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Local Restaurants
Top 10 Local Restaurants in Colombo [2025]
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Sea Fish
3.6
/5
63 reviews
Seafood
From THB 474.00
World Trade Centre | 1.9 km from downtown
Address: 15, Sir Chithampalam A Gardiner Mawatha Colombo 2, 00002, Sri Lanka
Highlights:
Opened in 1969, this seafood restaurant is a popular choice for its lagoon crab
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A floating restaurant where you can watch the sun slowly disappear over the Indian Ocean. I've had the Michelin three-star restaurant in New York, and the main restaurant is much more cost-effective. However, for the blue sky and green water outside the window, it's worth it. 7 tastings for 23,000
First of all, I was very happy to have air conditioning and internet. It was so easy to satisfy. I ordered a Sri Lankan curry crab set meal, which came with two crabs and a fried rice. It was a big portion and tasted good. The price was 80 RMB, which was fair.
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Palmyrah Restaurant
5.0
/5
4 reviews
Asian Cuisine
From THB 317.00
Kollupitiya | 2.4 km from downtown
Address: 328 A2, Colombo 00300, Sri Lanka
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A Colombo-flavored restaurant that also serves mouth-watering Indian cuisine
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I come here specifically for the curry, the taste is so authentic
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Moon River Chinese Sea Food Restaurant
4.5
/5
4 reviews
Other Chinese Cuisine
From THB 842.00
Havelock Town | 3.9 km from downtown
Address: Thimbirigasyaya Rd, Colombo 00500, Sri Lanka
Highlights:
A well-known local Chinese restaurant famous for its Shanghai cuisine and seafood.
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This Chinese restaurant is located in the wealthy area of Colombo. It is said that the people who eat here are all rich Sri Lankans. I ordered three dishes, scallion chicken, fried rice, and grilled beef. The total cost was more than 160. Compared with the previous Chinese restaurants, this one is more ordinary, but the environment is good. Overall, it is not bad. The boss is from Shanghai and chatted with us for a while. He was quite enthusiastic.
When we were traveling in Sri Lanka, the tour guide arranged for us to have dinner at a local Chinese restaurant on the last day. Then we came to Moon River Chinese Seafood Restaurant. The group meal was very simple. In addition, the price of additional dishes was not cheap. So we just had a simple group meal.
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4
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The Barnesbury
5.0
/5
1 reviews
Asian Cuisine
From THB 831.00
Cinnamon Gardens | 1.9 km from downtown
Address: 91, Barnes Place, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka
Highlights:
European and local fusion restaurant with a leafy courtyard
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Located in Barnes Place, this hidden restaurant offers convenient parking and a large outdoor seating area, perfect for soaking up the atmosphere
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5
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Nuga Gama
5.0
/5
1 reviews
Asian Cuisine
From THB 595.00
Kollupitiya | 1.7 km from downtown
Address: 77, Galle Road, Colombo 3, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Savor authentic delicacies at this hotel restaurant, which is helmed by a renowned local chef.
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My favorite Sri Lankan buffet spot in Sri Lanka. highly recommended!
No.
6
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Light House Galley
5.0
/5
4 reviews
Asian Cuisine
From THB 347.00
World Trade Centre | 2.7 km from downtown
Address: Chaithya Rd, Colombo 00100, Sri Lanka
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Restaurant in front of an old lighthouse, offering modern international flavors
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This restaurant is located in an old house in Colombo. The whole restaurant environment is very elegant, with a pool, corridors, and various works of art. Here you can taste authentic Sri Lankan cuisine, which is very delicious. Dining in such an environment is a kind of enjoyment.
No.
7
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Curry Pot
5.0
/5
2 reviews
Asian Cuisine
From THB 89.00
Kollupitiya | 2.4 km from downtown
Address: 314/1/A, Kollupitiya Road, 03 Marine Drive, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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An authentic, popular local shop and a top choice for enjoying Colombo curry and rice.
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The food is delicious and super authentic. It is full of Sri Lankans and the prices are very affordable
what a treat it was to eat at a local place with all the amazing local flavors and curries. it was a bit spicy for us but still was delicious and I’d go back again to try different mixes of flavors
No.
8
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Upali's
5.0
/5
6 reviews
Asian Cuisine
From THB 326.00
Cinnamon Gardens | 1.5 km from downtown
Address: 65 Cww Kannangara Mawatha, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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A popular restaurant in the city center serving rustic Sri Lankan cuisine
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The prices are a little high, but the food is so good, it's worth it. The atmosphere is nice, but a little noisy. I would highly recommend this place for a local, quality dinner. This restaurant is amazing! My travel companion had a chicken curry, which was great; I asked the waiter to choose for me. I had the chicken patty, which was amazing! They don't serve alcohol, but since the food is so good, it's not a problem!
Affordable prices, authentic local food, mostly locals, some dishes are suitable for Chinese tastes. I like the golden coconut shaped like a little mouse, and the Jaffna mutton is also good.
No.
9
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Chocoholics Cafe
5.0
/5
1 reviews
Asian Cuisine
From THB 289.00
Wellawatte | 5.1 km from downtown
Address: 506 Havelock Road, Colombo 00600, Sri Lanka
Highlights:
A cafe from a well-known dessert brand, featuring meticulously handcrafted items.
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They have a small but cozy dining area with good lighting and seating. Prices are a little above average but the food is delicious and of good quality.
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