The South - Sri Lanka - page 242

Pedlar's Inn Cafe SRI LANKAN
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 077 314 1477;92 Pedlar St;meals Rs 600-1200; 8am-10pm; )
A very popular cafe in an old colonial house. Shakes, coffee and sandwiches can be en-
joyed at long tables that are good for lounging. More complex meals include the expected
array of good rice and curries plus some excellent seafood.
Mama's Roof Café INTERNATIONAL
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 222 6415;76 Leyn Baan St;mains from Rs 400; 11am-9pm)
Eat under the twinkling star-lit sky with views of a spinning lighthouse. The food is fine,
but note that the original 'mama' has moved with her recipes to another location nearby.
Fortaleza INTERNATIONAL
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 223 3415;9 Church Cross St;mains from Rs 800; 8am-10pm; )
The large courtyard at this old spice warehouse is surrounded by deep colonnaded porches.
It's a quiet and classy scene and the menu matches the mood. Elegant takes on local fare
are joined by a changing lineup of dishes such as lamb chops and seafood. The small bar
mixes some fine drinks; breakfast is a treat.
New Town
The new town, especially the canalside strip along Havelock Place, is attracting new busi-
nesses wary of the Fort's ever-increasing rents.
South Ceylon Bakery SRI LANKAN
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 223 4500;6 Gamini Mawatha;mains Rs 100-300; 8am-9pm)
Opposite the bus station, this highly popular lunch spot, with its impossible-to-resist sweet
and savoury short eats and tasty curries, is the most authentic place to eat in the new town.
Old Railway Cafe CAFE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 077 626 3400;42 Havelock Pl;meals Rs 300-800; 9am-6pm Mon-Sat)