A Newcastle restaurant has been named among the best establishments in Tripadvisor’s 2022 restaurant awards.

Simla Restaurant was named second in the category for top 10 everyday eats restaurants in the UK.

Simla describes itself as “modern Indian cuisine” with a menu that “reflects our deep appreciation of historically significant dishes from throughout the Indian subcontinent.”

Based on the Quayside, the historic establishment aims to “provide a relaxed and refined dining experience”.

And it seems the public agrees with the high praise, seeing a perfect 5/5 rating on Tripadvisor, with a total of 2,666 reviews with 2,428 all rating excellent.

One reviewer shared that they first ate in Simla over 40 years ago, saying: “First ate in the Simla in 1980’s, still coming back today and food is still great with added bonus of Brew Dog across the road. Keep up the good work.”

Another wrote: “The restaurant has a lively atmosphere, the staff were very friendly and helpful as well. The food was excellent, we ordered four dishes and finished all of them. A great experience overall would definitely come back!”

Tripadvisor Restaurant Awards 2022

The 2022 Best of the Best Restaurants are calculated based on the quality and quantity of traveller reviews and ratings for restaurants on Tripadvisor collected from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, specific to each award subcategory, as well as an additional editorial process.

Other categories for UK restaurants include Fine Dining and Date Nights.

Restaurants around the world were recognised in the category Picture-Perfect Restaurants in the World.

Top 10 Everyday Eats Restaurants in the UK

  1. Makars Gourmet Mash Bar, Edinburgh
  2. Simla Restaurant, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear
  3. Rio Brazillian Steakhouse, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
  4. Bonoo Indian Tapas, London
  5. La Fiesta Restaurant, Doncaster, South Yorkshire
  6. The Laundrette, Manchester, Greater Manchester
  7. Harvey’s Bar/Kitchen, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
  8. Teppanyaki Chinatown, Manchester, Greater Manchester
  9. Greek Taverna Bold Street, Liverpool, Merseyside
  10. Baqueano, Brighton, East Sussex

Top 10 list of restaurants recognised in the Hidden Gems UK category

  1. La Fiesta Restaurant, Doncaster
  2. MUSE Brasserie, Cheltenham
  3. Taste Vietnam, Coventry
  4. The Herd Steak Restaurant, Bath
  5. Buongiorno, York
  6. Myrtle Tavern, Meanwood, Leeds
  7. Spasso, London
  8. Myra's Kaiseki, Dorchester
  9. Himalayan Restaurant Belfast, Belfast
  10. Corarima, Wakefield

Top 10 list of restaurants recognised in the Fine Dining UK category

  1. The Old Stamp House Restaurant, Ambleside
  2. Paul Ainsworth at No. 6, Padstow
  3. Hide and Fox, Hythe
  4. Frog By Adam Handling, London
  5. The Olive Tree, Bath
  6. Galvin La Chapelle, London
  7. The Gannet, Glasgow
  8. The Mahal, Cheltenham
  9. Dean Banks At The Pompadour, Edinburgh
  10. Gem42, Newport