Special occasion coming up? An anniversary, a birthday dinner or perhaps need a fancy girls' night out? We picked the perfect fine dining restaurants for them cosy feels and good food.

Lotus Court

Overlooking the pool side in the hotel, stands Lotus Court with its glass façade and a fiery label spelling the restaurant’s name, tempting diners inside with a promise of ultra-fine Chinese cuisine. As you enter, the tantalising aroma of fried seafood welcomes you as you take in its bewildering red accents. Contemporary Chinese chandeliers and lanterns appeared to be suspended from the ceiling. Intricately-crafted wood shutters offer seclusion to the dining areas, injecting a rustic vibe to the place, characteristic of Zen elements. If your taste buds crave satiation from an authentic Chinese grub, this place will not disappoint you.

Jardin

Joining the ranks of the many fine dining restaurants the metropolitan boasts, the newly-opened Jardin has been the talk of the town. As you step in, allow yourselves to revel in the gasp-inducing, beautiful interiors and ambience charged with dulcet, live music from a piano. The archway windows rimmed in white, wooden canopy entwined in green plants, and wrought-iron chairs mutually stirred romanticism into the air, making it an ideal spot for a dinner date with beau. The multi-cuisine menu was a blend of classic and continental, giving diners extensive options. From soups to main courses and round of desserts, every dish is top-notch.

Café Flo

Sophisticated upscale décor of Café Flo lures in the elite and the famous through its doors. Here, particularly on weekends, you are sure to bump into a celebrity or two as you bite into your ravioli. Famed and hyped for its exquisite culinary taste from the finest in France, a soothing ambience and its string of elite diners, the eatery has been around for a long time. Make yourselves comfortable at pristine white tables laid out in its outdoor garden-esque area in the late noon sun. Or drop by at the eatery for a dinner, with fairy lights shining sublime and pretty, entwined around the trimmed bushes, with soft music wafting in the air. Fine taste, both in food and service is what sets the eatery apart from other elite haunts. At Flo, taste is its testament.

Nadia’s Café

Ample lightening inundates the entire hall with a feel-good vibe, bouncing off framed tapestries and murals. Featuring a blend of continental, desi and Mediterranean cuisine, the café on its regular hours allows diners to savour the exclusive buffet, with a choice to order from their a la carte menu. The menu spread is extensive featuring considerable items from fresh salads, soups, seafood, grills & steak and a promising selection of Pakistani specials.

Cote Rote

Nestled inside the Alliance Française de Karachi in a quaint setting is Cotie Rote; flanked by potted plants which impart seclusion to the rustic café. Muted lightening inundate the interior, bouncing off quirky artworks and a bicycle, which hung – appearing to be airborne – over your heads. The enticing aroma of freshly baked bread was overwhelming to the senses. Taste is Côte Rôtie’s forte. Every item on their menu is a carefully-curated culinary masterpiece. Even the most uncomplicated dishes promise you a roller coaster of flavours. • – Editorial desk