These are Lahore’s Top 5 Romantic Rooftop Restaurants & Cafes, for a day, evening or night to remember.
ANDAAZ
The Ambiance
A meal at Andaaz is an experience in itself and starts from the moment you set foot inside its rustic door.
From mystic sitar music coupled with the sound of water from an antique fountain, to the tree inside lit with multi coloured fairy lights, and the retro cage lift, Andaaz is a place like no other.
The building this eatery is housed in is like a mini museum with vintage artwork and things from a bygone era such as sewing machines and a gramophone.
The narrow winding (and seemingly unending) staircase leads you upstairs to the rooftop to lamp lit tables and views that can literally take your breath away as you dine next to the domes of the magnificent Badshahi Mosque with the grand Lahore Fort and the beautiful Samadhi of Ranjit Singh visible in the distance.
The Food
Elegantly prepared desi food with some interesting culinary influences from different regions of South Asia that make it taste familiar yet faintly exotic.
Nibble on crisp mini paappar with 4 different desi dips in the form of chutneys and kachumer salad as you peruse the menu. Expect things like Tandoori Jheenga, Masala Chaamp, Murgh Vindaloo, Paneer Tikka, Tamater Ka Cut and Kaju Pulao.
Hot Jalebiyan and warm Gulab Jaman provide a fitting end to the royal-ish meals here or if you’re feeling more adventurous, try the heavenly Chai Cheesecake.
It must be noted that some of the dishes here may not be for hardcore desi food purists who like their food done the traditional Pakistani way only without any experimental takes on it.
The Prices
All the romantic finery at this stunner comes with a price tag and a hefty one into the bargain.
A meal at Andaaz can admittedly cost an arm and a leg so if you don’t mind splurging once in a while or on a special occasion, this is the place to do it at.
Sunday Brunch at Andaaz is a more affordable (though still pricey) option compared to dinner here.
Sunday Brunch started out as a buffet in 2018 but this year it is being offered a la carte.
Timings
Andaaz opens at 6:30 pm all days of the week except Mondays, when the restaurant is closed.
Sunday Brunch (by reservation only):
11:00 am – 2:30 pm
Reservations
It is quite possible to just walk-in for a meal at Andaaz but obviously book in advance to avoid any prolonged waiting or worse, disappointment in case it’s a very busy evening.
Needless to say, reservations are highly recommended.
Sunday Brunch is by reservation only.
Location
2189-A
Fort Road
Lahore
Pakistan.
Contact
+92 322 4346666
A delightful post about rooftop restaurants! Makes one want to go to each one.
Thank you! Hopefully we can visit a few of them together on your next trip to Lahore 🙂
I would like to visit this along with my family
A beautiful place and delicious dishes I like it
Thank you!