The West - Sri Lanka - page 212

Half-buried under palm trees and flowering pants, this is a sweet little garden-terrace res-
taurant on a quiet (at least compared to the main road) side street. The family who run it
are as lovely as the setting, and dish up fresh, tasty homemade curries and seafood for an
unbeatable price.
There are only around half-a-dozen tables and it's very popular, so get there early or
book ahead.
Spaghetti & Co ITALIAN
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Galle Rd;meals Rs 700-900; 6-11pm)
The lush gardens that surround this colonial-style villa go some way to hiding busy Galle
Rd, which helps enhance the enjoyment of the ultra-thin-crust pizzas and creamy pastas
this spot serves.
Cool Spot SEAFOOD
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 327 Galle Rd;mains Rs 250-800)
This family-run place has been serving up fresh seafood from a canary-yellow vintage
roadside house at the north end of the strip since 1972. There's a cool verandah where you
can peruse the blackboard menu and delight in specialities, such as garlic prawns and the
bulging seafood platter. It's some way north of the main independent tourist strip.
No 1 Roti Restaurant SRI LANKAN
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 491 1540;373 Galle Rd; meals Rs 100-150)
Away from the beach and a whole world away from the beach restaurant scene, this hole in
the wall is right on the road and sells over 60 kinds of rotti (doughy pancake), ranging
from garlic chicken to banana. There are also fresh shakes and lassis.
Coffee Shop CAFE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 536 Galle Rd; 7am-7pm)
Real Italian coffee, including hangover-busting espresso, give a pre-surf morning boost at
this fashionable cafe.
Sam's Surfers BAR