The best food & restaurants spots in North Western Province, grouped by district — every listing rated 4 stars or higher on Google.
★ 4.6 2,690 Google reviews
Cafe, Bakery, Sri Lankan, Western · Mid · Kurunegala
Ninth-floor cafe-restaurant on Dambulla Road with sweeping views over Kurunegala and the rock outcrops, serving cakes, short eats and a broad Sri Lankan-Western menu. The city's most-reviewed dining spot.
6-8 Dambulla Rd, Kurunegala
Official website ↗★ 4.5 2,360 Google reviews
Cafe, Coffee, Breakfast · Mid · Kurunegala
Trendy coffee shop on Dambulla Road famed for its cappuccino, all-day breakfasts and desserts. A go-to meeting spot for Kurunegala's cafe crowd.
84 Dambulla Rd, Kurunegala
★ 4.4 1,756 Google reviews
International, Sri Lankan, Buffet · Fine · Kurunegala
Restaurant of the upscale Epitome Hotel at Badagamuwa, known for lavish buffets, a la carte international dishes and an infinity-pool backdrop. Kurunegala's smartest dining address.
57 Kurunegala-Dambulla Rd, Badagamuwa, Kurunegala
Official website ↗★ 4.4 232 Google reviews
Sri Lankan · Mid · Kurunegala
Lakeside restaurant on Kurunegala's lake round serving traditional Sri Lankan fare from the well-known Gemigedara family of restaurants, with pleasant water views.
No 12, North Circular Rd, S Lake Rd, Kurunegala
★ 4.4 198 Google reviews
Sri Lankan, Buffet · Mid · Kurunegala
Garden restaurant near the Yaggapitiya highway exit on the Kurunegala-Dambulla road, offering Sri Lankan buffets and a la carte dishes in a natural open-air setting with ample parking.
Yaggapitiya-Uyandana Rd, Kurunegala
★ 4.8 122 Google reviews
Seafood, Sri Lankan · Mid · Kalpitiya
Beachfront seafood restaurant at Kudawa, Kandakuliya, where fishing boats land their catch right in front of the tables. Stunning coastal views and some of the freshest fish on the Kalpitiya peninsula.
Kudawa, Kandakuliya, Kalpitiya
Official website ↗★ 4.6 134 Google reviews
Sri Lankan, Seafood · Budget · Kalpitiya
Small family kitchen widely rated the best meal in Kalpitiya town, with the chef cooking seafood and Sri Lankan curries using fruit and vegetables from his own garden.
Kalpitiya
★ 4.4 122 Google reviews
Fast food, Sri Lankan · Budget · Puttalam
Bright casual restaurant in central Puttalam popular for burgers, shawarma, ice cream and quick family meals. A local favourite for an inexpensive night out.
Puttalam
★ 4.3 300 Google reviews
Seafood, International · Fine · Kalpitiya
Eco-chic glamping resort restaurant on Alankuda beach serving fresh seafood and international dishes under the palms. A relaxed upscale option between dolphin-watching trips.
Ilanthadiya, Alankuda, Kalpitiya
Official website ↗★ 4.3 198 Google reviews
Seafood, Sri Lankan · Mid · Kalpitiya
Oceanfront villa restaurant at Kandakuliya where dinner is served in beach cabanas overlooking the waves. Known for grilled seafood platters and sunset views.
Kandakuliya, Kudawa, Kalpitiya
Official website ↗★ 4.2 351 Google reviews
Sri Lankan, Fast food · Budget · Puttalam
Popular modern eatery in Puttalam serving generous rice bowls, kottu and short eats. One of the highest-rated everyday dining spots in town.
Puttalam
★ 4.1 124 Google reviews
Sri Lankan, Seafood · Budget · Puttalam
Relaxed family restaurant near the Puttalam lagoon front serving seafood, rice and curry and devilled dishes with a breezy waterside setting.
Beach Road, Puttalam
★ 4.0 450 Google reviews
Sri Lankan, Chinese · Budget · Puttalam
Well-established family restaurant in Puttalam town serving Sri Lankan rice and curry, fried rice and kottu at local prices. A dependable stop on the Colombo-Mannar road.
Puttalam