Over the past two decades, Shapla has established itself as a true part of Alresford’s heritage. A stunning 16th-century building provides the backdrop for atmospheric dining, retaining character thanks to original fireplaces and other stunning period features. A refurbishment has afforded this outstanding Indian eatery both a sense of timelessness and a state-of-the-art kitchen.
Here, dishes are a fusion of classic Indian and traditional balti-style cooking, which enhances the flavours of the fantastic fresh ingredients and produce that the restaurant sources. The team at Shapla keeps a keen focus on modernity, boasting flagship signature dishes that launch Indian cuisine into the 21st century. Dishes such as Bengal roast duck (seared tender duck breast cooked in a masala of caramelised onion), malaidar pyaazi (a marriage of chicken and lamb in lemongrass-infused sauce that’s fiery and full-bodied) and Shapla’s three-spiced fish (freshly caught fillets of fish pan-fried in sweet and spicy sauce, fragranced with a hint of rosewater) are enticing
alternatives to the much-loved classics that also feature on the menu. Whatever you opt for, there’s no doubt you’ll be left truly captivated. A restaurant that’s eminently popular with Winchester’s foodies, this outstanding Indian establishment is the perfect place to end a day spent strolling around the charming town of Alresford.
Mon: | noon-2.30pm, 5.30pm-11pm |
Tues: | noon-2.30pm, 5.30pm-11pm |
Weds: | noon-2.30pm, 5.30pm-11pm |
Thurs: | noon-2.30pm, 5.30pm-11pm |
Fri: | noon-2.30pm, 5.30pm-11pm |
Sat: | noon-2.30pm, 5.30pm-11pm |
Sun: | noon-2.30pm, 5.30pm-11pm |