{"id":526,"date":"2015-03-17T16:14:06","date_gmt":"2015-03-17T08:14:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/?p=526"},"modified":"2020-05-21T17:04:29","modified_gmt":"2020-05-21T09:04:29","slug":"foodies-guide-to-negombo-best-places-to-eat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/foodies-guide-to-negombo-best-places-to-eat\/","title":{"rendered":"Foodie\u2019s Guide to Negombo: Best Places to Eat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Hungry for a bite? Read on to find out about the best places to eat in Negombo!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>We sent our resident food writers on an expedition to discover the best places to eat in Negombo, and present you with the following food guide:<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/foodies-guide-to-negombo-best-places-to-eat\/#Bijou_Swiss_Restaurant\" >Bijou Swiss Restaurant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/foodies-guide-to-negombo-best-places-to-eat\/#Black_Coral_Restaurant\" >Black Coral Restaurant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/foodies-guide-to-negombo-best-places-to-eat\/#Cocos\" >Coco\u2019s<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/foodies-guide-to-negombo-best-places-to-eat\/#Lords_Restaurant_Complex\" >Lords Restaurant Complex<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/foodies-guide-to-negombo-best-places-to-eat\/#Petit_Restaurant\" >Petit Restaurant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/foodies-guide-to-negombo-best-places-to-eat\/#Tusker_Restaurant\" >Tusker Restaurant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/foodies-guide-to-negombo-best-places-to-eat\/#Dolce_Vita\" >Dolce Vita<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/foodies-guide-to-negombo-best-places-to-eat\/#Rodeo_Pub\" >Rodeo Pub<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bijou_Swiss_Restaurant\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/109435022975547615823\/about?gl=sg&amp;hl=en\">Bijou Swiss Restaurant<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_527\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-527\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Cheese-Fondue-150x150.jpeg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Cheese-Fondue-300x190.jpeg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Cheese-Fondue.jpeg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Cheese-Fondue.jpeg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Cheese-Fondue.jpeg\" alt=\"Cheese Fondue\" title=\"\" height=\"348\" width=\"550\" class=\"size-full wp-image-527\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-527\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Decadent Cheese Fondue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Bijou Swiss Restaurant promises to satisfy the tastebuds of travellers yearning for European food with its array of Swiss and German dishes. Expect to feast on rich fondue, crisp schnitzel, as well as an extensive selection of seafood dishes.<\/p>\n<p>You will also enjoy having a chat with the amiable and friendly owner, Dolly, as she stops by the tables to engage in friendly banter with her guests.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Black_Coral_Restaurant\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jetwinghotels.com\/jetwingbeach\/black-coral.html\">Black Coral Restaurant<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Situated within the compounds of Jetwing Beach Hotels, Black Coral Restaurant welcomes guests with scrumptious food and a gorgeous setting.<\/p>\n<p>Diners may opt for the ala carte dishes, and feast on popular dishes such as the Prawns bag, steak and cheese platter. Villa travellers who are in the mood for an indulgent feast may opt for the decadent six course spread, complete with aperitifs, breads, sorbets and chocolates.<\/p>\n<p>Special mention has been made of the excellent service offered by the staff at the restaurant. Diners can expect to have their needs well taken care of by the genial Niroshan and his team.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cocos\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com.sg\/Restaurant_Review-g297897-d7366734-Reviews-Coco_s-Negombo_Western_Province.html\">Coco\u2019s<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_528\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-528\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Cocos-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Cocos-300x189.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Cocos.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Cocos.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Cocos.jpg\" alt=\"Coco's\" title=\"\" height=\"347\" width=\"550\" class=\"size-full wp-image-528\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-528\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coco&#8217;s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Travellers escaping the sweltering afternoon heat of the tropics should seek respite in the cooling interiors of Coco\u2019s. Be sure to order yourself a serving of the ice cream, available in delightful flavours of tangy berries, fragrant coconut and more.<\/p>\n<p>Coco\u2019s also dishes out an array of tasty local and Western fare, and charms diners with its cosy and comfortable setting.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lords_Restaurant_Complex\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lordsrestaurant.net\/\">Lords Restaurant Complex<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_530\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-530\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Lords-Restaurant-Complex-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Lords-Restaurant-Complex-300x189.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Lords-Restaurant-Complex.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Lords-Restaurant-Complex.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Lords-Restaurant-Complex.jpg\" alt=\"Lords Restaurant Complex\" title=\"\" height=\"347\" width=\"550\" class=\"size-full wp-image-530\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-530\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lords Restaurant Complex<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The highly popular Lords Restaurant Complex hits all the right notes &#8211; it boasts a diversity of delectable dishes, beautiful food presentations, a lovely ambience and great atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>The restaurant also offers an extensive menu containing local, Eastern, Western and fusion fare. Guests with a love for animals and charitable causes will be delighted to discover that profits at the restaurant are contributed to The Hope Foundation, a local animal welfare organisation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Petit_Restaurant\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/petitrestaurant\">Petit Restaurant<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A meal at Petit Restaurant will satisfy travellers seeking for a taste of authentic Sri Lankan cuisine.<\/p>\n<p>Diners can expect to feast on a diverse selection of seafood dishes at this cosy, family-run restaurant. Do note that the dishes, cooked in the traditional Sri Lankan way, can be rather spicy.<\/p>\n<p>Also, be prepared that your wait for your food can be a long one. Travellers dining in a large group should call in to order their dishes in advance.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tusker_Restaurant\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Tusker\/222979737744032?sk=timeline\">Tusker Restaurant<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_531\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-531\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Tusker-Restaurant1-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Tusker-Restaurant1-300x190.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Tusker-Restaurant1.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Tusker-Restaurant1.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Tusker-Restaurant1.jpg\" alt=\"Tusker Restaurant\" title=\"\" height=\"348\" width=\"550\" class=\"size-full wp-image-531\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-531\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tusker Restaurant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Tusker Restaurant dishes up a fine selection of popular seafood dishes, such as the tuna steak, seafood platter and mullet fish, as well as Western mains, Sri Lankan fare and desserts. The contemporary design and warm lighting lend a cosy and inviting vibe to the restaurant.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dolce_Vita\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/106773573267100338563\/about?gl=sg&amp;hl=en\">Dolce Vita<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_533\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-533\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Dolce-Vita-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Dolce-Vita-300x194.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Dolce-Vita.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Dolce-Vita.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Dolce-Vita.jpg\" alt=\"Dolce Vita\" title=\"\" height=\"355\" width=\"550\" class=\"size-full wp-image-533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-533\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dolce Vita<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Situated on a narrow side street, Dolce Vita sits away from the busy main road and faces the boundless Indian Ocean. It calls out to coffee lovers in need of a jolt of caffeine, or travellers in search of a tranquil spot to while away their afternoons leisurely.<\/p>\n<p>The eatery offers a wealth of dishes that promises to satisfy the tastebuds of its diners. Apart from excellent coffee (reputedly the best in Negombo!), guests can also savour a selection of tasty pastries, cakes, gelato, bread, pizza, as well as other European mains.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rodeo_Pub\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/rodeopubnegombo\">Rodeo Pub<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Expats and travellers flock towards the lively and bustling Rodeo Pub. This popular nightspot captivates guests with an extensive selection of cocktails, great music and friendly service. Hungry pub-goers are spoilt for choice, and can satiate their hunger from a variety of Western mains and Asian fare.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hungry for a bite? 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