Shimla Cottage
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About Shimla Cottage
On Sunnyside Rd in Coatbridge, Shimla Cottage is a modern Indian restaurant serving classic and some innovative dishes alongside set menus. A three-course set menu priced at £8.50 runs for lunch, suited to families with children. Recurring dishes include chicken bhoona, masala fish, and chicken tikka pakora, with vegetable pakora also on offer. Plates arrive warmed to the table. Orders, whether for delivery or dine-in, can involve a long wait at busy times.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: parking lot
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken bhoona, set menu deal, chicken tikka pakora and long delivery times.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken bhoona, set menu deal, chicken tikka pakora and long delivery times.
Customer Review Summary
The masala fish and chicken tikka pakora draw the most consistent praise, described repeatedly as fresh and tasty, with several diners also highlighting the three course set menu as good value for family lunches and food served hot on warmed plates. Staff are frequently called friendly and attentive, and a few describe the atmosphere as heartwarming. Against this, a recurring complaint centers on takeaway service: multiple reviewers describe long delivery delays and food arriving lukewarm, with one recounting being told by staff on the phone that the food wasn't cold despite their experience. Others report inconsistent kitchen quality, including a watered down chicken bhoona and small chicken pieces, and one describes a long wait for starters and a confrontational manager during a dine-in visit. One reviewer who ordered curries said none were satisfying and vowed not to return. Overall the sit-in experience draws strong loyalty from repeat family diners, while takeaway and one dine-in visit account for the sharpest frustrations.
Customer Review Summary
The masala fish and chicken tikka pakora draw the most consistent praise, described repeatedly as fresh and tasty, with several diners also highlighting the three course set menu as good value for family lunches and food served hot on warmed plates. Staff are frequently called friendly and attentive, and a few describe the atmosphere as heartwarming. Against this, a recurring complaint centers on takeaway service: multiple reviewers describe long delivery delays and food arriving lukewarm, with one recounting being told by staff on the phone that the food wasn't cold despite their experience. Others report inconsistent kitchen quality, including a watered down chicken bhoona and small chicken pieces, and one describes a long wait for starters and a confrontational manager during a dine-in visit. One reviewer who ordered curries said none were satisfying and vowed not to return. Overall the sit-in experience draws strong loyalty from repeat family diners, while takeaway and one dine-in visit account for the sharpest frustrations.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Food was good. Brilliant service. Host was very friendly. I will highly recommend.”
- Google user
“The food here is amazing! It’s very tasty and also at a great price!”
- Google user
“This place is an absolute joke. Waited to take an order from us for 30min then waited for starter for an 1,5 with one dish short. Managers attitude was disgusting. When we complained about the situation the manager try to bargain with us without guarantee of the time when we will get our main course. People has had came before us, had been served paid and left and we still haven’t get our order. I’m very disappointed with this place. I will never come back there again”
- Google user
“Very good food. Great staff. Food was amazing, no faults. Clean and gorgeous on the inside.”
- Google user
“As always food was delicious, masala fish and chicken tikka pakora were so tasty and fresh. Staff are always lovely and attentive. One of our favourite places to go as a family.”
Highlights
“Stylish, contemporary Indian eatery serving classic and some innovative dishes, plus set menus.”
- Great dessert
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
Show more amenities
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Catering
- Offerings· 6
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
- Highlights· 1
- Great dessert
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Service options· 1
- Delivery
- Dining options· 5
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Indian Restaurants near Shimla Cottage
- Tandoori Junction3.51453.3 mi
hot and spicy burger, chicken tikka chasni nan melt, burnt burger
- Anzars Tandoori Takeaway4.11193.3 mi
pakora order, missing rice with curry, donner meat quality
- Madras Cottage4.44203.4 mi
chicken kebabs, naan bread, deep dish pizza
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimla Cottage | 4.2939 | — | chicken bhoona, set menu deal, chicken tikka pakora |
| Tandoori Junction | 3.5145 | 3.3 mi | hot and spicy burger, chicken tikka chasni nan melt, burnt burger |
| Anzars Tandoori Takeaway | 4.1119 | 3.3 mi | pakora order, missing rice with curry, donner meat quality |
| Madras Cottage | 4.4420 | 3.4 mi | chicken kebabs, naan bread, deep dish pizza |
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