Ceylonta
403 Somerset St W, Ottawa
(613) 237-7812
Customers' Favorites
Ceylonta's Chicken Palandi
Mutton Vegetable Roll
Ceylonta's Roast Beef
Roti and Pol Sambol
Chicken Kothu Rotti
Vegetable Samosa
Tandoori Chicken
Devilled Chicken
Devilled Shrimp
Chicken Biryani
Featured items
Mutton Kothu Rotti
Chopped flat bread stir-fried with onions, green chillies, spices, and mutton.
Vegetable Thali
A traditional platter of seven assorted curried vegetables served with steamed Basmati rice and pappadam.
Ceylonta's Chicken Palandi
White chicken meat marinated in Sri Lankan chillies and smothered in chef's special sauce.
Butter Chicken
Flavoured with chosen condiments and roasted spices like coriander, cumin, and fennel.
Meat Thali
One selection of chicken, beef, mutton or egg added to the vegetable Thali platter.
Chicken Kothu Rotti
Chopped flat bread stir-fried with onions, green chillies, spices, and chicken.
Masala Dosai
A dosa is a thin South Indian pancake/crepe made from a fermented batter of ground black gram (lentil) and rice. Dosas are stuffed with a savory, wonderfully spiced potato and onion filling served with coconut chutney and Sambar.
Vegetable Biryani
A delicious savory rice dish that is loaded with spicy marinated vegetables, caramelized onions, yogurt and flavorful Basmati rice. This dish is served with tandoori chicken and boiled egg.
Appetizers
Mutton Roll
Crispy bread crepe stuffed with mildly hot curried goat. Served with tangy red chili sauce.
Ulunthu Vadai
Two pieces, Donut shaped urith dhal savouries. Served with tangy coconut chutney.
Fish Cutlet
A large croquette made of flaked fish and mashed potato mixed and rolled with onions and aromatic hot spices.
Rasam
Curry flavoured stock with a touch of tamarind.
Sambar Vegetable Soup
A mixed vegetable soup flavoured with tamarind and chili.
Spicy Tomatoe soup
Vegetable Samosa
Indian pastry stuffed with spiced vegetables.
Kadalai Vadai
Two pieces. Fried patties of spicy lentil and urid dhal similar to falafels.
Traditional Entrees
Vegetable Thali
A traditional platter of seven assorted curried vegetables served with steamed Basmati rice and pappadam.
Meat Thali
One selection of chicken, beef, mutton or egg added to the vegetable Thali platter.
Chicken Biryani
A delicious savory rice dish that is loaded with spicy marinated Chicken, caramelized onions, yogurt and flavorful Basmati rice. This dish is served with tandoori chicken and boiled egg.
Mutton Biryani
A delicious savory rice dish that is loaded with spicy marinated Mutton, caramelized onions, yogurt and flavorful Basmati rice. This dish is served with tandoori chicken and boiled egg.
Vegetable Biryani
A delicious savory rice dish that is loaded with spicy marinated vegetables, caramelized onions, yogurt and flavorful Basmati rice. This dish is served with tandoori chicken and boiled egg.
Fish Thali
Curried fish added to the vegetable Thali platter.
Beef Biryani
A delicious savory rice dish that is loaded with spicy marinated Beef, caramelized onions, yogurt and flavorful Basmati rice. This dish is served with tandoori chicken and boiled egg.
Shrimp Biryani
A delicious savory rice dish that is loaded with spicy marinated Shrimp, caramelized onions, yogurt and flavorful Basmati rice. This dish is served with tandoori chicken and boiled egg.
Dosai
Masala Dosai
A dosa is a thin South Indian pancake/crepe made from a fermented batter of ground black gram (lentil) and rice. Dosas are stuffed with a savory, wonderfully spiced potato and onion filling served with coconut chutney and Sambar.
Ghee Dosai
A dosa is a thin South Indian pancake/crepe made from a fermented batter of ground black gram (lentil) and rice. Dosas are coated in delicious golden Ghee (clarified butter) served with coconut chutney and Sambar.
Plain Dosai
A dosa is a thin South Indian pancake/crepe made from a fermented batter of ground black gram (lentil) and rice. Dosas are served with coconut chutney and Sambar.
Egg Dosai
A dosa is a thin South Indian pancake/crepe made from a fermented batter of ground black gram (lentil) and rice.
The egg, sunny-side up is fried into the dosa served with coconut chutney and Sambar.
Ceylonta Style Roasts
Ceylonta's Chicken Palandi
White chicken meat marinated in Sri Lankan chillies and smothered in chef's special sauce.
Ceylonta's Roast Beef
Strips of tender curried beef stir-fried with sliced onions and crushed red peppers.
Ceylonta's Fish Steaks
Crispy king fish steaks marinated in tumeric and hot red peppers.
Tandoori Chicken
Four pieces of roasted chicken marinated in Ceylonta's tandoori spices.
Stir Fried Dishes
Chicken Fried Rice
Combined with steamed basmati rice, steamed green beans, peas, and other vegetables. Stir-fried with herbs and spices.
Vegetable Fried Rice
Combined with steamed basmati rice, steamed green beans, peas, and other vegetables. Stir-fried with herbs and spices.
Mutton Fried Rice
Combined with steamed basmati rice, steamed green beans, peas, and other vegetables. Stir-fried with herbs and spices.
Beef Fried Rice
Combined with steamed basmati rice, steamed green beans, peas, and other vegetables. Stir-fried with herbs and spices.
String Hoppers Kothu
Mutton String Hoppers Kothu
Thin strips of noodles and mutton chopped and stir-fried with a blend of onions, herbs, and spices.
Chicken String Hoppers Kothu
Thin strips of noodles and chicken chopped and stir-fried with a blend of onions, herbs, and spices.
Vegetarian String Hoppers Kothu
Thin strips of noodles and vegetables chopped and stir-fried with a blend of onions, herbs, and spices.
Beef String Hoppers Kothu
Thin strips of noodles and beef chopped and stir-fried with a blend of onions, herbs, and spices.
Kothu Rotti
Porotha (2 pcs)
Chicken Kothu Rotti
Chopped flat bread stir-fried with onions, green chillies, spices, and chicken.
Mutton Kothu Rotti
Chopped flat bread stir-fried with onions, green chillies, spices, and mutton.
Naan
Vegetarian Kothu Rotti
Chopped flat bread stir-fried with onions, green chillies, spices, and vegetables.
Beef Kothu Rotti
Chopped flat bread stir-fried with onions, green chillies, spices, and beef.
Egg Kothu Rotti
Chopped flat bread stir-fried with onions, green chillies, spices, and egg.
Steamed Entrees
String Hoppers
Rice noodles formed into lacy circles and steamed to a light and fluffy texture. Served with coconut sambol and curried lentils.
Pittu
A steamed dish of red rice flour and grated coconut. Served with sambol and your choice of protein.
Devilled Dishes
Devilled Chicken
Cooked in a tomato based chili sauce imported from Sri Lanka. Moderately hot.
Devilled Beef
Cooked in a tomato based chili sauce imported from Sri Lanka. Moderately hot.
Devilled Fish
Cooked in a tomato based chili sauce imported from Sri Lanka. Moderately hot.
Devilled Shrimp
Cooked in a tomato based chili sauce imported from Sri Lanka. Moderately hot.
Devilled Potato
Cooked in a tomato based chili sauce imported from Sri Lanka. Moderately hot.
Curried Dishes
Butter Chicken
Flavoured with chosen condiments and roasted spices like coriander, cumin, and fennel.
Curried Eggplant
Flavoured with chosen condiments and roasted spices like coriander, cumin, and fennel.
Curried King Fish
Flavoured with chosen condiments and roasted spices like coriander, cumin, and fennel.
Curried Shrimp
Flavoured with chosen condiments and roasted spices like coriander, cumin, and fennel.
Paneer Masala
Curried Beans
Cabbage Stir Fry and Spinach with Coconut
Curried Lentils
Flavoured with chosen condiments and roasted spices like coriander, cumin, and fennel.
Curried Chicken
Flavoured with chosen condiments and roasted spices like coriander, cumin, and fennel.
Curried Egg
Served with coconut.
Curried Potatoes With Sauce
Flavoured with chosen condiments and roasted spices like coriander, cumin, and fennel.
Curried Beef
Flavoured with chosen condiments and roasted spices like coriander, cumin, and fennel.
Chick Peas
Curried Squash
Fried Sprats (Sardines)
Maldive's dried fish with sliced onion and crushed red pepper.
Curried Mutton
Flavoured with chosen condiments and roasted spices like coriander, cumin, and fennel.
Shahi Paneer
Side Dishes
Vegetable Samosa
Indian pastry stuffed with spiced vegetables.
Kadalai Vadai
Two pieces. Fried patties of spicy lentil and urid dhal similar to falafels.
Fish Cutlet
A large croquette made of flaked fish and mashed potato mixed and rolled with onions and aromatic hot spices.
Naan Bread
Heated Indian flatbread.
Garlic Naan Bread
Fried Sardines
Maldive's dried fish with sliced onion and crushed red pepper.
Ceylonta Style Chutney
A hot sauce made from blended coconut, chilies, and lime.
Seeni Sambol
Thin chips of Maldive's dried fish and thinly sliced onions cooked in sweet, hot, and tangy spices.
Katta Sambol
A mixture of coarsely ground red chilies, chipped Maldive's dried fish, and onions in lemon juice. Very hot.
Chutney
Coconut Sambol
Finely grated coconut mixed with a combination of red hot chilies and other spices.
Basmati Rice
A plate of basmati rice cooked in ghee and flavored with saffron and fried onions.
Pappadam
Four pieces. A quick fried crispy, mildly spicy, and thin lentil wafer.
Non Alcoholic Beverages
Faluda
Rose flavored drink with ice cream and tulsi seeds.
Mango Lassi
Mango concentrate with yogourt.
Soft Drinks
Ceylon Tea
Served with fresh cardamom, ginger, and condensed milk.
Mango Juice
Ceylon Coffee
Imported Sri Lankan spicy coffee with ginger and coriander.
Guava Juice
Madras Coffee
Dessert
Ceylonta's Rice Pudding
Payasam
Similar to tapioca pudding.
Ice Cream
Mango, Coconut or Vanilla.
Gulab Jamun (2 pcs)
Mains
Vegetarian Thali
A traditional platter of five assorted curried vegetables served with steamed Basmati rice.
Paratha Roti (1 pc)
Roti Parota (Roti Canai) that is guaranteed to give you layers and layers of flaky deliciousness!
Mutton Thali
One selection of chicken, beef, mutton or egg added to the vegetable Thali platter.
Naan (1 pc)
Naan is a soft and pillowy Indian-style flatbread traditionally made in a tandoor, or cylindrical clay oven.
Butter Chicken
The secret to the tender, flavour infused chicken is a spice infused yogurt marinade made with fresh ginger, garlic, lemon juice and spices.
Gulab Jamun (2 pcs)
Gulab jamun is a beloved Indian dessert consisting of fried balls of a dough made from milk solids and semolina, soaked with an aromatic syrup spiced with green cardamom, rose water, saffron, and more.
Butter Chicken Thali
One selection of chicken, beef, mutton or egg added to the vegetable Thali platter.
Chicken Thali
A traditional platter of four assorted curried vegetables plus Chicken curry served with steamed Basmati rice.
Egg Thali
A traditional platter of four assorted curried vegetables plus egg curry served with steamed Basmati rice.
Beef Thali
One selection of chicken, beef, mutton or egg added to the vegetable Thali platter.
Shrimp Thali
One selection of shrimp, chicken, beef, mutton or egg added to the vegetable Thali platter.
Chicken Biryani
A delicious savory rice dish that is loaded with spicy marinated Chicken, caramelized onions, yogurt and flavorful Basmati rice. This dish is served with tandoori chicken and boiled egg.
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Mango Juice
Basmati Rice
A plate of basmati rice cooked in ghee and flavored with saffron and fried onions.
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Recent Reviews
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
December 2025
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...
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...
November 2025
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