Marketta Food Hall, the largest food court in Eastern Europe according to its developments, will open its doors in the northern area of Bucharest, at the end of this year. The 6,000 square meter project will occupy almost half of One Gallery, a set of office and commercial spaces that will be housed in the former Ford hall, on Calea Floreasca, restored by the developer One United Properties. Marketta Food Hall will be operated by Tomcat Hospitality, led by entrepreneur Cătălin Gheorghe, which includes Treevi Pizza, Sagakura and Fabrica de Ciorbe. Although Cătălin Gheorghe had announced last year that the opening would take place before the summer of 2026, the project will be launched, most likely towards the end of the year.
According to Tomcat Hospitality’s press release, the first wave of brands confirmed in the Marketta Food Hall includes:
- Relais de l’Entrecôte – iconic à la carte steak frites concept, originating in Paris (1959), recognized for its unique menu and secret sauce, present internationally through a limited number of exclusive franchises
- Em Sherif Cafe – iconic Lebanese à la cartebrand, originally from Beirut, opening its first location in Romania
- Yubi Dubai – modern sushi hand roll bar, originally from Dubai, franchise of the concept created by 7 Management Group, one of the largest HoReCa groups in Dubai
- SHIRAG by Chef Florin Dumitrescu – rotisserie, fire, time and taste taken to the essence
- MILANESE by Chef Florin Dumitrescu – a classic reinterpreted, the place where crispy becomes standard
- Treevi Pizza al Taglio – iconic local concept for Romanian pizza by the slice
- Zmoke by Chef Orlando Zaharia – premium meat, fire and smoke, in a gourmet concept
- The Smoothie Lab – cold-pressed juices and functional drinks made from natural ingredients
- Mis Tacos – concept of tacos created by one of the most important culinary critics in Romania
- Bite My Sando! – Japanese sandwich bar inspired by the street food culture of Tokyo
- Little Lobster – bar dedicated to lobster dishes, with an emphasis on freshness and modern culinary techniques
- Companion Sandwich Room – concept of artisanal sandwiches, made with clean ingredients
- Tartuferia – gourmet dishes with truffle as a basic ingredient, created by the largest distributor of truffles in Romania
- French Revolution – artisan desserts, recognized for their premium eclairs
- Boiler Coffee – specialty coffee, a local organically grown brand
- Amoom– oriental desserts and authentic baklava
- The Mtcha Lab– concept dedicated to matcha and alternative drinks
- El Unico – the best-known chain of premium cigars in Romania
- Gazelle – oriental cuisine concept with Syrian influences
- The Cheese Bar– rotating bar dedicated to local and international cheeses
- Behind The Elevator– speakeasy inspired by Prohibition New York, jazz, closed doors and discreet access
According to the press release, “at the center of Marketta will be The Central Bar, the largest central bar in Romania, designed as a meeting point for the entire space. Next to it, the mix of brands from the first wave outlines a complete experience, where restaurants, themed bars and tasting areas come together in a unique culinary circuit. The space will also contain an artisan flower shop –Zefiresque– and a children’s play space created by Kiddo Entertainment Group.
Marketta’s design is designed to provide a unified experience in a contemporary, comfortable and well-organized space where customers can relax in premium common areas with high-quality materials and finishes, thus completely differentiating itself from the food court concept. They combine modern elements with industrial details preserved from the original architecture of the former Ford factory, maintaining the building’s unique identity.”
This article is an English translation and adaptation of the original Romanian article on Lista Scurtă. Read the Romanian version.
