Since 2010, Le Shimla has been the go-to spot for Indian and Pakistani cuisine in Villeurbanne, tucked away on rue Gabriel Péri near Parc de la Tête d'Or. The cosy dining room with its carved woodwork sets the scene for generous, homemade dishes that have kept locals coming back for over a decade. The menu is extensive — almost overwhelmingly so — but the quality stays consistent, which is rare for a place this size.
Over a decade of consistent, homemade Indian-Pakistani cooking in a cosy carved-wood dining room — the kind of place that earns loyalty one plate at a time.
Book through TheFork to get 30% off the à la carte menu — it makes an already good value meal even better.
A decade of solid Indian-Pakistani comfort food in Villeurbanne
Le Shimla has been holding it down on rue Gabriel Péri since 2010, and that kind of staying power tells you something. This is proper Indian and Pakistani cooking — halal, homemade, and built on fresh spices rather than the generic stuff you get at chain places. The dining room is cosy and intimate, with carved woodwork that gives it a warm, slightly old-school feel. You're not coming here for a trendy vibe; you're coming here because the food is consistently good and the portions are generous.
The menu is massive, which is both a blessing and a slight risk — with this many options, you might not hit the same heights on every single dish. But reviewers consistently praise the flavours, and the staff are known for being friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Regulars rave about the consistency over the years, which is honestly the hardest thing to pull off in the restaurant business.
It's the kind of place you go for a relaxed dinner when you want something warming and satisfying. Book through TheFork for 30% off the à la carte menu — that makes it genuinely good value for the quality you're getting. Skip it if you're looking for a cutting-edge culinary experience, but if you want solid, comforting South Asian food in Villeurbanne, this is your spot.