Sri Lankan cuisine: the best places to taste it in Ottawa
5 restaurant menus in Ottawa, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Best hole in the wall in Ottawa - had its name sake dish and it was phenomenal. I'm still full and already craving to go..."
Mike Obrist
"Best Indian take-out you can find in Ottawa. Hands down. The staff are always really kind, the portions are generous, and the food is so..."
Mimi G
"Loved the superb tasty food Highly..."
Nijitha Atputharatnam
"Simply amazing! Great food and incredible..."
Sam Jeyaratnam
"I can't live without..."
Jay Nadeeshani Senanayake
"Very tasty..."
Jacinth Shirani Ferdinand
"great..."
Tamara Rathnayake
"The service was authentic and honest with a smile. Great pricing. Had the Khotu rotti. Big portion. Had a lassi juice on the side to counter the..."
Marc Aubin
"This is the closest I could find for an authentic south Indian cuisine in Ottawa .The food was good and the people were good too.This is more of like..."
Anand Shiva
"This place is amazing! I love the intense Sri Lankan flavours. The curry combo is a steal - you get 2 meat curries + 3 vegetable curries for ~$10. I..."
Hoxjennifer
"If you are hungry and want some delicious food at less price this is the place. The thali and kothu roti/ kothu parota as we call is delicious and..."
Monick Kumar
"Very large serving sizes. For the mixed curry combo, it was enough to feed two people for around $11. Extremely friendly staff and great service. I..."
Jenny Aitvaras
"Very excited to have Kothu Rotti in the Byward Market. Finally got out to pick up some take out - devilled King fish and (of course) a kothu..."
Locomocodef
"The best 'fast food' in Ottawa. This little restaurant has very limited seating but if you are looking for a 'healthy' flavour-ridden hot meal, at a..."
Ann Balasubramaniam
"This is authentic South Indian/Sri Lankan Food. This is the best Indian take out in Ottawa. When I first walked in I could immediately tell that they..."
Debonaire
"Good Kothu for the price. Would be even happier if it had some more leeks and carrots in it but that's just a personal preference. Thrilled to see..."
Benn
"We serve vast varieties of dishes for Vegan, Vegetarian, Meat lovers (Halal), Sea food lovers and also we have special Gluten, Dairy and Nut free..."
Kothurotti01
"Excellent. If you want indian food that you never ate before, good food at a honest price and good service, go there.Near novotel, if you stay..."
J.
"Amazing food! No negative feedback whatsoever and I'm a picky Indian good eater. Just absolutely amazing it's a must! And the people are soooooo..."
Bella
"I lived in Sri Lanka and was craving kottu and found this place. The vegetable kottu was extremely delicious and brought back good memories. Will be..."
drew roberts
"Amazing Sri Lankan (South Indian) Fast food place. Vegetarian Kothurotti a must try. Also recommend thier Thalis, Samosas and..."
bharath murali
"I was so happy to find this place years ago. One of the only Sri Lankan food places in Ottawa, the other one being Ceylonta on Bank and from what I..."
Kathy E. Sanati
"The couple that runs this place are so cute and so smiley and friendly. They bring the experience of 20 years old in the restaurant in Italy before..."
"Ceylonta is a delightful oasis in the midst of Ottawa. I highly recommend the experience. The owner, Ranjan, and Tamara are welcoming, attentive..."
Carolina Bookless
"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..."
Leslie Jamieson
"There is a reason my partner and I call this our favourite restaurant in Ottawa...or anywhere. The food, atmosphere, service, and experience are all..."
Kenny Hayes
"Absolutely wonderful food and great staff. I have been going there for..."
Mona Darlene Rouffer
"Food was excellent as well as the service. Love this..."
Carol Armstrong
"Great food as usual and the people working there are so nice. Love that..."
Veronica Morales
"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..."
Ruzan Desai
"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..."
Hoxjennifer
"I visited this restaurant during my official trip to Ottawa. Great service. Excellent food. The fish cutlets were amazing. The dosas were tasty. I..."
Akki
"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..."
Coppertop
"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..."
KGDG
"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..."
Hunterdavis168
"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..."
Ali
"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..."
Scott Moore
"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..."
Rick
"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..."
Ben
"A sweet taste of India. More than enough in portions. Ordered the Veggie Thali (sample platter), Veggie Kothu Rotti, Naan, Veggie samosas and Gulab..."
Connor Rielly
"Wonderful food. Probably the best buffet lunch I have ever had. Each curry had a distinct flavor. Tasted like food made with a lot of love and..."
Atul
"Fantastic dosa. The best masala dosa outside of India, so far as I've encountered (though they don't do paper dosa). Great curries and tandoori..."
The Demon
"Downtown Ceylonta much better. For some reason the ceylonta on Somerset is much better than the Bayshore/Carling Ave. location. The spices dowtown..."
Kate S.
"Always amazing. So much flavor and freshness. Friendly staff always willing to assist in choosing menu items. Maybe my favorite restaurant in..."
Samwise
"Excellent Sri Lankian food!. Been a few times, with friends. The service has always been excellent, the food likewise. Be warned though, you may need..."
William Blake
"A cornucopia of..."
BB Bard
"Two great experiences. I went to the Ceylonta twice, the one on Somerset. The food was excellent and the service was friendly. It is not the cheapest..."
VC
"Second time at Ceylonta on Friday and not let down. Pros; attentive and friendly service, great Chicken Palandi( would req that dish for sure).good..."
Pat B
"Consistently Excellent Food. I've been coming to this restaurant for about 6 months now, I originally found it on Urbanspoon and completely fell in..."
Dave Hunt
"Really enjoy this restaurant, the food is inspired, generally consistent and better than most of the overpriced Indian restaurants in this city. The..."
Madapples
"Delicious. Actually Sri Lankan, not Indian. Their mix of spices is fantastic. I highly recommend the curried mutton and the curried green beans. My..."
Sambalpedas
"From the outside it looks like nothing special. Once inside the food is absolutely..."
Gourmond
"Belly busting buffet. Loved the lamb stew with whole boiled eggs. This buffet is..."
Ola
"Pure delight from the moment you walk in the door when you are greeted by the wonderful owner, Reijin (spelt phonetically), or one of the friendly..."
Christine. W
"Two words ... wow! An undiscovered treasure, if you don't like their food, I'll give you your money back. It's THAT..."
Welly Pops
"When I walked in, there was a simply amazing smell. So I knew I was at the right place. The meal was delicious, and the service and atmoshere were..."
Matt
"The restaurant itself is rather small. Do not be put off by the dimly lit corner where the buffet is, the food taste and quality more than make up..."
Jojo
"My friend Zoya has a weakness for Indian food. Seeing as we were heading up to Tremblant for her birthday, I figured surprising her with her..."
Rachelle
"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..."
Cheers Rajeesh
"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..."
V Bee
"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..."
Eric Taillefer
"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..."
Allyssa Ghadban
"One of the best restaurants I've been to in Ottawa. Amazing food, great value for price. Every dish, and surprisingly *especially* the vegetable..."
Justin Laverdure
"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..."
Thevan Thangarajah
"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..."
"I thought of trying something different yet similar to Indian. Since this is Sri Larkin place I gave it a shot. See photos. We ordered Chicken..."
Hussein Samhat
"We were a group of 19 and decided on the group menu. For $25 per person you get a set menu of appetizers, mains and side dishes - unlimited! The..."
Patrizia D
"Service is great, nice staff who made some good recommendations. Food was tasty and fairly traditional. I would recommend you ask them for..."
Devin Linnington
"Warm and interesting decor meet you as you enter through an awkward set of front doors. Smells of the Indies let you know it's Spice time! Decided to..."
Scott Dunlop
"Delicious and authentic. Ate here every Friday for a month earlier this year, and I must say I really enjoyed and appreciated the authenticity of the..."
Troy
"We love this restaurant. My husband and I go there at lest once a month and we enjoy the food and the atmosphere. The Traditional Sri Laken food is..."
"The food was amazing. We ordered vegetable samosas, crab curry, chicken #65, eggplant curry, parotta, and steamed rice. The samosas had a nice kick..."
Jessica Choe
"Really delicious and fresh food. We sat on the patio and had Ulundhu Vadai appetizers, which was dough made from lentils, deep fried, and served..."
Marissa Bender
"Great food! Super cute shop, nice staff. It always seems empty but worth the..."
David Breault
"We had some take away and it did not let us down.Friendly folks,nice and inviting,and the food was fresh and scrumptious ...did not taste dried out..."
Porcupine Jimmers
"super friendly fairly priced mom and pop (and daughter) place. lots of veg/an options - similar menu to other Sri Lankan places but different..."
Shawn Scallen
"Great food and lovely people. I'm looking forward to coming back for more!..."
Cathryn Walter
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