The best restaurants Sri Lanka

Ella's most popular place. Under its shack-like appearance, with its wooden tables and chairs, the Café Chill is a resolutely young and modern place. Open kitchen, two large terraces and a dynamic team. The atmosphere is relaxed and the music played is rather... chill! The menu is rather limited but offers specialities from all over the world, snacks and excellent desserts and pastries. Authentic espresso. Special mention to the various fresh fruit juices. Wine, beer and cocktails are also available. Not to be missed.

Located opposite the entrance to the Grand Hotel, this restaurant has a pleasant and modern setting. Large bay windows allow light to enter and there is also a small terrace if it is not too cool. On the menu, specialities from northern India (tandoori, naan, tikka) but also from the South (Goanese and Kerala fish recipes), which is more rare. The dishes are presented in copper containers. It's fragrant and pretty good. A very extensive alcohol list. Courtesy and fast service. Recommended.

Sri Lankan cuisine in a local atmosphere. A tourist zone requires you not to be too spicy.

The Puppet Restaurant & Cafe, part of the Le Jardin du Fort hotel, opened its doors at the end of 2023. Previously a small, friendly café, it is now a pleasant place to enjoy traditional and original Sri Lankan cuisine. Made using only local ingredients, dishes are divided into three categories to make it easier for tourists to choose: mild, mildly spicy and spicy. The decor features a fine collection of traditional puppets for a very folkloric feel. Excellent value for money.

This creperie held by a compatriot knows a great success with the tourists. And for good reason: the pancakes are delicious! On the breakfast menu, savory pancakes and buckwheat pancakes (ham, egg, cheese, tomato and olives among the ingredients to choose from), but also sweet pancakes with chocolate, sugar, banana, coconut... Lollipop-style waffles are also on the menu, as well as a wide choice of ice creams. Small store of craft industry proposing various objects. A place not to be missed for the gourmands and the gourmands.