Location: Peradeniya
Top Restaurants in Peradeniya
Top Things to do in Peradeniya
Where to Eat in Peradeniya: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Peradeniya (Sinhala:පේරාදෙණිය IAST pēradeniya) is a suburb of the city of Kandy, about 50,000 inhabitants in Sri Lanka. It is situated on the A1 main road, just a few kilometres west of Kandy city centre.
Things to do in Peradeniya
1. The Empire Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Very conveniently located in centre of Kandy right next to Temple of the Tooth. This restaurant in Kandy is ideal place to relax in an iconic building overlooking a UNESCO heritage site. Open all day and serving quality coffee and teas, smoothies, juices, breakfast, salads, Sri Lankan curry, soups, delicious sandwiches, pasta, cakes and snacks. Free WIFI and TV.
Reviewed By Rebecca B
The place itself is really nice.
We ordered two chicken curries. All of which was nice, chicken portion a little small. The roti we ordered arrived after we ate. We wanted them with the curry and after a few conversations back and forth they removed from the bill. I was happy that they were reasonable with the issue. Would go again.
2. Sharon Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 223 reviews
Reviewed By Jonas H - Stockholm, Sweden
We were surprised by the arrogant and slightly hostile waiter. It was difficult to understand what provoked this behaviour. As it only got worse even we didn't stay to taste the food. Facilities are run down but the views are amazing. Doesn't make up for the service however.
3. The Kandy Garden Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 559 reviews
Reviewed By KJO74
Food was excellent and of American portions...i.e. one plate feeds two normal people. I had the cheese and vegetable rice with a roti, very delicious and filling. Everybody at the table was very satisfied with their meals but only disappointment was the food waste, not cool (the only reason I didn’t give you 5 stars)
Juice bar was also excellent and we all had and enjoyed exotic fruit shakes.
Prices are very reasonable and for five meals and five shakes and five happy customers we walked out with a bill of 2500R.
4. Soya Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 154 reviews
Sells a collection of novel short-eats made with soy, such as wades, and roti rolls and sandwiches filled with soy sausage. The biggest attraction are the vegan the generous soy soft-serve ice cream cones.The open-air counter high above the street is extremely popular with locals, though service is prompt. Also sells typical vegetable buns and rolls, and bulk soy products such tofu and tempeh can be purchased there. And exciting find for the dairy-free traveller. Trucks in Kandy also sell the so called "soy ice cream", in smaller portions, though the ice cream at the Soya Centre is the tastiest and has the best quality.
Reviewed By iamthat - Puttaparthy
28 years in existence..and still going strong..having visited this place several times on various visits it always excites me with it's old time splendour and pioneering spirit of tasty soya milk ice creams.. friendly staff, many locals devouring spring rolls and other Sri Lankan fast...MoreThank you so much for your review. We are so glad to have such loyal customers who have always loved our products.
5. Slightly Chilled Lounge Bar (Bamboo Garden)
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Ease on into the laidack vibes of Slightly Chilled Lounge.We have the best sunsets in Kandy town and offer, happy hour on beer between 5pm and 6pm, free wifi,live premiership and other live sporting events on a large screen, pool table, great food and friendly service.<br>Please note we are closed on poya days( full moon)and please call for any other public holidays or elections.
Reviewed By BenHerts82 - Hertfordshire
We stopped in here for a drink on our way to the Tooth Temple just down the road. We were actually too early for alcoholic beverages but the friendly member of staff explained this and was happy to serve us soft drinks.
We said we would be coming back for dinner after the temple and the member of staff offered to reserve us a table on the Terrace. As promised, when we returned there was our table right at the front with fantastic views out across Kandy and the Lake.
We had some delicious Chinese food and some ice cold Sri Lankan beer. The food was really rather tasty with decent portion sizes. We stuck around for a couple of drinks after dinner before heading back to our hotel.
Definitely recommend this place. The food was great and the staff members very friendly. Prices were reasonable enough, though not the cheapest place we ate by any means.
6. Peradeniya Rest House
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By profjoypc - Alnwick, United Kingdom
This is one of the traditional Rest Houses of Sri Lanka and is situated right opposite the Botanic Gardens in Peradeniya. It retains its old, colonial feel but has clearly been thoroughly modernised and developed. The atmosphere was welcoming though the place was exceedingly busy as there was a wedding reception there. It was very difficult to see the building as the whole of the frontage was packed with parked cars. We had the buffet lunch which was very good value. There was soup and a range of salads to start which were all fresh, followed by a good range of main dishes to suit both Eastern and Western tastes. We enjoyed our visit (a return visit after a long time) and would come here again. On this occasion we were there for a business lunch and it was ideal for this.
7. Balaji Dosai
Overall Ratings
4 based on 760 reviews
Balaji Dosai is a unique, concept restaurant in the heart of Kandy, a beautiful heritage in the city of the Central region of Sri Lanka. Balaji Dosai is a Indian vegetarian restaurant. The restaurant is modern and trendy and serves up a single cuisine menu including some of the best dosa's in town as the name speaks for itself. What's more than a dish cooked right in front of you.
Reviewed By Margaux V
No complaint about this place apart from the chapati being a bit thick and hard. Dosai were delicious! Definitely recommended
8. Natural Coffee
Overall Ratings
4 based on 646 reviews
New Year Schedule April.13th (Thu) Close April.14th (Fri) Close April.15th (Sat) 9:30-17:00 From April.16th 7:30-19:00
Reviewed By Zoe_JL - Windsor, United Kingdom
We have missed coffee since being in Sri Lanka (typical brits!) and looked forward to coming here. The coffee was great and I loved the fact the waitress told you timings so you knew what to expect. Very fast and good WiFi (again typical brits) and the cleanest toilet I have used since being in Sri Lanka par my hotel. Good service and enjoyed the fact you are helping local farmers in the process.
9. Tea Fortress
Overall Ratings
4 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By Rajeev A - Colombo, Sri Lanka
The best Rice & curry I ever had was at Mlesna Tea Fortress Restaurant. It had more than 7 dishes of curries accompanies with Steam Rice. Served with Pappadam & Chutney to add to the taste. Staff are really quick to serve and very helpful. An ideal stop over place when you are rushing towards Kandy for a good quick meal. If they can increase the Seating it will be ideal.
10. Barista - Peradeniya
Overall Ratings
4 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Jonathan P - London, United Kingdom
Advertises has having wifi but they look dumbly at you when you request the code. Nothing wrong with the coffee though unless you are in an hurry!
