Loved the strawberry desserts here 🍓 chill spot with indoor and outdoor seating. Got a bit crowded when we visited but still a good place to hang with friends.

Dinner here was a highlight of our stay. The unhurried pace, refined dishes, and thoughtful service from Yoga made it one of the best meals we&#39;ve had in the country.

Stopped here on a whim near Hatton station. Room view was honestly the highlight &mdash; green hills right outside. Sam at the front desk sorted everything quick, even helped with my bags. WiFi held up fine for work calls. Food was decent but nothing crazy. Fine for a night or two if you&#39;re passing through.

The strawberry ice cream here actually tastes like real strawberries, not that fake syrup stuff. Creamy and fresh, not too sweet either. Good little stop if you&#39;re passing through Nuwara Eliya. 🍓

Stopped by for lunch &mdash; the building itself is worth seeing. Had the veg pizza off the daily menu, pretty solid. Prices are on the higher side but you&#39;re kinda paying for the vibe. Service was fine, nothing crazy. Wouldn&#39;t come every week but decent for a one-off.

Masala dosa was really good &mdash; crispy and the potato filling had just the right spice. Service was quick too. Seating&#39;s a bit basic, feels like a canteen, but for a fast breakfast it works.

The melts are solid, 10/10 easily. If you already like Pizza Hut, these are worth grabbing. Pizza itself was decent, cheese ratio was good. Place was busy when I went, but the order came out quick. No complaints for the price.

Stopped by for a quick lunch near Trinity College. Cheese mushroom kottu was pretty good, decent portion for the price. Chicken pasta was fine too. Only thing is the stairs &mdash; no lift, so keep that in mind if you&#39;ve got heavy bags. Nothing fancy, but it did the job.

The thali here is proper home-style cooking, generous portions for the price. Owner remembered me from last visit, that personal touch goes a long way. Just wish they&#39;d open earlier on weekends.

The happy hour cocktails were a nice touch, and the rotti was really good. Gayan took care of us well, friendly and quick. Solid spot for a casual bite in Ella.

Been coming here for a while now. The veggie rice and curry is still my go-to, consistent every single time. Staff actually remember you, which is rare. Cocktails are strong and cheap, dangerous combo. Place gets a bit loud on weekends but that&#39;s on me for going then. Solid spot if you&#39;re in the area.

Stopped by for a few drinks with friends last week. The lighting and music set a decent vibe, nothing too loud. Prices are fair for the area. We ordered some food too&mdash;nothing memorable, but it fills the gap. I&#39;d stick to the cocktails though; they were better than the food. Service was a bit slow when it got busy, but we weren&#39;t in a rush.

Been coming here for years, and it still feels the same. Old-school Chinese place in Kandy, the decor hasn&#39;t changed since I was a kid. Food&#39;s decent for the price, nothing fancy but reliable. Just don&#39;t come starving, the wait can be long since they cook everything fresh. That&#39;s actually why I keep coming back.

Service was the highlight for me. Got sick during our stay and the staff sorted everything without me even asking. That kind of help is hard to find. Room was just okay but honestly the service made up for it.

The grilled chicken panini was decent for what it cost. Chicken was juicy, bread had a nice crunch. Bickford&#39;s soda on the side hit the spot. Place was clean, nothing fancy. I&#39;d go back if I&#39;m in the area and want something quick without thinking too much about it.

The grilled seafood platter was pretty solid &mdash; prawns and calamari came out nicely charred, not overcooked. I sat near the window and the light was nice, but the chairs are those low wooden ones that get uncomfortable after a while. Kept shifting around by the end. Fine for a quick meal though.

The mutton kottu was properly spicy and the biriyani had good flavour. Shehan looked after us well. Place was clean, though it got a bit busy later.

Came here with a couple of friends last week and honestly the rice and curry plate was so good. Not fancy at all, just proper home-style Sri Lankan food. We sat outside and it was pretty chill, no one rushing us. Prices are fair too, especially for the portion you get. Only thing is it got a bit noisy when more people showed up, but that&rsquo;s kinda expected. Would go back for sure 😊

Stopped by for a quick lunch. The string hoppers and curry were decent, pretty good actually. Cinnamon tea was a nice touch. Namal looked after us well, no complaints there. Place sits right by the road so it gets a bit noisy with traffic. But for the price, it was fine.

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The best restaurants in Nuwara Eliya District

Genuine Humbugs Restaurant

Grand Thai

Railway Lodge Restaurant

TCK 6685 Restaurant

Tea Hills Bungalow and Restaurant

Milano Restaurant

Grand Indian

Cafe Miliya

Zesta Tea Cup

The Kiwis

Barnes Hall

Mackwoods Tea

The Sackville

Old Course Restaurant

Araliya Food Court

Balaji Dosai

Pizza Hut - Kandy

Cafe The Vibe

Nagalingam's Bhavan - Pure Vegetarian Indian Restaurant (No onion, garlic and leeks)

La Mensa

Cafe Ice cube

The Last Drop Restaurant

New Flower Song Restaurant

Spice Hut Ella

Cafe 7

Slightly Chilled Lounge, Sports Bar & Restaurant

Theva Cuisine

Cafe Aroma Inn

Jade Green

Hiking Bar & Restaurant