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Restaurant: Ceylonta Ottawa
Ceylonta 4.9

Ceylonta

Centretown/Downtown
$ & $$

About Us

At Ceylonta our food provides a sampling of this rich variety of using spices and mixtures imported from Sri Lanka. You can taste the aromatic hot red peppers, tamarind, garlic and ginger, enjoy the delicate aromas of cardamom, curry leaves, fenugreek, turmeric and bite into the tiny black mustard seeds. Sri Lankan cuisine is distinguished from that of the neighbouring countries because the spices are fast roasted before they are ground and added to the food, to bring out nuances of flavour in a unique and pleasant way. Our main dishes are steamed and we pay particular attention to lowering the fat content in our food. We offer a full vegetarian cuisine and the meat dishes are halal.

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Reviews for Ceylonta Restaurant

4.9 with 54 ratings on OttawaRestos

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Ceylonta restaurant is truly a hidden gem for those craving authentic Sri Lankan cuisine. Upon arrival, Tony greeted us warmly & took time to walk through the menu with care. Their recommendations were beyond accurate, creating a dining experience that was very much enjoyed & memorable. Speaking of memorable, the Coconut Sambol paired with roti is an absolute delight - its rich taste alone justifies the trip to this restaurant. The cocktails were excellent, especially the invigorating hibiscus & coconut milk non-alcoholic drinks. Each dish presented was bursting with wonderful flavours. Tony's expertise in balancing spice levels further elevated the dining experience, showing exceptional attention to detail. If you're in Ottawa, visiting Ceylonta will be a wonderful casual dinning experience. I can't emphasize enough how much I recommend this restaurant for its exceptional customer service, tantalizingly delectable food, & the genuine warmth. The service provided was marked by genuine care & a desire to ensure our satisfaction. Their dedication & passion for their cuisine & guests shines through, & will make your visit all the more special. It's evident that every aspect of this restaurant, from the food to the service, is handled with an immense amount of love & expertise. Sorry I forgot to take photos of the dishes . I'll take some on the next visit, which will be very soon.View more

Jan 04, 2024
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5.0

Really good food, service is really quick & knowledgeable.View more

Dec 28, 2023
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As someone who has never written a review for ANYTHING before, you better believe it when I say this place is 15/10. Food was amazing, service was very friendly, & overall atmosphere was welcoming & inviting. If you live in Ottawa & haven't eaten here, do yourself a massive favour & go grab a bite ASAP.View more

Dec 26, 2023
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5.0

I usually dont write reviews, especially for restaurants, but I had to with this one, its just that special. I found this gem incidentally on Google when searching for restaurants with Vegan options. & I am so happy I did! All of the staff was amazing! I don't think I've ever had such an excellent experience at a restaurant before. They were immensely accommodating for all of us there (one vegan, two non-vegans) & they knew exactly what to bring out & what was the best options for us, as we were a bit out of depth when it comes to Sri Lanken food. We gotto try a lot of different foods that were all incredibly delicious & flavorful! My personal favorite was their potato dishes, including potato curry. If you like Sri Lanken or Indian food, this is an absolute must try! This is honestly my new favorite restaurant!View more

Dec 26, 2023
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What an amazing restaurant in Ottawa serving delicious food,drinks & impeccable service by Ranjan,the owner himself. Best place to celebrate various occasions. I wanted refreshing cocktail & Ranjan made mojito so well that it made me go LaLa. We had chicken kothu roti, roast beef which is the best dish & to die for. Their vegetarian Thali is delicious. Service is too good,they are humble & soft spoken. Malhar made sure everything is going well & kept checking on us time to time. I am looking forward to visit this place very soon. I definitely recommend this place to everyone.View more

Dec 25, 2023
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Incredible experience! It was our first time visiting Ceylonta, & it couldn't have gone better. The food & staff were both magnificent. We were ordered, but were then suggested meals to give us a proper experience of their cuisine, & we couldn't have been happier. Will definitely recommend to family & friends. We will be coming back!View more

Dec 17, 2023
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5.0

Delicious Sri Lankan food. Many dishes that are familiar to northern Indian food (like butter chicken), but also lots of delicious less common fare, such as kothu rothi. Good service, very hospitable, & thoughtful suggestions.View more

Dec 12, 2023
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5.0

** shortly after my review, the Owner has contacted me. As I indicted in my orginal review below, the owner is the heart of the place & our friendship will always remain as is, great! Thank you for your response! In return, I have revised my review to 5 stars. I've been going to this restaurant for years & it didn't take me very long to make friends with the owner. I've always enjoyed the food there. In fact, it's been one of my favourit places to order from however, since the transition to the new manager taking charge second from the owner, I've noticed certain things I will not go into full details about. What I can tell you is, the owner probably doesn't know very much about what's been going on. The manager appears to get quite personal & friendly with the customers. He learned about the split up between a woman & I. I started to see another woman & decided she wasnt the girl for me. The issue is, despite the people I bring into & out of the restaurant, I had sent someone to pick up the curry chicken & rice a few days ago & the manager had the nerve, for whatever his intentions were, to ask her if the other woman was out of our lives yet. Although this woman already knows everything, this made her feel uncomfortable. She was completely shocked that he would act that way or ask her this sort of question. They dont know eachother on a personal level. This manager has broken all my trust & has went well beyond the boundaries of what even friends would have, or a customer & a manager would have. This is completely out of line & intolerable. I completely condemn his professionalism. As a result to this odd behavior, I do not recommend any engagement with this employee. This employee is wreckless, unpredictable & not very intelligent for making such a stupid decision. He demonstrated extremely poor discretion. I will not be supporting this restaurant any further.View more

Dec 10, 2023
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5.0

We had absolutely amazing experience in this very cosy, friendly place. All staff were very attentive & helpful, food was soo freshly made & delicious.View more

Dec 04, 2023
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5.0

Such kind service & unbelievable food! Group menu totally worth it, we got to try so many dishes & they were all great. The cocktails were quite unique & very delicious as well. Amazing visit!View more

Dec 03, 2023
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5.0

Went as a group for my partners birthday. Absolutely phenomenal service & food! Cozy atmosphere (even my grumpy dad said he felt like he was enjoying a dinner at home with friends) This is not a spot you go to if your in a rush, it's sit & enjoy & take you time kind of spot. We did the group deal & we got to try lots of different dishes. The Rotti & Sambol is to die for! Totally recommend!View more

Dec 03, 2023
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5.0

Absolutely blown away by my experience at this place. Exceptional, friendly & welcoming service. We ordered a lot of small dishes & shared with a group, all vegetarian / pescatarian dishes, though I'm sure the meat dishes would be great as well. The sambal was sooooo delicous, but I struggled to decide what to put it on because I felt every dish was perfect exactly as it was. Highly recommend the spicy shrimp, egglant, any lentil curries & paneer. I will be dreaming about this place until the next time I visit Ottawa.View more

Nov 28, 2023
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5.0

First time back in a while - this place is great! Incredible food & service.View more

Nov 22, 2023
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Great service, delicious 😋 food & amazing atmosphere. The owner is so generous & kept bringing free items off the menu to try . I highly recommend this place especially for ppl on a gluten free & vegan diet ❤️.View more

Nov 21, 2023
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5.0

Went in to grab a quick bite & was amazed by the delicious food, atmosphere & excellent service. I can not wait to go back again & take my time!View more

Nov 18, 2023
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5.0

This is some of the best food I've had in recent memory. Everyone left absolutely full & has been talking about it since. Service is spectacular. Best resteraunt out of the several I've tried in Ottawa over the years.View more

Nov 17, 2023
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5.0

Savoureux! Nous y retournerons.View more

Nov 17, 2023
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Owner/waiter a little pushy. I knew what I wanted but he said no, & started looking at something else on the menu. Urgh, I won't go back. Thinking he was trying to unload the chicken lolView more

Nov 14, 2023
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Truly an incredible experience! Warm & welcoming. The food & ambience are out of this world. Highly recommend this gem of a place. Try their hibiscus 🌺 drink. So refreshing.View more

Nov 13, 2023
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5.0

Food is excellent. In terms of drinks pol-kiri-passion Is out of this world tasty. Will visit again for sureView more

Nov 06, 2023
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