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An Authentic Sri Lankan & South Indian experience - Ceylonta, Ottawa, ON

Ceylonta

4.7 (19)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Sri Lankan
403 Somerset St W Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K2P 2P5

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Ceylonta, which can be found in Ottawa, Ontario, is a restaurant that specializes in Sri Lankan and other specialty foods found in the South India region. Sri Lankan food is notable because of the way that spices are roasted before being added to the food, a process which unlocks the flavors. In addition, Ceylonta steams many of the main courses on the menu, which makes for healthier meals in general.

While you're enjoying the relaxing atmosphere at Ceylonta, you can check out the wide variety on the menu. Some of the most popular choices include the sizzling platters, mutton roll, dosai, and coconut sambol.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Sri Lankan, South Indian, Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighbourhood
    Nepean
  • Cross Street
    Located on Somerset Street West, between Bank and Kent.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 19 people are saying

Ceylonta reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

19 Reviews
  1. Robert

    Calgary / Southern Alberta2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Unique flavour filled menu. Worth the trip to try it.

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  2. Amie

    Toronto / Ontario28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent variety. Excellent crispy dosa with ginger oil instead of ghee because we were dairy-intolerant. Delicious thali and shrimp. So many flavours. And a great value.

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  3. Inigo VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Put the menu in the hands of the owner (who was serving us) and that was it, he took care of our 5 person party and had an incredible time

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  4. Goutam

    Ottawa1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Two of us shared a veg masala dosa and a Veg Thali. Dosa tasted very good. The sambar was bland although the coconut chutney was excellent. Ranjan, the owner was very courteous.

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  5. Jess

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent customer service by Tony (from previous visits) and Ronnie (the owner)! They are more than helpful, providing honest suggestions for meals, drinks and plate combinations based on the freshness of ingredients they purchased that day. They truely understand the value of customer service and caring for their clients' interests (by providing music and ambiance they know we enjoy). Aside from the outstanding customer service, the food is without a doubt consistently fresh, flavorful and absolutely delicious. My boyfriend Steve and I have named this restaurant our favourite in Ottawa and will continue to recommend and bring others to enjoy this fantastic experience. Thank you, Tony and Ronnie!

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  6. Caroline

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    One waiter who, in his defense, had just returned from overseas, had to manage all the takeout which was very busy and four tables of customers. We waited for every course and for the initial service for at least 20 minutes each time, and then we’re not asked at the end of our meal with all our dishes in front of us if we wanted dessert or tea or coffee- we were pretty much abandoned at that point- so we just got up and started leaving. He was a nice fellow, but he was not as attentive as he should’ve been. Chicken parantha was great, butter chicken was less than mediocre. Atmosphere was dark and dreary probably won’t return.

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  7. Shelley

    Ottawa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Plates were very generous… Tastes unique. We will return.

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  8. Mal

    Ottawa9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent, authentic Sri Lankan food and friendly service. An excellent experience. Will return often...

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  9. Marie

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The waiter in particular was very chatty and helpful. We had a fun time. Also noteworthy, the chef has gone out of his way to deliver variations on popular dishes. As we have eaten in many South Asian restaurants getting a creative spin on old favourites is a very good thing indeed. a very worthwhile evening!

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  10. Jack

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spectacular meals that had been consistent for decades. The same is true for their always-friendly service. This restaurant is a favourite for many people in the neighborhood.

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FAQs

Ceylonta offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 237-7812.

Ceylonta is rated 4.7 stars by 19 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Ceylonta

403 Somerset St W Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K2P 2P5

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Located on Somerset Street West, between Bank and Kent.
  • Neighbourhood
    Nepean
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Sri Lankan, South Indian, Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
  • Delivery & takeout
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