Restaurants in Matara
Where to eat in Matara, Sri Lanka — 5 places from local rice and curry to street food and sit-down dining. Popular spots include Chandika Hotel & Restaurant, Dewmini Roti Shop, Matara Muslim Hotel.
Chandika Hotel & Restaurant
Sri Lankan
A long-running town-centre eatery serving hearty Sri Lankan rice and curry, kottu, hoppers and short eats at budget prices, with plenty of vegetable dishes for meat-free diners.
Dewmini Roti Shop
Sri Lankan
A much-loved family-run kitchen a short walk inland from the beach, famous for sweet and savoury rotis, rice and curry and cooking classes, with abundant vegetarian and vegan options.
Matara Muslim Hotel
Sri Lankan Muslim, Halal
A dependable halal eatery near the town centre serving biryani, kottu, rice and curry and short eats, popular with local Muslim families and travellers passing through Matara.
No.1 Dewata Restaurant
Cafe, International
A casual beach cafe serving smoothie bowls, Western breakfasts, seafood and Sri Lankan dishes with a good range of vegetarian and vegan choices, popular with the surf and backpacker crowd.
Zephyr Restaurant & Bar
Seafood, Sri Lankan
A relaxed beachfront restaurant on Mirissa bay grilling the day's catch of fish, prawns and crab alongside rice and curry, cocktails and a few vegetarian dishes, with sea views at sunset.
Frequently asked questions
- Where should I eat in Matara?
- Well-reviewed places in Matara include Chandika Hotel & Restaurant, Dewmini Roti Shop, Matara Muslim Hotel.
- Is there local food in Matara?
- Yes — expect Sri Lankan rice and curry, hoppers, kottu and fresh seafood on the coast.