Where to Eat in Gampaha: The Best Restaurants and Bars

February 12, 2018 Janean Rudisill

Gampaha (Sinhala: ගම්පහ [ˈgamːpaha]; Tamil: கம்பஹா [gam ɭpaha]) is a major city in Gampaha District, Western Province, Sri Lanka. It is situated to the north-east of the capital Colombo. It is the sixth largest urban area in Western Province, after Colombo, Negombo, Kalutara, Panadura and Avissawella. Gampaha is also the second largest urban centre in Gampaha district, after Negombo. According to the facts of central index prepared by urban development authority (UDA), Gampaha develops around 95% although the population is less than in Negombo. Gampaha has a land area of 25.8 hectares and is home to the offices of 75 government institutions.
Things to do in Gampaha

1. Lords Restaurant Complex

80 B Poroutha Road | Beach Road Etthukala, Negombo 11500, Sri Lanka (Formerly Lords Restaurant) Takeout, Television, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi Indian, Seafood, European, Asian, Thai, Sri Lankan, International, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$39 - HK$118 +94 77 285 3190
Excellent
66%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2 reviews

Lords Restaurant Complex

Find your space .. Discover 6 different restaurant, bar and lounge bar outlets under one roof. A unique and contemporary design with art gallery. Freshly prepared local ingredients cooked with passion and delivered from the heart. We accommodate special diet needs and have a separate Vegan Menu with over 25 different options and also a Gluten Free Menu

Reviewed By Rolirolle2017 - London, United Kingdom

We had our very first Sri Lankan dinner at Lords when arrived.
It seemed that it was THE trendy place to go in Negombo.
The back of the restaurant is much nicer than the area near the street so I regretted we were not offered a table there.The service is very good though.
The cocktails were average and the food was nice. I had prawns served in a coconut sauce and a sort of beetroot chutney which was lovely. The curry itself was nothing special but it was a smooth approach to the local food.
We had so much better for much cheaper during as we traveled around the island. Especially in the guesthouses.

2. Sea View Restaurant

319 Lewis Pl, Negombo 22100, Sri Lanka Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi Seafood, Asian, Sri Lankan, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +94 31 2 233762
Excellent
54%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 633 reviews

Sea View Restaurant

Reviewed By Dec105 - Dublin, Ireland

We stayed in an adjacent hotel and people we met there recommended this restaurant. Unfortunately it turned out to be very disappointing.
The menu was more Chinese than Sri Lankan, with some European dishes available also. We both chose Chinese dishes that involved beef. The food presented was fairly lacklustre but the beef was inedible - it smelled and tasted disgusting. When we finished we complained to the waiter about the beef. He grinned and ignored us - though I did hear him shouting into the kitchen as he cleared the plates 'beef disgusting!' - as if it was some sort of joke.
Poor!

3. P N Fernando Seafood Palace

No. 39 Gamameda Road | Thudella, Ja Ela, Gampaha 11350, Sri Lanka Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff Chinese, Seafood, Asian Lunch, Dinner
Excellent
18%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
27%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 11 reviews

P N Fernando Seafood Palace

Reviewed By PRABHU60 - Colombo, Sri Lanka

This restaurant was serving excellent food few months back and I have reviewed it as one of the best Chinese Restaurants in entire Sri Lanka,
Of late, the food at the restaurant lost its flavors and some of the dishes are very unpleasant for the palate.
May be the change is temporary due to the chef is on leave and is replaced by somebody who is not as experienced.
Hope the management would do something good to improve the state back to its old splendour,

4. The Pan

107 Old Negombo Road | Wattala 11300, Wattala 11300, Sri Lanka Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff Indian, Asian, Sri Lankan, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner +94 11 2 933760
Excellent
27%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
5%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 51 reviews

The Pan

Reviewed By Kolitha P

The best restaurant in Gampaha district. Delicious food well trained staff with great ambiance. I suggest to try Indian food. love them.

5. Pizza Hut

Negombo Road, Ja Ela, Gampaha 11350, Sri Lanka Reservations, Waitstaff Pizza, Fast Food Dinner, Brunch +94 11 2 729729
Excellent
25%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
8%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 12 reviews

Pizza Hut

Reviewed By UdSe - Hong Kong, China

You can't expect anything new from a franchise outlet so the menus and products were pretty standard. But the service was on the more slow side so could be improved.

6. Letona Cafe

34 Queen's Mary Rd., Gampaha 11000, Sri Lanka Seating, Waitstaff, Takeout Asian, Cafe, Sri Lankan, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner +94 33 2 234940
Excellent
25%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
9%
Terrible
12%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 32 reviews

Letona Cafe

Reviewed By Tharaka D - Minuwangoda, Sri Lanka

Food are somewhat expensive. Convenience is the easiness to access. They take about 30 minutes to prepare a fried rice. The food portions are very small compared to other places in Sri Lanka and also too expensive.

7. Letona Cafe

247, Colombo - Kandy Road_Yakkala | A1 - 30 Km From Colombo, Gampaha 11870, Sri Lanka Waitstaff, Seating Cafe, Asian Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner +94 33 2 229800
Excellent
30%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
7%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 13 reviews

Letona Cafe

Reviewed By Nadeeka P - Gampaha, Sri Lanka

Though we visited this restaurant even once in month,this time we had luch at the restaurant with all my family. This time it was terrible. Bad. Our lunch was so poor and our cash is in vain. We buy vegetable chopsy, and there is no young corn added. It's almost like a soup.
And Letona special chicken fried rice is just like a steam riced. I never recommend this restaurant ...

8. Nimaka Foods

Bus stop Road, Gampaha 11000, Sri Lanka +94 33 2 231895
Excellent
12%
Good
64%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
12%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 8 reviews

Nimaka Foods

Reviewed By Lion Dharshana W - Gampaha, Sri Lanka

The place was Too Crowded & Service was very very Slow. We waited more than 20 minutes & only two girls were serving. So we left the place without placing the order. My wife recalled this place were we met 11 years ago.

9. The First Choice

17/A,Ranathunga Road | Ranathunga Branch, Gampaha 11000, Sri Lanka +94 33 5 621291
Excellent
0%
Good
58%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
14%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 7 reviews

The First Choice

Reviewed By Mytrips H - Gampaha, Sri Lanka

I have been visiting First Choice since they started the place. Unfortunately what I found is they are loosing their concern on providing best services to people. It was a best place for my family specially my little daughter for evening hangouts. They had laser lights in their place and my daughter loved it.
It was very clean those days dining area had been decorated nicely.Now they focused on teenagers who attend private tuition classes in Gampaha Town rather than families and people who prefer good food in good environment.
Good thing I found it the food is as same as before, and sometimes I visit them to buy pastries and buns on my way home.
I wish they could see this and restore their quality again.

10. Orient Food Court

Gampaha, Sri Lanka
Excellent
0%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
50%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 2 reviews

Orient Food Court

Reviewed By sugeethj - Toronto, Canada

this is a relatively new bakehouse in Gampaha, offers average Seating but a good range of light snacks like buns and pastries. a hot plain tea and a fish bun is a good combination. their ketchup tends to be a bit weak however. there is no wait staff, it is entirely self serve.

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