City Grill Group has inaugurated a bistro within the Constanța Casino, following an investment of 550,000 EUR, marking the return of the café function to the recently restored Art Nouveau monument. The opening is part of a strategic investment plan of 6.5 million EUR for 2026, focused on locations with historical identity, after the group ended 2025 with a turnover of 90 million EUR and a target of 100 million EUR for the current year.
The new unit, City Grill Cazino, operates on an area of 550 sqm on the ground floor and basement of the building restored with over 40 million EUR. The bistro has a total capacity of 350 people (150 indoors and 200 on the terrace) and is served by 50 employees. To protect the monument, the concept excludes thermal food preparation, with the menu focused on brunch, pastry, and beverages. The group’s CEO, Daniel Mischie, reported heavy traffic during the May 1st mini-holiday, when over 5,000 people visited the Casino, with the location operating at full capacity.
The 2026 expansion also includes other emblematic projects, such as the development of the Cerbul Carpatin restaurant in Brașov and the modernization of the Gambrinus and Monte Carlo spaces in Bucharest. According to Profit.ro, the Monte Carlo restaurant in Cișmigiu Park was taken over from Aedificia Carpați by a company in which Dragoș Petrescu (55%), Marian Alecu, and Daniel Mischie are partners. These investments follow a year 2025 in which the group allocated 3 million EUR for the renovation of Hanu’ lui Manuc (550,000 EUR), the reconceptualization of the Pescăruș restaurant (1.5 million EUR), and the integration of the Marty Restaurants brand.
In parallel, the group is investing 7 million EUR in a new ready-meals factory in Buftea, Ilfov County. The project will triple production capacity, from 5,000 to 15,000 portions per day, to serve demand from retail and office buildings. On the hotel segment, through the consulting firm The Makers, City Grill shareholders manage units such as the La Boheme hotel, the Green Village complex, and the Orizont hotel in Predeal.
The financial evolution of City Grill Group confirms a steady growth in revenue: from approximately 53.6 million EUR (280 million RON) in 2023, to 64.9 million EUR (339 million RON) in 2024, reaching 90 million EUR at a consolidated level in 2025. The group, founded in 2004, currently has over 1,100 employees and operates reference brands such as Caru’ cu Bere, Hanu’ Berarilor, and Buongiorno.Italian.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of the new City Grill bistro in the Constanța Casino?
The bistro has a total capacity of 350 people, with 150 seats indoors and 200 on the terrace.
What are City Grill Group’s investment plans for 2026?
The group has allocated 6.5 million EUR for projects in historical locations, including Cerbul Carpatin in Brașov and Monte Carlo in Bucharest.
Where is the group’s new ready-meals factory located?
The new production facility is located in Buftea, Ilfov County, following a 7 million EUR investment.