Popular restaurants in sri lanka


Popular Restaurants in Sri Lanka


FOOD
BAKERIES & PATISSERIES


CARAVAN
282C Galle Road, Col 3
Open from 5.30am - 8pm
Average selection, best for the English chicken pie. Over 22 Branches Island wide.
"ESSENTIALS" AT "WATERS EDGE"
316, Ethul Kotte Road, 
Battaramulla
Open from 6am - 9pm
Take away or eat-in food outlet Cakes, Bourbon  chocolates, grilled hot  sandwiches, bread & pastries, fruit juices & world renowned "Graffeo"  coffee.
FINE THINGS
Hilton Colombo Echelon Square, Col 1
Open from Sam - Midnight
Excellent cakes, doughnuts and handmade chocolates.
GOODIES
Trails Asia Hotel,
115 Sir Chitampalam A. Gardiner Mw. Col-2.
Open from 8am - 8pm
An extensive selection of fine quality snacks. The almond croissants are exceptional.
GOSIP
#43,FifeRoadd. Colombo 5
A great selection of cakes and short eats, they also cater parties.
GREEN CABIN
453 Galle Road Col 3
Open from 7.30am - 8.45pm
Creators of the famed chocolate cake, a favourite for Lamprais, eclairs and cream buns. Their restaurant is open for dinner and serves super Sri Lankan cuisine.
PASTICCINO
Galle Face Hotel, No 2, Galle Road, Co 03
Open from 9. 00 am -to 9.00pm
A delicious selection of good¬ies, their sandwiches and eclairs come highly recommended. Very reasonably priced. A great place for a relaxed break.
PERERA & SONS BAKERS
Over 58 branches islandwide.
Very popular, but very average.
SENSAAL
Thimbirigasyaya Road, Col 5
Open from 8am - 10pm
A wonderful bakery with die widest selection of breads. Try the olive and the kurukkan.
TASTY CATERERS
# 88 Fife Road Col 5
Open from 8 am-8pm
Reasonably priced, good qual¬ity food. Their prawn Chinese rolls are superb.
THE COFFEE STOP
The Cinnamon Grand, 77 Galle Road, Col 3
Open from 7am - 2am
An outstanding array of delectable delights, all very, very reasonably priced. Try the mutton samosas, mushroom & bacon quiche and the seafood tarts. They also have a range of fine cakes and desserts, coffees, sandwiches, juices and ice-creams.
THE FAB
474 Galle Road Col 3
Open from 7.30am - 8pm
Good range of snacks, the mini chicken burgers rock!
THE SANDWICH FACTORY
#52, Green Path, col 3
An amazing rray of delectable sandwiches. Inventive menus expertlv put together. A must try.

CAFES & COFFEE HOUSES
ARKLPELAGO
1st floor 68a Dharmapala Mw, Col 3.
Interesting selection of iced teas and good snacks.
BAREFOOT GALLERY
706 Galle Road Col 3
Open from mon- sat 11 am -11pm Sun 11am- 10pm
A wonderful place to sit, relax and soak in the atmosphere. Excellent food, the roast pork sandwich and the farmhouse quiche are divine as are all the desserts!
BARISTA
3rd Floor, world Trade Centre,Horton Place Col 7
Open from Sam -Midnight
A great range of blended coffees, shakes and snacks. A nice hangout with friendly staff and a range of board games.
COFFEE BEAN
No.2 Maitland Crescent, Colombo07.
Fabulous, coffes, Iced blends and teas. They serve a good range of sandwiches, pasta and cakes. The best cheesecake in Colombo can also be found here.
CAFÉ DU MONDE
232/1 Havelock Road, Col 5
Open from Sam -11pm
Offers great food with healthy menu options. An extensive juice menu with over 50 variet¬ies. Cookies and cakes here are also very yummy.
DELIFRANCE
Odel, Colombo
Open from 10am - 8pm
A perfect place to Wine, Dine & Unwind; With fantastic varieties of French bread sandwiches, vennoiseries, pastries, coffees,juices & frappes of your choice.
BARS CAFE
24 Deal Place, Colombo
Open from 3.Open 11am -11pm
A wonderful cafe, with extional
Sri Lankan food

HOTSHOT
4th floor Majestic City Col 4
Open from 10am - 2am
Nice selection of coffees, a great place to stop in pre or post movie. Pool tables as well.
LIFESTYLE CAFÉ
45 A Sir Marcus Fernando Mw.Col7
Open From 7.30am - 9.30pm
Good healthy sandwiches and salads. Very reasonably- priced. The oatmeal and raisin cookies are outrageously good.
LATITUDE
The Taj Samudra Hotel 25 Galle Face Centre Road Col 3
Open 24 hours
Interest¬ingly modern decor with a good menu. A nice fancy coffee shop.
LOBBY/TERRACE’ AT "WATERS EDGE"
316, Ethul Kotte Road, Battaramulla
Open until 11pm From
Chinese to Italian to Indian to Japanese the choice is yours. Operates A La Carte and Buffet on all days. Serves B";fast, Lunch 8c dinner on all days
QUEENS CAFE
417 Duplication Road, Col 3
Open from 11am - Midnight
Informal cafe atmosphere and pool parlour. Decent menu and a fun place to hang out.
RAFFLES
35 Bagatalle Road, Col 7
Open from 11am -11pm
Located in a wonderfully grand old colonial building the menu here boasts some interesting delights and a range of seafood specialities.
SUMMERF1ELDS
Trans Asia Hotel, 115 Sir Chi-tampalam A. Gardiner Mw. Col 2
Great buffets, a decent menu and the best mutton curry in town. The biryani here is very spicy so be warned.
SUGAR CAFE
ODEL Boulevard #5 Alexandra Place, Colombo 5.
Open From 10am - 8pm
The best burgers on the island are found at this fabulous burger bar at Odel Colombo & Mount Lavinia.
The Sugar Daddy and Tex Mex are our favourites, they are bun soakinglyjuicy and tender. The Sugar dogs are also incredible. Highly Recommended.
THE COMMONS
63 Flower Road, Col 7
Open from 10am - 12pm
The most popular cafe in town. Serves a range of divine pies, sandwiches soups, juices and desserts. Our favourites include the mandarin frappes, crab pie and chocolate brownies. An absolute gem.
THE CRICKET CLUB CAFE
34 Queens Road Col 3
Open from 1 lam -11pm
A must for all cricket lovers.Great cafe food served insurroundings full of cricket memorabilia.
The menu has dishes named after cricketers and the friendly owners make it a point to chat to all their guests. Very nice.
THE TAPROBANE
Cinnamon Grand,
77 Galle Road ,Col 3
Open 24 hours
The best brunch in town, they offer it with unlimited beer or champagne.
THE VERANDAH
Galle Face Hotel, Col. 3
Open from 7am - Midnight
A wonderful place to relax while absorbing fantastic ocean views. They do a charming high tea as well.
URBAN KITCHEN
69 Hyde park corner, Colombo 02
open From 10 am to 11 pm daily
This fun food court does the best Laksa in town, and we are delighted that the cake factory are now serving their legendary desserts here too.

CHINESE

CHINESE DRAGON
11 Milagiriya Avenue , Colombo 4
Open from 11am -3pm / 6pm -11pm
The menu caters mainly to a Sri Lankan palate as it was one of the first Chinese restaurants in Colombo. A legion of fans as it serves truly good food.
88 CHINESE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
987 IHavelock Road, Colombo 5
Open from: 10.30am - 2.45pm / 6pm-10.45pm
Interesting and varied menu. A hit with those looking for more authentic and unusual dishes.
EASTERN DRAGON
4 deal place, colombo 3
Open from: 10.30am - 3pm / 6.30pm-11pm
Very Sri Lankan Chinese. They do deliver outside Colombo as well. If you"re dining at the restaurant please note they don"t serve alcohol.
EMPERORS WORK
Colombo Hilton Echelon Square, Col 1
Open from Noon -10.30 pm
The weekend all you can eat dim sum is exceptional. Try the Peking duck which is a specialty and the sizzling lamb.
FLOWER DRUM
26 Thurstan Road, Col 3
Open from 11.30am - 3pm / 6pm- 11pm
Very popular, well established with a good delivery service. We recommend the pork spare ribs in black bean sauce.

FLOWER LOUNGE
18 Bagatelle Road, Col. 3
Open from 11,30pm - 3pm/ 6.30 -11pm
quintessential neighborhood family restau¬rant.

KINJOU
33 Amarasekera Mw. Colombo 5
Open from Noon 2pm / 6pm -11pm.
Could do with a refurb, but good hearty food.
LONG FENG
Trans Asia Hotel, 115 Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner Mw. Colombo 2
Open from Noon - 2.30pm / 7pm -11pm
Divine food, wonderful ambiance. Definitely worth a visit.
LOON TAO
43/12 College Ave. Mount Lavinia
Beautiful beach setting accompanied by delicious and inventive dishes.
PEACH VALLEY
7 Flower Road, Colombo 7
Open from 1 lam - 2.30 pm / 7pm-10.45pm
Superb menu, delicious shrimp balls and a wonder¬ful selection of traditional Chinese food.
SHERATON
126 Havelock Road. Col 5
Open from 11.30am - 3pm / 6pm -11pm.
Try the steamed green beans in garlic , and steamed prawns in black beans sauce and zairan beef. Excellent.
STIX
The Galadari Hotel, 64 Lotus Road, Colombo1.
Open from Noon - 3pm, 7pm - Midnight.
Sat & Sun dinner only A good Cantonese menu with some Shanghai delights.
168 SEAFOOD PALACE
Open from 11 am - 3pm
Authentic Chinese with a  wide and varied menu. Interesting seafood dishes. Be warned the food here can get quite spicy.
THE GOLDEN DRAGON
Taj Samudra Hotel, 25 Galle Face Centre Road, Col 3
Open from 12.30pm-11.30pm
Good dim sum buffet on weekends, decent menu. Speak to the chef for specials!