Garden View Restaurant
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CUISINES
Asian, Sri Lankan
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
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CUISINES
Asian, Sri Lankan
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Outdoor Seating, Seating, Free Wifi, Table Service
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126 reviews
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Pablo
3 contributions
Mar 2020 • friends
It is a superb place next to rails on the way to the Ella's Rock. We had a lovely meal kottu, chicken curry and juices. The quality was at a high level, a young boy was very helpful and friendly, worth a visit.
Thanks!
Pawel
Written 8 March 2020
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nora
103 contributions
Oct 2024 • couples
We were eating here after the hike up Ella Rock and had a wonderful lunch! We were the only ones in the restaurant. The food was freshly prepared and was super fast.
We had the garden special (veggie) and the chicken curry. Both great, especially the special!
We got fruit as a gift and as usually in Ella it was very cheap. The lady was very friendly!! We were happy to tip.
The view is also great!
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Written 24 October 2024
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Santina C
12 contributions
June 2023 • couples
Great restaurant, we had the vegetable chop suey and it was to die for. We wish we had discovered this restaurant at the beginning of our stay. While we waited for our food, we were given a great mint tea. This restaurant is also very cheep compared the ones you find on the main street. You should definitely come here if you are staying in Ella. It’s very accessible via the train tracks.
Written 6 June 2023
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Journey797495
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • couples
We hat two really great dishes. It was not only very cheap but also very very delicious and freshly prepared. Surrounded by nature and very quietful to enjoy the meal. We directly went for lunch on the next day again. Potato curry and rice with different vegetables were our favourites.
Written 6 April 2023
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Indahouse
Copenhagen151 contributions
Dec 2023 • solo
Cute little place on your walk on the rails.
The location is worth it all.
Food wise, it’s a bit random. I asked for chicken rice & curry and got two dishes, which it also was on the bill. But hey this place is 1/3 in price of other restaurants.
Yes, juice definitely too salty.
I would make a stop! and remember to have change, as the can note give back on bigger notes
Written 22 December 2023
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Marc E
12 contributions
Feb 2023 • couples
Simple menu, but great in taste! Very high value for money you can get there! Owner shared with us different herbs of his garden to try…
Written 24 February 2023
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Travelisair
Bucharest341 contributions
Apr 2019 • couples
We had dinner here and the food was great. There was more than 10 curries available and all were tasty and fresh. Very good choice for vegans or vegetarians.
Written 10 August 2019
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Rebecca B
London315 contributions
Mar 2019 • none
We went after we clinbed ella rock for a juice. Really nice and relaxed and there is a lovely view and it is also along the train tracks
Written 9 August 2019
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Bobby
18 contributions
Aug 2019 • solo
Walk right past this place from your walk back from Ella Rock to Ella. Support one of the many other great businesses in Ella who value their customers.
1. Slowest service ever, 45 mins for me, you will be back in Ella before the food comes
2. They got my order completely wrong
3. Overcharged me and played the no English card. I just paid and left
4. Full of mosquitoes, more than ive noticed anywhere else in Ella
Go to Matey Hut instead, right by the tracks before Ella station
Written 31 July 2019
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Fol_KERT14
Amsterdam15 contributions
Apr 2019 • couples
We were on the train from Kandy to Ella, it was already dark, when between the last stop before Ella and Ella itself we were hanging out the train on the inside of the turn and all of a sudden there was this lovely smell of garlic, chili pepers and curry leaves that got us by surprise. The source was this tiny wooden shack next to the train track, with some tiny lights. We knew then, that we wanted to have a bite here. So we got back for lunch and it did not disappoint at all. We had some sort of rice table with curry. Definitely recommended!
Written 25 June 2019
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Hfamilyonholiday
Sydney25 contributions
Apr 2019 • family
Fresh, tasty food. Great place to stop on way back from Ella rock, alongside the railway track before you reach Ella. So much better than anywhere else in Ella.
Written 21 April 2019
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Gordon
Lima32 contributions
Apr 2019 • couples
Excellent food and service - great value for money and so much better than any of the places we tried on the main strip of Ella. More flavor than you normally get for equivalent sri lankan dishes in other restaurants. And beautiful view - so much more peaceful than any place on the main street in Ella town. Highly recommend eating there !
Written 19 April 2019
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Look4wrd
India11 contributions
Feb 2019 • couples
Amazing little gem for tasty treats. Well worth seeking out if you are anywhere nearby. The garden special curry was delightful and oh so fresh. The mixed vegetable rice was perfect. Dhal curry a bit too salty. The garden restaurant special mix juice: avocado, mango, papaya and banana was generous and left me feeling energized. Made from whole, garden fresh fruits. This place is so much better and more authentic than the big restaurants in town. Take a chance and seek out these home style little places. Literally steps off the railroad tracks Between Ella and Kithal Ella Falls / Ella Rock.
Written 27 February 2019
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Jana M
1 contribution
Feb 2019 • solo
The owner was really nice. The prices are really fair and the portions are big. I really like the spot of the restaurant.
Written 23 February 2019
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rosiebaby
Newcastle upon Tyne27 contributions
Feb 2019 • friends
We came here as it is by the track between Ella train station and Ella Rock on our way
back from climbing. The menu is typical Sri Lankan food and it’s very good value for money. Our waiter, Sena, asked if we wanted to do a cooking class the next day since we enjoyed the food so much. We were planning on doing one at the Matey Hut after a recommendation but we agreed to go with Sena since it was probably less busy and as we liked the food. He said it was at his house just a bit further up train track and his wife would be doing it. We came back the next evening and went up to their home where we learned to make pumpkin curry, dhal and a variety of vegetarian dishes. Their family was really sweet and it was only 1300 rupees per person but we gave them 5000 for 3 of us.
Written 12 February 2019
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