From the dawn of civilization, humans were faced with countless hardships and struggles. To name a few; plague, war and picking the best place to eat on a day out. With this blog, Hotel MaRadha offers a permanent one-time fix to problem number three; we’re about to reveal best restaurant and café in Colombo.
Cooking has come a long way from hauling your kill over a fire during the stone age. Today, preparing food is an elaborate art involving dozens of spices and other ingredients. Even if you are not a foodie in particular, there is no one who doesn’t enjoy a flavourful hearty meal. Here is our list of top three cafés and restaurants in Colombo.
Top restaurants in Colombo
If you are in Colombo, scouring for a place to have more than just an ‘ordinary meal’, we’ll save you hours of Googling.
1. Hotel MaRadha Royal Code
The uncontested champ of fine dining. The Royal Code restaurant in Hotel MaRadha mixes tradition, royalty and modernity to create a glamorous dining space – one that is marked with extravagant lighting and luxurious furniture.
Food is prepared using fresh, natural ingredients that the staff has went the extra mile to acquire; at Royal Code, everything on your plate is sourced from local producers, plantations, forests and the ocean.
With an expansive cuisine consisting of international, modern and traditional Sri Lankan dishes, you will never plan on dining elsewhere the next time you visit Colombo. It is of Royal Code culture that every guest returns to experience the same dish a second time. If you aren’t sure of where to begin once you are seated and served with the menu, here are the best-rated dishes at Royal Code:
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- Jaffna Mutton Curry
- Authentic Duntel Bath
- Machchi Masala
2. The London Grill
One of those restaurants that truly knew what they were doing with the food and architecture. With lamp-looking chandeliers and brick walls, you will quickly be endorsed in the London-themed dining space. There isn’t a shortage of meat in this restaurant; well-cooked mutton chops, steak and a variety of grilled dishes.
Location: Cinnamon Grand, Kollupitiya, Colombo
3. The Lagoon
Running up for third we have the best seafood restaurant in Colombo. With its seating arrangement, this restaurant has a unique ambiance that goes with its numerous seafood dishes. By trading a peaceful setting for a rather chaotic and unique environment, The Lagoon cleverly recreates the feel of being in a fish market while you enjoy your fish curry.
Location: # 77, Galle Road, Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Colombo
Top cafés in Colombo
Looking for a coffee break on a busy day in Colombo? We bring you the top three spots to reinvigorate yourself with refreshments.
1. Hotel MaRadha Healing Café
Hotel MaRadha’s Healing Café has exceeded the expectations brought by the term ‘café’. We offer you peace of mind, alongside an extraordinary collection of warm/cold beverages, sweets, deserts and sandwiches. Everything on the menu is prepared fresh, with a twist you won’t experience in any other café.
This is essentially your one-stop shop on a busy day in Colombo, with everything you need to restart your day fresh and satisfied.
Location: # 31, St Kilda’s Lane, Marine Drive, Colombo 032. Café Kumbuk
To be fair, Kumbuk café feels more like a restaurant than a café. Their menus are filled with healthy vegan options, vegan deserts and squeezed juices. If you are in search of a vegan café, or just a spot to gobble up some delicious vegetarian dishes, this is your ideal place.
Location: # 3/1, Thambiah Avenue, Independence Avenue, Colombo 07
3. Coffee Stop
As impressive as it is to pick a name that rhymes with “coffee shop”, this café goes beyond that. This is where you want to be if you crave a sugar-rush, or you wish to have a little chat with a colleague. The endless supply of chocolates and sweets will fill you with saccharine goodness on your first visit.
Location: # 77, Galle Road, Colombo 03Hotel MaRadha
At Royal Code restaurant and Hotel MaRadha’s Healing Café, we have mastered the art of preparing delectable dishes. But we don’t just stop at good food.
With an enviable location in the heart of the financial district Hotel MaRadha – Colombo provides a comfortable stay for all business and leisure travellers, with easy access to your shopping, entertainment, and business needs. Hotel Maradha – Colombo overlooks the Indian Ocean and is truly one of a kind, featuring 35 premium hotel rooms, suites, and apartments. We will ensure your stay in Colombo is truly perfect.
