Pakistani culture has food being an important part of lifestyle, so much so that it is the main excuse for getting to know people. Hospitality and humility are important values practiced amongst all Pakistanis, and they are followed in true manner and spirit by inviting in foreign guests and tourists at the very best of eateries present in every city.
Islamabad has the Monal restaurant overlooking the ‘Daman-e-Koh’ hills, serving continental as well as local cuisine atop the highest platform of the capital. It has featured to appear as the symbol of showcasing Islamabad and its expanse across the area. A rising name among Islamabad’s restaurants is La Terrazza, specializing in European flavours for combining appetizers, main courses and sweet dishes from a La Carte service.It even has a cuisine specialist to suit the taste of every client. Islamabad’s main health resort is the Highland Country Club, established at a hilltop which often receives snowfall during the winters. Along the main Margalla Road, Entourage maintains a décor of huts, fountains and lavishly designed lounges to provide an ambience not known to Pakistan.
The most romantic site of all is Siena, which has recreated the Italian City of Venice having a pool including gondolas to serve as tables for dinning beside its waters. Special mentions include Porterhouse for steaks, Street 1 café for the Pizzas, whereas CGC and Baile Flavours count among the popular spots for their juicy burgers.
Lahore is regarded the hub of the eatery industry based across Pakistan. The reason is simple; Lahoris are known to have a knack for a good appetite as well as taste. The main M.M Alam road has the most number of famous restaurants of the city, including the likes of Café Zouk, Café Aylanto and Salt’nPepper, all of which are established brands catering for the gentry as well as families with intercontinental cuisine.
Other special mentions include Cuckoo’s Den, facing the Great Badshahi Masjid to serve some of the city’s oldest traditional dishes, and the Polo Lounge, specializing in their Sunday brunch while guests enjoy live spectatorship of polo matches.
Pakistan’s main metropolitan city of Karachi does not lag behind in any manner when it comes to the food industry. Facing the beachside, the Kolachi restaurant at Do Darya makes it to the top for serving guests with Seafood, continental and local dishes. Café Flo, the Elbow Room and BBQ night appeal the masses, serving fast food along with rich and sumptuous dishes from Pakistani cuisine.
Special mentions of unique categories include Okra for its Mediterranean theme, Pompeii for its Italian ensemble of Pastas, Lasagnes and Pizzas, and Orrery for combining three different themes under one roof.
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