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Punto Cafe

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👍 As all restaurants in the fort, prices are a bit higher here. Food was very good, big portions as well. Waiting time was okay and staff friendly. Really liked the design from the outside. People often mention good, curry, nice, restaurant, delicious, chicken, Galle, recommend, prices, rice,


Address

42 Pedlar St, Galle 80000, Sri Lanka

Contact

+94 77 759 9994

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (265 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Dyego Sousa S. 2 years ago on Google
    I'm delighted with the food and the family that served it to me. I felt home with the fantastic flavour of the food. It definitely worth a visit and for sure I'll return.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Hannah C. 5 months ago on Google
    As all restaurants in the fort, prices are a bit higher here. Food was very good, big portions as well. Waiting time was okay and staff friendly. Really liked the design from the outside.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Булат �. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good cafe. You can see the kitchen where a neat, clean-looking girl is cooking. Calm pleasant owner. Take the cottage, fried rice with chicken and roti. Everything is delicious, absolutely not acute (there is even a warning in the menu that a sharp one is ordered specially). A lot of things from the menu in fact it was impossible to order. But it's even good - better than if you were cooking from stale foods. Prices are the most democratic on the street. I advise (Original) Хорошее кафе. Видно кухню, где готовит опрятная чистоплотная девушка. Спокойный приятный хозяин. Брали котту, жареный рис с курицей и роти. Все вкусно, абсолютно не остро (в меню даже есть предупреждение что острое заказывается специально). Много чего из меню по факту нельзя было заказать. Но это даже хорошо - лучше чем если бы готовили из лежалых продуктов. Цены самые демократичные на улице. Советую
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mariyam I. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a very nice place with really good food. The food was prepared fresh and even the seafood tastes very fresh. There were really nice to customize for our requirement as we wanted a seafood platter. And the kottu is next level. The food is priced at an affordable rate and worth the money. Would definitely recommend this place and will do come again.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rilwan C. 4 years ago on Google
    Clean little cozy place that serves fresh food prepared then and there. You will have to wait a bit for the food to be served but its worth the wait. Their rice and curry is the best with a big piece of meat. Reasonably priced. Will come back again for sure.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shafwana S. 1 year ago on Google
    Situated at Pedlers street Galle fort. Its a small restaurant can accommodate 12-15 customers at a time. Bit congested but was not much crowded. They have rice, noodles, pasta, kottu and several other varieties as well. The restaurant is managed by a couple. Cash and card payments accepted. Very reasonable prices. We ordered lime punch and king coconut water. The lime punch was soo fresh and delicious. We ordered chicken kottu and mixed fried rice. Both tasted so delicious and fresh too. On time cooking so there will be a little late for serving. But wirth waiting. The mixed fried rice also consisted of fresh sea foods. The plate itself was so rich of ingredients. They served us a mutton gravy extra. Usually I don’t eat mutton because of the smell. But the gravy was superb and well mixed with kottu. The couple was so humble and taking extra care of the customers specially the gent who was in charge of taking orders and serving.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Triffany L. 1 year ago on Google
    Family run place - really amazing rice and curry. Came back twice cause it was so good. And they adjust the spice levels for you - i wanted it super super spicy and they delivered!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Krishan C. 1 year ago on Google
    I've tried several restaurants in Galle, and this by far was the tastiest food I had! Full of flavour! Nice home cooking in a small family run restaurant. I went there for lunch, then went back again for dinner, which was the best meal I've had in the area!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Наталия �. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful place!!! Food is cheap and tasty. It's a small family cafe with lovely atmosphere:)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Giuseppe L. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good restaurant. Family-run, it boasts very good and well-kept dishes. (Original) Ristorante molto buono. A condizione familiare vanta piatti molto buoni e ben curati.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sadaf S. 1 year ago on Google
    We went here for lunch, both of us ordered fried chicken and fries and we weren’t disappointed. The chicken was flavorful and cooked well and the portion of fries was large! It was also very well priced I don’t remember the specific amount though. Just keep in mind that the fried chicken is actually just chicken that is fried, with no batter.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Duncan R. 1 year ago on Google
    I have to say this restaurant is one of the gems of Galle. Reasonably priced and really tasty Sri Lankan food and if you are vegan too there is lots of scrumptious food to eat.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sven R. 1 year ago on Google
    If I was asked to describe the restaurant by using 3 words it would be authentic, tasty and clean. The best food we have had so far after 5 days of eating out. Price is also very fair! One last Tip is the ice cold fresh coconut
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andreas H. 1 year ago on Google
    Perfect place for traditional curries and pol roti which almost seems difficult to come by within Galle fort since most of the shops is geared towards tourists. You can opt for non-spicy but I will definitely recommend the spicy version for an authentic experience. Service is flawless. There isn’t beer on the menu but the owners are glad to let you BYOB at no extra charge.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julia S. 2 years ago on Google
    Very yummy local food with reasonable prices. No alcohol, but lots of soft drinks. I loved dhal curry (if I’m not mistaken with the naming) with prawns and rotti, it was very delicious! And the atmosphere is very nice there!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Travel B. 5 years ago on Google
    We were jn #galle for two days and we went to #cafepunto both days for breakfast. Given the location and in comparison to other restaurants, the prices were much cheaper and the food, YUMMY! Two thumbs up 👍🏽👍🏽. Thanks!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 mohamedhilmy f. 3 years ago on Google
    Best freshly home made food , if you are looking for tasty ,authentic food for heart of galle fort ill highly recommend this cafe food
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kenny G. 2 years ago on Google
    Really really good food. Open on the Main Street, food came out pretty quickly and they had many options. Veggie curry was great and the bbq chicken with veg was fannnnntastic!! It’s really hot in Galle and she had lots of fans which was nice. Really great prices!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 p m. 5 years ago on Google
    A nice, small restaurant serving Asian food. I tried the prawn noodle. It was delicious. Compared to many restaurants serving western food at excessive price but not necessarily good quality, it is really a good deal. I have to add that on the first day in Fort Galle, I was desperate for rice and curry, but ended up in one of those stylish restaurants serving mainly western food (the whole street was full of them). The food was very disappointing especially at the price they charged. It is time for tourists to think why they have flied all the way to Sri Lanka and paid for average quality western food at western price, instead of trying food at some good local restaurants.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Afifa B. 2 years ago on Google
    This restaurant is amazing. It has home made food that is freshly prepared. The naan and the dhal were very delicious. I had chicken curry and my friend veggie curry and they were both delicious. I really recommend this place!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Didem Itır H. 5 years ago on Google
    I dont remember anymore what i ate but i remember i left the place satisfied :) the little balcony has a really nice vibe at night with hanging lights ;) i prefered it to inside area, friendly people!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 bassam a. 2 years ago on Google
    I ate in Punto Cafe in 2017 and came looking for it in 2021 ...was delighted to find it still open with the same charm and delicious native home cooked food. Would strongly recommend it and will visit it gain!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sophie 2 years ago on Google
    Best breakfast! Lovely fresh local food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ben C. 5 years ago on Google
    Yummy and affordable local Sri Lankan fare. We had the Punto Special curry Chicken and prawn. Overall a good meal! Much cheaper than other restaurants.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Danial K. 5 years ago on Google
    Certainly the best food and most affordable prices for quality in Galle. Don't miss it if you are in fort area
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amy R. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious, good friendly service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kevin C. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent good and a great host!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rosnarho M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Just the best dining experience, Unbeatable value for money! It's just a must (Original) Juste la meilleure expérience culinaire, Rapport qualité / prix imbattable! C’est juste incontournable
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sonia P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good experience, cozy little restaurant, where local dishes are served. I recommend (Original) Très bonne expérience, petit restaurant cosy, où des plats locaux sont servit. Je recommande
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lilith King T. 5 months ago on Google
    Lovely family-run restaurant. It’s small with just a few tables and you can see through to the kitchen at the back. Food was delicious - we had kothu and a prawn curry, both were delicious. Relaxed atmosphere and good value for money.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Samuel S. 4 years ago on Google
    I had the Curry chicken set (Rs 600) and it was decent. I expected the Curry chicken to be of a bigger portion. The side dishes were nice but not the best I've tried in Sri Lanka - the dhal curry, fried eggplant, okra and cabbage. The food was served pretty fast as well. This place is a good value for money if you want some Sri Lankan food in the fort area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thomas C. 4 years ago on Google
    All of my friends and I loved the meal and the service. Best Sri Lankan meal I've had all week
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anna B. 4 years ago on Google
    Best food we have had in Sri Lanka. Can’t recommend Punto Cafe highly enough.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Αλέξιος �. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is amazing! We ordered so much food, which was delicious and payed around 3000 Rps. Real sri lankan food from the nice people living and working there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cristian M. 1 year ago on Google
    ABSOLUTELY THE BEST !!! Clean place, amazing good food and presentation too! Highly recommend the dahal curry chicken rotti!!!!! LEGEND
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Valentina De G. 1 year ago on Google
    Punto Cafe for food, it's a family-owned place, super friendly and nice people and cozy and laid back atmosphere. I ate here for two nights in a row cause their food was too good! Their curry is spectacular, I also tried the teriyaki, also nice, similar to what they generally call Devilled, in Sri Lanka. Also their roti is awesome.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lawrence M. 10 months ago on Google
    Beautiful dishes at a reasonable price. Cannot fault our experience of Punto Cafe. The chicken kottu was incredible and the drinks were thirst quenching. Nice service (took our order quickly, 30 mins to make food), and food was made to order. Clean, but unventilated, toilet.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julia S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice local food. Cute little place. Owner more than friendly. We enjoyed our Kottu and Roti a lot :) Price very ok for this area. Definitely worth it! Only to recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rocky F. 4 years ago on Google
    Worth for money with unique taste👏👏👏
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Александр �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) (12.15.2019 at 12-30) Cottu with squid, noodles with squid - ate. The staff speaks English. There is a normal toilet. Photo invoice in the attachment. (Original) (15.12.2019 в 12-30) Котту с кальмаром, нудлы с кальмаром - наелись. Персонал говорит на английском. Присутствует нормальный туалет. Фото счета во вложении.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Louise M. 2 years ago on Google
    The veg and egg kottu was absolutely amazing! Full of vegetables, ginger and garlic. My favourite meal in Sri Lanka so far
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Bumla A. 4 months ago on Google
    The person who served was a racist. We were Indians and went in there to have soft drinks. He chased us away saying the tables are reserved and we can't occupy two tables for ordering soft drinks. And it costed 4x the normal price. Meanwhile there were other Europeans having the same soft drink for 1 hour and he was sucking up to them. Would never recommend. Save embarrassment and try other cafes in Galle. Worth zero stars.

  • 5/5 Eva E. 2 years ago on Google
    We have been traveling around Sri Lanka for almost 3 months and this was one of the best restaurants if not the best. The coconut rotis were incredibly delicious, as was the curry that came with it. The „banana flatter“ is a must have, I was so full but I had to continue eating because it was SO delicious! The family is very nice and they Are Great hosts. The table next to us told, this was the best Kottu they‘ve had. So you’ll be happy with at least either Kottu or Dhal Curry. The prices were pretty standard, not as cheap as the north and not as expensive as the beaches in the south.

  • 4/5 David M. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was... not bad. Like given the location I guess the prices are understandable (everything is more expensive here), but both the kottu and dhal curry were worse than we had so far in three weeks of sri Lankan food. The pumpkin curry was good though.

  • 4/5 Valentina P. 4 years ago on Google
    Little cozy restaurant with very nice people. The prices are cheap for this place and the food is also nice. Go and visit the place. It will be worth.

  • 5/5 Pierre B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This restaurant was recommended by Lonely Planet. Now we understand: absolutely tasty dishes and good value for money! (Original) Ce restaurant était recommandé par Lonely Planet. Maintenant on comprend : plats absolument savoureux et rapport qualité/prix avantageux!

  • 5/5 Daria K. 4 years ago on Google
    Cheap (in comparison with other places around) and very tasty food. One of the best kottu that I've tried in Sri Lanka. Highly recommend!

  • 2/5 Viv 4 years ago on Google
    We asked for an extra plate (for our 2year old daughter) but were refused because we ordered two meals so were only allowed two plates- WTF!?!? Service was slow. We tried vegetarian noodles and the rice and veg curries. Both were quite bland. Spend your money elsewhere.

  • 2/5 Ken K L W. 4 years ago on Google
    Got a fishy grill fish. Informed the owner and no action taken. Price is at high site for the menu. In fact all foods in Galle fort area are very high. Not worth the value.

  • 5/5 Vishwa A. 3 years ago on Google
    Tasty!

  • 5/5 Chandramali Mallikaarachchi M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Senuka (Original) Senuka

  • 1/5 Akash A. 4 years ago on Google
    This place was suggested by a local family who reside in the heart of Dutch Fort, so naturally expected the service to be warm and friendly. However the belief was soon broken when I encountered a very rude staff (middle aged man) who was more concerned towards serving European guests! At 7.30, the staff said that they already had 2 reservations for 8 o'clock and hence couldn't serve dinner. Immediately left the place due to such racial treatment and later passed by it, at 8.15 to see empty tables and barely 3 full ones. After seeing the food pictures, no wonder this place wants to cater to Europeans (who may have a very little sense of the local cuisine), as they serve totally low quality food which has small serving sizes and does complete injustice to the price paid.

  • 4/5 Nadezhda N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) They cook deliciously, the prices are good, but the service is rather slow - the bill was borne by eternity and brought after the third reminder. (Original) Готовят вкусно, цены хорошие, но обслуживание достаточно медленное - счёт несли вечность и принесли после третьего напоминания.

  • 5/5 Arnaud F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good value for money. We had a Kothu and Fried Noodles, excellent! Note, The dishes are prepared by default "no spicy", I'm therefore no surprise! Lassis also very good, and very kind staff. (Original) Très bon rapport qualité prix. Nous avons pris un Kothu et des Fried noodles, excellent ! A noter, Les plats sont préparés par défaut "no spicy", I'm n'y a donc pas de surprise ! Lassis très bons également, et personnel très gentil.

  • 3/5 Adam W. 4 years ago on Google
    Come here if you want a cheap meal, but expect the quality to reflect the price. Pretty average fish and vegetables but the rotti were very good. Service was quick and polite.

  • 5/5 Лиса �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Loved the place. They ordered shrimp, tomato soup, juice and extra fish curry. Everything is very tasty at pleasant prices. Not spicy it is also very important! I recommend this institution! 🌸 (Original) Очень понравилось место. Заказывали креветки, томатный суп, сок и экстра фиш кари. Всё очень вкусно по приятным ценам. Не острое это тоже очень важно! Рекомендую данное заведение! 🌸

  • 3/5 Eats More F. 6 years ago on Google
    The Damage (no drinks): LKR 1k-1.5k for two This no frills hole in the wall eatery in Galle Fort has an array of local and western dishes. Hits include their Rice and Curry dishes ~~TRY😍: // Rice and Fish Curry ~~OKAY🙂: // Rice and Vegetable Curry Follow us at IG: eatsmorefun

  • 5/5 Илья �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great cozy cafe. Tasty, varied cuisine. (Original) Отличное уютное кафэ. Вкусная, разнообразная кухня.

  • 5/5 Алина �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very tasty and inexpensive 🖤 The most important thing is that everything is cooked without spiciness, and they will be made spicy only according to your desire, and not vice versa, and the food is really not spicy, so it will not be scary to eat with a child here. The guys work there local, speak English. Clean, comfortable. Part of the kitchen can be seen from the hall, seemingly without unsanitary conditions :) On the menu you can also find soups (tried tomato - very tasty, but some pepper is included), fish or meat, huge portions of curry with all kinds of additives, desserts and drinks made by hand, so to speak. And most importantly, it’s inexpensive there. Dishes in the region from 1.5 dollars to 5. In general, I liked it very much. I advise you to stop by if you walk around Galle!) (Original) Очень вкусно и недорого 🖤 Самое главное, что всё готовят без остроты, а острым сделают только по Вашему желанию, а не наоборот и при этом еда действительно не острая, поэтому с ребёнком здесь будет кушать не страшно. Ребята работают там местные, владеют английским. Чистенько, уютненько. Часть кухни видно из зала, вроде бы без антисанитарии :) В меню можно найти и супчики (пробовали томатный - очень вкусный, но немного перца есть в составе), рыба или мясо, огромные порции карри со всякими добавками, десерты и напитки hand made, так сказать. И САМОЕ главное, там недорого. Блюда в районе от 1.5 доллара до 5. В общем, очень понравилось. Советую зайти, если будете гулять по Галле!)

  • 4/5 Jolan E. 4 years ago on Google
    Reasonable food at a very reasonable price in a very expensive area!

  • 5/5 Varun K. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food!

  • 5/5 Iryna Z. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Tasty, fast, budget. (Original) Вкусно, быстро, бюджетно.

  • 2/5 Bhakthi H. 4 years ago on Google
    The place looked very nice and clean. We ordered chicken fried rice Rs. 600 per portion per person. Don’t think we got half of what is usually served in a restaurant. The portion size was extra small; for that price. It had the quality of a home cooked meal which is completely okay. Not planning to go back.

  • 5/5 Hind B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good home cooking, not to be missed in Galle (Original) Tres bonne cuisine maison,à ne pas rater dans Galle

  • 1/5 Asif P. 5 years ago on Google
    I was recommended this place by someone at the mosque. As soon as I asked him if the meat is halal (as it is my duty to do so) his personality and attitude just changed. He started making faces and started talking random stuff. I said I have asked you one question with a yes or no answer. He said he is a Muslim but meat is not halal. His attitude was horrendous and I’ve never experienced bad attitude in Sri Lanka till I met him. It was really weird and uncalled for. The rating is based on the owner (or main waiter) and not the food. We walked out.

  • 4/5 Скрипач Игорь �. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) delicious, not acute. in the evening there was little left to eat, and so-the norm. (Original) вкусно,не остро. под вечер мало осталось еды, а так -норм.

  • 3/5 Kalana Prabhath K. 3 years ago on Google
    Place is good .I got a fried rice that is not soo good. Owners lives in upstairs and their children are around. Small nice place.


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Amenities


  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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