6 Dining Experiences in Colombo to Plan a Day Around

1.Lotus Tower Experience with Lunch or Dinner Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 126 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $69Our pick

Ride the elevator to Blue Orbit in Colombo’s Lotus Tower for a 1.5-hour buffet meal with panoramic city views. The restaurant rotates, and the buffet has included Sri Lankan and international dishes. Your booking covers entry, unlimited buffet food and one drink, but not access to the top observation deck.

“It was absolutely amazing. The views were stunning. The staff were so friendly and the amount of food and different options, not to mention the presentation was to die for.”

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2.Colombo Lotus Tower Experience with Lunch or Dinner Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · from $69

Ride the elevator to Blue Orbit in Colombo’s 350-meter Lotus Tower for a lunch or dinner buffet, one drink, and wide city views with the Indian Ocean in the distance. Staff show you to your reserved table. The experience lasts about 90 minutes; observation deck access is not included.

“Great experience, lovely food and stunning views. The booking was easy and when we arrived it was very easy to access the Lotus Tower”

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3.Colombo City Tour with Lunch/Dinner – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $36Best value

Explore Colombo in a private tuk tuk with an English-speaking driver, visiting Buddhist and Hindu temples, colonial landmarks, Pettah and the seafront. The roughly four-hour tour includes lunch or dinner, king coconut water, bottled water, WiFi and a tea tasting. Faizar and Mohamed are among the drivers named by past customers; temple entry costs $2 extra.

“Nice tour suitable for those who are visiting Colombo for the first time. Knowledgeable guide, good food”

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4.Colombo By Night With Dinner At Taj Samudra Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $48

Start at 5 pm with hotel pickup in an air-conditioned car or van and an English-speaking driver. The roughly four-hour private outing is described as a Colombo city tour, followed by about two hours for dinner at Taj Samudra. Dinner, bottled water, and onboard Wi-Fi are included. The specific sightseeing route and restaurant are not named.

“7/7 24 - Went with family for lunch buffet to Port of Call. Wide variety of food spread as much as they were all tasty. Excellent atmosphere. The waiters serving at every station were so willing to provide us what we asked for. The waiters serving at the tables are vRead more”

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5.Lotus Tower Celebration Dining Experience with Cake

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $99

At Colombo’s Lotus Tower, you’ll have a reserved table at the Blue Orbit Restaurant for a two-hour unlimited buffet as the dining room revolves above the city. The $99-per-person experience includes attraction entry, a surprise cake, one bubbly drink or cocktail per person, a non-alcoholic option and water. Observation deck access and transport are not included.

“A wonderful establishment to spend NYE for something a little different. Food & drink was spectacular. Staff very friendly.”

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6.8 Days Tour Sri Lanka (Hotels, Breakfast, Dinner & Luxury Car)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $595

This private eight-day Sri Lanka tour links Negombo, Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Colombo by air-conditioned car. A chauffeur-guide accompanies your group, with standard accommodation, six breakfasts, and six dinners included. Mr. Nirmal is named as a guide associated with the operator, though you should confirm who will lead your departure.

“From the moment our journey began, we knew we were in the best hands with Kemi Travel and Tour, and especially with our driver and guide, Mr. Nirmal. He went above and beyond to ensure our trip was everything we dreamed of.”

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