Best Eateries in Shimla
Complimenting the mesmerizing pristine white mountains, is the lip smacking ‘Pahadi’ Cuisine of Shimla. The unconventional taste of mild spices which are an unique blend of Indo-Asian-Arabic cuisine is completely inimitable and is bound to take your palate on a rollercoaster ride, leaving you asking for more.
Indian Coffee House
Location: No. 1 Mall Road, The Mall Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171001
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Pocket Pinch: ₹ 830 per person
One of the landmark cafes of Shimla, this coffee shop is loved by both locals and tourists for generations. Some even find themselves coming back for more of their authentic filter coffee. Do try their mutton dosa and cheese omelette which are all time classics.
Must Savour: Filter coffee, Mutton dosa, Cheese omelette
Cecil
Location: Chaura Maidan Road, Nabha Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171004
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Open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 750 for two
Located in the luxury Oberoi Hotel, The Restaurant at Cecil is the best fine dining experience you can get in Shimla. The phrase ‘Eat like a King!’ comes alive at this luxurious venue, as you sit surrounded by antiques evoking a warm old-world charm. With an enticing exotic menu comprising of a collection of zesty Thai curries, warm and fresh baked goodies, and lip-smacking Indian delicacies, you are in for a treat. Do try their hearty breakfast options sitting within the mahogany walls overlooking a sunshine drenched Shimla to give the tastiest kickstart to your day.
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Goofa Ashiana Bar and Restaurant
Location: The Ridge, Lower Bazaar, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171001
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Open: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Pocket Pinch: ₹ 350 for two
The perfect place for a cup of hot coffee, overlooking the bustling Ridge, Ashiana and Goofa is a favourite of both locals and tourists. A blend of the piquant Pahadi cuisine blending with creamy continental flavours, the menu comprises an extensive selection of scrumptious savoury items. Managed by Himachal Tourism, the prices are quite affordable with respect to the top-notch ambience and delectable food.
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Baljee’s & Fascination
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Located close to the Scandal Point, Baljee’s and Fascination is a top pick for people looking for a quick snack while strolling at the Ridge. Having a unique Italian-Indian menu, heavily influenced by its European roots, this little shop is famous for both hot, melt-in-your-mouth gulab jamuns and a creamy French éclair with warm chocolate that takes your taste buds in for a surprise.
Must Savour: Gulab jamun & French éclair
The Devicos
Location: Mall Road, Vijaya Bank, The Mall Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171001
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Serving quality food for the past 40 years at consistently affordable rates, The Devicos is a restaurant you wouldn’t want to miss while in Shimla. With traditional Rajasthani décor, the restaurant transforms itself like a chameleon as soon as the sun sets, into a posh bar and nightclub with vintage whiskey tables and neon lights, and an extensive menu with scrumptious Indo-Asian delicacies.
Must Savour: Indo-Asian delicacies
Seventh Heaven
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Located in the heart of Shimla, this restaurant radiates elegance with their posh décor and captivating view. You can also choose to be seated at their outdoor terrace, surrounded by the mighty Himalayas sparkling in the night, with the soft glow of a fireplace to keep you warm. Don’t forget to treat yourself to heavenly bliss with their soft and spicy specialty tandoor prawns.
Must Savour: Tandoor prawns
Wake & Bake
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A crowd favourite, this little café has an extensive menu comprising French, Italian, Mediterranean and Indian delicacies. With a colourful view of the busy Mall street amidst the looming slopes and the lingering smell of warm coffee in the air with bright and quirky décor, this café is a must visit for food lovers. Do try their hummus, bacon and pancakes, and specialty house soup for authentic flavours that will leave your palate longing for more.
Must Savour: Hummus, Bacon, Pancakes & Specialty house soup
Cafe Shimla Times
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With live matches playing on a big screen, and a live band playing mellow music, this quaint little café is the perfect place for you to unwind and relax with a glass of chilled beer. The extensive menu ranging from wood fired pizzas to gourmet burgers, there is something for everybody at this quaint little café.
Must Savour: Wood fired pizzas, Gourmet burgers
Cafe Hide Out
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One of the best budge cafes of Shimla, this café is the perfect place to have a little afternoon tête-à-tête with friends and family. The warm staff and cosy ambience guarantee a soothing dining experience that is sure to refresh your senses. Run by two brothers, you feel at home in this café which serves lip-smacking homely food. Do try their homemade apple tart and zest aloo burger.
Must Savour: Apple tart, Zest aloo burger
Honey Hut
Location: 70 Mall Road, Middle Bazar, Lower Bazar Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171001
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Have some creamy coffee infused with pure honey, taking your taste buds on a sickly-sweet ride, that is sure to make you come back for more. This little café is home to all things honey, which is authentically cultivated by their own veteran beekeepers. You can also take back some of the exotic Himachali honey, or indulge yourself with some homemade honey-infused soaps, chocolate and lip balms from their adjoining shop.
Must Savour: Honey chocolate, Honey coffee
