Food & Drink

Simla

One of Newcastle's longest-running Indian restaurants, open since 1981. Fully renovated in 2016 with a refreshed menu blending traditional Indian flavours with contemporary techniques. A Jesmond institution on Osborne Road.

7 Osborne Road, Jesmond, NE2 2AE Visit website @SimlaRestaurant Facebook

About Simla

Simla is one of Newcastle's longest-running Indian restaurants, first opening on Osborne Road in Jesmond in 1981 and family-run ever since. The restaurant was revamped and reopened in 2016 with a refreshed look and an updated menu. Its cooking reflects modern Indian cuisine drawn from across the subcontinent, pairing long-established recipes with contemporary techniques and an emphasis on fresh preparation without gimmicks. The result is a relaxed yet refined dining experience that has made Simla a Jesmond institution over more than four decades. It remains a well-regarded neighbourhood destination on Osborne Road, a street long associated with the area's restaurant scene.

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