Food & restaurants in Uva Province

★ 4.8 7,566 Google reviews

International, Pizza, Cafe · Mid · Ella

Rustic timber-framed restaurant and coffee house on Wellawaya Road serving wood-fired pizza, specialty coffee and international plates. One of the highest-rated dinner spots in Ella, with a strong vegetarian selection.

No. 50 Wellawaya Road, Ella 90090

★ 4.8 3,329 Google reviews

Sri Lankan · Budget · Ella

A tiny log-cabin eatery near the Ella tunnel that has become a cult favourite for home-style rice and curry cooked fresh to order. Listed as a halal-friendly restaurant, with generous vegetable curry spreads.

No. 91, Near Tunnel, Ella 90090

★ 4.8 2,167 Google reviews

Italian, Japanese · Mid · Ella

Garden restaurant on the Passara road blending Italian and Japanese cooking - think wood-fired pizza, pasta and sushi-style plates in the Ella hills. Highly rated for its cosy setting and vegetarian-friendly menu.

37 Ella-Passara Road, Ella

★ 4.7 5,237 Google reviews

International, Bar · Mid · Ella

Popular terraced cafe-bar on the Wellawaya highway edge of town, loved for burgers, kottu, cocktails and valley views. A relaxed backpacker favourite with vegetarian-friendly menu choices.

57 Wellawaya-Ella-Kumbalwela Hwy, Ella 90090

★ 4.7 2,880 Google reviews

Cafe, International · Mid · Ella

Cheerful family-run cafe near the town centre serving smoothie bowls, Sri Lankan curries, pancakes and fresh juices. A long-standing traveller favourite noted on TripAdvisor as vegetarian friendly.

41 Badulla-Bandarawela Main Road, Ella 90090

★ 4.6 6,147 Google reviews

Sri Lankan, International · Mid · Ella

Stylish rooftop restaurant above Main Street with panoramic views over the Ella Gap, serving Sri Lankan classics and international comfort food from sunrise breakfasts to sunset cocktails. Marked vegetarian-friendly with plenty of meat-free options.

10 Main Street, Ella 90090

★ 4.5 12,022 Google reviews

Sri Lankan, International · Mid · Ella

Ella's most famous hangout, a multi-level open-air restaurant and bar on Main Street serving Sri Lankan curries alongside international dishes. Known for its buzzing atmosphere, chill-out music and clearly labelled vegetarian and vegan menu.

A23 Main Street, Ella 90090

★ 4.5 2,926 Google reviews

Asian, International · Mid · Ella

One of Ella's original Main Street restaurants, with a huge menu spanning Sri Lankan rice and curry, Asian stir-fries and Western dishes, plus a sunny rooftop for cocktails. Reliable all-rounder with many vegetarian choices.

Main Street, Ella 90090

★ 4.9 464 Google reviews

Cafe, Sri Lankan Snacks · Budget · Wellawaya

Small cafe and guest stay in Wellawaya town pouring fresh coffee and serving authentic local snacks and meals. Punches far above its size with a near-perfect Google rating.

Wellawaya

★ 4.9 244 Google reviews

Sri Lankan · Budget · Wellawaya

Popular local restaurant in Wellawaya serving Sri Lankan rice and curry, kottu and short eats to a loyal following. One of the town's highest-rated places to eat.

Wellawaya

★ 4.8 3,120 Google reviews

Sri Lankan, Chinese · Budget · Wellawaya

Wellawaya's standout restaurant since 2019, serving Sri Lankan classics like lamprais, kottu and rice and curry in a cosy space with live guitar nights and good coffee. Its huge review count and 4.8 rating make it the region's benchmark.

AB43, Wellawaya

★ 4.8 163 Google reviews

International, Lounge Bar · Mid · Wellawaya

Smart restaurant and lounge bar on the Monaragala road offering an a la carte menu from herbed vegetable soups to grills, plus rooms upstairs. Brings a touch of polish to dining in Wellawaya.

74 Monaragala Road, Wellawaya

★ 4.7 897 Google reviews

Cafe, Burgers, Sri Lankan · Budget · Wellawaya

Clean, modern cafe on the Ella road out of Wellawaya doing freshly prepared burgers, rice dishes and proper espresso coffee. A convenient, well-run stop between Ella and the south-coast beaches.

1st Mile Post, Ella Road, Wellawaya

★ 4.7 112 Google reviews

Cafe, Sri Lankan · Budget · Wellawaya

Friendly cafe-restaurant in Wellawaya town serving Sri Lankan meals, juices and snacks, handy for travellers breaking the journey to Ella or Yala. Well rated by both locals and visitors.

Wellawaya

★ 4.3 462 Google reviews

Bakery, Sri Lankan · Budget · Buttala

Buttala's most-reviewed eatery, combining a bakery counter of fresh bread and short eats with a restaurant serving rice and curry and fried rice. A practical, well-rated stop on the road between Yala and the hill country.

Buttala