Where to Eat in Mirissa: The Best Restaurants and Bars

January 20, 2018 Dorsey Hagwood

Mirissa (Sinhalese: මිරිස්ස) is a small town on the south coast of Sri Lanka, located in the Matara District of the Southern Province. It is approximately 150 kilometres (93 mi) south of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 4 metres (13 ft) above sea level. Mirissa's beach and nightlife make it a popular tourist destination. It is also a fishing port and one of the island's main whale and dolphin watching locations.
Things to do in Mirissa

1. Dewmini Roti Shop

Udupila Road | Footpath to the Beach, Mirissa 81740, Sri Lanka Outdoor Seating, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Seating, Waitstaff Sri Lankan, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch HK$24 +94 71 516 2604
Excellent
70%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2 reviews

Dewmini Roti Shop

Dear Guests, please not that we are closed on Poya Days (full moon days).

Reviewed By travelfoodlovelife - London, United Kingdom

We stayed at Peacock Villa just up the road (also highly recommend) and the staff recommended this place. We checked out on TripAdvisor and saw amazing ratings.
The food was so tasty - and incredibly cheap. We ordered chicken, egg and veggie kottu, a bottle of water, and a banoffee roti with ice cream. All of it was delicious but we loved the dessert so much.
We were lucky to not have to wait for a table, but the restaurant was full for the duration.
It seems like a traditional restaurant which has become popular for tourists. Despite this it has retained its local charm.
Altogether our meal cost less than £5 (1,000 rupees) - crazy cheap!

2. Dimali Inn

138/1 Galle Road, Mirissa 81740, Sri Lanka Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff Asian, Sri Lankan, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +94 71 818 5482
Excellent
74%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 298 reviews

Dimali Inn

Reviewed By SileneinSing - Singapore, Singapore

Family run with intimate surroundings. The cook Dimmi lived in Singapore for 4 years working as a nurse in Bishan. She was ecstatic to learn I was from Singapore. Her daughter’s name is Dimali which is the restaurant’s name. When you first walk in, it seems like you are entering someone’s home, the family is gathered, laughing and talking welcoming you into their home. I sat facing the kitchen so you can actually see the women / Dimmi cook. I ordered the mee goreng with prawns which was generously portioned, bits of tomato, garlic and prawn including the shells. The mee goreng has Dimmi’s Sri Lankan twist on it. Juices have bottled water blended fruit. I find Sri Lanka expensive for what you get.

3. Our World Wi Fi Cafe

150 Km Post, Merinchigoda, Galle Road, Mirissa 81740, Sri Lanka Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Wifi, Buffet Cafe, Asian, Sri Lankan, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Brunch HK$78 +94 71 768 5034
Excellent
57%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
6%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 532 reviews

Our World Wi Fi Cafe

We are offering a food for visitors coming to Sri Lanka with tight budget. we offer rice, noodles, kottu, chips, various kind of rottis, many kind of juice, ( sour sap , jack fruit juice, golden apple, wood apple , avacardo, plinepple, banana , mango, papaya, etc for 200 rupees , 500 ml glass) shakes. lassys, pankakes veg salad and fruit salads and many more we have a vegitarian buffet start from 12.00 pm onwards mainly s rilankn veg curries such as dhall, pumpking mixed vegitabals, sweet -pinepple curry, luffa , ash plantan chips, brinjall, sweet poteto( three of that) and veg salad with tomato and cucucumber, papadam (chrisphy chips ) and rice only 450 rupees

Reviewed By esalagean - Zürich

I won’t call it a secret spot but it is certainly not a flashy one, and that’s good news.
Delicious natural juices (also less obvious ones like guava) and cafe dishes sold at very fair prices.
Very gentle and helpful people are working hard in this café, it was a pleasure to come back every day!

4. Barista - Mirissa

Galle Road, Mirissa 81740, Sri Lanka Delivery, Reservations, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi Cafe, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Brunch +94 41 3 021303
Excellent
56%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
5%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 153 reviews

Barista - Mirissa

Welcome to Barista Lavazza! A brand perfected by over a century of experience and dedication to serve Sri Lanka with the finest brew of authentic Italian coffee culture. Ever since we launched our first outlet in Colombo in September 2002, our team has tirelessly worked to create a space away from the pressures of home and work, a comfortable ambience to relax and unwind over the fragrant aroma of a finely brewed cup of coffee. Over the past few years our growing numbers of patrons have helped make Barista Lavazza the most popular international coffee chain in Sri Lanka with thirteen espresso bars Island wide and a host of new initiatives underway. We believe that great coffee should be accompanied by nothing but the best available service, which is why our dedicated, professional team of brew masters will do everything possible to make your experience better. This is also reflected in our conveniently located espresso bars, which are designed to reflect the warmth and character of traditional Italian coffee houses, whilst also offering facilities such as wireless access and games.

Reviewed By Hildegard L

Our Tuk-tuck driver took us to this place when we asked for good coffee, and we were so happy we found this place! Their smoked chicken Sandwich is the best I’ve had in a long time, and their selection of coffee and juices are great. I would have taken a picture of the Sandwich, but I couldn’t put it down:) we will definitely come back here!

5. Palm Villa

Matara Road, Mirissa 81740, Sri Lanka Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol Seafood, Sri Lankan, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch +94 41 2 250022
Excellent
63%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 96 reviews

Palm Villa

Reviewed By LadyParker123 - East Linton, United Kingdom

Lovely views over the sea! Sadly our meal was not up to very much. The service was slow and we very nearly got up and left. When the food arrived it was not that good.

6. Little Tuna Sushi Cafe

Udupila Road | On the River, Mirissa 81740, Sri Lanka Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Takeout, Reservations, Free Wifi Japanese, Seafood, Sushi, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner HK$24 - HK$55 +94 77 280 6877
Excellent
67%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
7%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 283 reviews

Little Tuna Sushi Cafe

Cosy and colorful Sushi Restaurant in a big garden on the river in Mirissa. Relax in our hammocks, enjoy our homemade cheesecake and muffins and of course our delicious Sushi. We are right by the river, you can access us over our bridge, or from the road, right beside Dewmini Roti Shop. We also have one comfortable room for rent. Stay with us at Little Tuna and never be far away from your favorite food :)

Reviewed By Ruben d

Don't expect the best sushi you've ever had, but having some sushi for a change in Sri Lanka after so manny curries.. mjamm!
Tuna was not of very special quality, the crab role was very good though. Portions are not too big, ended up ordering allmost all the rolls on the menu for the two of us. Unfortunately no tempura dishes (which work so nice in a roll..).
Prices are high for Sri Lankan standards I guess, but still ok. So if you're up for something different, and also have some time left (service is quite slow), go here, and when service takes a bit longer, take your beer and go and chill in a hammock!

7. Margherita Italiano Restaurant

Mirissa Junction, Mirissa 81740, Sri Lanka Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi Italian, Pizza, Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch +94 72 801 7274
Excellent
59%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
5%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 253 reviews

Margherita Italiano Restaurant

A journey to italian cuisines. Sarath's pizza, the best pizza available in the town. if you want to taste the right taste of a Italian pizza come to our place.

Reviewed By Rebe82 - Torremolinos, Spain

The restaurant is situated in the main road( a little bit noisy) We ordered homemade gnocchi with bacon and zucchini(incredible nice!!) and 2 pizzas with mushrooms and another with chicken ( both delicious). This place surprised me positively. Good value for the money. I recommend it 100%

8. Papa Mango

Matara Road | Bandaramulla, Mirissa 12345, Sri Lanka Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Free Off-Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Bar, Seafood, Asian, Sri Lankan, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch HK$24 +94 77 772 6546
Excellent
49%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
8%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 319 reviews

Papa Mango

Reviewed By jo2408 - Leeds

Had a great meal here at Papa Mango. Tables are on the beach amongst the palms with a great covered bar. Opted for a whole grilled fish with sides and it was delicious and cooked to perfection. Great selection of cocktails too. Would definitely return

9. Cafe "Olga"

Kusum, Udupila road | near Amarasinghe rotti shop, Mirissa 81740, Sri Lanka Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi European, Seafood, Russian, Ukrainian, Indian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks +94 71 175 2217
Excellent
85%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 96 reviews

Cafe "Olga"

"Cafe Olga" is the perfect place for Russian, Belorussian, Ukraninian and Central Asian food in far Indian Ocaen beach town of Mirissa, Sri-Lanka.Carefully cooked by Olga herself,is from Belarus.Anyone will fall in love with Cold Red Soup Khaladnik, Borsh, Chicken Soup, Draniki, Pancakes, Pelmeni, Salads, different Fish, Prawn and Chicken preparation.

Reviewed By Katrin K

Hi guys! We came to Russian cafe and were impressed with very quality indian food! Simple menu, very fresh food, always thinking about kids if u come with a child (first they serf to a baby). In Mirissa we faced that very often restaurants serve food which was cooked long time ago or even we had an impression that it was served before to some one else... here you can be sure that everything is fresh and be relaxed for your health and health of your child. But you need to be patient generally food is coming in 30 min but it is 100% worth it!

10. Tandoori Hut

Matara Road, Mirissa 81740, Sri Lanka Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Free Off-Street Parking, Free Wifi Indian, Seafood, British, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner +94 41 4 502929
Excellent
63%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
5%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 263 reviews

Tandoori Hut

Our unique styled Indian restaurant Tandoori Hut serves Tandoori chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, Madras Chicken, Tandoori Prawns and Squids, Tandoori Steak, Tandoori Fish / Grilled Fish and vegetables with 4 vegetable sides cooked in Indian style and Indian Homemade Naan bread day-to-day as well as Vegetarian dishes. Our vision is to create a cozy and comfortable ambience to the guest. Above of all of these our curries are contained various levels of spiciness so before you decide what to have it just read the full menu in order to understand your abilities in handling the spice level.

Reviewed By Keli P

We wanted to go back but ran out of time! My friend took us here as she knew of the former owner who had passed away. The new owners took the place on board to keep his spirit alive and you can taste the passion and love in their masala curries. It’s very much worth the few extra rupees for endless rice and bread and an adorable experience in the wooden hut style restaurant. The husband and wife also own a stunning batik shop across the road I highly recommend a look!

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