Cafe Usman, Flavours of Karachi - Block A Police Foundation, Islamabad
Cafe Usman (also known as Cafe Usman – Flavours of Karachi) is a popular local casual dining and street-food style restaurant located in Islamabad
Best Desi/Pakistani in Islamabad
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Janaan Foods - G-9 Markaz, Islamabad
Janan Foods (located in G-9 Markaz, Karachi Company, Islamabad) is a popular spot known for authentic Bannu beef pulao, traditional Painda, and chapli kebabs. Their brand essence revolves around traditional, rich desi flavors and family-friendly eating or delivery options.
The Lambsters - I-8 Markaz, Islamabad
The Lambster's is a rooftop dining destination in I-8 Markaz, Islamabad, offering panoramic city views, live BBQ, and bold flavors ranging from traditional slow-cooked Shinwari Karahi to sizzling steaks and loaded platters.
Khyber Shinwari - G-9/4, Islamabad
Khyber Shinwari Restaurant in G-9/4 (Peshawar Morh), Islamabad is an iconic, long-standing spot famous for authentic Landi Kotal-style Pashtun and Shinwari cuisine. Known for its live meat selection and minimalist use of spices cooked purely in animal fat/desi ghee, it is celebrated for Dumba Karahi, Lamb Karahi, and saltish tikkas.
Cheezious - I-8 Markaz, Islamabad
Cheezious is one of Pakistan's fastest-growing national fast-food chains. Founded in 2012, it has rapidly expanded across the country by offering a blend of flavorful, oversized, and affordable fast food—specializing in items like the signature Crown Crust Pizza and crispy zinger burgers.
The Last Tribe - Olympus Mall F-11 Markaz, Islamabad
TLT - The Last Tribe (formerly known as The Lost Tribe) is a popular premium restaurant located in F-11 Markaz, Islamabad. It is widely recognized for its vibrant, cozy ambiance and its specialize focus on authentic Afghan and Pashtun-style tribal cuisine.
Bravo Foods - G-7/3 Blue Area, Islamabad
Bravo Foods is a popular Pakistani fast-casual restaurant chain known for its signature chicken pulao and kababs.
Savour Foods 4 No Chungi Bagh Sardaran, Rawalpindi
SAVOUR IS A RESTAURANT FAMOUS FOR ITS TASTY PULAO KABAB
Bar B.Q. Tonight - G-6/3 Blue Area, Islamabad
Bar B.Q. Tonight in G-6/3 Blue Area, Islamabad (located at Sohrab Plaza, Fazl-e-Haq/Embassy Road) is a premier family-friendly restaurant famous for pioneering authentic charcoal-grilled barbecue, traditional Pakistani desi dishes, and signature items like mutton ribs and Dum Pukht. Its frequent promotional tagline is "Taste The Tradition." About the Restaurant Location: Sohrab Plaza, Block-32, Fazl-e-Haq Road, G-6/3, Blue Area, Islamabad. Core Specialties: Signature BBQ platters, mix grill, seekh kebabs, tikka, Afghani boti, mutton ribs, and Dum Pukht. Ambiance: Elegant, cozy, and family-oriented, well-suited for casual dining, birthdays, and group gatherings. Timing: Open daily from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
Burger Fest - F-7 Markaz, Islamabad
Burger Fest in F-7 Markaz, Islamabad, is a famous street-style fast-food joint widely celebrated for serving some of the juiciest, most loaded, and highly economical grilled burgers in the capital.
Dahlia - F-6 Markaz, Islamabad
DAHLIA Islamabad is a unique lifestyle destination in F-6 Markaz that perfectly blends a cozy cafe with a lush plant nursery. Known for its aesthetic green ambiance, it serves a popular menu of continental, Italian, and café-style dishes like Dirty Fries and Whipped Ricotta Pizza
Kallisto - Bahira Town Phase 7, Islamabad
Kallisto is a unique multi-level, hilltop themed restaurant located at Shaheen Chowk, Bahria Spring North, Intellectual Village, Phase 7, Bahria Town, Rawalpindi/Islamabad. About Kallisto Concept & Design: The name Kallisto comes from Greek, meaning "most beautiful". The restaurant features distinctive rock formations, cascading waterfalls, ancient carved columns, and clay/mud architecture. Layout: It offers a terraced layout including indoor dining rooms, outdoor seating areas, a rustic coffee shop, and a rooftop lounge with panoramic views of Bahria Town and DHA. Cuisine: The menu includes a diverse mix of Western, traditional Pakistani, and Asian dishes, alongside steaks, grilled items, fast food, and high-tea options
Rewayat - I-8 Markaz, Islamabad
Rewayat in I-8 Markaz, Islamabad is a culture-themed rooftop restaurant offering traditional Pakistani desi and Turkish-influenced cuisine with scenic views of the city. About Rewayat (I-8 Markaz) Location: 7th Floor (Rooftop), Vista Plaza, I-8 Markaz, Islamabad. Ambiance: Features a cultural setup decorated with portraits of legendary artists (like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Noor Jehan) alongside an open-air rooftop experience overlooking city lights. Offerings: Famous for signature desi items like Mutton Peshwari, specialized Karahis, BBQ platters, Matka Biryani, and traditional breakfasts (Rewayati Nashta). Timings: Open daily from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Shah g Food - I-10 Markaz, Islamabad
Shah G food is a desi dhabba-style restaurant where you can get a whole variety of desi dishes along with BBQ, Karahi, Vegetables, Daal/Daleem Chawal.
Kalachi Biryani - New Mal Chak Shahzad, Islamabad
Kalachi Biryani offers authentic Karachi-style biryani in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, specialising in rich, spicy, and aromatic flavours. Known for Chicken Tikka and Special Chicken Biryani.
Saltish Restaurant - Near Kashmir highway Nust Gate no. 2 H-13, Islamabad
Saltish Restaurant is a prominent casual and family-friendly dining spot located in Islamabad, Pakistan, specifically in Sector H-13 on the Srinagar (Kashmir) Highway, directly opposite NUST Gate 2.
Chaaye Khana - DHA 2, Islamabad
Chaaye Khana is a premium, contemporary Pakistani café and tea house chain. The DHA Phase 2 branch in Islamabad offers an upscale, aesthetic environment tailored for families, friend groups, and professional corporate meetups. The Ambience: Known for its cozy, calm, and relaxed atmosphere. This specific branch features a popular Rooftop Café decorated with fairy lights, offering panoramic views. The Menu: While famous for brewing multiple varieties of authentic teas, it is equally celebrated for its extensive all-day breakfast (featuring items like halwa puri, stuffed parathas, and french toast), continental snacks, and affordable evening Hi-Tea platters.
Des Pardes Restaurant - Saidpur, Islamabad
Des Pardes Restaurant is a premium cultural and fine dining restaurant located in the historic Saidpur Model Village at the foothills of the Margalla Hills in Islamabad. The restaurant is highly regarded for its traditional heritage atmosphere, featuring a rustic village setting, vintage art galleries, and open-air rooftop seating that offers scenic views. It serves a diverse menu that blends traditional Pakistani, Mughlai, Shinwari, BBQ, and Chinese cuisines.
Jhaal Chakian ki Mashoor Daal - I-8 Markaz, Islamabad
Jhaal Chakian ki Mashoor Daal in I-8 Markaz, Islamabad, serves legendary slow-cooked desi ghee daal rooted in a tradition originating from Sargodha since 1955. Their core tagline is: "1955 se lekar aaj tak, har niwale mein wahi asli zaiqa. Aap ke safar ka saathi, hamesha se." (Another popular variation used is: "Ye sirf daal nahi, ek riwayat hai."
Tau's - Bahria Town Phase 7, Islamabad
Tau's (Bahria Town Phase 7) is a popular restaurant serving authentic Pakistani and traditional desi cuisine, famous for its sizzling grills, karahis, and signature hi-tea platters. About Tau's Bahria Phase 7 Location: Shop No. 1, Lower Ground, Plaza No. 22, Bahria Food Street, Phase 7, Rawalpindi / Islamabad border. Specialties: Traditional desi food, karahis, BBQ, daily breakfast (Nashta), and hi-tea platters. Contact: 051-6112430 | 0340-5241411
What a Paratha - I-8 Markaz, Islamabad
What A Paratha is a popular eatery located in the I-8 Markaz of Islamabad, known for serving a wide variety of stuffed, folded, and layered parathas. It offers a modern twist on the traditional Pakistani flatbread, catering to both desi comfort food cravings and fast-food style snacking.
Butt Karahi Tikka by Usman Tahir - I-8 Markaz, Islamabad
Butt Karahi by Usman Tahir is a renowned Pakistani restaurant chain famous for its traditional Lahori-style karahis, sizzling tikkas, and rich BBQ platters, freshly cooked in butter and desi ghee.
Dera Istanbul - Main Service Road G-12, Islamabad
Dera Istanbul is Islamabad's finest address for authentic desi cuisine, where bold flavours meet breathtaking outdoor ambience. Set beneath open skies with a warm, welcoming atmosphere, it is the perfect escape for family gatherings, special occasions, and evenings worth remembering.
Hanif Rajput Rooftop Grill - Karachi Company G-9 Markaz, Islamabad
Hanif Rajput Rooftop Grill is a popular rooftop dining destination in Islamabad known for combining panoramic skyline views with traditional Pakistani and BBQ flavours.
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