Live the high life on Lahore’s Veranda Bistro

Written by Tim Blight

Writer, traveller, amateur photographer, teacher. Based in Melbourne and Lahore.

September 28, 2014

Veranda Bistro

My mixed plate at Veranda Bistro Lahore

My mixed plate at Veranda Bistro Lahore

Veranda Bistro is an upscale bistro in one of Gulberg’s quieter streets. On Sir Syed Road, just down from the corner with College Road, Verandah serves up a delicious Mediterranean-inspired buffet with à la carte options as well.

Veranda Bistro Lahore

Veranda Bistro Lahore

Veranda Bistro Lahore buffet

Veranda Bistro Lahore buffet

The buffet, though pricey for Lahore, is still the best value however – with tasty starters such as Italian vegetable soup, crusty fresh bread and potato salad, mains like baked chicken breast, roast beef in gravy and lasagne, and a can’t-resist dessert platter with black forest mousse, tiramisu and mango cheesecake.

Veranda Bistro Lahore soup and bread starters

Veranda Bistro Lahore soup and bread starters

There’s a couple of Asian options too, like Thai-style stir fried fish and a spicy Singapore Noodles dish. The buffet menu rotes and changes with the season, so there’s always something new on offer. On the down side, if you got hooked on a particular favourite last visit, you might not find it this time – the price of variety, and variety is the spice of life!

Veranda Bistro Lahore starters buffet

Veranda Bistro Lahore starters buffet

The service is sleek and friendly, but not intrusive; the clientele are as classy as you would expect from such an establishment. The rooms are tastefully and understatedly decorated in a faux-European, home kitchen style which is homely enough to settle right into.

Veranda Bistro Lahore potato salad

Veranda Bistro Lahore potato salad

Overall, Veranda Bistro is an outstanding addition to Lahore’s upmarket dining scene. Come prepared with a full wallet and an empty stomach – this is one place to remember and love!

Veranda Bistro Lahore dessert buffet

Veranda Bistro Lahore dessert buffet

Details

Veranda Bistro Lahore roast beef in gravy

Veranda Bistro Lahore roast beef in gravy

Food: 9/10

Ambience: 9/10

Service: 9/10

Cost: Mains $29 – $38, Banquets available for $65 or $75

6L, Gulberg II, Lahore

(42) 35714764, (42) 35714765, 0301-8660124

On Facebook: www.facebook.com/VerandaBistro

Weekdays: 1pm – 12midnight

Weekend: 1pm – 1am

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4 Comments

  1. anna@shenANNAgans

    Sounds a great little spot for some awesome tasty treats too. Shame it’s on the exy side though. Have an awesome week Tim.

    Reply
    • Tim Blight

      Not too expensive to justify though!! Thanks for reading Anna, you have a great week too! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Agness

    They serve really good food. Wow, love the way it’s prepared and presented on the plates. Omomomomom!

    Reply
    • Tim Blight

      Yes, it’s great! You’ll need to go when you’re in Lahore! (although that would cost about half the $25/day budget!)

      Reply

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