Where to Eat

Taste the best of Nuwara Eliya

Colonial tea rooms, authentic Sri Lankan cuisine, cozy bakeries, and charming restaurants curated for travelers exploring Little England.

Nuwara Eliya Travel•Little England, Sri Lanka

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Food Court Variety

Araliya Green City

No. 1, Glenfall Road, Nuwara Eliya 22200, Sri Lanka

6:30 AM – 11:00 PM

Centrally located in Nuwara Eliya, this luxurious five-star hotel blends European elegance with modern comfort, offering a heated indoor pool and an attached food court.

Diverse international spreads at the Fresh Food Restaurant, featuring live cooking stations that offer everything from traditional Sri Lankan curries to European pastries.High tea experiences serving premium Nuwara Eliya single-origin tea, accompanied by delicate sandwiches and warm scones perfect for the cool mountain climate.An adjacent, fully-featured food court providing a vibrant array of fast-casual options, including hot noodle soups and freshly grilled local meats.+1

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5.0

Fusion

The Golden Ridge Hotel

395, Bambarakelle Road, Nuwara Eliya 22200, Sri Lanka

7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Perched at 7,339 feet above sea level, this premier mountain resort offers breathtaking highland vistas, five diverse dining outlets, and a sophisticated, modern English aesthetic.

Traditional British pub-style grills and nostalgic English ambiance at The Sackville, accompanied by panoramic floor-to-ceiling mountain views.Diverse international and authentic Sri Lankan themed buffets at The Clovelly Kitchen, featuring fresh, high-altitude organic produce.Signature cocktails and shisha served at The Skyline, the island's highest rooftop lounge nestled nearly 7,300 feet above sea level.+1

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4.5

Fine Dining

Jetwing St. Andrew's

No. 10, St. Andrew’s Road, Nuwara Eliya 22200, Sri Lanka

6:30 AM – 10:30 PM

Step back into the colonial era at this stately Tudor-style mansion in Nuwara Eliya, offering refined highland dining, traditional high tea, and lush garden views.

Traditional English High Tea featuring freshly baked scones, clotted cream, and premium Nuwara Eliya BOP teaExquisite fine dining menus at the Old Course Restaurant, highlighting fresh produce from the hotel’s organic gardenAuthentic Sri Lankan rice and curry prepared with high-altitude vegetables and traditional hill country flavors+1

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5.0

International Buffet

Heritance Tea Factory

Heritance Tea Factory, Kandapola, Nuwara Eliya 22220, Sri Lanka

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Set in a converted 19th-century tea factory, this unique hotel offers a colonial dining experience amidst misty plantations and rolling green hills.

Fine dining experience inside a restored 1930s train carriage (TCK 6685)Signature High Tea served with fresh estate-grown Ceylon teaAuthentic Sri Lankan cuisine prepared with locally sourced ingredients+1

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4.0

International Buffet

Araliya Green Hills Hotel

No. 10, Glen Fall Road, Nuwara Eliya 22200, Sri Lanka

7:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Surrounded by misty mountains, this elegant hotel blends colonial charm with modern luxury, offering diverse international dining experiences and a heated indoor pool.

Extensive international buffets with live cooking stationsSignature "High Forest" cocktails using local ingredientsAuthentic Sri Lankan clay pot curries+1

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5.0

International

The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand

No. 05, Grand Hotel Road, Nuwara Eliya 22200, Sri Lanka

6:30 AM – 11:00 PM

This iconic colonial landmark offers a regal dining experience, famous for its exquisite high tea and manicured gardens in the heart of "Little England."

Traditional English High Tea served on the lawnAuthentic North Indian curries at The Grand IndianClassic Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding+1

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