Veranda Bistro

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 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

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

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

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

Details

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