Pescobar Brings Its Famous Octopus and Seafood Platters to Saint-Gilles

Brussels has a new temple for seafood platters. Pescobar Seafood Brussels, a cult brand born in Bucharest with a stop in London, has landed at 18 Rue Jourdan—on the border between the Saint-Gilles and Louise districts, an area the restaurant proudly claims on its menus.

How an Instagram famous restaurant landed in Brussels

Behind the brand is one name: Paul Nicolau, a Romanian entrepreneur and content creator followed by 736,000 people on Instagram. Nicknamed "the fisherman" by his community, he has turned his passion for seafood into an international network: București · London · Brussels, as the menu cover proudly displays.

The Belgian company Pescobar Seafood Brussels SRL was incorporated on 22 April 2025 (BCE 1022.567.070).

A tribute to Brussels: Manneken-Pis among the oysters

This is the detail that won us over. In the heart of the restaurant, in front of the charcoal oven, a bronze Manneken-Pis stands proudly on a bed of oyster shells. For a foreign team to arrive in Brussels and immediately think to salute our city’s most famous little resident in their decor—that’s what we call understanding a city.

Inside Pescobar: industrial chic and natural light

The interior has the feel of a chic industrial loft: exposed red brick walls, raw concrete beams, sage green banquettes, terracotta armchairs, smoked glass spherical pendants, and copper wall lights. Above, a large skylight floods the space with daylight—a precious feature in this dense part of Saint-Gilles.

Meet the team bringing Romanian seafood to Brussels

Smiling, professional front-of-house staff who take the time to explain each plate—and know their platters as well as the catch of the day.

What’s on the menu? Grilled octopus, lobster and seafood platters

The menu is a breath of fresh sea air:

• Pescobar’s octopus—the signature dish, already a viral hit on Instagram
• Seafood platters to share: whole lobster, giant prawns, mussels, grilled calamari
• XXL Fritto Misto—the bestselling fried platter (shrimp, calamari, fish) with tartar sauces
• Fish of the day, simply cooked (grilled, à la plancha, baked)
• Seafood pasta, fish soups, homemade sauces
• From the bar: wines, sparkling wines, cocktails, gin & tonic

Plan your visit: address, hours, and business lunch

• 📍 Address: Rue Jourdan 18 · 1060 Saint-Gilles (Louise district)
• 🕛 Opening hours: daily, 12 p.m. – 11 p.m.
• 💼 Business Lunch: €19 (12 p.m. – 3 p.m.)
• 🌐 Official Menu: https://pescobaroctopus.com/pescobar-bruxelles-qr-menu/
• 📸 Instagram: @pescobar.brussels

Where is Pescobar in Brussels?

At 18 rue Jourdan, on the border between Saint-Gilles and the Louise district. The official name is Pescobar Seafood Brussels.

Who is behind Pescobar?

Paul Nicolau, the Romanian influencer with 736,000 followers, founder of the brand born in Bucharest that passed through London before reaching Brussels.

What should you eat at Pescobar Brussels?

Seafood platters, the octopus that went viral on Instagram, and a €19 business lunch on weekdays.

🔗 Sources & Verifiable Links

• Official Pescobar Brussels Menu: https://pescobaroctopus.com/pescobar-bruxelles-qr-menu/
• Business Lunch (€19): https://pescobaroctopus.com/pescobar-bruxelles-en/business-lunch/
• Official Instagram @pescobar.brussels: https://www.instagram.com/pescobar.brussels/
• Paul Nicolau (founder, 736k followers): https://www.instagram.com/pescobar.paulnicolau/
• Company registration Pescobar Seafood Brussels SRL (BCE 1022.567.070): https://www.companyweb.be/fr/1022567070/pescobar-seafood-brussels
• Municipality of Saint-Gilles: https://www.stgilles.brussels/