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Serves meat, vegan options available. Upscale restaurant overlooking Dikwella Beach. Vegan options include vegan "calamari," jackfruit burgers, smoked and roasted mushrooms, roasted pumpkin, and cocktails. Open Mon-Sun 5:00pm-11:00pm.


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9 Reviews

First Review by thechickpeas

LynHerts

Points +40

Vegan
19 Feb 2025

Upmarket limited vegan choices

I visited with non vegans in the evening so I knew my food choice would be limited. It was also known for its quality food, so I knew it was expensive. I had smoked and curried pumpkin with almond cheese etc. It was very tasty. The setting was very nice and atmospheric.

Pros: Quality vegan food, Lovely atmosphere

Cons: Expensive , Music was too loud

GeorgiaEves

Points +196

Vegan
19 Jan 2025

Good vegan options

Menu has a couple of nice vegan options (we had coconut calamari and smoked tofu sweet corn bitters). The location and cocktails make up for the lack of vegan options. #Veganuary

Pros: Nice to have options , Amazing location and views, Good cocktails

Cons: Not enough options

mackenziel8

Points +106

Vegan
12 Jan 2025

Great cocktails and delicious food.

Whilst there were only a few options for vegan dinners. We ordered them all and they were all fantastic. We had the coconut calamari, fritters and the pumpkin curry! The curry was a highlight. Food is clearly labelled as vegan. It’s a lovely location and I thoroughly enjoyed watching the sunset as we ate our dinner. Must book in advance!!

Saskia45

Points +480

Vegetarian
11 Jan 2025

Exceptional cocktails

This restaurant is well-known for its cocktails, which are truly exceptional—you can taste many unique and subtle flavors. You need a reservation in advance.The food also impressed us. Despite their fame, the prices are not much higher than other European-style restaurants in Sri Lanka. I had the pumpkin dish, which is made vegan with almond cheese. It tasted amazing and was just enough for me, though the portions might be a bit small for someone with a big appetite. The salad was fresh and delicious. They also had a soy-based dish, but the waiter recommended the pumpkin, and I wasn’t disappointed. The service was very friendly and attentive, refilling our water for free as soon as it was empty. The chocolate dessert was outstanding. Each individual component had such an intense flavor, but together, it was simply to die for.

gypsy_soulⓋ

Points +1677

Vegan
11 Mar 2024

Out of this world food and cocktails

Gorgeous restaurant set on stunning lawn right over the road from the southern end of Dikwella Beach serving high-end and incredibly delectable cuisine and sophisticated cocktails.
With 9 vegan options, you’re spoiled for choice.
Staff are excellent - professional and friendly and very knowledgeable on all the items

Pros: Great range of gourmet cuisine and cocktails, Beautiful restaurant built on beautiful lawns , Lovely, helpful and professional staff

MargoMustert

Points +321

Vegetarian
05 Mar 2024

Best of the best

WHAT A FLAVOUR! You GOT to go here!

horsesheadfred

Points +162

Vegan
03 Feb 2024

Good vegan food, even better cocktails.

Excellent cocktail bar with views over Dikwella beach. Also serves a limited range of vegan starters and two main dishes. European prices for food and drink.

davebsilver

Points +24

Vegan
04 Jan 2024

Extremely tasty vegan options

Smoke based Cocktail Bar/Restaurant with lovely sunset views over Dikwella beach.

Plenty of vegan small/large plates and an extremely flavoursome jackfruit sandwich. On top of that there are many delicious cocktails.

Pretty expensive for Sri Lanka but totally worth it as a treat if you’re in the area.

Pros: Great vegan options, Great drinks

Cons: No vegan desserts , Quite expensive

thechickpeas

Points +1010

Vegan
28 Dec 2023

Creative cocktails, fantastic food, viral views!

A lovely restaurant overlooking Dikwella Beach with great food and extremely creative cocktails. There are clearly marked vegan options (appetizers and mains) and portions are sizeable.

I had the fried vegan calamari with a green sauce which was so fresh and flavorful and the smoked jackfruit sandwich. It was extremely well made and spiced and I would have been happy to get this food anywhere in the world!

The cocktails used homemade bitters and included Sri Lankan alcohol and flavors/foods (Ceylon tea, banana/pineapple, cinnamon, cloves, etc). Super creative and absolutely mind blowing!!




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