Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan is famous for its beauty and serene views. Surrounded by mountains, Islamabad has many parks and forests. Due to its serene views and greenery, Islamabad has been referred to as the second most beautiful capital of the world. People from across Pakistan, especially Lahore, Peshawar, and Karachi visit Islamabad for tourism and celebrations on occasions like Independence Day.
Islamabad being the capital is the hub of different businesses and there is a variety of food cuisines in Islamabad. Those who travel to Islamabad to see its beauty also get to taste a variety of foods. There are a number of restaurants in Islamabad that provide tasty food and they are famous for their delicious menus. Their tasty food attracts tourists and makes them visit these places again and again and try their food.
If you are new in Islamabad or are planning to visit the capital soon, don`t miss trying the below top eastern and western food cuisines. The mix of local, anday wala burger (egg burgers), channa chaat and international cuisines make Islamabad the best place for food and entertainment.
1. Wild Thyme Islamabad
2. Tuscany Courtyard Islamabad
3. Savor Pulao Islamabad
4. The Monal Islamabad
5. Chattas
Wild Thyme Islamabad
Wild Thyme brings you healthy Pakistani food options. Wild Thyme restaurant prepares the food in matchless spices and ingredients. It has introduced the food of different cultures of the northern area like Hunza valley to Islamabad. Located in the heart of the capital, it is an iconic food destination for luxuriating in Hunza’s rich culinary heritage. The restaurant has a traditional Hunza-style interior with pictures of the beautiful Hunza valley mounted on the walls.
Tuscany Courtyard Islamabad
Tuscany Courtyard is an Italian restaurant that serves delicious, mouthwatering food. From its ambiance to the taste and quality of food everything is worth paying for. A blue-tiled fountain welcomes you at the entrance. This restaurant has been designed by Ali Umer Alvi. It has two spacious floors. There is also outdoor seating for the people who want to enjoy the view and weather. Inside the restaurant has walls painted in subtle tones of beige and terracotta with big wide-paned.
If you are a steak and pasta lover, you will not find a better place than Tuscany to go to. Their cheesy delicious steaks are worth trying and highly recommended.
Savour Foods
Savour Foods has one of the best and most economical pulao you will ever find anywhere. This is the household name in the city of Islamabad and Rawalpindi for more than 20 years. The savour foods has many delicious items on its menu but the Savour pulao, prepared in chicken yakhni with lots of spices, is the yummiest of all the dishes of Savour Foods. The pulao is served with various types of additional things like the chicken roasted piece, two shami kebabs, Raita and Salad.
It’s not so expensive, a family of 4-5 persons can enjoy a mouthful dinner or lunch at savor foods in a very minimal cost. Though Savour is famous for its Chicken pulao & Shami kabab but Savour food also serves chicken roast, burgers, fries, kheer, ice cream for customers at a reasonable price.
The Monal Restaurant
Located at the most serene location at the top of Margalla Hills, Islamabad, Pir Sohawa, this restaurant serves both international and local foods in Islamabad. It gives you a panoramic view of the whole city of Islamabad in all its splendor, with the Faisal Masjid adding to the beauty. The best part is that you never really get bored of the view because Islamabad is very different in all four seasons, and the view from the top reflects its beauty. If you visit The Monal restaurant during the day, you will have a glimpse of the Rawal lake, all the green parks, and tall buildings of Islamabad however, if you visit at night, you will find a totally different view. As the night falls, Islamabad looks like a mini galaxy with sparkling stars everywhere.
With beauty, the food is so good, people enjoy their menu, especially their cheese Naan which they serve as an appetizer. Cheeznaan is the special dish of monal. Most of the people visit Monal to relax in the fresh air and enjoy the serene views with the live music which is there for customers to rejoice.
For now, Monals is sealed, hopefully, it’s going to reopen soon.
Chattas
If you are a foodie person who likes to have traditional, desi breakfast, then Chattas, F-10 is the right place for you. It is a marvelous desi eatery, which is famous for its special breakfast which includes Halwa puri, channa with a big glass of sweet and salted lassi. And how can we forget their, desi thali which has Alo keema, chicken handi, channy, spicy aloo, parathas and halwa puri all together in one single platter. It is a very reasonable place in terms of money as well and is enough for 3-4 people. Who would want to go to Rawalpindi all the way, from traffic and jammed roads to have a desi breakfast when it is available in the center of the capital.
Do try the above restaurants and let us know in the comment box if you liked our suggestions or not.
