Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan, is regarded as the second most beautiful capital of the world. The people are very much into food, and for this reason, you can find cafes, hotel restaurants, and street food in every corner of Islamabad.
You can find any kind of food in Islamabad from Japanese, Chinese, Italian, continental, and obviously our desi food.
Lunch Buffets In Islamabad & Rawalpindi
Islamabad is a place with much eye-catching scenery, and it is famous for its peaceful and beautiful aura. Islamabad gives you positive vibes, calms your mind, and relieves your stress.
The place is a therapy itself, but another form of therapy we can get is in the form of food since Islamabad has very famous and unique places with great quality food.
If you are new in Islamabad and want to try as much food as you can or you want to enjoy a cheat day apart from the regular food you eat daily, then a buffet is the best option for you.
There are many restaurants offering brunch, dinner, and lunch buffets in Islamabad, and we are listing the top 10 best places that you must visit for having a lunch buffet in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
| Name | Timing | Address | Price | Contact Number |
| La Montana Restaurant | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Margalla Hills | PKR 1299/+ Tax | 051-2898226 |
| The Monal Restaurant | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Murree Road, Saddar | PKR 1645/+ Tax | 051-5130304-5 |
| Chilman Restaurant | 12:30 PM- 3:00 PM 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Ramzan Plaza, G-9 Markaz | PKR 1550/+Tax | 051-5708293 |
| MeiKong Restaurant | 2:00 PM- 6:00 PM | PWD | PKR 1855/+Tax | 051-5708293 |
| Blue Lagoon | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Masood Akhter Kiani Road | PKR 1095 | 051-5519377 |
| Rakaposhi Heights | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | F7 Markaz | PKR 699 | 051-2723085 |
| Over The Top | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM | PWD | PKR 1249/+ Tax | 051-8899768 |
| Tandoori Restaurant | 3:00 PM- 6:00 PM | DHA1 & PWD | PKR 1295 | 0345-0077220 |
| Kishmish Grill | 1:00 PM- 5:00 PM | F7 | PKR 850/+ Tax | 0300-8545453 |
| KHIVA Restaurant | 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM | Jinnah Super Market | PKR 699/+ Tax | 051-2650263-65 |
La Montana Restaurant
Another great place to go for a lunch buffet is La Montana Restaurant that is located in the beautiful mountains of Margalla hills. If you are a mountain person, then this place is great for you as you can enjoy scrumpalicious lunch with an amazing and astonishing view of mountains. You can see the whole Islamabad from the view and the divine view will not allow you to leave the place. The timing of the lunch buffet is from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and the cost is PKR 1299 plus tax.
The lunch buffet includes 40 to 45 items and live stations of Chicken wings, chicken Afghani Boti, Jalebi, Puri and so many other things. Also, the Dessert has 7 to 8 varieties and 2 types of soup, 7 to 8 types of the salad bar, and 5 varieties of appetizers as a starter. Overall, it is a great place to calm your hungry self and enjoy your lunch.
Location: Margalla Hills, 9 KMs, Pir Sohawa Road, Islamabad.
Contact Number: 051 2898226
The Monal Restaurant
The restaurant is offering Lunch Cum Hi-Tea Buffet and the timing is from either 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM or from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. You can get the flavour of both lunch and hi-tea in it; also, the two slots will make it more convenient for you to choose your feasible time.
The cost of the buffet is PKR 1645 plus tax and you are getting Welcome drinks, Starters, BBQ, Oriental variety, Fried items, Pizza and Pastas, Sandwich and Burgers, Thai, Chinese, Chaat corner, Salad, Sauces and the most important thing that will complete your lunch is the Dessert that includes both western and desi desserts. Moreover, the ambiance is very peaceful and the staff takes care about the hygiene of the place very well.
Location: Murree Road, Saddar, Rawalpindi.
Contact: 051 5130304-5
Chilman Restaurant Islamabad
Chilman restaurant is also offering a Lunch cum Hi-Tea Buffet in Islamabad. The place is very good with a peaceful ambiance and the lighting will calm your nerves. The main course of the buffet includes Soup, Biryani, Mixed Vegetables, Shami Kebab, Mutton Paya, Chicken Korma, Chicken Chow Mein, and many other varieties.
There are a variety of snacks also such as Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Samosa, Burger, Pakora; moreover, there are 6 kinds of salad. The dessert menu includes both desi and western desserts such as Jalebi, Cream Caramel, Chocolate Mousse, and many other varieties too. The beverage includes Green and Black Tea.
The timing of the buffet is from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM and 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM. The cost per head is PKR 1550 plus tax. The staff is very good and polite, you must enjoy your lunch there.
Location: Ramzan Plaza, Mangla Road, G-9 Markaz, Islamabad.
Contact: 051 2284646
MeiKong Restaurant Islamabad
If you are a fan of Chinese dishes then there is no better choice for you than Mei Kong. The place is offering Lunch cum Hi-Tea Buffet and the timing of the buffet is from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The cost per person is PKR 1855 plus tax. The menu includes a total of 30 dishes that are Soups, Keema Pulao, Beef Chillies Fried Rice, Chana Chaat, Shawarma, Muffins, Fruit Chaat, Cookies, Lassi and much more.
Also, as a welcome drink, they serve Nestle juice of either Grapes, Mango, or Apple flavorr. The ambiance is very sophisticated and tranquil and the staff of MeiKong is also very courteous.
Location: Near PWD, Islamabad.
Contact Number: 051 5708293
Blue Lagoon
Blue lagoon is ideal for Pakistani dishes, BBQs, Chinese dishes, and Continental dishes. The ambiance of the place is very decent and soothing, the place is very well maintained and they take extra care of the cleanliness of the premises for the comfort of their guests. They are serving Lunch Cum Hi tea buffet from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Wednesday to Thursday and the price of Lunch Buffet is also very reasonable as you can enjoy all the buffet in just PKR 1095. The menu of Lunch Buffet includes Soup, Appetizer, Chaat and Salad Bar, Sandwich Corner, BBQ, Main course, Continental and Asian cuisine, Dessert, and Drinks.
Location: Masood Akhter Kiani Road, Rawalpindi.
Contact Number: 051 5519377
Rakaposhi Heights
It is lively Afghani casual dining as their chefs are from Afghanistan so you can find the genuine taste of Afghani food here. Rakaposhi Heights has the best Pulao and Chopan BBQs that you can enjoy along with a stunning view. If you are a fan of art and love music then it is the ideal place for you. The lunch buffet is very pocket friendly here as you can enjoy almost 19 dishes in just PKR 699 per head including all tax. The menu of Lunch Buffet includes Live BBQs, Bread, Sauces, Desserts, Chinese Specialities such as Fried rice and chow meni. The main course includes Badami Chicken Korma, Kabuli Pulao, Palak Gosht, Haleem Garlic Chicken, etc.
Location: F7 Markaz, Islamabad.
Contact Number: 051 2723085
Over The Top
OTT is offering a Lunch Cum Hi-Tea buffet with more than 45 items in just PKR 1,249 excluding tax. Over the top has a cute funky yellow and black-themed dining area that will brighten up your mood very easily and quickly. The staff of OTT is very cooperative and polite and they will guide you about everything. The timing of the lunch buffet is from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM and the menu includes Starters, Salad, Sauces, Main Course, Tandoor, Desserts, and Tea.
Location: PWD, Islamabad.
Contact Number: 051 8899768
Tandoori Restaurant
Tandoori has been providing scrumptious food to us ever since and therefore we can blindly trust their Lunch Cum Hi-Tea Buffet. They include 40 plus items in their lunch buffet and it costs only PKR 1295 only. The menu includes starters, soups, Desi dishes, Chinese and Continental Dishes, Chaat Station, Salad Bar, Dessert Bar, Tandoor, and Tea. However, for mineral water or soft drinks, you have to pay separately. The ambiance is very good and Tandoori is famous for its delicious food.
Location: DHA 1, Rawalpindi and PWD, Islamabad
Contact Number: 0345-0077220
Kismisch Grill
Note: This restaurant has been permanently closed.
They also offer Lunch Cum Hi tea buffet in Islamabad from Monday to Friday. The timing of the buffet is from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM in which they add 3 Pakistani dishes every day. The menu includes appetisers such as Peanuts and Fish crackers, the soup menu includes Schezwan Soup, Chicken Corn Soup, Hot and Sour Soup. For starters they also serve Dumplings. The main course includes Chinese, Continental, and Pakistani dishes, they serve 4 kinds of desserts, and drinks are also included in the buffet. You can get all the dishes in just PKR 850 plus tax.
Location: F7, Islamabad.
Contact: 0300 8545453
KHIVA Restaurant Islamabad
Khiva is located in main Islamabad the restaurant has both indoor and outdoor sitting facilities and both the sitting areas are very comfortable and peaceful. The staff is very calm, polite and cooperative.
The lunch buffet is very budgetable in KHIVA as you can get a full lunch buffet for as low as PKR 699 + tax. The menu includes Fish, Karahi, BBQ, Biryani, Palak Paneer, and many more things in the main course. The Dessert includes Kheer, Jalebi, Gulab Jaman, Shahi Turkey, and Gajar Halwa.
The timing of the lunch buffet is from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. You can get both food and mind therapy at such a low cost in KHIVA Restaurant Islamabad.
Location: Jinnah Super Market
Contact number: 051 2650263-65
Good Food, Good Friends, Good Time
Let’s dine out today with all your friends and make the best memories of your life. Eat something good that will boost up the happy hormones in you.
