Restaurants in Puttalam
Where to eat in Puttalam, Sri Lanka — 5 places from local rice and curry to street food and sit-down dining. Popular spots include Al-Madeena Restaurant, Anzal Restaurant, Dolphin Beach Restaurant.
Al-Madeena Restaurant
Sri Lankan Muslim, Halal
A small halal eatery in Kalpitiya town serving biryani, kottu, rice and curry and short eats at budget prices, a reliable option for Muslim travellers on the peninsula.
Anzal Restaurant
Sri Lankan Muslim, Halal
A dependable halal eatery in Puttalam town serving biryani, kottu, rice and curry and short eats, popular with local Muslim families and travellers heading to Wilpattu.
Dolphin Beach Restaurant
Seafood, Sri Lankan
A relaxed peninsula restaurant serving fresh grilled seafood, prawns, rice and curry and cold drinks, handy after dolphin trips or a day on the lagoon, with vegetarian options.
Lagoon View Restaurant
Sri Lankan, Seafood
A casual town restaurant offering Sri Lankan rice and curry, fresh lagoon seafood, kottu and fried rice, with vegetable curries for meat-free diners.
New Saraswathi Vegetarian
South Indian Vegetarian
A simple pure-vegetarian South Indian eatery serving crisp dosai, idli, vadai and rice-and-curry thalis at low prices, a reliable meat-free stop in town.
Frequently asked questions
- Where should I eat in Puttalam?
- Well-reviewed places in Puttalam include Al-Madeena Restaurant, Anzal Restaurant, Dolphin Beach Restaurant.
- Is there local food in Puttalam?
- Yes — expect Sri Lankan rice and curry, hoppers, kottu and fresh seafood on the coast.