We have to thank a lot to Italians for what they have given us. They gave us pizza, pasta, tiramisu, risotto and everything in between.

In Islamabad, you’d find every cuisine restaurants and this city has everything to suit your palate. 

Likewise, Italian food has found a home in the capital city and you can find your favorite dish in the most authentic form right in the middle of Islamabad.

So Foodnerd has hunted down these 5 restaurants which offer the best Italian food in Islamabad.

Angelo’s La Cucina Italiana

Located at Safa Gold Mall, this Italian restaurant has become one of the preferred go-to places for Italian food lovers in Islamabad. 

Sitting at the food court and enjoying their authentic dishes along with other food-chains is surely a great experience. 

Apart from pizza, they offer a generous kind of pasta, and we loved their Parmizano Chicken Pasta and Basil Pesto Pasta. 

So next time if you’re in Safa Mall, don’t forget to get hands-on their menu.

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Tuscany Courtyard

This restaurant serves some of the best pasta in Islamabad. Located in upscale Kohsar Market, Tuscany Courtyard has distinguished itself from other competitors. 

From spicy Fettuccine to Mushroom n Cheese Ravioli, everything here is fresh and made to perfection. 

They have outdoor and indoor seating arrangements and the whole restaurant ambiance gives a refreshing feel. 

Their food is surely here to win your hearts and it surely wins ours.

PappasAllIs

Like an old wine, Pappasallis is among one of the oldest eatery places in Islamabad. It feels like a tiny part of Italy right in the center of Islamabad. 

Their pizza is quite popular among foodies but here’s an addition to it. 

You just can’t miss their chicken mushroom lasagna, the melting cream cheese, and stuffed chicken was made to perfection and instantly made us fall in love again with this restaurant. 

Also, try their pizza if you haven’t already because nothing can top it.

Zigolini's Italian

If you are looking for some authentic Italian dishes, then there’s no place that does them better than Zigolini’s Italian. 

Some of the finest cuisines are created by an Italian-born chef with years of culinary experience in Zigolini’s Italian. 

Their Lasagna Rustica  and Bufalina Pizza is to die for, and shouldn’t be missed as both dishes had us drooling. 

The ambiance is, of course, is a 5 star experience as it is located inside the Marriott Hotel Islamabad.

Street 1 cafe

This classy restaurant in Kohsar Market has some of the powerful Italian dishes. 

Their St. 1 Home-style Pasta was smooth and cooked to perfection. We loved the presentation of food and couldn’t wait to dive into our palate. 

The accompanying drinks Blue Colada and Red king (pomegranate juice) were cooling and added awesomeness. 

The overall ambiance makes it one of the best places in town to have authentic Italian style cuisines.