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The Carnival

Restaurant Buffet restaurant

One of the Top rated Buffet restaurants in Lahore District


Address

Ground & 1st Floor, 118, P Block MM Alam Rd, Block P Gulberg 2, Lahore, Punjab 54700, Pakistan

Website

thecarnival.com.pk

Contact

+92 317 7775179

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (2.5K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 12:45 to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 12:45 to 11 PM
  • Friday: 12:45 to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 12:45 to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 12:45 to 11 PM
  • Monday: 12:45 to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 12:45 to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (13) buffet (9) dishes (9) great (7) prawns (6) experience (6)
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  • 4/5 Ja a. 3 months ago on Google • 164 reviews New
    Food was not the best in town . But it was fine . Sweet section was good . Service was good . Spent 32000 rs
    12 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Areej 9 months ago on Google
    This is the best buffet in Lahore at the moment. There is limited seating, so do book in advance. Due to lesser tables, it's not very crowded and you get to try everything. There are lots of different variety of food, the quantity of the number of dishes is not that much, but the quality is exceptional! The great thing is that everything was being prepared right behind the serving table in the live kitchen and the dishes were being replenished really fast. My favourite were the batter fried prawns! So fresh and crispy, can't count how many my family and I ended up eating! I literally only ate prawns the entire evening. All the food was of really good quality, and had great taste, really flavourful and freshly made. I tried almost everything, pasta, chicken steaks with sauce, fries, pizza, kabab, steamed vegetables, Karahi, soup, Chinese, polo chicken etc. The only thing I found lacking was the salad bar, I wish it had more variety, specifically having a leafy salad. The desserts were also good, but were not so cold as the cooling table wasn't working properly. But overall it was a great experience and for the price, it was great value for money, including the discount you can get on certain bank cards. I definitely recommend this place to try at least once, even if it's just to try the fried prawns!
    15 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fatima A. 6 months ago on Google • 97 reviews
    I have been wanting to try The Carnival for quite some time now. But I was reluctant after seeing the mixed reviews online. Went anyway and here is my take on it. The food was really good. The selection of dishes was nice. Everything was piping hot and the live kitchen was testimony to the fact that everything was freshly prepared. The dishes were always full of food. So 100/100 for food. But the place is super congested. Because of the small space, it gets super noisy also. And this in turn spoils the experience. I would really love this place if they had a bigger space. It would make this a go-to buffet spot for me at least.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hasnat S. 4 months ago on Google • 289 reviews
    Very nice place and experience. Excellent choice of dishes and food was awesome. Strongly recommended.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Faizan B. 6 months ago on Google • 218 reviews
    The most economical buffet in Lahore including unlimited fried prawns. The food was fresh and a good variety of dishes needed little improvement in cooking otherwise it was nice to have so many dishes just in 2000/- per head including drinks. Budget-friendly place
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ahmad H. 9 months ago on Google • 127 reviews
    Went with friends on Sunday evening at 6. We have reserved our seats but they are giving seats on the spot as well because not many people are there. It was half full when the buffet started. Buffet started 15 mins late because the cooks are preparing the food and cleaning going on. ⛔ Many food items were missing. Soup was put in the corner without any label. Pizza slices looked like they were bought from Gourmet and warmed up in a Microwave oven. ✅ Prawns Tempura, Mangolian Fish, and Pasta were pretty great. Service was adequate. Staff was friendly. Atmosphere was satisfactory. 🌟: 7.5/10
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Daain N. 6 months ago on Google • 34 reviews
    I wish I could rate 0 star. The worst buffet I have ever had. We were 8 people in total and not even one person liked the food. The food was inedible, only “chicken jalfrezi” and “dragon fish” were two dishes worth tasting. Rest all was not even average. It was bad. The positive reviews made me trust the place and it was the worst decision. The pizza was sour. The Alfredo Pasta was bland and quite weird in taste. The chicken steaks tasted like phenol. Salads were bad too. Desserts were okay except the chocolate fountain that had the worst kind and quality of chocolate flowing through it. (Almost puked after tasting it.) Overall, this place had the worst food I have ever had in my life. I will never go again and will not recommend it to anyone.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Shine 3 months ago on Google • 54 reviews New
    I had a bad experience here ..I didn't like their food at all as it was served cold secondly there is no variety of food here .. ambiance is good but they need to work on their menu..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Asma R. 3 months ago on Google • 30 reviews New
    Excellent taste. Cozy atmosphere bt small space. Service slow. It took them 15 to 20 minutes just to bring tea, by the time they brought tea, buffet time was over.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Iftikhar Ahmad N. 7 months ago on Google
    Hats off to Ali. Excellent service. Good food. Good buffet. Prawn trmpura is best. Reasonable price. 5% sales tax on card. Fresh meat. Nice sweets. Mint margrita is also good. Nice ambiance. Need to spend full time and enjoy it. Friends and family gathering are good for budgeted. Tea is fantastic. Very cooperative staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abdul Basit A. 6 months ago on Google
    Buffet is very good tasty. Tempura prawns and pasta is good. Sweet bar is also very good. Reasonable price. Rs 2000/person. You have to reserve your spot in advance or you will have to wait.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 shocking p. 5 months ago on Google
    Very very good food in the price. One of the best buffets in Lahore. The staff is super friendly and cooperative. Absolutely yummy desi food. loved the prawns, gol gappay, margharita, dragon fish n noodles. achari gosht, daal. Stuffed Apollo chicken was not so great. please try their sweet chilli sauce. other sauces are also amazing
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Zain S. 2 months ago on Google • 17 reviews New
    Food was fine. Service and atmosphere is great.

  • 5/5 Wena C. 2 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    The centerpiece of The Carnival is its expansive buffet, a culinary journey that takes diners on a whirlwind tour of global cuisine. From traditional Pakistani delicacies to international favorites, there's something to satisfy every craving. Freshly prepared salads, sizzling grills, aromatic curries, and decadent desserts line the buffet counters, tempting diners with their tantalizing aromas and vibrant colors. sets The Carnival apart is not just the sheer variety of dishes on offer, but also the quality and attention to detail that goes into each one. Every dish is prepared with the finest ingredients, sourced from local markets and trusted suppliers, ensuring freshness and flavor in every bite. The talented chefs, masters of their craft, infuse each dish with passion and creativity, creating a culinary experience that is truly unforgettable. But it's not just about the food at The Carnival. The restaurant's lively ambiance and welcoming atmosphere add to the overall dining experience. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion with loved ones or simply enjoying a casual meal with friends, The Carnival provides the perfect backdrop for memorable moments and lively conversations.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Valet parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ All you can eat
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery

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