Shimla Spice

Shimla Spice markets itself as a fine-dining Indian restaurant on Bristol Road, and the kitchen earns that description more often than not. The menu is extensive — far broader than a standard takeaway list — covering North Indian tandoori dishes, regional specialities and a wide vegetarian section that draws specific praise from plant-based diners. The restaurant operates on a bring-your-own-alcohol basis, which keeps the bill manageable. TripAdvisor reviewers place it around 102nd of Gloucester's restaurants from a solid body of reviews; OpenTable customers give it 4.6 out of 5. Regulars describe a chicken bhuna cooked to perfection and staff who are attentive without being intrusive. Some reviews report delivery difficulties — a cold, late order with missing items being the worst experience cited — but the dine-in experience is consistently more warmly received. Shimla Spice holds a halal certificate.