Listly by Roland Lefevre
As a popular coastal holiday hub Negombo is also a food lover's dream come true. Famed for its fresh seafood and fine dining restaurants the top eateries in this seaside hamlet are as follows.
Tipped to be the best venue in the holiday heartland to sample traditional rice and curry Coconut Primitive offers an affordable menu full of local specialties and a range of Italian favorites. Abuzz with diners during the evening making a reservation may be a necessity for those hoping to head down to this eatery located in the heart of Brown's Beach junction.
Ranked among the top Negombo restaurants for seafood fare the Sands Restaurant in Club Hotel Dolphin offers a stylish dining experience for seafood lovers. Expect a menu full of juicy grills and local favorites made from fresh off the boat seafood. Child-friendly items are also found in the menu which also includes a Sweet-Toothed Section full of deliciously decadent cakes, ice creams and pastries.
As one of the city's most popular eateries the Heroes Restaurant is full of hungry diner all day long. Renowned for their affordable price points and eclectic menu which covers local and continental favorites the attention to detail at Heroes makes the venue one of the finest dining spots in Negombo.
Negombo's favorite cafe, the aptly named Dolce Vita is the best place to sample a variety of home-made baked foods and premium Italian coffee. With a stunning beachfront location the cafe with a tranquil garden serves crispy croissants and authentic Italian Espressos with captivating beach views all around.
Tipped to be one of the busiest drinking holes in Negombo the Rodeo Pub'n Restaurant brings the best of pub fare to the beach hub with a wide range of international favorites to boot. The reasonable prices also make the Rodeo Pub'n Restaurant a hit with locals and visitors alike as does the quality of the dishes on offer.
A relatively new addition to the city's dining scene the Kamlo Seafood restaurant offers discerning pallets a plethora of cuisines in one all encompassing location. From succulent seafood dishes to piping hot Chinese and western specialties vegetarian diners can expect to find a number of delectable dishes to suit their dietary choices as well. German filter coffee is another feature at Kamlo that is worth sampling.
European food fanatics on the other hand should head to The White Rose Restaurant to dig in to the best hamburgers and lasagna Negombo has to offer. BBQ fare and pastries are also available in this eatery which also offers a kid's menu and a range of cakes.