The best restaurants Sri Lanka

Timetable

Traditional restaurants, like in France, are open for lunch and dinner, often with a weekly closing day (or two). Some restaurants are only open for lunch or dinner. In seaside resorts, beach restaurants are generally open without interruption from morning to evening.

Budget & Tips

Don't forget to look in the section "Lodging" of your guidebook, most of the hotels and guesthouses have their own restaurant, some of which are really worth a visit!

What costs extra

The menu prices are usually displayed without taxes. You will usually have to add 10% of the bill for the service and sometimes even 12% more for the government tax (usually included in the posted prices). The mention of taxes is often written at the bottom of the menu. Look carefully because the bill can be surprisingly high!

In some restaurants, it is a good idea to leave a small tip for the staff. It is not obligatory but it is greatly appreciated.

The local way

Sri Lankans like to eat spicy food, however, the dishes served to tourists are usually not very spicy. If you like spicy food, mention it to the waiter.

To be avoided

If there isno cutlery, do not use your left hand, which is associated with improper functions. Always eat with your right hand, even if you are left-handed!

Some Muslim-owned establishments do not serve pork or alcohol. There is no need to ask for it and offend your interlocutors!