Ceylonta is a delightful oasis in the midst of Ottawa. I highly recommend the experience. The owner, Ranjan, and Tamara are welcoming, attentive and warm-hearted hosts. The food's aromas, textures, and spices are exquisite. And their chai is heavenly - bringing me back to my days in Rishikesh where I first tasted the delights of real chai peddled by the young chai wallahs. Their Sri Lankan coffee is also a delight. My home away from home!
One of our very, very favourite restaraunts in Ottawa. The food is delicious and the service is impeccable. We never fail to visit when in town.
It's the best South Asian food in town. A must for anyone visiting Ottawa! Fantastic food. The devilled meats are to die for. The Biryani had a fantastic aroma and distinguished taste. The vegetables in caramelized sauce and other chicken dishes are delicious. The Sri Lankan tea is a must have to finish the scrumptious dinner. Very well priced for the portions as well.
The hotel is owned and managed by the couple who are extremely cordial and customise the food to suite your palate.
Don't miss it!
My first exposure to Sri Lankan cuisine was here at this restaurant, and I remember I loved it! The first time, I remember it being really spicy, but either my spice tolerance has gone up since 3 years ago, or they've toned it down, because there was still a kick but it wasn't too much when I visited recently. The appetizers are amazing - #1 (mutton) and #3 are must-tries if you're craving something fried. The menu is huge - it took an usually long time for me to decide what I wanted as an entree, because everything sounded so good! (And from what I sampled, it is:)) Entrees are small portions but if you're sharing with a group of friends it can be quite filling despite the size. Prices are decent, however a little high compared to other Indian places.
I visited this restaurant during my official trip to Ottawa. Great service. Excellent food. The fish cutlets were amazing. The dosas were tasty. I was also given some complementary fish curry to taste as it was my first time. I would surely recommend this restaurant for some awesome Sri lankan food..
Very good. Love that they offer their buffet for take-out. Great for a down-town lunch... or several (I was able to divide it up into about 6 lunches). Every single item was tasty and left me wanting more. Can't wait to go back!
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Tasty..... but Spicy. At first glance, Ceylonta is not appealing but once you enter, you are immediately welcomed by a feeling of comfort. I went with a group of friends over the weekend, to try Sri Lankin food for the first time. We called ahead to reserve, but we really didn't need to as the turnover was quick and consistent. To be honest, the service isn't the best. We met 3 different waiters who did not know what they were doing. Once we finally got the "main" waitress, things seemed to be in order. We weren't sure what to order so the waitress (who was funny and polite) recommended some dishes for us. The food was well seasoned, and very delicious. We had chicken Biryani, Chicken Palandi, roast beef, naan bread and mutton. The roast beef was not up to par because there was barely any beef on the plate. The majority of the plate was covered with onions, which to our group, was quite overwhelming. The only issue that I had was that that the food was quite spicy. If you love spicy food then this is definitely the place to go. Even if you do not like spicy food, there are many options that will satisfy the palate, without feeling the burn. Apparently if you bring a group of 20+ you can do an all-you-can-eat option, but don't quote me on that, ask your waiter/waitress. I will definitely be returning to this restaurant to sample other menu items from this great restaurant.
Great spot to find some unique flavours. Home to some very unique flavours. A must try if you're looking to try something new without breaking the bank
Was always reluctant about this place till I finally tried it...good food and good service...the mutton rolls were amazing and naan is different from other south asian restaurants..but good different.
Amazing. If you walked by this restaurant you wouldn't necessarily think it was much. Once inside, you'll realize how the outside is not accurate. We were welcomed inside promptly, meeting the owner who explained the menu and helped pair our dinner with our taste preferences. If you're new to Sri Lankan food, let him pick! He knows what he's doing! Our meal was excellent, the service amazing and the staff treated us like family.i only wish I lived closer or I'd be back more often!
The food was superb and really tasty. The love the "vegetarian kottu roti" and curry dishes. We also had Sri Lankan style Mutton rolls. Excellent value for money and really good service. The lunch buffet is so delicious . I really enjoy the variety of curry dishes. All in 10/10 and definitely worth going.
My favorite buffet!. I've been going here for years, it's my favorite lunch buffet in Ottawa. Not just Indian, but buffet period. Supper at night is completely different - it's even better!
I've had a lof of different Indian and I've had some pretty amazing a-la-carte's, but this place stands up with them. Technically it's Sri Lankan, so you won't find some things (example, Butter Chicken) that you do with some places.
I will say though (adressing some negative reviews I've seen), there have been a few times I've went at lunch where it was sub-par. They do have some consistency issues sometimes with the tastes, but I've probably been here 100 times and I'd say 9/10 times they are really good.
A must try place for Tamil South Indian and SriLankan dishes. We tried Chicken Kothu porotta, and it was delicious. Worth every penny! The Kothu is soft and tasty, has more chicken pieces than any other place. We also tried the Devilish Chicken and it's an uncommon dish that you can try it out. The service is great, place clean and a pleasant ambience.
Absolutely the best food, let alone Indian food, we have ever eaten. The homemade sauces are packed with flavors. The bread is decadent and perfect for mopping up every drop of sauce.
Allow the owner to make suggestions for you. He will not disappoint. I can't thank him enough for our special meal.!
Happy 25th anniversary Ceylonta!
We came there for a takeout and were pleasantly surprised by the welcome. These are very friendly people and the made us feel welcome very fast. We know Indian food but not necessarily Skri Lanka, the proprietors created a mix for us that was delicious! Butter chicken, spiced shrimps and another chicken dish with various accompaniments that were all tasty and hot. We even have some leftovers! The portions are great and the taste is great also. Worthwhile visit and we are keeping this address for future visit in Ottawa, because we’ll have to try it again in the restaurant. For me it was as good as the best Indian restaurants that we have in Montreal.
Always friendly, always fresh and so flavourful. The staff is so amazing and kind. I’ve tried at least 10 different dishes on the menu and everything has been absolutely phenomenal. Dine in to enjoy the cute atmosphere. A must try!
One of the best restaurants I've been to in Ottawa. Amazing food, great value for price. Every dish, and surprisingly *especially* the vegetable dishes, was packed with flavor. Great variety too. Spent $31 and had too much food.
We visited Ottawa from Toronto & after a tiring day, we ended up having our dinner at Ceylonta. The food tasted amazing! We have tried soo many different dishes in Toronto, but I do have say that this was one of the best yet! If anyone visits Ottawa-Parliment Hill, don't miss this. The customer service & hospitality was excellent!
Mohammad Shaheedul Ameen
+5
This place is a gem for people who love spicy food! Price very reasonable. Excellent location, amicable service.
For downside, the place is okay for cleanliness, but that might be my flawed perception due to low lights.
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