Must-see restaurants in The South

  • One Love Restaurant

    Unawatuna

    One Love has a nice spread of tables on the sand. Amid a plethora of shrimp-grilling cafes, this is the preferred local option for a classic rice and…

  • South Ceylon Bakery

    Galle

    Opposite the bus station, this highly popular lunch spot, with its impossible-to-resist sweet and savoury short eats and tasty curries, is an authentic…

  • Cargills Food City

    Matara

    A large supermarket on the main road where you can stock up on supplies; also has a pharmacy.

  • Fruit Market

    Unawatuna

    The vast array of Sri Lanka's fruit and veg bounty is on display here.

  • Food Markets

    Matara

    Perfect for stocking up on snacks and fruit.

  • Anura’s Restaurant

    Galle

    This tiny hole-in-the-wall place caters to backpackers and serves generous portions of curries, various pasta dishes and okay pizzas. The paintings on the…

  • Mama’s Roof Café

    Galle

    Eat under the twinkling star-lit sky with views of a spinning lighthouse. The food is fine, but note that the original 'mama' has moved with her recipes…