Elsewhere, the Salade de Maïs (£14) showcases barbecued corn that delivers both smoke and chew, folded through tomato and avocado for freshness and texture.
The main event is the Entrecôtes (£50 per person). New Zealand ribeye, sliced and served perfectly pink, accompanied by unlimited crisp golden fries and lashings of butter-drenched Amélie sauce. The steak is well-rested and beautifully seasoned, while the sauce is buttery and herbaceous, a nod to café de Paris without mimicry. At £50, some will raise an eyebrow, but in the context of Belgravia and the quality of the cut, it feels competitive. Those seeking lighter options will find grilled fish and seasonal salads.
Desserts are handled with a deft touch. Amélie's signature cheesecake (£9) is notably silky and has a base that resists sogginess. A Gariguette Strawberry Tiramisu (£14) pivots away from coffee and cocoa, instead focusing on summer fruit, utilising France's most celebrated early-season strawberries for their fragrance and gentle tartness. It is refreshing rather than rich, and a fitting close to a meal that prioritises clarity over excess.
The wine list takes advantage of the walk-in cellar, and staff are comfortable suggesting pairings by the glass, with no hard sell toward higher-priced bottles. Cocktails skew citrus and herb-led, aligning with the Provençale theme rather than chasing London's more obscure trends.
Amélie's atmosphere is quietly confident. The clientele is a mix of Belgravia regulars, Middle Eastern travellers, and curious diners following Sunset Hospitality Group's expansion story. All seem well served by the restaurant's balance of familiarity and flair.
Founded in 2011, Sunset Hospitality Group's portfolio spans beach clubs, restaurants, nightlife venues and hotels. The group's Middle Eastern concepts include AURA Skypool, Drift Beach Club, and L'Amo Bistro del Mare. Plus, the FACT award-winning Mott32 Dubai, Signor Sassi Dubai and SUSHISAMBA Dubai. Sunset Hospitality Group has arrived in London with a concept that doesn't rely on borrowed fame. Amélie blends Provençale spirit with contemporary finesse, putting seasonal ingredients and confident technique at the centre of proceedings. In a neighbourhood short on calm, that is no small achievement.
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