5 Great Iftars in Islamabad

Ramazan – the month of blessings bringing an aura of serenity and togetherness with not just our families and friends, but communities as well. It locks you in a certain routine that you end up missing later on. Yes, there’s Eid, but there’s also the spirit of iftar!

We’re almost halfway through Ramazan and you’re enjoying delicious home-made iftaris, yet your tummy isn’t quite satisfied. “Do more! Do more!”, it screams. It’s time to head out into the city and let your taste buds get acquainted with all the places offering iftar during this holy month. Worry not, tummy, for we give you these five terrific places to try out for iftar.

1. 14th Street Pizza Co.

Here comes a ‘vilayti naan’ ready to invade your appetite, and you’ll love it. If you need a change from the pakoras, samosas, dahi bhallay, channa chaat (you get the point), then visit 14th Street Pizza to bring in some color. Choose your favorite pizza flavors from their special deals such as ‘Ramazan Awesomeness’ and ‘Ramazan Better Half’ and you’re good to go with not just their signature pizza, but a mouthwatering chocolate lava cake as well! (I’ll stop drooling now)

Here’s the link to their Facebook: http://bit.ly/28KEyNc

2. Baramda

Courtesy: Baramda

Baramda is new in town, but their iftar menus are up to mark. Rotating between a different iftar plus dinner buffet menu every week, Baramda makes sure there is variety in each iftar menu. Want desi food? Check. Feel like some Chinese? Check. Craving some Italian pasta? Check! As I like to say, abhi to iftari shuru huwi hai, because you haven’t yet topped it off with their desi desserts!

Find Baramda on Facebook: http://bit.ly/28KJxyg

3. Tandoori Restaurant

Courtesy: Tandoori Restaurant

Tikkas, Namkeen Karahi, Finger Fish, Pulao – Wow! Tandoori Restaurant has gone full desi for you, and this is a preview of just some of what they have to offer. Want to know the best part? They have a different menu every day. Go surprise yourself, or check out their daily menus posted on their Facebook page before visiting.

Find them on Facebook, here: http://bit.ly/28KJwdw

4. La Montana

Courtesy: La Montana

You’re sitting at your table. You’re waiting for iftar. There are a few minutes, but something keeps testing your patience. It may well be the aroma of the live barbecue at La Montana every day at iftar. It’s just too tempting to be missed. Enjoy the iftar and dinner buffet with an unbeatable view at La Montana, where they claim to have more than 60 items, totally worth the drive up to Pir Sohawa!

Find La Montana on Facebook: http://bit.ly/28JoIzc

5. Nando’s

Courtesy: Nando’s

A fan of the infamous Peri-Peri sauce? (Who isn’t!) If so, then you’re in luck my friend, as Nando’s offers affordable iftar deals to choose from. There’s chicken. There’s spicy rice. There’s garlic bread. (That couldn’t have been more poetic!) Nando’s makes our list for their signature style that offers a fulfilling iftar while not being too heavy on the pocket. Looking for great taste and value? You can find it here.

Visit their Facebook page for more details: http://bit.ly/28JZ4Z2