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Qilaa

The Mall Road | below Syndicate bank, Shimla 171001, India
9736691209
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Ranked #4 of 30 restaurants in Shimla
Cuisines: Chinese, Indian, Italian, Lebanese
Good for: Romance
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Romance
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Late Night
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Chennai (Madras), India
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

i like the interior of the rstaurant as it has the lovely memories of shmla picture how it use to look in olden times.

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Delhi
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 4, 2013

I went to Qilaa last Saturday and was blown away. Great ambience(with the beautiful hanging lights and various kinds of seating options to choose from), very friendly staff, a lot to things to eat at affordable prices and yes....didn't have to wait too long for the food :) It's a great place to lounge around with friends and family. I... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013 via mobile

Very laid back place on mall. Nice Middle eastern ambiance. The food is great. Recommeded falafel, Afgani chicken, veg pulao, dal makhani.

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Shimla, India
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

Very Nice ambiance, rustic feel...nice food...nice staff...kashmiri nan , dal makhni were tasty. Its a place where you can go again and again. NIce place to hang out with friends.

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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36 reviews 36 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

We came here for a special anniversary meal and we were not disappointed. In the slightest! Loved the decor and lighting, creating a nice, warm atmosphere. The old photos of Shimla were fascinating. The food: the full tandoori chicken was succulent, juicy, and beautifully spiced with a charcoal edge, the paneer butter masala ludicrously indulgent and the creamy heaven of... More

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Hyderabad, India
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013 via mobile

Looks might be deceptive. The place looked a bit dark but we went by trip advisor guidance and we were not disappointed. The food is very nice and the place is clean including the loos. Do try the afghan chicken.

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Peterborough, United Kingdom
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

really nice place to eat - great interior and good menu. all clean and neat. would definitely look for this place if you have kids with you as they do normal indian food and pizza etc. additional bonus was when my kids commented on the state of the loos - as in they were really good. only downside for me... More

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New Delhi, India
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

The restraunt doesn't look the same as it is told in reviews. Food quality is also not that good. We visited the place in March and it was not as per expectations.

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Delhi
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7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013

I ordered the clear chicken soup and sat down with my book. The seating was a tad tough but soon i got used to it. The service was friendly, polite and unobtrusive. The soup was good so I gathered courage to order the Afgan chicken and the dal fry with tandoori roti. Man, was I on target! These people know... More

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Chandigarh, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013

A good friend of mine belongs to Shimla and this place is just opposite his house. We visit the place about twice a year. This time we tried their food and we regret not trying it earlier. The staff is helpful and delivered all the food to our home. A perfect place to dine for both Vegetarians and Non Vegetarian... More

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