Our recent visit to Nostimo, Lahore's first Greek/Mediterranean restaurant, felt like a mini-vacation to Greece without leaving Pakistan. Located in Lahore's Pearl Continental Hotel, its cosy, minimalist ambiance with its signature blue and white colour scheme instantly transported us to the picturesque islands of Mykonos and Santorini. Fun Fact: Greek island houses' blue and white colours were initially chosen for practical reasons to cool the interiors and reflect heat.
Nostimo is not new to Lahore. It was relaunched earlier this year after a makeover, which has injected fresh energy into the restaurant, offering a diverse menu of Mediterranean and Greek delicacies. Each dish was a delightful surprise, from refreshing cold appetizers to hearty main courses.
Head Chef Usman explained that, "Nostimo means delicious in Greek, and we strive to capture that essence in every dish we serve." it meant that our date night was a delightful escape to the Mediterranean. We started with a delicious platter of Arabic Mezza, a perfect platter with a variety of dips including hummus, muhammara, tzatziki, and feta, with a welcome bread and butter basket.
The Tzatziki was our favorite as it had the right amount of pickle to give it the tangy flavour which paired perfectly with the variety of bread. Arabic Mezza platter with a variety of dips including hummus, muhammara, tzatziki, and feta, with a bread and butter basket Next, we indulged in the Mediterranean Greek Salad and rib croquettes. T.