Shapla

Shapla sits on Castle Road directly below Inverness Castle, where the road curves toward the River Ness — a position that gives window tables a view across the water that few Indian restaurants anywhere in Scotland can match. The menu is a well-executed selection of tandoori and curry classics: lamb jalfrezi draws consistent praise for tender meat and depth of sauce, and chicken tikka is properly tandoor-roasted rather than just grilled. Samosas, tikka starters, and a full biryani section round out the menu. Portion sizes are described by regulars as generous, and the riverside setting and attentive service make it a natural choice for visitors to the castle quarter and the Cathedral area. The restaurant also runs takeaway and delivery services from the same Castle Road kitchen.