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ok for a special occasion

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3 Mar 11th, 2005 

12 Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful

Advantages:
good service, modern, airy surroundings

Disadvantages:
quite bland food which is over priced

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Hi, i visited the Shimla Pinks in Leicester a year ago for valentines with my boyfriend. They had a set menu for around £25 which seemed ok as it was a special occasion. very nicely decorated huge heart shaped ballons etc, excellent service by attentive waiters. However when the food arrived we wernt to impressed at the quality of taste.

Not the usual brightly coloured currys, quite bland tasting - not at all spicy ( which most people would go to an indian restaurent for). Exepenive to order extras such as naan brand. The set menu was also not at all flexible - you have to have the one set menu and no alternative is offered.

Not filling enough even though it was a 3 course meal. So best to order side dishes and extras. Drinks are quite expensive - wine and spirits. Quite small but nicely decorated - the toilets are the best!

Good location right near cty centre. looked grim from outside bit dirty windows but was very clean inside. Nice luxurious atmosphere. Best to pre book especially around valentines as they get very busy and tables arent avaialble on the day. They insist you pre book at such occasions or you wont be offered a table. Parking available on side roads in evening for free, but not during the day.

Station is right opposite and buses available also, not far from clubs and bars


 

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Comments about this review »

MAFARRIMOND 12.03.2005 17:39

The outside appearance would probably put me off. Maureen

Lucie_S1984 11.03.2005 13:26

Doesn't sound like a place to visit at all! Lucie xxx

funkyjo 11.03.2005 13:01

I think I will avoid this place, I go to leicester about 3 times a year but have never beento this place yet. Jo x x

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