{"id":931,"date":"2015-06-21T17:39:18","date_gmt":"2015-06-21T09:39:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/?p=931"},"modified":"2020-05-23T16:41:17","modified_gmt":"2020-05-23T08:41:17","slug":"best-dining-experiences-in-sri-lanka-8-spots-for-a-delightful-meal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/best-dining-experiences-in-sri-lanka-8-spots-for-a-delightful-meal\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Dining Experiences in Sri Lanka: 8 Spots For a Delightful Meal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Sri Lanka offers myriad selections for foodies seeking a memorable dining experience on the island. Here, you will find dishes that will suit a diversity of preferences &#8211; ranging from local fare and scrumptious seafood, to well-loved international mains. \u00a0Of course, each and every aspect, starting\u00a0from the food, to the service and ambience, are absolutely perfect:\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_947\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-947\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Curry-Leaf-Resturant-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Curry-Leaf-Resturant-300x181.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Curry-Leaf-Resturant.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Curry-Leaf-Resturant.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Curry-Leaf-Resturant.jpg\" alt=\"Curry Leaf Resturant\" title=\"\" height=\"301\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-947\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-947\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Curry Leaf Resturant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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\" 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Leaf<\/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\/best-dining-experiences-in-sri-lanka-8-spots-for-a-delightful-meal\/#Cafe_Francais\" >Caf\u00e9 Fran\u00e7ais<\/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\/best-dining-experiences-in-sri-lanka-8-spots-for-a-delightful-meal\/#Seafood_Cove\" >Seafood Cove<\/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\/best-dining-experiences-in-sri-lanka-8-spots-for-a-delightful-meal\/#Relais_Chateaux\" >Relais Chateaux<\/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\/best-dining-experiences-in-sri-lanka-8-spots-for-a-delightful-meal\/#Nihonbashi\" >Nihonbashi<\/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\/best-dining-experiences-in-sri-lanka-8-spots-for-a-delightful-meal\/#Zaza\" >Zaza<\/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\/best-dining-experiences-in-sri-lanka-8-spots-for-a-delightful-meal\/#Ce_La_Vi_Restaurant_and_Lounge\" >Ce La Vi Restaurant and Lounge<\/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\/best-dining-experiences-in-sri-lanka-8-spots-for-a-delightful-meal\/#The_Ministry_of_Crab\" >The Ministry of Crab<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Curry_Leaf\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/hiltoncolombo1.com\/restaurantsr.php?rest=6\">Curry Leaf<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tuck into\u00a0a fine feast of local delights at the <strong>Curry Leaf<\/strong>. The innovative chefs give a unique twist to traditional Sri Lankan cuisine, turning well-loved favourites such as string hoppers, hoppers, pittu and kottu roti into innovative gastronomical\u00a0fare. The open air ambience offers a relaxed setting, and\u00a0lets\u00a0visitors watch on as the chefs whip up a storm in the kitchen.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cafe_Francais\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cafefrancaisbypourcel.com\/\">Caf\u00e9 Fran\u00e7ais<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chic\u00a0<strong>Caf\u00e9 Fran\u00e7ais<\/strong> sits in the heart of Colombo, welcoming diners with sleek interiors, a warm and cosy ambience, as well as an impressive\u00a0menu. Even the pickiest of eaters will find something that pleases their tastebuds, for the\u00a0caf\u00e9 offers pastries, breakfast meals, tapas, starters, vegetarian fare and a selection of exquisite desserts. The beverage list, a strong contender to the extensive menu, displays a wide selection of French wines and champagnes, as well as a range of fascinating cocktails and drinks.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_948\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-948\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Seafood-Cove-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Seafood-Cove-300x179.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Seafood-Cove.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Seafood-Cove.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Seafood-Cove.jpg\" alt=\"Seafood Cove\" title=\"\" height=\"299\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-948\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-948\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seafood Cove<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seafood_Cove\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mountlaviniahotel.com\/front\/restaurantandbars_details.php?id=11\">Seafood Cove<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You know a restaurant should be taken seriously when diners leave rave reviews, calling <strong>Seafood Cove<\/strong> the\u00a0&#8220;best place in town for a fantastic evening&#8221;. Situated along the private beach of\u00a0Mount Lavinia Hotel, Seafood Cove offers a picture-perfect setting with plenty of sand and sea. The gorgeous ambience forms just a part of the restaurant&#8217;s charm &#8211; the main attraction is the variety of sumptuous seafood that it dishes out. Freshly caught from the glistening waters of the Indian Ocean, diners may choose to have their seafood any way they want it &#8211;\u00a0grilled, saut\u00e9ed, devilled, poached or fried.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relais_Chateaux\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.relaischateaux.com\/teatrails#.VYPuD_mqqko\">Relais Chateaux<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A stay in one of the luxury bungalows located in the scenic surroundings of\u00a0Sri Lanka&#8217;s central highlands might prove to be one of your most memorable experiences on the Pearl of the Orient. Wajira Gamage and his team of dedictaed chefs promise to offer a captivating culinary experience, for daily menus are created based on the requests of guests.\u00a0\u00a0The lack of written menus means that you can\u00a0have whatever you please. Examples of\u00a0delectable dishes filling up the dining table include seer fish in coconut milk, a traditional Sri Lankan breakfast of egg hoppers, and a variety of tea-infused desserts.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_949\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-949\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Nihonbashi-Sri-Lanka-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Nihonbashi-Sri-Lanka-300x175.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Nihonbashi-Sri-Lanka.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Nihonbashi-Sri-Lanka.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Nihonbashi-Sri-Lanka.jpg\" alt=\"Nihonbashi Sri Lanka\" title=\"\" height=\"291\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-949\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-949\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nihonbashi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nihonbashi\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/nihonbashi.lk\/\">Nihonbashi<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Nihonbashi&#8217;s<\/strong> minimalist and elegant interiors boast a discreet and zen-like charm. The restaurant&#8217;s design runs in a similar vein to its food, which is best described as simple, delicate and beautifully presented. Much attention is paid to ensure that each and every dish is served with perfection. Satisfy your deepest Japanese cuisine cravings by savouring the selection of sushi, sashimi, grilled items and hotpot dishes listed on the menu.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_950\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-950\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Zaza-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Zaza-300x179.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Zaza.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Zaza.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Zaza.jpg\" alt=\"Zaza Sri Lanka\" title=\"\" height=\"299\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-950\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-950\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zaza<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zaza\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.casacolombo.com\/eateries.htm\">Zaza<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A meal at<strong> Zaza<\/strong> will not fail to impress. Set within a splendid glass chamber, the ornately-furnished interiors serve as a bar,\u00a0caf\u00e9 and restaurant. This excellent combination ensures that there is\u00a0something for everyone. Sip cups of some of the best Ceylon tea during the day, nibble on a selection of tasty tapas during the evening, and unleash your inner party animal during the night.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ce_La_Vi_Restaurant_and_Lounge\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thekingsburyhotel.com\/dining\/ce-la-vi.html\">Ce La Vi Restaurant and Lounge<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Ce La Vi Restaurant and Lounge<\/strong>\u00a0promises to provide a fine dining experience like no other. A decadent feast awaits, as the chefs put in their best culinary efforts to dish up servings of seafood, meat and tantalizing cocktails. The well-designed interiors exude vibes of elegant chic, and the stunning views of the Indian Ocean add a special allure\u00a0to the gorgeous\u00a0setting.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_951\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-951\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Ministry-of-Crab-colombo-sri-lanka-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Ministry-of-Crab-colombo-sri-lanka-300x176.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Ministry-of-Crab-colombo-sri-lanka.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Ministry-of-Crab-colombo-sri-lanka.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Ministry-of-Crab-colombo-sri-lanka.jpg\" alt=\"Ministry of Crab colombo sri lanka\" title=\"\" height=\"294\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-951\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-951\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ministry of Crab<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Ministry_of_Crab\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ministryofcrab.com\/\">The Ministry of Crab<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just as its name suggests,\u00a0<strong>The Ministry of Crab<\/strong> offers a slew of crab dishes of the highest quality. A favourite among tourists and locals alike, the restaurant charms guests with its array of crab, seafood, chicken and rice dishes. Take your pick from dining at the lengthy shared tables, which offers an excellent view of the chefs at work in the open design kitchen, or settle down snugly outdoors in\u00a0the beautiful courtyard. A sizable crowd arrives daily, so be sure to make reservations in order to secure a table for your meal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>See our<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/\">villas in Sri Lanka here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sri Lanka offers myriad selections for foodies seeking a memorable dining experience on the island. 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