LAGOON
Type of food: Seafood
Open: 12.00 nn – 2.30 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. – 12.00 midnight daily
This charming restaurant has created an unparalleled dining experience for Colombo’s seafood lovers since the day it opened. Consistently ranked among the city’s top restaurants, it follows the seafood market concept, with an emphasis on offering variety, freshness and quality to patrons. Make your selection fresh from the catch of the day, choose your sauce, cooking method (grilled, steamed, fried, curried) and style (Thai, Sri Lankan, Chinese, Indian, Continental). Then relax with a drink and gaze out at the man-made lagoon while our chefs prepare your meal in an exhibition kitchen. There is also an open air dining area. Get hooked.
Indulge in:
- Sunday lunch Maalu Maalu (12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.)
- Freshest seafood available in the market (export quality crabs)
- Show Kitchen and fresh fish display
ECHO
Type of food: Italian
Open: 12.00 nn – 2.30 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. daily
The gastronomic joys of Italy are just an order away at this stylish restaurant, the favourite dining destination of Colombo’s many Italian food lovers. The menu features classic Italian culinary delights, using the freshest ingredients delicately balanced with aromatic herbs and spices. For lunch or dinner, select from a wide range of antipasti, salads, meats, homemade pastas, risottos, seafood and pizzas, accompanied by your choice of wines, spirits, juices, cocktails or liqueurs. Round off your meal with an utterly sinful dessert, followed by a specialty coffee. Bellissimo!
Indulge in:
- Authentic Italian cuisine
- Antipasti lunch buffet on weekdays (12:00 nn – 2:30 p.m.)
- Wednesday Infinity buffet (7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.)
- Fine dining ambiance
THE LONDON GRILL
Type of food: Fine dining
Open: 7.30 p.m. – 11.00 p.m. daily
When the occasion is extra-special or the company is extraordinary, the venue has to be memorable. Beautifully laid tables, steaks as you like them, exquisite desserts and gourmet coffees… the London Grill excels at providing the best of European fine dining in the most elegant surroundings. Signature dishes include (Angus) Chateaubriand steak, grilled venison medallions and Cassata Sicialiana with baked apples and calvados sauce. Plush interiors and attentive service enhance your dining experience. Our sommelier will be pleased to help you select wines for each course from our cellar. All-in-all, a gastronomical experience like no other.
Indulge in:
- Finest culinary cuisine
- Ambient settings
- Wine cellar
- Show kitchen
CHUTNEYS
Type of food: South Indian Cuisine
Open: 12.00 p.m. – 2.30 p.m. (Lunch) and 7.00 p.m. – 11.00 p.m. (Dinner)
Exuding an infusion of South Indian culture and cuisine, Chutneys presents a powerful amalgamation of class and delicacy into the ultimate South Indian culinary experience. The a la carte menu spans nearly 20 pages and offers specialties from the four primary states of South India: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, with separate vegetarian and non vegetarian options for each state. Chutneys also focuses on adding originality to tried and tested classics of South Indian cuisine, breaking new ground with its Dosai Thali, a first even for South Indian restaurants. In addition to varieties of dosai there are 45 vegetarian options and 55 non vegetarian options to indulge in.
Indulge in:
- The most authentic of South Indian cuisine
- All-you -can-eat vegetarian buffet every Tuesday (7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.)
TAPROBANE
Type of food: International buffet
Open: 24 hrs. (A la carte), 6:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (Breakfast), 12.00 nn – 3:00 p.m. (Lunch), 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (Dinner)
This always-open, multi-cuisine restaurant offers a comfortable setting for food and conversation any time of the day or night. The mouth-watering selection of culinary favourites from around the world will spoil you for choice – at any given time, the international buffet offers over 70 Eastern and Western dishes. If that still doesn’t satisfy you, our chefs will be delighted to whip up something to your taste at the live cooking stations. Power breakfasts, quick lunches, light suppers, midnight snacks – you’ll get them all at the Taprobane as you gaze out on the goldfish pool (Pond) and forget you are in a city.
Indulge in:
- Variety of cuisines from around the world
- Warm and cozy ambiance with friendly staff
- Best Sunday brunch in town (11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
NUGA GAMA
Type of food: Typical local village cuisine
Open: 12:00 nn – 2:30 p.m. (Lunch on weekends only), 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. (Dinner daily)
The creation in Colombo of a rural village with all its vital aspects is unique to the Cinnamon Grand. It provides visitors the chance not only to experience the ambiance of rural life without leaving the capital, but also to enjoy typical Sri Lankan cuisine, witness entertainment that reflects village lifestyle, learn about tradition and culture, and purchase authentic local handicrafts.
The village is called Nuga Gama (nuga = banyan tree, gama = village), the reason for which becomes obvious when you glimpse the enormous banyan, probably two centuries old, that dominates the area.
The ethos at Nuga Gama is to offer visitors a chance to experience rural hospitality right in the heart of the city.
Indulge in:
- A traditional rural feast
- Local beverages and a ‘bites’menu
- Cultural show every Monday (8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
CHEERS PUB
Type of food: Traditional British pub food
Open: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m. (daily)
Catch some sporting action on a big screen at this very British pub serving hearty portions of typical British pub grub. Our supervised Cheers Kids Club will keep your little ones entertained, as you enjoy a game of snooker or pool, or test your skills at that classic pub game, darts. Admire the sports memorabilia or indulge with the all-day “big” breakfast, served as long as the pub is open. The traditional Sunday carvery is a must.
Indulge in:
- Steak and kidney pie, roast chicken, fish and chips
- Sunday British carvery (11.30 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.)
- Kids club for the families
TAO
Type of food: Fusion cuisine
Open: 7.00 p.m. – 11.00 p.m. daily
Experience the best of al fresco dining with an accent on Asian flavours. Witness the sheer drama of our chefs as they whip up their interpretations of fusion delights that balance the classical techniques of the West with the vibrant tastes of the East. The Margarita bar extends the fusion principle to your favourite cocktail. By bringing a touch of zen tranquility to the bustle of the city, Tao strikes the vital balance between place and palate, to provide for a meal that is both imaginative and memorable.
Indulge in:
- Thursday Epicurean menu (7:00 p.m. – 12.00 midnight)
- Outdoor dining
BREEZE BAR
Type of food: Tapas, finger food, cocktails, mocktails, fresh fruit juices
Open: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. (Sunday – Thursday),
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m. (Friday & Saturday)
Outdoor, casual and wonderfully atmospheric… that’s the promise of the Balinese-inspired Breeze Bar, set by the outdoor pool. Stroll in for a sunny afternoon rendezvous, catch-up with friends over a pre-dinner aperitif, or linger over an after-dinner drink. The options for refreshment include tropical cocktails, snacky finger food and sandwiches. Feel the buzz.
Indulge in:
- Happy hour 6.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. (Saturday – Thursday)
- Friday Breeze happy hour 7.00 p.m. – 10.00 p.m. (Every Friday)
- Saturday poolside BBQ 5.00 p.m. – 10.30 p.m.
COFFEE STOP
Type of food: Confectionery and savories, coffees, fresh fruit juices, milkshakes, cakes, snacks, beverages, waffles, crepes, ice creams
Open: 7.00 a.m. – 2.00 a.m. daily
This piazza style café, off the hotel foyer, offers a range of sweet and savoury treats and the best coffee in town. Satiate hunger pangs with a sandwich made to order, nibble at a pastry, sip a freshly squeezed juice or spoon up a cool gelato as you watch the who’s who of Colombo go by. Coffee Stop is the perfect place to kick-start your day, grab a quick bite for lunch, or down a nightcap before calling it a day. If you’re celebrating, we’ll be happy to take your order for custom-designed cakes and pastries.
Indulge in:
- Wide range of coffees, snacks, chocolates and sweet treats
- Buzzing environment of the Cinnamon Lobby
- Relaxed ambiance
THE CAFE
Type of food: Health foods, fruity drinks
Open: 6.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m. daily”Low in calories but high in flavour” is the promise of this informal rooftop café which offers light refreshments for those who like to eat healthy. Sip on a freshly squeezed juice after your swim (the pool’s just a few steps away) or relax with a fruit smoothie made to order. If you’re peckish, the chef will be pleased to toss a light salad for you. The Café achieves a beautiful harmony between taste and well being.
CHEERS KIDS CLUB
Type of food: Snacky favourites – burgers, fish fingers and chips, hot dogs, pies, puddings, ice creams with toppings, juices, smoothies, shakes
Open:11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (daily)
Especially for our junior guests, the Cheers Kids Club is the coolest spot in town for your kids to indulge in a variety of games, sift through an extensive library and watch the latest movies in a child-friendly environment. While the supervised playroom has lots of toys, games and books to keep your little ones occupied, the adjoining restaurant has special seating and a menu of ever-popular munchies and drinks.
Indulge in:
- Excellent location for kids to enjoy
- Friendly staff
- Grand kids Club
