Food was amazing! I’m Pakistani, though I’ve never had Sri Lankan food, had no idea what to expect. The food was so flavourful and it feels like you’re eating a home cooked meal. Pricing is fair for this premium level of food (not necessarily cheap, but it’s very high quality food).
Only complaints: food wasn’t spicy enough I thought (but this is a non issue, will just ask for more chili next time) and the server who served us was kind of talking too fast 😭.
Would still rate this place 5 stars overall though! Come with your friends and loved ones!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jessica Cope
Absolutely love this place! They have the best butter chicken and Naan bread!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Josee Cayer
We had a fantastic dinner here. We asked one of the owners to suggest plates to share between 5 of us and his selection was excellent. Best tandoori chicken we've ever had. Definitely going back there soon
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Balou Antia
Ceylonta has been my go-to for fantastic flavorful spicy food for over 25 years. I cannot recommend it highly enough to people with adventurous palates! Bravo Ranjan!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A Reviewer
The coconut sambol had incredible flavour. Slow but friendly service, seemed understaffed at the time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
kinkladze citeh
This is a special restaurant. Amazing food. Absolutely awesome service with a host working there for 30y+. Great to explain and suggest dishes. Thank you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kothu Roti, Coconut Sambal, Vegetable Thali, Ceylonta's Roast Beef, Chicken Biryani, Butter Chicken, Tandoori Chicken, Masala Dosa, Vegan Thali, Chicken Kothu Rotti, Gulab Jamun, Roti and Pol Sambol
Katie Newman
Definitely recommend!!
Ceylonta might just be my favorite restaurant in Ottawa for a special night out.
Every item I've tried from both the food and drink menu has been phenomenal. Incredible flavors and great kind service, seeing the staff is like seeing friends.
The food is mostly on the hotter side so if you prefer mild food it might not be the place for you, but I love it. The coconut sambal might be the most interesting and delicious flavors I've ever tried, it's heaven (appetizer) and the cocktails are beautifully crafted.
Excellent parottas and fresh sambol. Ranjan also sent over some nice coconut milk gravies and a simple yet flavorful cauliflower mash. I'm definitely going to be back to try more of their fare!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Edward Morgan
Absolutely amazing and authentic Sri Lankan food! I’ve been visiting their two locations since 2008, and the quality has always been consistent — flavorful, comforting, and true to its roots.
During my recent visits, Anjana was especially wonderful — so courteous, customer-oriented, and genuinely kind. Mr. Ranjan, whom I’ve known since 2008, continues to be as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating as ever. He always makes sure the dishes are prepared exactly to your preferred spice level, which is such a thoughtful touch.
What truly stood out this time was how understanding they were about our pet, Rose. They kindly accommodated her during our last two visits, which meant so much to us — it’s not easy to find such kindness and flexibility these days.
Every time I’m in Ottawa, this will remain a must-visit spot for me. Highly recommended for anyone who loves authentic Sri Lankan flavors and genuinely caring service!
Amazing spot. Really nice people working there and the food is some of the best I've ever had. I've eaten at a lot of places in Ottawa and this is easily in the top 3 of all time for me.
I would recommend going with a group and getting lots of different plates to share. This place is really good for food allergies and restrictions as well.
I don't ever write reviews but this place is just too good.
The staff is passionate about the menu and will suggest dishes and pairings that work.
The chicken Palandi is phenomenal
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dr. Daniel Esthetixs
GREAT AUTHENTIC Sri Lankan food!! Had been visiting their 2 locations since 2008. During recent two visits Anjana was great, customer oriented and coutious! Mr. Ranjan is known to me since 2008 and always had been amazing,.accommodating and friendly! Will prepare any dish as your spice level. Specially Thankful to them for accommodating my pet Rose over the last two visits!! Means a lot to us to have our pet family member! Will visit eveytime I visit Ottawa! Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gartheeban Ganeshapillai
An absolute gem of a Sri Lankan restaurant right near the heart of Ottawa!
The staff are warm and welcoming. The food is bursting with authentic flavors. It’s no surprise that several politicians, including current premier Mark Carney, have stopped by.
The highlights are a must-try: vadai, mango lassi (the vegan coconut milk option is to try), the kottu, and the rotti with sambol, which is simply to die for.
The best of Sri Lankan cuisine in Ottawa!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kothu Roti, Coconut Sambal
Zoe Robi
My god this place was good! My boyfriend suggested it after finding the menu online and feeling intrigued and I’m so happy we checked it out. The service was amazing - they’re fast knowledgeable and exceptionally kind. The food was next level… the aromas, the flavours, the spices, the freshness. Absolutely amazing! We tried everything the chef working that day recommend and were so satisfied with how delicious everything was. I will continue to recommend this spot to everyone and it has quickly become one of my favourite south Asian restos in the city!
Super friendly and welcoming!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was amazing! I’m Pakistani, though I’ve never had Sri Lankan food, had no idea what to expect. The food was so flavourful and it feels like you’re eating a home cooked meal. Pricing is fair for this premium level of food (not necessarily cheap, but it’s very high quality food).
Only complaints: food wasn’t spicy enough I thought (but this is a non issue, will just ask for more chili next time) and the server who served us was kind of talking too fast 😭.
Would still rate this place 5 stars overall though! Come with your friends and loved ones!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Absolutely love this place! They have the best butter chicken and Naan bread!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a fantastic dinner here. We asked one of the owners to suggest plates to share between 5 of us and his selection was excellent. Best tandoori chicken we've ever had. Definitely going back there soon
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ceylonta has been my go-to for fantastic flavorful spicy food for over 25 years. I cannot recommend it highly enough to people with adventurous palates! Bravo Ranjan!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The coconut sambol had incredible flavour. Slow but friendly service, seemed understaffed at the time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
This is a special restaurant.
Amazing food.
Absolutely awesome service with a host working there for 30y+. Great to explain and suggest dishes.
Thank you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kothu Roti, Coconut Sambal, Vegetable Thali, Ceylonta's Roast Beef, Chicken Biryani, Butter Chicken, Tandoori Chicken, Masala Dosa, Vegan Thali, Chicken Kothu Rotti, Gulab Jamun, Roti and Pol Sambol
Definitely recommend!!
Ceylonta might just be my favorite restaurant in Ottawa for a special night out.
Every item I've tried from both the food and drink menu has been phenomenal. Incredible flavors and great kind service, seeing the staff is like seeing friends.
The food is mostly on the hotter side so if you prefer mild food it might not be the place for you, but I love it. The coconut sambal might be the most interesting and delicious flavors I've ever tried, it's heaven (appetizer) and the cocktails are beautifully crafted.
The staff are hardworking and kind people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetable Thali, Coconut Sambal
Excellent parottas and fresh sambol. Ranjan also sent over some nice coconut milk gravies and a simple yet flavorful cauliflower mash. I'm definitely going to be back to try more of their fare!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely amazing and authentic Sri Lankan food! I’ve been visiting their two locations since 2008, and the quality has always been consistent — flavorful, comforting, and true to its roots.
During my recent visits, Anjana was especially wonderful — so courteous, customer-oriented, and genuinely kind. Mr. Ranjan, whom I’ve known since 2008, continues to be as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating as ever. He always makes sure the dishes are prepared exactly to your preferred spice level, which is such a thoughtful touch.
What truly stood out this time was how understanding they were about our pet, Rose. They kindly accommodated her during our last two visits, which meant so much to us — it’s not easy to find such kindness and flexibility these days.
Every time I’m in Ottawa, this will remain a must-visit spot for me. Highly recommended for anyone who loves authentic Sri Lankan flavors and genuinely caring service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetable Thali
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing spot. Really nice people working there and the food is some of the best I've ever had. I've eaten at a lot of places in Ottawa and this is easily in the top 3 of all time for me.
I would recommend going with a group and getting lots of different plates to share. This place is really good for food allergies and restrictions as well.
I don't ever write reviews but this place is just too good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coconut Sambal, Chicken Kothu Rotti, Deviled Shrimp, Ceylonta's Chicken Palandi
Best enjoyed family style sharing dishes.
The staff is passionate about the menu and will suggest dishes and pairings that work.
The chicken Palandi is phenomenal
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
GREAT AUTHENTIC Sri Lankan food!!
Had been visiting their 2 locations since 2008.
During recent two visits Anjana was great, customer oriented and coutious!
Mr. Ranjan is known to me since 2008 and always had been amazing,.accommodating and friendly! Will prepare any dish as your spice level.
Specially Thankful to them for accommodating my pet Rose over the last two visits!! Means a lot to us to have our pet family member!
Will visit eveytime I visit Ottawa!
Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
An absolute gem of a Sri Lankan restaurant right near the heart of Ottawa!
The staff are warm and welcoming. The food is bursting with authentic flavors. It’s no surprise that several politicians, including current premier Mark Carney, have stopped by.
The highlights are a must-try: vadai, mango lassi (the vegan coconut milk option is to try), the kottu, and the rotti with sambol, which is simply to die for.
The best of Sri Lankan cuisine in Ottawa!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kothu Roti, Coconut Sambal
My god this place was good! My boyfriend suggested it after finding the menu online and feeling intrigued and I’m so happy we checked it out. The service was amazing - they’re fast knowledgeable and exceptionally kind. The food was next level… the aromas, the flavours, the spices, the freshness. Absolutely amazing! We tried everything the chef working that day recommend and were so satisfied with how delicious everything was. I will continue to recommend this spot to everyone and it has quickly become one of my favourite south Asian restos in the city!
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