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Lakeside restaurant · Parcul Regele Mihai I (Herăstrău)

Restaurant Pescăruș

Restaurant on the shore of Lake Herăstrău in King Michael I Park since 1939, serving reinterpreted Bucharest cooking, fish, grills and sushi.

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Why it's on the list

The building is a category B listed monument, and the restaurant holds 4.6 on Google from more than 14,300 reviews.

Ilfov.info editorial team · Checked November 2026

About the place

The restaurant is on the south shore of Lake Herăstrău in King Michael I Park, about 650 m from the Piața Charles de Gaulle entrance. It has been open since 1939, and the building, from the first half of the 20th century, is a listed monument. Today it belongs to the City Grill group and has a large terrace facing the lake.

The menu starts from Bucharest cooking, with fish, steaks and grilled dishes, and every day from 13:00 there is also sushi made in front of the guests. In 2026 it received Wine Spectator magazine's Award of Excellence for its wine list. It holds 4.6 on Google from more than 14,300 reviews; guests praise the lake view and the atmosphere, while some say food served on the terrace can arrive lukewarm.

Good to know

  • Book a terrace table facing the lake, especially for evenings and weekends.
  • The Primăverii Palace is about 700 m away and Aviatorilor metro station about 750 m.
  • The restaurant has a children's play area; on Mondays and Fridays it opens at 12:00.

Opening hours

Monday9–23
Tuesday9–23
Wednesday9–23
Thursday9–24
Friday9–24
Saturday9–24
Sunday9–23

Hours may change on public holidays. Check before you go.