Ceylonta

403 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON

IndianSri Lankan$$

About Ceylonta

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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Halal summary

Staff has given verbal assurance of halal status. All food at this restaurant is certified halal.

Fully halal

Alcohol served

HalalRank

Score reflects a halal certificate on file, with an active issue report under review.

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Hours

Monday11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Tuesday11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Wednesday11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Thursday11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Friday11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Saturday11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Sunday11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

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4.5

4 reviews·50% would return

Aamz G

Apr 25, 2013•2 reviews

A group of us went there today for dinner, and i have to say: -Atmosphere: was nice and cosy. -Service: was not so good, when we asked the waiter a question he was a bit rude to us. -Food: we ordered the roast beef, chicken buryani, & masala dossai & mango lassi to drink. The roast beef side was good, the chicken buryani was average, dossai was below average...and mango lassi kept burning our throats while we drank it. It was a bit too sweet maybe thats why. I decided to pick this place to eat because my friend told me it was really good, but I have to disagree. It's alright, not a favorite for sure. As for the would I return maybe..but I don't think so.

Would not return

Sunil Harris

Jan 9, 2012•13 reviews

Love the deviled dishes as well as the biryani.

Would return

Priv Priv

Jul 29, 2009•37 reviews

Spicy. They do serve alcohol but have good takeout. Their Kothu Rotti, String Hoppers and coconut Sambol is good. I don't like the taste of Dosai. I think it's a personal preference on that one though. This is a spicy cuisine so you must like spice to try.

George F

Google

Feb 26, 2026

BEST of the best!! Where to start with this gem? Decided I wanted to try something new and found this on Google. Was greeted promptly and warmly (Anjana). Shortly after, the owner/chef (Ranjan) came to greet us and explained the various dishes. Decided to try the Chicken Palandi as per his recommendation. WOW!!! Just wow. So vibrant, delicious, and flavorful. Came to see us after our meal and chatted as we arrived right at opening at 4:00, and he explained the meal that he created for our wonderful and amazing experience. He is SO passionate about his creations and food in general. Such a kind and wonderful soul to have taken the time to see us. Kind sir, I will definitely see you again soon, and thank you so very much for the most remarkable dining experience and making us feel so so welcomed. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 5 ⭐ !!!