Colombo’s cosmopolitan culture is perhaps best reflected by its variety of cuisine, both local and foreign. Local cuisine such as Sinhalese , Tamil and Muslim fare, as well as international cuisine such as Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Thai, Moghul, Continental and Middle Eastern fare are available in all their mouth-watering variety. Although food prices have gone up, Colombo offers great value for money when compared to eating out overseas. Prices in these places are usually mentioned without the service charges and taxes.
Chinese
88 Chinese Seafood Restaurant
88/1, Havelock Rd., (behind Precious Video) Col. 05.
Tel.: 259 3017, 451 6488 Fax: 259 1230
The house number is also 88, which in Chinese is a lucky number. The restaurant is located behind Precious Video and serves, among other dishes, some excellent fish.
Eastern Dragon
4, Deal Place, Col. 03.
Tel.: 257 3766, 257 6276 Fax: 257 6854
Opposite National Showroom. Halal food. No pork. Open-11.00am - 3.00pm, 6.30pm-11.30pm
Emperor’s Wok - Hilton Colombo
Tel.: 249 2492, 243 7177
The legendary Chinese restaurant serving authentic Cantonese and other cuisines from the great cities and regions of China, at the lobby level. Open daily, lunch from noon to 2.30 pm, dinner from 7.00 pm to 11.00 pm
Flower Drum
26, Thurstan Rd., Col. 03.
Tel.: 257 4216 Fax: 2575247
418, Pannipitiya Rd., Pelawatta.
Tel.: 440 2222
Open for lunch and dinner @ 11.00am-3.00pm, 6.30pm-11.00pm. The “Flower” restaurants (Drum, -Lounge & -Song in Kandy) are among the most popular Chinese restaurants in town. The very fact that they have been in operation for so many years, simply means that the public loves it. Serve great food with a variety of dishes on offer. Take-away service is also available.
Flower Lounge Restaurant (Pvt) Ltd
18, Bagatale Rd., Col. 03.
(corner of Duplication Rd.)
Tel.: 259 3032, 259 5684
Situated in an old colonial building. See Flower Drum.
Golden Dragon (Taj)
Taj Samudra Hotel, Galle Face Green,
Col. 02.
Tel.: 244 6622 Fax: 244 6348
e-mail: tajbc@sltnet.lk
One of the many restaurants at the Taj, serving Chinese food in a large variety and a nice, but not Chinese, ambience. Live music is also played regularly.
Gourmet Palace
399A, R.A. de Mel Maw.,
(Duplication Rd.) Col. 03.
Tel.: 259 6700
Open for lunch and dinner. Open 11.00-3.00pm, 6.00pm-11.00pm. Mainly Chinese dishes but also Thai food items served in a homely atmosphere. Besides the sitting area on the ground floor, also one upstairs, and two rooms are available for private functions. Take-away and home delivery is available.
Great Wall Restaurant
491, Galle Rd., Col. 03.
Tel.: 250 8555 Tel./Fax: 452 1907-9
Open 11.00am-3.00 pm, 6.00 pm-11.00 pm.
77, Chatham Str., Col. 01. Fort.
Tel.: 234 3417
8B, Majestic City, Foodcourt.
Tel.: 255 4070 Open 9.00 am-10.00 pm.
17, Jayantha Weerasekera Maw., Col. 10.
Tel.: 243 5381
Open 10.00 am-11.00 pm. Tasty food like steamboat and many other dishes are available also as take-away or at the special banquet hall for 150 people (at Galle Rd.).
11.00am-3.00 pm., 6.00 pm-11.00 pm
Kinjou
Branches
Sakura Japanese Restaurant
14, Rheinland Place, Col. 04.
Tel.: 257 3877, 451 5877
Kouchi Japanese Restaurant
262, New Kandy Road, Koswatte, Battaramulla.
Tel.: 441 1747
33, Amarasekera Maw., (corner Havelock Rd.) Col. 05.
Tel.: 258 9477 Fax: 259 1223
Located at the corner of Havelock Rd. Has been popular for many years due to the consistent quality and variety in choice. The different rooms will never give you the idea that it is busy. Sakura is their Japanese sister restaurant, located off Galle Rd. Take away counter, Nawala Rd., Rajagiriya. Dial 4 410491 for ordering.
Long Feng
Transasia Hotel, 155, Sir Chittampalam A. Gardiner Maw., Col. 02.
Tel.: 254 4200 Fax: 244 9184
Open for lunch and dinner. The beautiful Chinese restaurant at the Trans Asia. The interior is light and modern while the glass partition gives you a visual connection with the garden outside. The seating is comfortable for dining and a relaxing chat after your meal and, as in good Chinese tradition, there are large tables which can accommodate your family or group of friends. But an intimate dinner for two is also possible.
Mandarin Grill
Mandarin Palace: 28, Longden Place,
Col. 07.
Tel.: 258 7740
Mandarin Grill: 17, Havelock Rd, Thimbirigasyaya.
Tel.: 259 3424
New Chinese Dragon Café
11, Milagiriya Avenue (off Galle Rd. sea side), Col. 04.
Tel.: 535 7967, 250 3637, 250 2733,
The Chinese Dragon Café is one of the oldest established restaurants in town, known to give large portions for a fair price. Take-away and home delivery is available. Open-11.00 am-3.00 pm, 6.00 pm-11.00 pm
Orchid
70, Chatham Str., Col. 01. Fort.
Tel.: 244 6904, 243 4406
This place is always packed around lunch time, when many office workers come here to meet and eat. Nothing fancy but just plain good food and fast service. Open-11.00 am-10.00 pm.
Orient Hong Kong
1A, Race Course Avenue, (op. Royal College) Col. 07.
Tel.: 269 9007, 268 3256 Fax: 268 4403
06, Crescat Food Court.
Tel.: 553 7712
Open- 11.00am-11.30pm. Officially the Orient Hong Kong Seafood Restaurant. During lunch time hours you have to enter from around the corner since the road is closed during school hours.
Peach Valley Restaurant
27, Sir Ernest de Silva Maw., (Flower Rd) Col. 07.
Tel.: 267 2888, 267 2988
Fax: 2672688
Open for lunch: 11:30 - 15:00 dinner: 18:00 - 23:00. Malaysian and Chinese collaboration and the same management as 88 Seafood Restaurant on Havelock Rd. Judging by the many cars, it is one of Colombo’s most popular restaurants.
Showboat
104, Reid Avenue, Col. 04.
Tel.: 259 6958/9, 258 5943/53
Is as popular for the food as it is for the karaoke competitions at the bar downstairs. Serves many good Chinese and Singaporean dishes offering the whole range from duck to chicken, saté, noodles and seafood.
Continental
Continental fare refers to European cuisine, though not restricted to a particular country. This includes German, Italian, French and Swiss cuisine.
German Restaurant - Bavarian Barn Restaurant
11, Galle Face Court 02, Col. 03.
Tel.: 242 1577, 230 7056 Fax: 242 1576
e-mail: bavarianres@eureka.lk
Lunch and dinner. (Earlier was called Alt Heidelberg). With massive wooden tables, bar and ceiling in brown colours, it resembles a café such as can be found in many places in the southern part of Germany (Bavaria).
Chesa Swiss
3, Deal Place (corner of Duplication Rd.), Col. 03.
Tel.: 471 2716, 257 3433
Dinner only 7 - 11 pm. Closed on Monday & Poya day. It has earned many compliments over the years of their existence for their consistency in food, presentation and ambience. Hard work and dedication from the staff and owners have made Chesa Swiss the choice for an unforgettable dinner.
Cricket Club Café, The
34, Queens Rd., (short side) Col. 03.
Tel.: 250 1384
Open 11am-11pm. “Café” part in the name; it is mainly a great theme restaurant, with (as you might have guessed) Cricket as the main subject all the way. The ambience is cricket, the TV plays cricket, the décor is cricket and even the food is cricket!
Deli Market
HNB Towers, Darley Rd., Col. 02.
Level 3, World Trade Centre,
Echelon Square, Col. 01.
Tel.: 234 6777/8, 071 273 4414
Web: www.deli-market.com
Open 365 days. Casual Dining, Western & Eastern Cuisine, Delivery & Take Away service. Special kiddies corner. Mon.-Sat. 8.00am to 11.00pm. Sunday and public holidays 11.00 am to midnight.
Bristolaino Restaurant
21, R.A. de Mel Maw., (Duplication Rd.,) Col. 04.
Tel.: 258 0063
Open from 11:00 - midnight.
The Gallery Café
2, Alfred House Rd., Col. 03.
Tel.: 258 2162, 255 6563 Fax: 255 6564
e-mail: paradiserd@eureka.lk www.paradiseroadsrilanka.com
Open from 10 am - Midnight. It seems that the word Café attracts people who like an informal atmosphere. The Gallery Café is such a place where people can relax and enjoy good company, excellent drinks and marvellous food. It’s a café, a gallery, and a restaurant (besides that, a shop) all located under one roof in surroundings with a history, at the former office of Sri Lankas’ foremost architect, Geoffrey Bawa.
Il Ponté (Hilton)
Sports Complex, Colombo Hilton, Lotus Rd., Col. 01. Fort.
Open for lunch and dinner. The Italian restaurant with class and style at the poolside location. Some prefer the fan cooled area while others go for air conditioned comfort.
Koluu’s
32B, Sir Mohamed Macan Markar Maw., Col. 03.
Tel.: 232 5339, 244 6589
Open from 11-3 and from 6-11 (no lunch on Monday & Poya day). Located on the first floor of the same bldg. as Shirohana the florist. Earlier at this location both a Japanese and a Chinese restaurant were located and now both areas have turned into one, creating Kaluu’s.
La Terrasse
Trans Asia Hotel, Col. 02.
Tel.: 249 1948, 249 1000
Open from 7 pm - 11 pm. Alfresco experience, created at the corner where also the Royal Thai and Long Feng are located. Your eye will meet the pool in front, the stars above and a mixture of continental, Sri Lankan and Indian dishes on the menu.
Molly’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
46/38, Navam Maw., Col. 02.
Tel.: 254 3966/7
e-mail: alain@dialogsl.net
Open 12:00 - midnight Closed on Poya day. No lunch on Sat - Sun.
Pavilion Restaurant
100/10, Independence Avenue, Col. 07. Tel.: 472 3333
Crescat Food Court. Open- 5.00pm-midnight. Covered by a marquee, it’s spreads out over 5000 sq. Feet and is the largest of its kind in Sri Lanka. Set amid lush, tropical gardens and flanked by a tranquil miniature waterfall, the Pavilion boasts a stylishly elegant interior and upbeat atmosphere. The Pavilion specializes in a vast selection of sizzling delicacies and barbecued sea food, assorted meats and vegetables.
Queens Restaurant
126, Nawala Rd., Nugegoda.
Tel.: 533 2749, 281 6178/9
Dine and Wine in an atmosphere of refined elegance.
Rendezvous
The Taj Samudra Hotel, Galle Face Green, Col. 02.
Tel.: 244 6622 Fax: 244 6348
The star class restaurant at the Taj, offering excellence in food and service.
Spices - Hilton Colombo
Tel.: 249 2492, 243 7177
At the Lobby level. Open 24 hours. Offers an extensive buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Weekends – midnight buffet. A La Carte menu also available.
Spices
02, Sir Chittampalam A. Gardiner Maw., Col. 01. Tel.: 254 4644
This area of the Hilton was earlier called the “Lotus Terrace”, but when you visit now, you won’t recognize it after a total metamorphosis. Spices is the result of a complete overhaul and now offers a great and modern setting.
Spoons - Hilton Colombo
Tel.: 249 2492, 243 7177
Exceptional grills with the open kitchen concept. Seafood and US beef complemented by its own wine cellar. Open for Lunch: 12 noon to 2.30 pm, Dinner: 7 pm to 11.00 pm.
Supperclub
The Colombo Plaza, Col. 03.
Tel.: 243 7437 ext. 2251
A great place to dine with Colombo at your feet. The Supper Club offers great food and ambience, a dance floor and regular live music features.
Supercooks Restaurant
23, Anula Road, Col. 06.
Tel.: 258 6867 Tel./Fax: 236 5743
The spacious restaurant with ample parking makes the place good for weddings, receptions, meetings, etc. and also for dining. Open- 11.00am - 3.00pm, 5.30pm - 10.30pm.
The Union Bar & Grill Room
Hilton JAIC Tower, 200 Union Place,
Col. 02.
Open all days from 11 am - 11 pm. For a great casual dining experience in a contemporary setting. The restaurant is open 7 days a week for both lunch and dinner, and offers an a la carte menu specializing in steaks and seafood, as well as an Executive Lunch Buffet from Monday to Friday.
The Verandah Restaurant
Galle Face Hotel, Galle Face Green, Col. 03. Tel.: 254 1010 Fax: 254 1072
Grand old colonial style in this marvellous hotel. The ambience with cooling fans and sarong clad waiters definitely adds a lot to the overall experience. One of the best places to enjoy the sunset.
Très Jolie Restaurant
62, Green Path, Colombo 03.
Tel: 472 3998
A new entry in restaurants, open from 10 am to midnight. Experience the taste of their dishes at the attractive setting of their garden.
Twinklers
Abdul Gafoor Mawatha, Col. 03.
A cosy restaurant with a park ‘kids-oasis’ consisting of ‘Garden track ride’, ‘two seater see-saw’ and Spring animals. Ideal for kiddies’ parties. Make reservations.
Fast Food
Hamburgers, hot dogs, pizzas and French fries have of late become quite popular in the urban areas such as Colombo, especially among the upper and middle classes. There are many internationally known chains of fast food outlets operating in Colombo. Shopping malls such as Liberty Plaza , Majestic City and Crescat Boulevard also have their fast food outlets selling various food items such as fruit juices, milk-shakes, ice creams, short eats, hot dogs, pizzas, pasta, etc.
Chariot
308, Galle Rd., Col. 04.
Tel.: 259 5761
Liberty Plaza & Majestic City and other outlets. Short-eats, snacks, cakes, (rice) lunches and dinner. Good quality at a low price.
Deli France
Crescat Boulevard, Lobby Level, Col. 03. Tel.: 555 3354
Why under fast food? Because you do not have to wait long to get your food. Open-8.00am - 11.00pm.
Dine-More
60A, Dharmapala Mw., Col. 07.
Tel.: 471 2990
Take away or eat in. Submarine Sandwich is very special. Very busy place. Open 12.00pm-1.00am.
Domino’s Pizza
45 1A, Braybrooke Rd., Col. 02.
Tel.: 472 2222
105D, Galle Rd., Mt. Lavinia.
Tel.: 420 3222
1018, Kotte Rd., Ethul Kotte.
Tel.: 440 6222
It is for delivery and take-away only, no eat-in! From 11-11 you can call and make your choice from the many styles and toppings. Your pizza will be delivered fast within 30 minutes by the “pizzaman” on wheels, hot and fast.
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)
40, York Street, Col. 01.
Majestic City, Galle Rd., Col. 04.
Tel.: 258 1747 Fax: 258 1760
Access Tower, 278, Union Place, Col. 02. Tel.: 230 2464/5
Negombo Rd, Ja-Ela. Tel.: 224 5179-80
03, Dalada Weediya, Kandy.
Tel.: 081 220 2251
Open from 10 am - 11 pm. all year round (special extended opening hours during December). KFC get their chicken items from Prima and are Halal certified. Many of the items served are from their international range though there are also plenty of items which have been added (spicy) to suit the Sri Lankan palate
McDonald’s
498, Galle Rd., (Abans Bldg.), Col. 03.
Parliament Rd., Rajagiriya.
(Opposite Royal Park.)
Open from 7am -11pm. Their McDrive at Rajagiriya and McStop at Kollupitiya are very popular to get a fast take-away. They have now added breakfast items such as the McOmelette to their menu (till 10:30) and a range of very good coffees.
Pizza Hut
321, Union Place, Col. 02.
Tel.: 233 4760, 272 9729
101, Galle Rd., Dehiwela; Crescat Boulevard Food Court; Liberty Plaza;
470, Havelock Rd., Wellawatta;
Parliament Rd., Rajagiriya; Thalawathugoda; Kandy; Millennium Park; Highlevel Rd., Nugegoda; Wattala; Galle Rd., Col. 03.
Many outlets, for take-away and delivery one telephone number. 2 729729. They will place the order for any outlet. Pizza Hut was the first international fast-food franchise in Sri Lanka, set up as far back as 1994. It has since been popular with many and the number of outlets has increased.
Indian
Alhambra
Holiday Inn Hotel, 30, Sir Mohamed Marcan Marker Maw., Col. 03.
Tel.: 242 2001 ext. 254
The Alhambra serves great Indian food in Moghul (buffet) style with a large choice of specialities on Fridays.
Amaravathi
2, Mile Post Avenue, Col. 03.
Tel.: 257 7638, 257 7418
Located in a small road with limited parking space. It offers great food at a small price. Open- 11.00am - 3.00pm, 7.00pm-11.00pm.
Amrith
17, Dickmans Rd., Col. 05.
Tel.: 255 4267-9
The new restaurant offering a stylish setting combined with good food and friendly service.
Curry Leaves
66, W.A. Silva Maw., Col. 06. Wellawatta. Tel.: 258 0223, 481 9257
Lunch 12:00 noon - 15:30 Dinner 18:00 - 00:00 Midnight. Curry Leaves is a great restaurant offering vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisine and buffets in the weekend. The doorman, dressed in authentic Indian clothing, gives you a warm welcome to the restaurant.
Greenlands
3A, Shrubbery Gardens, (off Galle Rd. sea side) Col. 04.
Tel.: 258 1986, 258 5592
Pure vegetarian cuisine in a non-pretentious setting.
Mathura
185, Havelock Rd., Col. 05.
Tel.: 258 2909, 256 6889
Fax: 250 3704, 255 6631
Open from 11:00 - 23:00, Mathura is a favourite with many for their good food, fast and very friendly service and reasonable pricing. It offers strictly vegetarian foods, and no alcohol is served!
Navratna
Taj Samudra Hotel, Galle Face Green,
Col. 03.
Tel.: 244 6622
The up-market stylish Indian restaurant at the Taj.
Rohan’s North Indian Cuisine
199, Union Place, Col. 02.
Tel.: 230 2679/80 Fax: 471 7141
Rohan’s is very popular with many, not only those looking for good food, but also those who seek Indian entertainment. You can either choose from the take-away and snacks counter (Union Place side) or sit at the restaurant (side entrance), or you could go for some entertainment in the banquet hall at the back of the complex.
Saras Szechuan
450E, R.A. de Mel Maw., (Duplication Rd.), Col. 03.
Tel.: 257 5226, 257 6259
Closed on Mondays. While most of the Indian restaurants serve food items from the south of India, Saras specializes in dishes originating from North Indian Cuisine. Clean, fast, good tasting Tandoor and Handi Se (brass cooking vessel) items.
Shanmugas
53/3 Ramakrishna Rd., Col. 06.
Tel./Fax: 236 1384
Tel.: 258 7629, 259 8383 Fax: 243 4677
E-mail: shanmuga@sunnet.lk
Very homely atmosphere and vegetarian food prepared with great attention. Open - 7.00am-10.00pm. Open 365 days.
Shanti Vihar
3, Havelock Rd., Col. 05.
Tel.: 258 0224
Pure vegetarian cuisine in a no nonsense setting, downstairs in the main hall or upstairs where at the weekends there are buffets. Fast and cheap. Open- 8.00am - 10.00pm
Sweet Chilli Halal Restaurant
2, Duplication Road, Colombo 4.
Tel.: 2583901
New restaurant just near the Dickman’s Road colour lights. They serve Indian and Chinese food. Home delivery within Colombo city.
Vasantha Bhavan - Food Waves
310A, High Level Road, Colombo 6.
Tel: 2856375, 075 525392
Just in front of Anula Girls’ School, Nugegoda. Vegetarian Restaurant. Brand of the Vasantha Bhavan Madras. Telephone orders are accepted for Take Away.
Italian
IL PONTE - Hilton Colombo
Tel.: 249 2492, 243 7177
Authentic Italian food. Located by the poolside. Homemade pastas, pizzas and grilled meat served with Italian herbs. Open daily. Lunch 12 noon to 2.30 pm, Dinner 7 pm to 11.00 pm.
Bristo Latino
21, De Vos Avenue, Col. 04.
(on Duplication Road)
Tel.: 258 0063 e-mail: bristo@etslanka.lk
Tapas and Wine Bar. You can taste a wide range of wines and other spirits. A few Italian menus and mainly Mexican menus are served.
Japanese
Ginza Hohsen - Hilton Colombo
Tel.: 249 2492 ,243 7177
Authentic Japanese cuisine at the lobby level. Serves teppanyaki, sushi, sashimi, tempura, shabu shabu, sukiyaki, yakitori and other renowned Japanese specialties prepared by Japanese chefs. Three Tatami rooms. Open daily from 11.00 am to 3.00 pm. and 6.00 pm to 11.00 pm.
Kouchi Japanese Restaurant
262, New Kandy Rd., Koswatte, Battaramulla.
Tel.: 441 1747 Fax: 259 1223
A restaurant off the town, 2km from the Parliament ground. Real Japanese feeling inside the restaurant. Evocative music and interior.
Moshi Moshi
594/2, Galle Rd., Col. 03.
Tel.: 250 0312 Tel./Fax: 537 3176
Open: 11:30 - 15:00 & 17:00 - 23:00. Sea side of Galle Road. Popular with Japanese and non-Japanese alike. Also beer garden and karaoke.
Nihonbashi
11, Galle Face Terrace, Col. 03.
Tel.: 232 3847, 242 3613/4
Odel Unlimited, Ward Place, Col. 07.
Tel: 471 8758
Hilton Towers, Union Place. Tel.: 230 0642
Located in close proximity to The Colombo Plaza and next to the Ritz Club. At Nihonbashi they have a great eye for details to offer you the best Japanese food made with top ingredients.
Sakura
14, Rheinland Place, (off Galle Rd. Sea side), Col. 03.
Tel.: 257 3877, 451 5877
Lunch: 11:30 - 14:00 Dinner: 17:30 - 22:45. The Japanese sister restaurant of Kinjou. Sakura has been a popular place for many years because of their fast service, good food and very reasonable prices.
Korean
Ga Ya Korean Restaurant
438, R.A. de Mel Maw., (Duplication Rd.), Col. 03.
Do-it-your self grilling seems to be very popular here, prepared on a gas fired grill plate in the middle of your table.
Han Gook Gwan
25, Havelock Rd., Col. 05.
Tel.: 258 7961 Fax: 258 8109
According to many Koreans, the best and most authentic Korean restaurant in town. Open- 10.30am-2.30pm, 5.30pm-10.30pm.
Seoul Garden
107, Havelock Rd., Col. 05.
Tel.: 250 1597, 451 4152
Located near the traffic lights, next to Softwave. Korean food and karaoke lounge.
Middle Eastern
Diners’ Delight
8A, Duplication Road, Col. 04.
Tel.: 258 5027
Duplication Road, just near the signal lights off Dickman’s Road. Newly opened North Indian Restaurant serves North Indian and Middle Eastern Food.
Mama Aidas
14, Rosmead Place, Col. 07.
Tel.: 269 6703
Mama’s offers good food and excellent service to their guests. The veteran in Middle Eastern cuisine and the only independent restaurant offering authentic Middle Eastern cuisine. Also for take-away and catering. Open- 9.00am-5.30pm.
Scheherazade
Galadari Hotel, Lotus Rd. Col. 01.
Tel.: 254 4544 Fax: 254 4585, 244 9875
Scheherazade tells the stories of the Arabian Nights, in this case not in words but expressed in food prepared the authentic way.
Pakistani
Imperial Restaurant
14/14A1, Duplication Road, Col. 04.
Tel.: 259 8910 Fax: 258 1257
Fast, tasty and cheap food. Better sit outdoors on the patio.
Seafood
Beach Wadiya
02, Station Rd., Col. 06. Wellawatta.
Tel.: 258 8568, 451 4477
Famous all over the world without advertising! Located just outside the town centre on a stretch of beach next to the Dehiwela canal. Open- 11.00am-11.00pm
Cey-nor Sawasdee Seafood and Thai Restaurant
335A, D.R. Wijewardana Maw. Col. 10. Tel.: 238 0972-3
Owned and managed by the government owned Fisheries Corporation. Fresh ingredients. Open- 10.30am-midnight.
Golden Mile
43/14, Mount Beach, Mt. Lavinia.
Tel.: 273 3997, 420 1971 Fax: 271 6424
Right end of College Avenue. You have to park your vehicle at the car park and cross the railway, just 50 m. Ideal place for a day outing with family or friends.
La Langousterie
50/2, De Saram Rd., Mount Lavinia.
Tel.: 271 7786
Open- 9.00am-10.00pm.
La Lavinia
43/7, De Alwis Avenue, (off De Saram Rd.), Mount Lavinia.
Tel.: 420 5183
Open- 8.30am-12.00 midnight.
Le Palace
79, Gregory’s Road, Col. 07.
Tel.: 536 5199, 269 5920 Fax: 267 8402
e-mail: lepalace@lankabellnet.com, newlepalace@yahoo.co.uk
Open from 9 am - 00:00 midnight. Open from 8.00a.m onwards. Seafood Lovers, so many dishes based on fish and Seafood deserve to be mentioned here. Le Palace Baked Crab, Lobster, Jumbo Prawns, Cuttle Fish , Fresh Fish , Seafood Platter, Prawn Cocktail and Thai Seafood Soups served.
Pier 56 Colombo
74A, Dharmapala Maw., Col. 07.
Tel.: 257 6509
The new addition to The Commons. Fine seafood dishes, sushi, etc. served in a nice atmosphere.
Sea Spray Restaurant
Galle Face Hotel, Col. 02.
Tel.: 254 1010-6 Fax: 254 1072-4
As the name says it clearly, located next to the sea. The best in seafood Galle Face has to offer.
Seafish Restaurant (Colombian)
15, Sir Chittampalam A. Gardiner Maw., Col. 02.
Tel.: 232 6915
Large restaurant at the corner of Regal Theatre almost in Fort. Open- 11.00am-3.00pm, 6.00pm-11.00pm.
Thambapani
496/1, R.A. De Mel Maw., Col. 03.
Tel.: 250 0615
Fantastic ambience, service and delicious food. Fish dishes and delicacies such as stuffed crab are popular specialities. Authentic Sri Lankan menu and grills available.
Sri Lankan
Banana Leaf
86, Galle Rd., Col. 04.
Tel.: 258 4403
Authentic Sri Lankan food served on a banana leaf in an unpretentious setting. Open- 11.00am-3.00pm, 6.00pm-10.00pm.
Curry Leaf, Hilton Colombo
Tel.: 249 2492, 243 7177
An outdoor garden restaurant. Typical village atmosphere, offers authentic Sri Lankan dishes. Open 7 pm to midnight.
Grand Oriental Hotel (Taprobane)
Sri Lankan Restaurant and Harbour Room
2, York Str., Col. 01. Fort.
Tel.: 232 0391-3, 244 8734/5
Typical Sri Lankan dishes with red rice.
Green Cabin Terrace
453, Galle Rd., Col. 03.
Tel.: 258 8811, 259 1841
Just good food, fast and clean, without any pretensions. Outdoor catering for any occasion.
Ibn Batuta
Trans Asia Hotel, 155, Sir Chittampalam A. Gardiner Maw., Col. 02.
Tel.: 254 4200 Fax: 244 9184
The Sri Lankan restaurant that adds spice to the experience of dining out.
Palmyrah Restaurant
At Hotel Renuka, 328, Galle Rd., Col. 03. Tel.: 257 3598-9, 257 3600-2, 257 7345-8
Fax.: 257 4137, 257 6183
e-mail: renukaht@renukahotel.com
Those who know say that it offers the most authentic Sri Lankan food in town, still at low prices.
Raja Bojun (Ceylico Hotels Ltd.)
90, Ceylinco Seylan Towers,
Galle Rd., Col. 03.
Tel.: 471 6171, 245 2657 Akasakade. Tel: 471 6169
Raja Bojun means “Royal Fare” and has a spacious grand setting (but not very “Sri Lankan”), is open for lunch and dinner (Sundays no lunch). Buffet and a-la-carte. Managed by Ceylinco Hotels. Open: 11.30am-3.30pm, 7.00pm-11.30pm.
Sanora Restaurant and Pub
68, Pannipitiya Road, Thalawathugoda. Tel.: 277 4751, 441 1135
6-7pm Happy Hour. Open daily from 11.00am to midnight. BBQ on Saturdays and Fridays. Live band from Thursday to Sunday. They have three halls for weddings, conferences or seminars. Roof top is the restaurant.
Summer Garden
110, Ananda Coomarasamy Maw.,
Col. 07. Tel.: 267 8019
Open from 11 - 11, dining outdoors in the attractive garden. Sarong clad waiters, fast service and tasty cuisine. Reasonable prices..
Thai
Cey-nor Sawasdee Seafood and Thai Restaurant
335A, D.R. Wijewardana Maw., Col. 10. Tel.: 238 0972-3
Fresh ingredients, local fish and Thai food preparations.
Jade Gardens
126, Havelock Rd., (opposite Police Sports Ground), Col. 05.
Tel.: 258 4174, 258 0678
A combination of Thai and Chinese dishes, also for take-away. Has been around for many years and is a favourite with many. Open: 12.00am-3.00pm, 6.30pm-midnight.
Royal Thai
Trans Asia Hotel, 155, Sir Chittampalam A. Gardiner Maw., Col. 02.
Tel.: 254 4200, 249 1000 Fax: 244 9184
Lunch 12 noon- 3pm Dinner 6 - 11 pm. Thai food presented in a grand and luxurious setting. The menu is presented in a novel way and your (Thai) hostess will gladly advise you on any menu item..
Siam House
55, Abdul Kapoor Maw., Col. 03.
Tel.: 257 6993
Open from 10:30 am - 11:30 pm every day and known for its very good dishes and reasonable prices.
