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One Love Bar and Restaurant

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👍👍 First night in Unawatuna since 2016, arrived by train later than expected so without any research, but liking the music ended up here for dinner. We sat on the outer edge with the sea lapping below us. All the staff were friendly and helpful. The bottle of wine was very good and drinks were accompan... People often mention curry, staff, beach, Lanka, great, rice, nice, friendly, Unawatuna, delicious,


Address

Yaddehimulla Rd, Unawatuna 80060, Sri Lanka

Website

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Contact

+94 77 102 0668

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (193 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 8:30 am to 10:30 pm
  • Sunday: 8:30 am to 10:30 pm
  • Monday: 8:30 am to 10:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 8:30 am to 10:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 8:30 am to 10:30 pm
  • Thursday: 8:30 am to 10:30 pm
  • Friday: 8:30 am to 10:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: curry (31) staff (19) beach (19) Lanka (16) great (15) rice (15) nice (14) friendly (12) Unawatuna (11) delicious (10)
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  • 5/5 Mira B. 5 years ago on Google
    Just chill out. Here u find really great music and tasty food. Prices are not cheap. Place to hide in hot day
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hayley g. 2 years ago on Google
    Came here for dinner and drinks one night and absolutely loved it!! Great location, nice music and really friendly staff. And the food was just amazing!! We had the Veg set menu and every curry was to die for, we didn’t want it to end!! We find usually beach bars lack in the quality of food but not this one… we were so Impressed and really hope to come back one day!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jane M. 1 year ago on Google
    First night in Unawatuna since 2016, arrived by train later than expected so without any research, but liking the music ended up here for dinner. We sat on the outer edge with the sea lapping below us. All the staff were friendly and helpful. The bottle of wine was very good and drinks were accompanied by some poppadoms. We shared the set curry menu choosing 2 vegetable curries and a seafood one. Red rice, coconut sambal, mango chutney and kankun were also included. We were asked if we liked it spicy and said yes. It was all perfectly cooked and spiced perfectly for our taste, so unusual as most restaurants seem to think Brits like bland food. Best Curry this year and we will definitely be returning for more. The ladies in the kitchen were also delightful and welcomed out praise.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sudath S. 4 years ago on Google
    Best place in unawatuna and Best rice&curry in srilanka.great place to hang out and relax.come and enjoy..I like so much in this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kateryna B. 5 years ago on Google
    Friendly woman, being the owner of the bar, has made us a very delicious food and great pineapple fresh juices we have ever drink!!! Highly recommend ❤️😋
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elias J. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing service and food! The best spot on Unawatuna beach to hang out an entire day (and night). Couldn’t recommend it more! Make sure to try out the pineapple curry, okra curry and devilled chicken! Thanks again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 abeygunasekara c. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice place to chill....and amazing food made with srilankan style...best rice and curies in unawatuna...❤ it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nadisha K. 5 years ago on Google
    Best food and best chilout place.....beautiful location .you canget special cocktail .now ther availabl mix rice and curry pleat for lunch .that my plverit dish ....it is realy test of srilankan food.....xx
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Upendra P. 5 years ago on Google
    Best food....you can try one time...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Tomas H. 5 years ago on Google
    The worst chicken burger in my live.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katja S. 5 years ago on Google
    Great place to relax with delicious curries and fresh juices!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 roamaniacs 2 years ago on Google
    I thought this is a reggae music place (given the name) but the music was nothing like that :) The food here was good, although I ordered grilled butterfish and what they actually brought seemed oven baked, it was tasty, can’t complain. The veggie roti was yummy. The only minus was I ordered it with rice and salad but got chips and rice instead - Iuckily we ordered a side salad too prior so I had that - the funny thing was the waiter noticed I was putting the chips out of my plate but didn’t ask why :) I was not in the mood to ruin the atmosphere so I said nothing this time :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ruchi S. 2 years ago on Google
    The yummiest local food we had in Sri Lanka! We had the Sri Lankan meal and the curries were super tasty.... A must visit if you are near Unawatuna
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Isabella A. 4 years ago on Google
    Chic! Love the vibes! They have got some nice cocktails!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Юрий �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good (Original) Хорошо
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ellie F. 4 years ago on Google
    Our first meal in Unawatuna did not fail to please! Best Sri lankan curry we have had yet!! Staff friendly and fun , right on beach, clean loo's and returned today for delicious jaffles!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 lee d. 4 years ago on Google
    One love is a fantastic beach bar. It has great staff and the owner in lovely and helpful. The food is delicious and the fish .amazing. A nice chilled vibe would recommend popping in to have a drink, and some food .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Helen M. 5 months ago on Google
    I loved it! The owner is super nice and the food is amazing! I tried many things here and everything was delicious
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ренат �. 8 months ago on Google
    We had a very tasty lunch at this restaurant today. Portions are big and tasty. very friendly and helpful people work there. the girl (unfortunately, I don’t know her name) gave us good advice regarding Sri Lanka and our further trip. thank you so much from Russian tourists
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Shayana P. 4 years ago on Google
    From the moment I walked in the door, my experience plummeted downhill as we observed a member of the kitchen staff fail to wash his hands after using the bathroom which is located IN THE KITCHEN! The most disgusting and deplorable service I have ever received in Sri Lanka (in all the years I’ve been visiting). Extremely rude staff, a 200%-900% markup on all items on the menu and above all, very unhygienic food handling practices! If you are going to charge an arm and a leg for a meal, at least wash your hands mate. Fellow tourists, please get in a tuk tuk and go eat at a local AUTHENTIC restaurant in Galle (approximately 7km away). To give you an example, rice and curry in Galle will cost you Rs/= 150-180 as opposed to Rs/= 1500 at this establishment and I can guarantee you that it will taste so much better in Galle! Not to mention, despite my parents and myself speaking fluent Sinhalese (my parents were born in Sri Lanka) they insisted on responding in English. One can assume that it was a tactic and ploy to exploit us for “foreign prices”. Based on the restaurant’s reviews and their responses to said reviews, the establishment itself if very unprofessional and ill-managed. What a horrible way to start a lovely vacation.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jennifer G. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is absolutely delicious and great value. One of the best curries we have had in Sri Lanka, so good we came back twice. Great beach setting for lunch and for dinner. The staff are very nice and attentive, especially our waiter Dayan.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steven B. 5 years ago on Google
    Exquisite curry with fish. Colorful, light and tasty, with just the right of spiciness. Hanging out in the shade, right on the beach. This was probably the best lunch I've had thus far in Sri Lanka and for only Rs 500

  • 5/5 Joran den B. 4 months ago on Google
    We had a delicious meal here on our last day of vacation. atmosphere is very good and the staff is very friendly. definitely a place i would recommend if you are in Unawatuna

  • 5/5 Hannah M. 1 year ago on Google
    Super super kind staff and by far the best and mit reasonable priced curry’s on the whole beach. Many of choices for vegetarians as well, even dishes with soy meat. with We loved it there and would always come back for more! Much love

  • 5/5 Valeria B. 11 months ago on Google
    Loveliest waiter we had in all our stay in Sri Lanka. You can see the kitchen and all the staff doing prep. Right on the beach, chill vibes and they have a curry meal to share perfect for trying different things.

  • 5/5 Alina K. 1 year ago on Google
    We ordered mix with pineapple, carrot and prawn curry, also there were includEd some traditional things-mango chatni, coconut with union. Everything was very tasty, we asked no spicy and they made it ok! Lassi was also sooo good. (One mix curry plate (shared for 2 person) , sweet potato, 2 lassi = 5800) We definitely recommend this place

  • 5/5 Kionne P. 4 years ago on Google
    Only place I ate at more than once when in Sri Lanka, the food is amazing!

  • 5/5 Nadia Z. 4 years ago on Google
    Truly the best curry in town. The mango curry with tamarind will have you at hello! Also best staff, family women run the business and kitchen so you can only expect best outcomes.

  • 5/5 Dennis K. 1 year ago on Google
    Simple but great vegetarian curry for a good price. The sweat potato curry with red rice was one of the best curries I had in Sri Lanka.

  • 5/5 Ismail B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food! A must go place for rice n curry in the area. Hands down one of the best rice n curry we had so far in sri lanka. Nice staff & location is just perfect. 👍👍👍

  • 5/5 Chelsea D. 1 year ago on Google
    Stumbled upon this place when another option wasn’t available, but I’m glad we did! Was able to order a fantastic rice and curry! Make it spicy and your heart and stomach will thank you. Was also able to pay for a cabana to relax on after the meal and go back and forth to the water for the afternoon. Great place

  • 5/5 Craig 2 years ago on Google
    The best curries in town, their pumpkin curry might be the best in Sri Lanka. Nice clean beds to relax by the beach, friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Laura L. 1 year ago on Google
    Best Curry in town and the team is so welcoming and heartwarming! Thank you guys for making our bellys and hearts full. See you soon ❤️

  • 5/5 George R. 1 year ago on Google
    One love is the BEST place on Una ! The food is incredible, with a wide variety available and the staff are such kind beautiful souls! Apendra is doing so well at running an amazing place and is a treasure! Could not recommend it enough! Enjoy Xxxxx

  • 5/5 Christiane H. 1 year ago on Google
    This was definitely my happy place in all of Sri Lanka. Lie down in a nice beachbed right ON THE BEACH of peaceful Unawatuna. Dip into the ocean, grab a cool a drink and get served the best food all in the same place, sounds like paradise? it is! The food is amazing, some of the best currys (and so many different ones, amazing!) we had in 4 weeks travel. The owner, was such a lovely, warm hearted, impressive lady. She is so hardworking and attentive and just makes you feel at home. The prices are a little higher than in other places, but it is 100 percent worth it. ❤️ thank you for everything and all the best to you! I'll alwas remember your warm smile, when I think of Sri Lankan people. ☺️

  • 5/5 Meghna J. 5 months ago on Google
    The best Sri Lankan food in Unawatuna. We went several times during our stay and the food was fresh and flavorful each time. I'd especially recommend the fish curry and fried prawns. Very reasonable prices too

  • 5/5 David M. 1 year ago on Google
    Without exception the best food we have encountered whilst living in Sri Lanka..Appendra and her team are genial hosts,creating an excellent ambience in the welcoming restaurant. We always bring our friends here for the true Sri Lankan culinary experience!

  • 5/5 Designs by Ana M. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely fantastic food! Music amazing! The best curry in Unawatuna! The atmosphere is great! Dayan always with a smile!! Will go back again for sure!!!

  • 3/5 Kateryna K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place, but the prices are very high. I do not recommend grilling seafood, but curry is worth a try. The fruit plate is very scarce. (Original) Приятное место, но цены очень завышены. Гриль морепродукты не рекомендую, но карри стоит попробовать. Фруктовая тарелка очень скудная.

  • 5/5 Rashini S. 3 years ago on Google
    We miss one love foods ......😍😍😍😍

  • 4/5 Rupali S. 4 years ago on Google
    My friend and I visited this place for breakfast and lunch. We tried sri Lankan cuisine and it was great. We had good time with beautiful view and and excellent cooked food. Just make sure you tell time make spicy according to your taste. We like to try local spicy.

  • 5/5 Olle 4 years ago on Google
    Best food in all of Unawatuna with the friendliest staff! Also located on the best part of the beach. Make sure you try their curries 😍

  • 5/5 Derek M. 4 years ago on Google
    Wow, on the sea front, friendly staff gorgeous food excellent place to eat and chill. Only problem No WiFi, No Cry 🤣😃. We visited this place twice, once for a drink, food looked so good we went back and loved it.

  • 5/5 මල්ලි �. 4 years ago on Google
    Best food in unawatuna.. . We had best srilankan meal with sea food curry. super service. .. Staff is very friendly.. ..

  • 5/5 Crazy �. 4 years ago on Google
    Best food....super tasty ..we had spicy local develd prown...spicy is super test ..the boys 🇱🇰 service super....thank you ....xx

  • 5/5 taka t. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Relaxing open-air bar restaurant .. (Original) リラックスできるオープンエアのバーレストラン 。

  • 5/5 Vijini lakshani Vijini l. 4 years ago on Google
    Super sound ,,,,best food ,,,best service ,,,,,excellent !!!!!

  • 1/5 Sid G. 4 years ago on Google
    Can’t tell anything about the food, but 400 for a coconut?!

  • 5/5 Debora-Ester P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very cozy ... right in front of the beach .. Awesome shakes! A place before the tsunami ... you have to keep it !!! Small and cozy ... impeccable service !! (Original) Muy acogedor...justo enfrente de la playa.. Unos batidos impresionantes!! Un lugar de los de antes del tsunami...hay que conservarlo!!! Pequeño y acogedor..servicio impecable!!

  • 5/5 Dido D. 4 years ago on Google
    The best devil chicken! We spent many hours there for drinks and food and we keep going again. All staffs are very nice and helpful. And they put nice music. They do understand what customers want. I love Sri Lanka.

  • 5/5 Emrah A. 4 years ago on Google
    Name is enough

  • 5/5 Monica L. 5 years ago on Google
    Best rice and curry in Sri Lanka. The rice and curry meal includes 2 choices of veg and 1 choice meat or seafood curry. It can be made vegan! It’s great value for 2 people. The location is on the best spot on unawatuna beach, comfy chill beach beds. Great place to spend the day.

  • 5/5 Andrew D. 4 years ago on Google
    Had one of the best tasting curries from all our travels across Sri Lanka. Nice chilled atmosphere with great staff who are very welcoming! Perfect for a night time meal on the beach under the stars.

  • 5/5 Charitha S. 4 years ago on Google
    Best rice and curry ever.......

  • 1/5 BARAN L. 4 years ago on Google
    Top expensive for the quality

  • 5/5 vit m. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great beach place! (Original) Отличное пляжное место!

  • 1/5 Movan M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Everything is very expensive, prices are too high (Original) Все очень дорого,цены завышены

  • 5/5 Lisa J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good food, which is a bit more expensive at the beach, but still cheaper than other restaurants on this beach. It is worth it! Cozy atmosphere with relaxed seating, shade and direct sea view. Nice and courteous owner. (Original) Gutes Essen, was der Lage am Strand entsprechend etwas teurer ist, aber noch günstiger als in anderen Restaurants an diesem Strand. Es lohnt sich! Gemütliche Atmosphäre mit chilligen Sitzgelegenheiten, Schatten und mit direktem Blick aufs Meer. Netter und zuvorkommender Besitzer.

  • 5/5 Anna B. 4 years ago on Google
    Good ambiance on the beach. Lots of young adults enjoying a chill evening. Service was a bit slow but it was during Sri Lanka’s holidays so they were short on staff, everyone was nice. Food was delicious. We took 1 vegetable Roti and 1 ´discovery’ cury meal with sweet potatoes, eggplant and prawns to share.

  • 5/5 Simon S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very nice little bar the owners are totally friendly and nice. The cocktails freshly prepared as well as the food, here is very delicious curry. The location right on the water on the beach is really nice. We recommend! We were 3 next in Unawatuna and 3 evenings in One Love :-) (Original) Eine sehr schöne kleine Bar die Besitzer sind total freundlich und nett. Die Cocktails frisch zubereitet genau wie auch das Essen, hier gibt es sehr leckeres Curry. Die Lage direkt am Wasser auf dem Strand ist richtig schön. Sehr zu empfehlen! Wir waren 3 nächste in Unawatuna und 3 Abende im One Love :-)

  • 5/5 T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super delicious, traditional cuisine, great location (on the sea), very nice service, great value for money. We would come back anytime and highly recommend it. (Original) Super lecker, traditionelle Küche, tolle Lage(direkt am Meer), sehr nette Bedienung, Preis-Leistung super. Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen und können es nur wärmstens empfehlen.

  • 5/5 Angelika B. 5 years ago on Google
    Great place to hang out and relax °great, friendly staff °great taste of music to relax and just hang out °nice and tasty food and drinks... Fresh and clean. Try the rice and curry! °veggie and vegan friendly! Also they ask for sugar or no sugar added to your juices and meals so its easy to follow your healthy livestyle °they offer sunbeds and a great ocean view for a laydback beachday

  • 3/5 Сергей �. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quite not a bad menu, and very close to the water. But the dish after the order, carry a long, although apart from us sat, only one family. Prices are above average. The atmosphere is rather cozy and friendly staff (Original) Довольно не плохое меню, и очень близко к воде. Но блюдо после заказа, несут долго, хотя кроме нас сидели, только одна семья. Цены выше средних. Обстановка довольно уютная и приветливый персонал


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Amenities


  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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