Where to dine in Kandy during the Esala Perahara

Heading to Kandy for the Esala Perahera? Between the lights, dancers and drummers, you’ll need the perfect place to fuel up. Whether you’re after a quick bite or a scenic dinner spot near the action, here are some of the best places to eat while soaking in the magic.

1. Vito Wood Fired Pizza Kandy

Price range: LKR 320 - LKR 6,500

Review rating: 4.6/5

Reviews: 3,108

Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 2.3 km | 5 minutes

Open hours: Daily, 12 pm - 9.30 pm 

Address: No 56, Saranankara Road, Kandy

Tel: 0774 549 000

Facebook: @Vito Wood Fired Pizza Kandy 

Instagram: @vitowoodfiredpizza

2. Organica Lounge 

Price range: LKR 300 - LKR 2,500

Review rating: 4.8/5

Reviews: 1,539

Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 650 m | 4 minutes

Open hours: Monday - Saturday, 6.30 am - 11 pm 

Address: Yatinuwara Lane, Kandy

Tel: 0776 301 625

Facebook: @Organica Lounge

Instagram: @organica_lounge

3. Devon Captain’s Table

Price range: LKR 880 - LKR 6,300

Review rating: 4/5

Reviews: 2,139

Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 450 m | 5 minutes

Open hours: Daily, 7.30 am - 10 pm 

Address: No 11, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy

Tel: 0812 224 537

Instagram: @devonskandy

Facebook: @Devons Kandy 

4. Cafe the Vibe

Price range: LKR 650 - LKR 6,500

Review rating: 4.2/5

Reviews: 1,989

Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 700 m | 7 minutes

Open hours: Daily, 10 am - 10 pm 

Address: No 258/4/1, D S Senanayake Street, Kandy

Tel: 0770 425 291

Instagram: @cafethevibe

Facebook: @Cafe the Vibe

5. MANDIYA

Price range: LKR 500 - LKR 1,000

Review rating: 4.4/5

Reviews: 386

Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 300 m | 7 minutes

Open hours: Monday - Saturday, 9 am - 4 pm 

Address: Pushpadana Complex, D S Senanayake Veediya, Kandy

Tel: 0771 998 554

Instagram: @mandiya_kandy

Facebook: @Mandiya 

6. Stag’s Head Pub

Price range: LKR 400 - LKR 2,500

Review rating: 4/5

Reviews: 66

Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 350 m | 3 minutes

Open hours: Daily, 10 am - 10 pm 

Address: Hotel Casamara Kandy – No 12, Kotugodella Veediya, Kandy

Tel: 0812 224 474 | 0812 224 688

Instagram: @hotelcasamarakandy

Facebook: @Hotel Casamara Kandy 

7. Cafe Aroma Inn

Price range: LKR 600 - LKR 2,500

Review rating: 4.3/5

Reviews: 1,237

Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 220 m | 2 minutes

Open hours: Daily, 6 am - 11 pm 

Address: No 98, Colombo Street, Kandy

Tel: 0772 763 753

Instagram: @cafearomainn

Facebook: @Cafe Aroma Inn

8. Cafe 1886

Price range: LKR 300 - LKR 10,500

Review rating: 4.3/5

Reviews: 1,373

Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 1.1 km | 3 minutes

Open hours: Daily, 10 am - 10 pm 

Address: Ground Floor, No 68 E L Senanayake Veediya, Kandy

Tel: 0702 585 756

Instagram: @cafe1886_sl

Facebook: @Cafe 1886 – Kandy 

9. Java Lounge

Price range: LKR 215 - LKR 1,750

Review rating: 4.6/5

Reviews: 1,813

Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 80 m | 4 minutes

Open hours: Monday – Thursday, 6.30 am – 11.30 pm | Friday – Sunday, 6.30 am – 12 am

Address: No 20, D S Senanayake Veediya, Kandy

Tel: 0710 469 059

Instagram: @Java Lounge

Facebook: @Java Lounge

10. Cafe Lago

Price range: LKR 150 - LKR 1,000

Review rating: 4.4/5

Reviews: 72

Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 3.7 km | 10 minutes

Open hours: Daily, 9 am - 7 pm 

Address: No 5, Tomalin Park, Sangaraja Mawatha, Kandy

Tel: 0813 169 600

Instagram: @cafelago.lk

Facebook: @Cafe Lago

11. Cafe Nuwara

Price range: LKR 600 - LKR 8,000

Review rating: 4.6/5

Reviews: 4,245

Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 350 m | 8 minutes

Open hours: Daily, 10 am - 10 pm 

Address: No 146, D S Senanayake Veediya, Kandy

Tel: 0760 221 222

Instagram: @cafenuwara

Facebook: @Cafe Nuwara

12. Buono

Price range: LKR 600 - LKR 2,500

Review rating: 4.6/5

Reviews: 1,326

Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 220 m | 8 minutes

Open hours: Monday - Saturday, 8 am - 8 pm 

Address: No 72, D S Senanayake Veediya, Kandy

Tel: 0812 121 141

Instagram: @buono_foodforlife

Facebook:  @BUONO

13. Cafe Koi

Price range: LKR 300 - LKR 1,500

Review rating: 4.8/5

Reviews: 384

Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 300 m | 8 minutes

Open hours: Monday - Saturday, 9 am - 6 pm 

Address: No 115, D S Senanayake Veediya, Kandy

Tel: 0704 006 600

Instagram: @cafe_koi

Facebook: @Café KOI 

14. Cafe Kandyana

Price range: LKR 150 - LKR 1,400

Review rating: 4.4/5

Reviews: 183

Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 2.4 km | 9 minutes

Open hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 10 am - 7.30 pm | Monday, 10 am - 6 pm 

Address: No 34J, Sangaraja Mawatha, Kandy

Tel: 0766 691 454

Instagram: @cafekandyana

Facebook: @Café Kandyana 

15. Blizz Cafe

Price range: LKR 250 - LKR 3,500

Review rating: 4.3/5

Reviews: 360

Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 700 m | 3 minutes

Open hours: Monday - Friday, 10 am - 10 pm | Saturday - Sunday, 10 am - 11 pm 

Address: No 242, D S Senanayake Veediya, Kandy

Tel: 0771 216 261

Instagram: @theblizzcafe

Facebook: @Blizz Cafe 

16. Premium Outlet Cafe

Price range: LKR 450 - LKR 4,300

Review rating: 4.5/5

Reviews: 418

Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 2.5 km | 9 minutes

Open hours: Daily, 10 am - 10.15 pm 

Address: No 392, Peradeniya Road, Kandy

Tel: 0777 660 609

Instagram: @premium_outletlk

Facebook: @Premium Outlet Cafe 

17. Coffee Dose Kandy

Price range: LKR 450 - LKR 1,750

Review rating: 4.9/5

Reviews: 206

Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 1.7 m | 12 minutes

Open hours: Daily, 8 am - 7.30 pm 

Address: No 01, Nagasthenna Road, Kandy

Tel: 0755 541 729

Instagram: @coffeedose_cafe_kandy

Facebook: @Coffee Dose Kandy  

18. Hungry Brunch Cafe and Restaurant

Price range: LKR 500 - LKR 3,500

Review rating: 4.9/5

Reviews: 864

Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 750 m | 6 minutes

Open hours: Daily, 10.30 am - 8 pm 

Address: No 170, Kotugodella Street, Kandy

Tel: 0776 057 554

Instagram: @hungry_brunch_

Facebook: @Hungry Brunch cafe & restaurant  

19. Cafe Secret Alley

Price range: LKR 500 - LKR 2,500

Review rating: 4.6/5

Reviews: 1,458

Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 350 m | 3 minutes

Open hours: Daily, 7 am - 5 pm 

Address: No 10/1/1/1, E L Senanayake Veediya, Kandy

Tel: 0817 474 933

Instagram: @cafesecretalley

Facebook: @Secret Alley 

20. CafeWalk KCC 

Price range: LKR 350 - LKR 1,000

Review rating: 4.2/5

Reviews: 234

Distance from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: 450 m | 7 minutes

Open hours: Daily, 7 am - 9 pm 

Address: No 05, Dalada Veediya, Kandy

Tel: 0812 202 844

Instagram: @cafewalk.kcc

Facebook: @CafeWalk – KCC 

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