Dining

Some things have changed but we’ve endeavored to keep the best of our Ceylonese heritage intact. Our tea is still grown in the mists of Nuwara Eliya, our crab curry is famous island wide, and our scones are the best in Colombo. Our views, from the edge of the Indian Ocean are still spectacular.

Our food offering throughout the day is focused on perfectly executed Ceylonese cuisine, reminiscent of the regional flavors imported by colonial routes, a selection of old and new world wines, along with imported and local beers.

In addition to breakfast, lunch and dinner we offer a menu available all day highlighting a gastronomic journey through our island home.

So wrote Mark Twain, inspired by a drive from Colombo to the Galle Face Green during which he became enamored of Ceylon’s vivid character. Many travellers have been enthralled by this emerald teardrop, our island home.

Another, Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, penned “I write these lines with a pad upon my knee, heaving upon the long roll of the Indian Ocean running large and grey under a grey streaked sky with the rain-swept hills of Ceylon just one shade greyer , lining the Eastern skyline”.

The Galle Face Hotel, as it has for the past 153 years offers explorers and travellers rest and respite in the spirit of the greatest colonial explorers. Served overlooking the majestic Indian Ocean we offer light meals and deftly prepared morsels. The most refreshing of quenchers, freshly brewed tea, is always available.

We are however, rightly acclaimed for a sophisticated and creative cocktail list that is imbued with the spirit of famous travellers past who have graced our shores. A full range of spirituous liquors and fermented libations are offered.

Our Resident Piper shows dignified respect to the country’s flag as it is ceremoniously lowered at sunset every evening.