Restaurants in Puttalam
Where to eat in Puttalam, Sri Lanka — the district's 8 top-rated restaurants, each rated 4 stars or higher on Google, from local rice and curry to sit-down dining.
Windy Waves Beach Restaurant
Seafood, Sri Lankan
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
Mama's Here Restaurant
Sri Lankan, Seafood
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
Jollybeez
Fast food, Sri Lankan
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
Dolphin Beach Resort
Seafood, International
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
Welle Wadiya Beach Villa
Seafood, Sri Lankan
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
TFB - Tuans Food Bowl
Sri Lankan, Fast food
Popular modern eatery in Puttalam serving generous rice bowls, kottu and short eats. One of the highest-rated everyday dining spots in town.
Puttalam
Kandiah Beach Family Restaurant
Sri Lankan, Seafood
Relaxed family restaurant near the Puttalam lagoon front serving seafood, rice and curry and devilled dishes with a breezy waterside setting.
Beach Road, Puttalam
Sri Bravo Restaurant
Sri Lankan, Chinese
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
Frequently asked questions
- Where should I eat in Puttalam?
- Browse the 8 restaurants listed across Puttalam District.
- Is there local food in Puttalam?
- Yes — expect Sri Lankan rice and curry, hoppers, kottu and fresh seafood.