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Pink Salt

Restaurant

One of the Best Places To Visits in Karagampitiya


Address

58/6 De Alwis Pl, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia 10350, Sri Lanka

Website

www.pinksaltcolombo.com

Contact

+94 77 837 2311

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (655 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Sunday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Monday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Tuesday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Wednesday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Thursday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Friday: 12 pm to 12 am

Featured Reviews


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  • 1/5 Fathima 1 year ago on Google
    There is parking available at Marine Drive. The restaurant has direct access to the beach. The menu includes seafood, chicken, drinks, desserts, sandwiches and milkshakes. The pricing was a bit expensive and the quality was not worth the price. It took over 15 minutes for the food to be served. The seafood noodles tasted ordinary, nothing special and the hot butter cuttlefish was a bit too salty. The chocolate milkshake contained a bug when it was served and asked to for a replacement but never received one. The warm brownie's portion was small and the strawberry milkshake was mainly filled with sugar. The customer service was below average and there were errors in the billing. Overall it was not worth visiting again and there are other better restaurants available than this.
    12 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marissa J. 2 years ago on Google
    Everything about this place is simply fantastic. Whether you want to catch up with friends, have a romantic meal or just ruminate on your own, it offers the perfect ambience. And it doesn't matter what time of day you visit because it's equally wonderful by daylight or moonlight. I would highly recommend watching the sunset - check my photos, they speak for themselves. And the food... oh the food! This is what our taste buds were invented for! I've dined in and had delivery and have been exceedingly satisfied. Finally the service - these are the friendliest warmest people I've come across in the F&B world. They are attentive, accommodating and always smiling. This is the complete package and you must go there!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Hammad 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing atmosphere and food. Place seems hygenic and the staff are nice as well. Food is also a bit on the expensive side and they take a bit longer to serve food however. There's also a cat there that I love seeing everytime. Overall experience has always been great and I love going there!! Definitely recommended
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kaveen M. 7 months ago on Google
    I recently had the pleasure of dining at Pink Salt at Dehiwala Beach and I must say it was an absolute delight. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm hospitality and a homely atmosphere that set the stage for an unforgettable culinary journey. The location of the restaurant right next to the beach adds to the charm of the whole. The soothing sound of the waves and the cool breeze create a peaceful atmosphere perfect for relaxing dining. The interior is elegantly furnished, which creates an inviting and comfortable environment. Now let's talk about the food - it was simply amazing! Pink Salt offers a varied menu to suit different tastes and preferences. Whether you're a seafood lover, a vegetarian, or someone who loves a good steak, you'll find plenty of options to satisfy your appetite. Each dish is carefully prepared from fresh ingredients, full of flavors that appeal to the taste buds. The presentation is also sophisticated and shows the chef's attention to detail. One of the distinguishing features of Pink Salt is their "Bring Your Own Bottle" policy. It's a wonderful concept that allows diners to bring their favorite drinks with their meal. It adds a touch of personality and ensures that you can enjoy your beverage of choice while enjoying the delicious food. The staff is happy to make recommendations on food and wine pairings, further enhancing the overall dining experience. Speaking of the staff, I can't praise them enough for their exceptional service. They are attentive, friendly and always ready to meet your needs. The waiter knows the menu and will be happy to make suggestions according to your preferences. Their professionalism and genuine enthusiasm create a welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel at home. Finally, I would like to thank Pink Salt for maintaining high standards of hygiene. The restaurant is clean and well maintained, which gives confidence in the quality and safety of the food served. Finally, Pink Salt is an absolute gem on Dehiwala Beach. From the delightful dining atmosphere and delicious dishes to the excellent service and BYOB policy, it offers a dining experience that exceeds expectations. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just looking for a memorable meal, Pink Salt is the place to be. I recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a culinary adventure that will leave a lasting impression.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Manisha A. 9 months ago on Google
    Having being a frequent and loyal customer at Pink Salt for quite some time now, I was thoroughly disappointed with my experience there last week. We ordered the egg noodles but the dish we were served was nothing like what the egg noodles were before! It was a plate of Maggi noodles that we got. When we sent it back to the kitchen, the noodles that were initially white came back drenched in tomato sauce and was now orange/red in colour. Service was not on par either, we had to ask twice for table water and had to wait over 30 minutes to receive it. To top it all off, we ended up with horrible bouts of food poisoning a day later, attributed of course to what we ate at Pink Salt as this was the only meal we all had in common. Needless to say, I will not be going back there!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dilushi P. 2 years ago on Google
    Huge fan of everything they do! food is super fresh and absolutely delicious. They have a wide variety of options and I've been ordering from them since they've opened and I gotta tell you their dishes are a must try! The spicy beef portion and cheeky chicken are my go to favs! also for the rice packs, you get to add-on, which is such a bonus when you want to try out their other items! Another worthy mention has to be the team behind it, great customer service, on time and super thoughtful and obviously sends the cutest personal notes <3
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tharindu Harith W. 1 year ago on Google
    Beach side restaurant with really good vibes. Friendly staff, and the food is alright (not exceptional). Be aware of the crows if you're visiting day time. Had a great time.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Iris T. 2 years ago on Google
    Had an amazing meal at Pink Salt last week and I believe this is my new favourite place!! Their food was soo sooo delicious. Specially the chicken red curry and the hot butter cuttlefish being my all time favorite, took me to another level. Friendly staff and they are doing a really good job and so friendly. Oh and not to forget the brownies.. heaven!!! Would highly recommend and come againa and again. Good luck girls ❤️
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jill M. 8 months ago on Google
    Went to Pink Salt for the monthly makers market and dinner - both were sensational. Friendly staff, great service and ambience. The food was extremely delicious - especially the prawns ! Not to be missed if in Colombo
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shenal A. 6 months ago on Google
    Food was delicious. The atmosphere here is awesome. The service was wonderful. Didn't take time to get our orders out. Great for gathering. Highly recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Janeth F. 7 months ago on Google
    BOYB place. They provide free ice. Parking available on the road side. At night they play live music. Can recommend the hot butter cuttle fish. They only issue is when they get packed the waiters can’t remember what we ordered. So sometimes they bring something else than what we ordered. So careful on the food you order and what they bring. They do not allow American Express card payment.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kasun P. 1 year ago on Google
    Positives, Food is excellent. Some of the best I've had compared to similar restaurants in Colombo. Nice spacious location next to the Dehiwala Beach. Average prices and massive portions! Negatives, Food takes quite a looooong time to arrive. And I assume they are a bit under staffed due to the current economic situation. The staff can be a little less attentive to locals when foreigners are around because some items they said was not available at that time was suddenly brought to the foreign couple seated next to us. Overall it was a mixed experience. If you're in a hurry to have your meals this is not the place but taste wise it's amazing!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yusuf T. 5 months ago on Google
    The restaurant is open and airy and doesn't have any walls so the wind from the sea blows through it. But there is no AC or fan, so it can get quite hot in the afternoon. The food is exquisite, although I would recommend trying the seafood over the beef and chicken. The prawn in particular has an amazing batter. Dirk, our waiter, was extremely friendly and prompt in making sure we had everything we needed and had no wants. The prices are quite good (~$4 to $5 per plate) especially when you consider this is Dehiwala.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M N. 9 months ago on Google
    Cute spot near the beach! Food portions are very generous and worth the price. Particularly loved the hot butter cuttlefish, it was crispy and flavourful!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Saranya V. 1 year ago on Google
    We visited the restaurant at midday and were shown to a table straight away. A perfect little beachside spot with friendly service and amazing food! The menu had lots of options with a reasonable price.I would recommend going .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adnan I. 2 years ago on Google
    I’ve been to Pink Salt and the place is fantastic. I cannot wait till they open for dine in. The space is huge and super homely. Hot butter cuttlefish, spicy rice and chicken wings are to die for. Love the energy when answering the phone and the cute notes written on the takeaway boxes. Well done team!

  • 3/5 Tharindu H. 3 months ago on Google New
    We had a mixed experience at the restaurant. The atmosphere was good and chill, but unfortunately, the food was not delicious and not worth the price. We were dissatisfied with the customer service as our request to change the table or table location was rejected. The presence of train noise, likely due to the proximity of the railway, was disturbing. Additionally, the absence of alcohol options meant we had to bring our own. While we appreciate the positive aspects of the ambiance, addressing these concerns could significantly enhance the overall experience.

  • 5/5 Avishka P. 2 years ago on Google
    The fusion recipes in understanding Sri Lankan taste bud is definitely their strong point. Usually if was to order Chinese, it would be from the typical Colombo’s most wanted spots (88, peach, dragon etc). However, I decided to give Pink Salt a shot. I was amazed at how good the food was. It’s not your typical Chinese restaurant. I would definitely recommend 😍

  • 5/5 Jerusha W. 2 years ago on Google
    Hi... Just had your Cheeky Chicken for lunch... 😊 Was just absolutely delicious 😍... Perfect quantity too... ♥️ Thank you very much

  • 5/5 Aneesha N. 9 months ago on Google
    The food was very delicious and the staff is very friendly and welcoming. Had a good time with my family. The overall dining experience was amazing.

  • 4/5 Dasith De S. 9 months ago on Google
    The ambience is really nice. Service gets delayed in busy hours. A bit pricey for an average outdoor beach restaurant. But BYOB is available. The place is pretty spacious. Its better to make early reservations.

  • 3/5 Ravindra I. 11 months ago on Google
    This place location is good. Have to cross the railway line to enter the area. Staff is also helpful. Side dishes were good. But the rice and noodles bit high saltiness. Good place to gather friends' parties or farewells. There is no liquor sell in this place. But BYOB is available at this place. Can get ice and soft drinks here. Vegetarian options are available. Have access to enter beach. Closed at 12.00.

  • 5/5 Dhara G. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious food - The menu is great and I love the amount of thought that has gone behind the branding and menu curation! The hot butter cuttlefish is a must try. Their “Pink Packs” are ideal for someone who has a big appetite or it can be shared by two. Good portions! A must try!

  • 4/5 Nilakshi H. 11 months ago on Google
    I went here for the first time for a Taylor Swift themed Karaoke night, at it was one of the best experiences I've ever had! I loved the whole event and the vibe of everyone who was there, including the staff who were super friendly. Also, the food were REALLY DELICIOUS! The hot garlic chicken dish was super tasty! The atmosphere was cool too, but I wish there was a bit more lighting. The beach next to the cafe was beautiful and we could easily go there and watch the ocean at night time as well. However, there's no allocated parking for this cafe which was a bit of an inconvenience. Also, I was a bit scared to cross the double rail tracks to enter into the cafe. Yet, the whole experience was totally worth it and I would definitely love to visit this place again, for more fun events and to try some more of their tasty dishes!

  • 3/5 Kothmini S. 1 year ago on Google
    Location is great,by the beach. Food is average quality. Service is good. Ample outdoor seating area and indoor seating available. Food is bit pricy and portion sizes are bit smaller.

  • 5/5 T D A. 1 year ago on Google
    Good vibes.. lovely location, reasonable prices and tasty food.. animal friendly restaurant ❤️ Little bit of delay in service… perhaps can look into recruiting couple of more staff :)

  • 4/5 Lakshan 1 year ago on Google
    Nice and clean place with mangroves for shade. It's BYOB so make sure to bring your own goodies. The food was quite tasty and fresh

  • 3/5 Opula F. 1 year ago on Google
    I think it was just a bad day for this place so everything was Mid. We went there at 12.30 till 2.30pm on a Wednesday. They have an online menu. Food is affordable but portions are a bit too small. This is a BYOB, bring your own drinks place so a chill evening with your friends is probably a vibe here. This particular day, there were no juices available or deserts except for ice cream and staff got our dessert order wrong. The ice cream was mid too and I was disappointed to not get brownies when we were told there were brownies. Same thing happened with the kombucha. I understand issues with fuel and restocking these days so I get it. Staff was super nice but it was just one person so service was slow but the waiter was 12/10 cute as heck. I did not like the shirtless workers just moving about the place. It was off putting. Love the doggies tho but they need a good wash and a brush cus they were shedding all over the place. They also need to figure out a solution for the flies cus that was super annoying. Also crows so don't leave tables unattended. It's right next to the train station so conversations were paused for the trains. Aesthetic was mid as well. But the view of the beach is tranquil. Overall clean. One thing that bothered me wes the ladies room sink.... it's built very inefficiently with a loose mirror and the taps are very difficult to open.

  • 5/5 Anjalee W. 2 years ago on Google
    Ordered a couple of times and I swear it was so good! To be honest it’s nothing like the other Chinese I’ve had, dishes were so different and specially the hot butter mushroom was fire! Really enjoyed! Definitely would recommend to try! You won’t be disappointed!

  • 4/5 Zaahil Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Average food for slightly above average prices. Very good ambience. Waiting time was a bit too long for my liking, but could be due to that fact that it was the first day of the year. Overall, if it weren't for the ambience of the place it would be a 3

  • 4/5 Dayani A. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely lovely location on the beach. Perfect for family time or a romantic sunset or just a relaxed time with friends. The food was nice and the service was extremely friendly. Had the feeling the staff may be a little young and still learning the ropes.Also suggest looking for a solution for the mosquitoes....But I wanted to write this review cause Pink Salt deserves recognition for the great experiences they make possible ! Thank you. We'll be back.

  • 5/5 Madawa I. 2 years ago on Google
    We had a our Christmas party and we booked entire please for safety reasons. It was nice experience with beautiful beach. This place have calm and relaxed environment and sunset is breathtaking. They don't have dedicated parking but all if us found parking on road.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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