The best mid-range dining spots in Uva Province, grouped by district — every listing rated 4 stars or higher on Google.
★ 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
Official website ↗★ 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
Official website ↗★ 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
Official website ↗★ 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
★ 4.8 163 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
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