How much does eating out cost in Islamabad?
Last updated: · By Bilal Rana
Eating out in Islamabad ranges from Rs 200 per head at biryani specialists like Biryani Hut (G-11) and Biryani Spot (E-11) to Rs 6,000 at upscale spots like Tuscany Courtyard (F-6). Across 10 venues we surveyed in 7 sectors, the average Google rating is 4.45 stars from a combined 32,434 reviews, with House of Chilli (F-10) and Biryani Spot (E-11) tying for the highest rating at 4.8 stars.
The shortlist at a glance
| # | Place | Area | Price | Rating | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biryani Hut | G-11 Markaz, Islamabad | Rs 200–500 per head | 4.2★ (993) | Dedicated biryani specialist — one of the highest-reviewed biryani-only restaurants in Islamabad |
| 2 | Biryani Spot | E-11, Islamabad | Rs 200–600 per head | 4.8★ (295) | 4.8-star rating — highest-rated biryani specialist in Islamabad on Google Maps |
| 3 | 14th Street Pizza Co. | F-7 Markaz, Islamabad | Rs 1,000–1,500 per head | 4.3★ (3050) | Pioneers of the 20-inch New York-style hand-tossed pizza in Pakistan |
| 4 | Broadway Pizza | G-11 Markaz, Islamabad | Rs 1,000–2,000 per head | 4.7★ (2300) | Highest-rated Broadway Pizza branch in Islamabad at 4.7 stars across 2,300 reviews |
| 5 | Burning Brownie | Beverly Centre, Blue Area, Islamabad | Rs 1,000–2,000 per head | 4.5★ (6720) | 4.5 stars across 6,720 reviews — the most-reviewed cafe in this guide |
| 6 | Chaayé Khana | Super Market, F-6, Islamabad | Rs 1,000–2,000 per head | 4.3★ (9622) | Islamabad's original premium tea house — over 70 varieties of local and global tea blends |
| 7 | House of Chilli | F-10, Islamabad | Rs 1,000–5,000 per head | 4.8★ (1100) | Highest-rated restaurant in this guide at 4.8 stars across 1,100+ Google reviews |
| 8 | Tuscany Courtyard | Kohsar Market, F-6, Islamabad | Rs 1,000–6,000 per head | 4.1★ (7255) | Multi-story Italian restaurant with rooftop courtyard and Margalla Hills views |
| 9 | Gloria Jean's Coffees | Gol Market, F-7, Islamabad | Rs 1,500–2,500 per head | 4.2★ (886) | Prime outdoor seating in Gol Market — Islamabad's ambient circular food hub in F-7 |
| 10 | L'espresso | F-11 Markaz, Islamabad | Rs 1,500–2,500 per head | 4.6★ (213) | Highest-rated cafe in this guide at 4.6 stars — known for precise specialty coffee |
How did we collect this data?
This survey covers the 10 venues we have profiled first-hand across our pizza, biryani, and cafe guides, spanning 7 sectors and commercial areas of Islamabad: F-7, G-11, E-11, F-10, F-11, F-6, and Blue Area. For each venue we recorded the per-head price range from official menus and delivery-app listings, plus the current Google Maps rating and review count, verified in June 2026. We did not include venues we have not visited or could not independently verify on Google Maps. We plan to re-run this survey and refresh the numbers periodically as we add more venues to the site.
Which Islamabad restaurants are the cheapest?
The two biryani specialists in our survey are by far the cheapest: Biryani Hut in G-11 Markaz (Rs 200–500 per head, 4.2★ across 993 reviews) and Biryani Spot in E-11 (Rs 200–600 per head, 4.8★ across 295 reviews). Both undercut every cafe and pizzeria in the survey by a wide margin — a full meal at either costs less than a single specialty coffee at most of the cafes we checked. Biryani Spot also stays open until 1 am and offers an all-you-can-eat option, which helps explain its 4.8-star rating despite a lower review count than the larger chains.
Which Islamabad restaurants cost the most?
Tuscany Courtyard in Kohsar Market (F-6) has the highest price ceiling in the survey at Rs 1,000–6,000 per head, reflecting its wood-fired Italian menu and rooftop courtyard setting. House of Chilli in F-10 is close behind at Rs 1,000–5,000 per head. Both venues have wide price bands because they serve everything from a single shared starter to a full multi-course meal — the bottom of each range (around Rs 1,000) is comparable to the pizzerias and cafes in this survey, but the top end is 5–6x higher.
Which Islamabad restaurants have the best Google ratings?
House of Chilli (F-10) and Biryani Spot (E-11) share the top spot at 4.8 stars. Broadway Pizza in G-11 follows at 4.7 stars across 2,300 reviews — the highest rating among the chains in our survey. L’espresso in F-11 holds 4.6 stars, and Burning Brownie in Blue Area holds 4.5 stars across 6,720 reviews, the second-highest review count of any venue surveyed. Chaayé Khana in F-6’s Super Market has the single highest review count at 9,622, with a 4.3-star average.
Key findings from the 2026 price survey
- Average rating: 4.45★ across all 10 venues, from a combined 32,434 Google reviews.
- Price floor: Rs 200 per head at Biryani Hut (G-11) and Biryani Spot (E-11) — the only two venues under Rs 1,000 per head.
- Price ceiling: Rs 6,000 per head at Tuscany Courtyard (F-6), the widest price band in the survey (Rs 1,000–6,000).
- Most-reviewed venue: Chaayé Khana (F-6) with 9,622 Google reviews, more than 10x the smallest sample (L’espresso, 213 reviews).
- 7 sectors/areas covered: F-7, G-11, E-11, F-10, F-11, F-6 (Super Market and Kohsar Market), and Blue Area.
Looking for category breakdowns instead of the full survey? See our guides to the best pizza in Islamabad, best biryani in Islamabad, and best cafes in Islamabad.
Frequently asked questions
- Which Islamabad restaurants are the cheapest for a meal?
- Biryani Hut in G-11 Markaz (Rs 200–500 per head) and Biryani Spot in E-11 (Rs 200–600 per head) are the cheapest venues in our survey, both well under Rs 1,000 per head.
- Which Islamabad restaurant has the highest Google rating?
- House of Chilli (F-10) and Biryani Spot (E-11) tie for the highest rating in our survey at 4.8 stars on Google Maps.
- Which Islamabad sectors have the most restaurants in this survey?
- F-7, G-11, and F-6 each have two venues in our 10-venue survey: 14th Street Pizza and Gloria Jean's (F-7); Broadway Pizza and Biryani Hut (G-11); and Chaayé Khana and Tuscany Courtyard (F-6).