7 Dining Experiences in Sri Lanka Worth the Early Start

1.Lotus Tower Experience with Lunch or Dinner Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 126 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $69Our pick

Dine in Colombo’s rotating Lotus Tower restaurant with a 360-degree city view, international buffet, and one included drink.

“Disappointing over all for the money. They didn’t let us go up before 6:30pm so we missed sunset. We were seated next to the window which meant our table didn’t rotate around the restaurant like the tables on the lower section. Food was a standard buffet definitely not 5 star. Desserts were super average. Our tickets came with one free drink each which they tried to charge us for again, had to call the manager over to sort it out. View is lovely, would see more if you did a lunch as night time you only see all the city lights”

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2.Colombo Lotus Tower Experience with Lunch or Dinner Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · from $69

Ride Colombo’s Lotus Tower to Blue Orbit for 360-degree city and ocean views, an international buffet, and one included drink.

“Great experience, lovely food and stunning views. The booking was easy and when we arrived it was very easy to access the Lotus Tower”

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3.Colombo City Tour with Lunch/Dinner – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $36Best value

Explore Colombo by private tuk-tuk, visiting temples, markets, colonial landmarks, the coast, and tea tasting with lunch or dinner included.

“Everything was good. Faizar is so cool. He guide us so friendly. I recommend to everyone for tuk tuk trip from here. Its nice experience”

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4.Private Yala Safari Day Trip & Exclusive Beach BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $180

Review of a private Yala safari with leopard spotting, elephants, wine, and a four-course beach BBQ dinner near Hambantota.

“The dinner location could be better. The access path and location wasn’t the best we imagined. Food was also ok.”

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5.Colombo By Night With Dinner At Taj Samudra Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $48

Review of Colombo by Night with dinner at Taj Samudra, including private transport, buffet details, timing, value, and booking advice.

“Had lunch at Golden Dragon restaurant at Taj Samudra Colombo. The food was delicious and service was excellent. The dishes recommended by the staff was amazing specially the black pepper beef curry. Special mention of Kasun Lasantha and Vijith who saw that we enjoyed the food and were very attentive. We enjoyed the food very much.”

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6.Lotus Tower Celebration Dining Experience with Cake

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $99

Celebrate at Colombo’s Lotus Tower with a revolving buffet dinner, 360-degree city views, cake, bubbly, and two hours at Blue Orbit.

“A wonderful establishment to spend NYE for something a little different. Food & drink was spectacular. Staff very friendly.”

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7.8 Days Tour Sri Lanka (Hotels, Breakfast, Dinner & Luxury Car)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $595

Review of an 8-day private Sri Lanka tour with hotels, meals, chauffeur, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Colombo.

“From the moment our journey began, we knew we were in the best hands with Kemi Travel and Tour, and especially with our driver and guide, Mr. Nirmal. He went above and beyond to ensure our trip was everything we dreamed of.”

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