A staple of American dining and a symbol of excellence in high-class Europeans, all-you-can-eat Buffets have become ubiquitous worldwide and even in Pakistan. While most countries are ditching the concept of buffets as they become less relevant due to a lower profit margin, they remain prevalent in Pakistan, especially in Lahore.
Offering a wide catalog of different dishes, Buffet Restaurants in Lahore combine different continental meals as well as local traditions, making it a choice for every food lover. Whether you like Chinese, Desi, or Italian food, Buffets are the perfect choice for a cheat day that won’t break your bank. Lahore’s buffet restaurants offer mostly the same dishes, but there are still factors to consider, with each having different pros. We’ve compiled a list of the best buffet restaurants for you.
Monal Restaurant
While the Islamabad Monal is better known, many aren’t familiar with another Monal situated on a rooftop overlooking Lahore’s central district. The view may not be comparable to the other Monal restaurant, which has unfortunately now been shut down, but one thing I can promise you is that the food is just as good. There is a variety of food choices ranging from starters such as cheese naan and different types of soups to main courses, which include BBQ, Fried, Continental, and Tawa sections, pleasing to every taste.
Monal shines in its dinner buffet in the dessert section, which includes desi sweets like ras malai and falooda, assorted pastries, and ice cream. There are sugar-free options for dessert as well. If you’re looking for a nice buffet dinner with really nice views of the city, now is the perfect season to visit Monal Lahore. The Monal Restaurant stands out as one of the best buffet restaurants in Lahore, offering breathtaking views and an exceptional dining experience.
Lal Qila
While the restaurant name may imply a desi environment, which is true to some extent as Lal Qila celebrates the culture of Lahore, which is evident by the entire theme of the restaurant, don’t be fooled by their ability to make some good continental food as well. Serving up more than 85 dishes in their hi-tea cum dinner buffet, Lal Qila is a must-go food buffet restaurant in Lahore.
As mentioned earlier, the food variety there is quite unlimited, and even if you’re picky about your food, chances are you’ll end up missing a lot of great Pakistani and continental dishes as well as the large variety of desserts they offer. Suppose you’re looking for a Lahori cultural experience in mid-city without having to go to places like Haveli and still enjoy a food buffet. Lal Qila Restaurant proudly earns its place among the best buffet restaurants in Lahore with its majestic ambiance and delightful variety of dishes.
Nadeem Buffet
Comparatively on the cheaper side but great on the quality side, Nadeem Buffet has become one of the most famous buffet restaurants in Lahore. Even the name of the restaurant implies that it specializes in food buffets, and that’s what the restaurant’s main audience is. Owned by Nadeem’s Group, a management and caterer company, it’s only natural that Nadeem’s Buffet does best at what it does, which is serving a wide catalog of dishes to many people at the same time. What sets Nadeem Buffet apart from the rest of the buffet restaurants in Lahore is its sushi, which offers a wide variety of dishes. They also offer a 25% discount for families who go on a buffet dinner.
Ramada
Located in Gulberg 3, the most extravagant place in Lahore, Ramada is actually a hotel suite that also has a separate restaurant section offering a dinner buffet. Despite looking this luscious, Ramada isn’t that expensive and comes close to any other buffet restaurants in Lahore on this list in terms of price. There’s a dedicated live section at the restaurant where chefs will cook you up any available dish on the menu, serving a nice hot, warm meal. The menu is quite big, with lots of continental dishes to choose from, with musicians sitting in a corner to soothe your ears while you eat.
Junoon Restaurant
A fairly new restaurant, Junoon has made its name among the top places in Lahore for anything related to buffets, hi-teas, or Sunday brunches. Adeel Chaudhary, the owner of the restaurant, is a famous food vlogger and holds a passion for cooking and serving delicious food, which translates well with his restaurant, Junoon Restaurant, located in Gulberg, the heart of Lahore. Junoon specializes in desi food every time I’ve been there and also serves some of the best desserts that I’ve had, regardless of being in a buffet or not.
Ziafat
Ziafat captivates me with its BBQ on every visit, despite offering a variety of dishes, making it some of the best I’ve ever had. Even when writing this listicle, my mouth just waters from the thought of it. Ziafat offers mutton tawa dishes on its menu, something that is uncommon for a buffet restaurant. While some may find their menu options limited due to it just being restricted to desi food, Ziafat is the best choice for desi food lovers who are looking to get their protein in with a blend of spices that will leave their mouths sizzling. The restaurant offers a 21% discount on weekdays, making it a perfect choice for after-work dinner dates or corporate meetings.
Chandni Chowk
Whether you’re looking for a dinner buffer or a lunch buffer, Chandni Chowk restaurant should be on your list to consider for a food buffet restaurant in Lahore. Even aside from the buffet, you can book the place to celebrate events like birthdays, milestones, or any occasion with great continental food. An all-you-can-eat buffet means that you can only eat the food at the restaurant; however, Chandni Chowk doesn’t believe in that. They also deliver buffets to your doorstep, a box with over 35 dishes that are perfect if you have guests over and don’t feel like cooking but want them to enjoy some great cuisines.
The Carnival
Carnival has redesigned its buffet menu with the arrival of fall, and it’s better than ever. It’s one of the cheapest options on this list, with the added benefit of up to 50% discount on various credit cards depending on the bank. Carnival has a wide array of salads, Pan Asian, desi, BBQ, and desserts for the food buffet. Their pasta and spinach-stuffed chicken might be my favorite dish on the menu. For a buffet, The Carnival gives restaurants À la carte restaurants a run for their money for almost the same price as a single dish. That said, they don’t compromise on their ambiance and restaurant theme, which offers a comforting seating environment so you can enjoy your food.
Tuscany Courtyard
Tuscany Courtyard perfectly captures the essence of an Italian restaurant and is immediately recognizable for someone who hasn’t even been to Italy. It looks a lot like a wine cellar without the wines, but if it was a restaurant. Tuscany offers a buffet alongside its famous à la carte dishes, with its thin crust, authentic Italian pizzas being the standout from the menu. They only have one slot for a buffet which is a dinner cum hi-tea buffet, since the restaurant is already too busy throughout the day, so you’ll have to make due of that time.
