Colombo

Food and Restaurants

Swiss food at its best - fondue, spatzli, raclette and more. One of the most exciting gastronomic addresses in Colombo, Chesa Swiss offers its guests pleasant service, a warm ambience and of course great dishes.

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Chesa Swiss

One of the most exciting gastronomic addresses in Colombo, Chesa Swiss offers its guests pleasant service, a warm ambience and of course great dishes.

Curry Leaf

Situated at the Hilton, this restaurant offers traditional Sri Lankan Cuisine (Buffet), where guests can choose from a wide selection of seafood.

Emperor's Wok

Szechuan cuisine anyone? Located at the Hilton, the Emperor’s Wok allow guests to dig into mouth-watering dishes such as the Dim-Sum, Peking duck, and crispy chicken – Hong Kong style.

Ginza Hohsen

Overlooking the Hilton’s landscaped gardens, this restaurant does not fail where food is concerned. Tickle your taste buds with a great range of Japanese cuisine from Sushi and Sashimi to Tempura and Shabu.

Il Ponte

Located at the Hilton and overlooking the pool, this restaurant is as Italian as it can get. Enjoy pizzas baked in wood fired ovens, home-made pasta and grilled delicacies all in a light and informal setting.

Nihonbashi

Another one of Colombo’s Japanese gastronomic addresses, Nihonbashi offers guests great food and pleasant service in sleek and comfortable surroundings. From sushi, sashimi to tempura, they have it all!

Royal Thai

Located at the TransAsia hotel, this charming restaurant offers an unparalleled dining experience for Thai food lovers. Amidst a sleek and intimate setting, guests can choose from 60 mouth-watering dishes.

Sakura

Diners can enjoy Japanese food on low tables, in real Japanese style.

Spices

Tucked away at the Hilton, Spices offers a range of Sri Lankan, Indian and Western specialities. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow guests to enjoy their meal with a view of the fountains and waterfalls outside.

Spoons

Sleek white and blue setting, mouth-watering dishes and soft music in the background-that’s Spoons for you!

TAO

A combination of Fusion Cuisine and alfresco dining. Located at the Cinnamon Grand, TAO brings about Zen tranquillity in a contemporary setting giving diners a feel of total relaxation.

The Lagoon

At The Lagoon, guests get to choose from the ‘catch of the day’, the sauce, the cooking method (whether fried, grilled, steamed) and even the style (Sri Lankan, Thai, Chinese and Continental).

The London Grill

Fine dining at its best, The London Grill certainly doesn’t disappoint. Guests get to choose from a selection of steaks, with signature dishes including the grilled venison medallions and Chateaubriand steak.

88 Chinese Sea Food Restaurants

Set in a leafy residential area in Havelock Road, this restaurant as the name suggests, whips up authentic Chinese sea food.

Deli Market

Located at the World Trade Center, The Deli Market presents a lively atmosphere and is suitable for families to dine. People have a choice between Italian, Thai, Sri Lankan, Chinese and barbecue stands.

La Rambla

Located just on the outskirts of Colombo, La Rambla has an easy going atmosphere where space is well used, to give a tranquil environment with a great Mediterranean touch.

Mango Tree

This chic North Indian restaurant has a modern look and feel to it. Along with an extensive menu, the place offers great service with personal attention and security for vehicles. Reservations required.

Number 18

Once the official residence of the Central Bank Governor, Number 18 has now been converted into a restaurant with minimalist décor, with dishes whipped up Chef Russell Gronow from Australia.

Raja Bojun

The unparalleled buffet meals and the extensive a la carte menu take diners on an ultimate Sri Lankan culinary experience.

The Cricket Club Cafe

Guests can catch some cricket action on the big screen at the CCC, while tucking into delicious Sri Lankan and International dishes at the same time.

The Gallery Cafe

A very modern and arty Café, with a chilled out environment set under a clay roof, The Gallery Cafe used to be Geoffrey Bawa’s workshop, Sri Lanka’s famous architect.