Here are the most expensive restaurants in Pakistan in 2024, offering luxurious dining experiences with world-class cuisine, exclusive ambiance, and premium pricing:
**1. XO Restaurant (Lahore)
📍 Location: Fortress Stadium, Lahore
💰 Average Cost for Two: PKR 25,000–40,000 (≈ $90–$150)
🍽️ Cuisine: Modern European, Japanese Fusion
💎 Why Expensive?
-
Fine-dining with truffle-infused dishes and Kobe beef.
-
Exclusive wine & whiskey pairings (rare vintages available).
-
Private dining rooms with personalized chef service.
**2. Okra (Islamabad & Lahore)
📍 Locations: Islamabad (Serena Hotel), Lahore (MM Alam)
💰 Average Cost for Two: PKR 20,000–35,000 (≈ $70–$125)
🍽️ Cuisine: Mediterranean, Continental
💎 Why Expensive?
-
Imported ingredients (Italian truffles, French cheeses).
-
Celebrity hotspot – frequented by politicians & elites.
-
Luxury ambiance with live jazz nights.
**3. Chop Chop Wok (Karachi & Lahore)
📍 Locations: Dolmen Mall (Karachi), Packages Mall (Lahore)
💰 Average Cost for Two: PKR 18,000–30,000 (≈ $65–$110)
🍽️ Cuisine: Chinese (Peking duck, lobster dim sum)
💎 Why Expensive?
-
Authentic Hong Kong chefs.
-
Wagyu beef stir-fry & bird’s nest soup.
-
VIP private lounges with karaoke.
**4. Café Aylanto (Lahore & Karachi)
📍 Locations: Lahore (MM Alam), Karachi (Clifton)
💰 Average Cost for Two: PKR 15,000–25,000 (≈ $55–$90)
🍽️ Cuisine: Italian, French
💎 Why Expensive?
-
Handmade pastas with black truffle.
-
Rooftop fine-dining in Lahore.
-
Celebrity favorite (visited by Imran Khan, Mahira Khan).
**5. FUCHSIA Kitchen (Karachi)
📍 Location: Zamzama, Karachi
💰 Average Cost for Two: PKR 12,000–20,000 (≈ $45–$75)
🍽️ Cuisine: Pan-Asian (Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese)
💎 Why Expensive?
-
Gold-leaf sushi rolls.
-
Exclusive sake & champagne menu.
-
Instagrammable luxury décor.
**6. Tuscany Courtyard (Islamabad)
📍 Location: Saidpur Village, Islamabad
💰 Average Cost for Two: PKR 10,000–18,000 (≈ $35–$65)
🍽️ Cuisine: Italian, Steakhouse
💎 Why Expensive?
-
Dry-aged USDA steaks.
-
Romantic hillside setting in Saidpur.
-
Wine cellar with rare Italian wines.
Honorable Mentions
-
Sumo (Islamabad/Lahore) – PKR 8,000–15,000 (Japanese teppanyaki).
-
Monal (Islamabad) – PKR 6,000–12,000 (majestic Margalla Hills view).
-
Patio (Karachi) – PKR 7,000–14,000 (luxury Persian cuisine).
Why Are These Restaurants So Expensive?
✔ Imported Ingredients (Wagyu beef, truffles, caviar).
✔ Celebrity Clientele (politicians, actors, business tycoons).
✔ Exclusive Ambiance (private dining, live music, rooftop views).
✔ World-Class Chefs (many trained in Michelin-star restaurants).


