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National Tea Rooms

Restaurant Cafe

👍 Amazing ambience, good food and a must visit in Fort. This is not my first time here. The ambience and decor has always been great and upgraded every time I come here. The place is special because this is the oldest tea room in the fort and is currently run by the owner/founder's 3rd generation. The... People often mention Galle, oldest, fort, owner, Fort, breakfast,


Address

10 Lighthouse St, Galle 80000, Sri Lanka

Contact

+94 72 759 5970

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (131 reviews)

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  • 4/5 Lishaan H. 7 months ago on Google
    Amazing ambience, good food and a must visit in Fort. This is not my first time here. The ambience and decor has always been great and upgraded every time I come here. The place is special because this is the oldest tea room in the fort and is currently run by the owner/founder's 3rd generation. The shops deco is vintage with historical memorabilia of galle and Volkswagen (because it's the owners favourite brand) The food has always tasted good and as i remember it throughout the years. The portions are big but the pocket stays the same size, because the food does not cost much. They have a buch fo short eats, meals and beverage options. They even have the classic Highland "kal kiri" glass bottle milk and multiple flavoured ice packets. since most people walk inside the galle parking won't be a concern but there is indeed parking near the place.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tanja K. 4 years ago on Google
    We totally loved this small restaurant / Tea Rooms. 💙 This place is the oldest in Galle Fort and founded in 1932. The second generation is running the restaurant. Here you'll find local food and different coffees and teas. They also offer pastries and delicious lunch. We dined at this place for several times and we always asked the owner what to eat today. 😊 We had the chance to experience new culinaristic journey to food culture of Sri Lanka! The price range is moderate/cheap. At this small and lovely place the locals and tourists enjoy themselves. It has lovely "rustic" decoration, heartful owner-family and specially good food! 😋 In addition you can rent bikes and book a guide for a tour at the fort. 🚲👌
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Darsha A. 3 years ago on Google
    National Tea Room provide delicious food & great service . Reasonable prices .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Miyuru J. 4 years ago on Google
    The oldest shop in Galle Fort. A small shop. You can buy some biscuits, short-eats, coffee and tea etc. You can meet and take a photo with first owner couple of this shop.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gabriela B. 5 years ago on Google
    We had early black and mint tea watching the school children arriving for school. Will be back to try the food. My husband even got a blessing for the day from the elderly owner. Feeling very privileged. The next generation of owners. Very very nice family.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kush S. 5 years ago on Google
    The tea here is the best! We had the best tea in Sri Lanka at this very place! What we had: Masala tea Ginger milk tea Perfect blend of both masala and ginger in the respective cups The owner is a gentleman and very humble. People looking for Indian tea, this is the place to go!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fiacc M. 5 years ago on Google
    Good cheap food, run by an elderly local couple and their son. Great spot for breakfast string hoppers before walking the Fort.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marc V. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best places we’ve been in Sri Lanka! Walked in for lunch and enjoyed it so much we came back for dinner. The food is great, and what makes it even better is the atmosphere and the wonderful family. We felt right at home, as if we were staying in their living room. The girls were doing their schoolwork and the cat was sitting next to us. Highly recommended and we will definitely be back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pasindu S. 2 years ago on Google
    I love this cafe because this is oldest cafe in Galle fort, When I am visiting last time I get cool milk bottle before walking to the Galle fort. Good Shop , Best service and I invite to you to come and visit oldest cafe in Galle fort.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Lovv E. 9 months ago on Google
    Watermelon juice is too watery. An unpleasant experience. One drink had hair.... I took out hair and drank it...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eva R. 1 year ago on Google
    A cozy, family run tea room where you can have breakfast and lunch. Lovely people who makes you feel at home immediately. I only had tea, egg roll and a small breakfast but all was delicious and I will definitely go back again, when in Galle. Great quality food for very reasonable prices. Very nice, homey atmosphere.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Catherine B. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food at a reasonable price! And the family who owns the place are very sweet and provide excellent service! We ate breakfast (string hoppers and dal, plus a pot of masala tea) here and enjoyed it so much we came back for dinner (egg kottu and coconut roti with veg curry, plus passionfruit juice and lime soda)! They were also kind enough to make me a veg curry even though the menu only listed fish and chicken. We will definitely be coming back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 HEINZ H. 2 years ago on Google
    Just very friendly and excellent. We liked it very much to sit, eat and talk there, specialy very early in the morning after the fort-walk.

  • 3/5 Dean-Ross M. 4 months ago on Google
    The tea was nice, eggs were good. The sausage is a weird frankfurter style so avoid that. We had a long wait despite being the only people in for food. We ordered juice but got lassi instead. Pancakes were covered in chocolate sauce, strawberry syrup and honey which was way OTT.

  • 5/5 Kasun Ravindra J. 1 year ago on Google
    The oldest shop in Galle fort since 1932. If you love antiques (Especially if you are an old bike and car fan ) you should visit this place. They are waiting to share their legacy with you. Do not forget to try their authentic foods. highly recommended food mart with historical value, if you are roaming in Galle fort.

  • 5/5 Sandun M. 1 year ago on Google
    It was famous for its unique hoppers range. But now they don't serve those hoppers because of the economicsl situation in the country.

  • 2/5 Dinar I. 10 months ago on Google
    Here is nothing special to expect by food. I've ordered coconut rotti. i got half raw roti. Masala was 3 of 5.

  • 4/5 Darrell B. 9 months ago on Google
    Sri Lankan food, string hoppers and roast paan with the usual accompaniments. Historic cafe - oldest in the Fort.

  • 5/5 Alina M. 2 years ago on Google
    Cutest and by far cheapest restaurant in Fort. We enjoyed a very good breakfast served by very friendly people. Loved the interior.

  • 5/5 Chloe R. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely place, we enjoyed a curry and rice as well as a fruit juice and lime tea! Everything was very nice :)

  • 1/5 Sankha W. 2 years ago on Google
    Food is tasty. The way that the lady treated is unprofessional. She talked me dont care. Once the food was served she showed us the spoons and forks and she meant me to eat by using them since this shop is near the road all the spoons and folks are fully covered with dust. it is required for a restaurant to be clean neat and tidy.

  • 5/5 Lenka T. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice breakfast and tasty new homemade red velvet cake. Recommend to try it!

  • 5/5 Maria E. 2 years ago on Google
    It's the oldest café in Galle and I really liked the atmosphere and decoration. The owner is authentic and I really liked his hospitality and friendliness. He will help you with anything you need.

  • 5/5 Shakthi S. 2 years ago on Google
    Tasty food for a fair price.

  • 3/5 Saumya A. 2 years ago on Google
    The oldest tea room in the Galle fort.Food is nice and the owner and his wife are very friendly and supportive..

  • 5/5 Magendhiran N. 2 years ago on Google
    Best Masala Chai on Town

  • 5/5 anand i. 4 years ago on Google
    Legendary place in Galle.. Host is very friendly and warm...Reasonable priced milk and black teas...Try their muffins

  • 5/5 Johnny F. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly service. Good ride and curry, excellent low price. Owner even gave a free sweet at the end! Recommended.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Cash-only
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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