The one thing that
triggers great frenzy amongst Pakistanis is undoubtedly is the good food. Cooking,
recipe sharing, dining out or any kind of food association brings paramount pleasure
and sums up the huge chunk of our lives.
Unlike any other
city in Pakistan, Islamabad is famous for providing some of the best fine dining
experiences in the country. Having the mix of perfect diversity, Islamabad remains
open for all kinds of tastes and preferences. From the most expensive
dining restaurants to the most affordable food outlets, this city stays no
behind in representing the true exclusivity of the Federation of Pakistan. In this
blog, CheflingTales brings you the list of some of the best restaurants in Islamabad, all you need is
to explore and try the list!
Tuscany Courtyard
This place is purposefully
designed to offer the best ambiance one requires during any fine dining. With an
extensive menu of Italian, Mediterranean and Thai cuisines, Tuscany Courtyard and
its highly trained staff will make you feel home – comfortable and equally pampered.
So if you get a chance to try Tuscany Courtyard, don’t forget to try their Mediterranean
range of grilled chicken fillets and authentic salad with Kalamata olives, feta
cheese, tomato and mint. Last but not the least, the special soup of the day has
always been a win win!
Thus, with its
unique menu, created using seasonal ingredients from the Far East, Europe, and
Pakistan, Tuscany
has earned it a place in many ‘best restaurant’ lists in Islamabad.
The Royal Elephant
Sitting within
the Marriot Hotel Islamabad, The Royal Elephant offers an excellent range of Thai
cuisine, with a well-explained course line and flavours. Their swift line up starting
from clear soups to fresh sizzling curries, noodles and rice, gives a complete food
tour of Thai Cuisine and its specialties.
Thus, its profusion
of exotic flavours and fragrances make it among the most coveted of international
cuisines. This place shines not just for its food but for it trained staff, who
treats like family and helps newcomers in guiding through the menu, and ensuring
all concerns are addressed in time. Overall, this place serves great value for money!
Porterhouse
If you are a true
steak lover, there is no way you should miss Porterhouse in Islamabad. This
small place is finely settled to offer one of the most authentic steak experiences
in town. The best part is, you can pick your meat cut such as Tenderloin or T-Bone
to have it as your steak, complemented with steamed vegetables, secret sauce, and
the partner drink.
And, if you want
to give some change to your taste buds, don’t forget to try their special Turkey
dinner with Caesar salad, delicious stuffing, and cheesy mashed potatoes topped
with homemade gravy. Porterhouse’s Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas taste heavenly!
The entire menu may look a little costly, but the serving justifies it brilliantly.
So, pack up and tickle your fancy at this great place!
Saidpur Village
Beautifully sitting
in a ravine in the Margalla Hills, Saidpur Village quickly takes you back in history
and helps you embrace the beauty of multicultural unity earler. With an array of
pottery shops and food corners within, allows you to try anything and everything
in your food list. From the delectable gourmet food items to zesty Bar B Que, Chinese
and Continental, one or the other restaurant in the array serves it well. Thus,
this place offers complete freedom of taste, food, and expression for nature!
Together, Islamabad
has created a reputation of an elite class of fine dining restaurants, which combine
the best ingredients with world-famous cooking techniques, delivered in some of
the most luxurious settings – and are almost certain to leave a slight dent in your
wallet. Thus, with its rich heritage and natural ambiance, Islamabad has an extensive
variety of food to cater to its diverse population – and must also be considered
as the food capital of Pakistan.
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