5 best places to Eat in Islamabad

On a crazy day at Islamabad with overcrowded streets and overheated atmosphere, what would you do to please your appetite? An overwhelming answer to this question by most of you would be: staying home because what most of restaurants have to offer is overcrowded place and overpriced ´special menus´.

Yet if you are too curious to draw up list of best places to eat in Islamabad on a perfect day to loosen their wallet, one would have a reason to ask a bunch of people who know the city and its food better than others.

So here we have the review based on experience of some of the seasoned foodies of Islamabad of their favorite places for a meal. They are more interested to have nights of fantastic food instead of painting the town red. So before you decide which place are you going this weekend to have the perfect meal where you give farewell to the old and welcome the new, check out the top ten restaurants blessed by these critics.

1. Tuscany Courtyard, Kohsar Market

Clearly a biggie among most of the food critics, Tuscany´s name is all time favourite place. It´s perfect place when you are not In mood to take any chances. Appreciated for its delicious new-Age Italian style food, peaceful environment even on crowded nights of festivals, their menu has something to offer for every appetite.

They serve the best Fettuccine Alfredo pasta in the town followed by delicious apple pi with ice cream, you can’t really go wrong here. But the real biggie at  Tuscany Courtyard is Tamarind Fish and Béarnaise Steak for the steak lovers. If its good food that you need to have tonight, you should definitely visit Tuscany Courtyard.

2. The Monal, Pir Sohawa Road

Another peaceful and full of delight place, The Monal – Pakistani restaurant  is the favorite spot for many of the foodies. It is probably the best place to dine in on a beautiful sunny day along with your family to enjoy Pakistani food in desi style along with ghazals played by few very talented ghazal singers. It has the perfect view of mesmerizing Islamabad from the top and one can’t have better atmosphere to have food.

It’s the best place to dine in in Islamabad if you want to have Pakistani food. They serve the most delicious biryani in town served with chatney which will leave you salivating for more. You must also have their exquisite seekh kebabs served with traditional pakhtoon sauce on the side along with fresh hand picked podina. What’s more is that it is the only place in Islamabad where you can get economical and delicious buffet on every Sunday brunch. For getting the best experience of Pakistani food in Islamabad, it is the best place to go.

3. American Steakhouse, Super Market 

The relatively new, American steakhouse, is one of the best places to have steak in the town. If you are willing to find peace from hustle bustle of super market you can find this beautiful place where you may have the perfect environment to eat. They serve delicious mushroom steak with mashed potatoes.

4. Khyber Dodai, Super Market

The new restaurant In the heart of Islamabad, Khyber Dodai, is one of the most trending restaurants of Islamabad. A place which one must visit for the sheer quality of pakhtoon food that is served. The vibe is welcoming, the interior is beautiful and the food is super tasty. Their different pakhtoon dishes are tasty and they are trending in Islamabad. Starting with their best and most delicious dish “Painda” , their special

kabuli pulao and rosh namkeen are the most exquisite dishes that one can ever taste.

If you haven’t tried pakhtoon food, just give it a try and pay a visit to Khyber dodai, you will become fan of pakhtoon food.

5. Howdy, F-7/3

A western themed, happening and fascinating Burger joint has just been opened in Islamabad. Espacially famoused for their Lamb Burger, Howdy serves the best burgers in town. With it’s unique interior, and ‘live cooking concept’ they have gained attention of audience and with their delicious quality of food, they have managed to convinced people to visit again and again. Howdy is a great choice for a budget friendly and epic meal.