Location: Shimla
Top Restaurants in Shimla
Top 10 restaurants in Shimla, India
Snow-capped Himalayan peaks and green pastures surround Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Enjoy a heritage walk through Shimla’s Victorian-era architecture, labyrinthine bazaars and lengthy pedestrian shopping mall. Don’t cause too much trouble taking in the town from Scandal Point, a large, open square; keep in mind that Shimla was a retreat destination for Mahatma Gandhi, who frequented a Georgian mansion in Shimla’s suburbs from the mid-1930s to '40s.
Things to do in Shimla
1. Ashiana & Goofa
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 275 reviews
Reviewed By nji1000 - Ditchling, United Kingdom
It is a mystery why this restaurant, run by the HP tourism development board is so recommended. It does have good views, but the staff were quite slow and unhelpful.
Apart from a few dishes marked as Himalchali the rest is fairly standard North Indian restaurant fayre, with the usual extra pizza, chips and Chinese foods thrown in. We visited mid afternoon and after a lengthy wait both for menus and then for our order to be taken were then told the kitchen was closed and that only a few Chinese foods were offered.
The Chinese food provided was less than impressive - gloopy sticky sauce drowning the noodles in the chowmein and bland for fried rice.
Perhaps Tourism boards should stick to tourism and restaurant professionals to selling food?
2. Baljee's
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 291 reviews
Reviewed By TheVarunSood
The sweets at Baljee's are tasty. The most important advantage is its location. It is very close to the Scandal Point at the Mall, and, is therefore very accessible. One can quickly grab a snack and enjoy it while roaming. As far as pricing is concerned, some things are overpriced.
3. Cafe Sol
Overall Ratings
4 based on 287 reviews
Reviewed By Richi S
Cafe sol is the ultimate place for having some snacks. All dishes are so yummy and mouth watering. Will visit again soon.
4. The Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 222 reviews
Reviewed By Abhimanyu S
This is the only restaurant inside the Oberoi Cecil and this is where you get breakfast if you are staying there. It has a nice antique Victorian ballroom feel to it. Service is exceptional (ready my Oberoi Cecil review) and the staff super attentive and helpful. They are willing to customize just about everything as per your choice and even make food not listed on the menu. Give a shout out to Chef Raj Kumar and he will be more than willing to help. Breakfast spread is good with a lot of vegetarian options and fair spread of eggless bakery items. We tried their risotto, paneer and dal makhani. Everything was delightful but the naans were a bit stretchy. Prices are expensive but then this is a 5 star that lives up to its name so totally worth paying for it. Dinner for 2 will set you back 4-5K at least if you go for 2-3 courses.
5. Domino's Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 177 reviews
Reviewed By bindu2016 - New Delhi, India
You get a easy access here. we reached here late night and all the restaurants were closed. we were so hungry and we found this one was open so we really enjoyed eating here.
6. Indian Coffee House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 744 reviews
Reviewed By shaali33 - Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This coffee house is located at the end entrance of the Mall Road and is one of the oldest in the city
It still holds the posters of the 70’s about having coffee . It offers coffee and South Indian tiffin and snacks . If you are looking for South Indian tiffin , go to this place . The chairs were pretty old .
7. Wake & Bake Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 603 reviews
Cozy cafe with freshly cooked food, high quality ingredients, great ambiance. Right in the middle of the mall near the Red Fire Trucks. Look up for the blue building with yellow windows :)
Reviewed By MDHarding - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The service was really good, crepes delicious and free wifi. It wasn't the least expensive place we had eaten in but was nice to have something other than Indian food.
8. Trishul
Overall Ratings
4 based on 110 reviews
Small open bakery on the mall , Shimla.
Reviewed By Aayush K
This is an old shop located bang on the mall road. We got a truffle packed for a late night bite. The truffle turned out to be completely disastrous. Not sure if it is worth stopping by
9. Sagar Ratna, Mall Road
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 157 reviews
Located at the prime location at the mall road at Shimla, Sagar Ratna offers a variety of food in North Indian, South Indian & Chinese cuisines. Guests can enjoy comfortable dining with mall road view. Open all days at your service, the restaurant serves hot and delicious food at all times.
Reviewed By bindu2016 - New Delhi, India
Being vegetarian we visited here and find the service and food nice. although it is not that great but still it is fine.
10. Honey Hut
Overall Ratings
4 based on 230 reviews
Reviewed By Paul R - Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom
Whoever is behind the idea of The Honey Hut knows what the tourist appreciates.
The interior is bright and cheery, clean and furnished with comfortable, new-looking chairs and tables.
The honey theme is consistent. Honey is offered as an alternative to sugar in the wide range of teas, coffees and smoothies. Honey flavoured cakes, cookies and muffins are also available and colourful murals and signs give insights into the world of honey and honey bees.
The windows look out upon a hillside view.
The staff are very welcoming and friendly.
I had a masala chai (sweetened with honey of course) and a honey and oat cookie. Both delicious.
I loved this place and would highly recommend it.
