Atrio-café and grill, a café
was started in the “abode of peace” known to be “Islamabad”, by Imran Rashid, back
in 2012. It with a breakneck speed turned out to be a celebrated house for the
wizards of the food due to the large variety of viaticum available in its menu.
Owner of Atrio Café and Grill Imran Rashid believes
that the capital city was gone astray of a rooftop experience in the market
that is said to be ‘the heart’ of Islamabad; where tired shoppers and foodies
can now enjoy being in the center of all the activity.
The two-story café claims to be a combined experience of
casual coffee-dates and fine dining with a lavish menu that conquers the
outrageously advocated barbecue grill items, soups, salads, steaks, pastas and
desserts in addition to a generous selection of cold and hot coffees from the
popular Vermont based brewery, Green Mountain Coffee.
The floor below is a contrast to the hurly-burly of the rooftop; its interior and big glass
windows overlooking the market reminiscent of a New York-style café. The
lighting is dim and warm, and mirrors reflecting the space made it appear to be
larger than it is. The chefs also prepare tender chicken pieces, kebabs and
hors d’oeuvres that are served on the tables. Along with a serene atmosphere
inside, the backdrop comprised of scattered lights that glittered
as they fell upon Margalla Hills.
The wifi-equipped café is open between 12pm to 12am on
weekdays and 12pm to 1am on the weekends. Its rather aspiring menu costs to be
Rs.700 to Rs.800 per head.
Boasting to be the only place in the otherwise
reputedly dead capital city, where customers can enjoy a contrast of ambiance
and food that encourages one to truly unreel. Atrio Café and Grill is sure to
attract a lot of attention in the coming weeks. To me, “People of Islamabad
should come out of their homes and visit such a lavish place, residing
remarkably in this dead city, providing the essence of life.”
Address: F-7 Markaz, Islamabad
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