Malu Banna Seafood Restaurant

Great seafood restaurant with local catch of the day

We’re Open & Cooking!

Malu Banna has once again opened its own seafood restaurant on the banks of the beautiful Bentota river. Our menu features the best local catch and fresh seafood daily, as well as some delicious Sri Lankan & Indian style curries.

Come and dine inside our spacious restaurant or on our unique floating deck. We are open for lunch and dinner, offering the perfect place to enjoy fun filled water sports, boat trips and kayaking by day and then a romantic and tranquil atmosphere by night. We also offer daily fishing trips, after which our chef will prepare any fish you catch for you to enjoy with your friends and family.

Open from 9am every day until late
(early breakfast by appointment)

Malu Banna, where the culinary journey is nothing short of a celebration of flavour, culture, and artistry. 

The restaurant’s menu, showcased at www.malu-banna.com, is a testament to the venue’s commitment to excellence, offering a dazzling selection of international dishes alongside authentic Sri Lankan favourites.  

Every plate begins with the island’s bounty: fresh vegetables sourced locally from fertile Sri Lankan soil, bursting with colour and vitality. These ingredients are carefully chosen to ensure that each dish reflects the vibrancy of the land.

Complementing this is the seafood, harvested directly from the ocean and brought swiftly to the kitchen, where chefs transform the catch into exquisite creations. 

This “ocean-to-plate” philosophy guarantees unmatched freshness, a quality that discerning guests from around the world consistently praise.  

The menu balances Sri Lankan cultural dishes with a world-standard selection designed to satisfy every palate.

From fragrant local curries infused with speciality spices to refined continental classics, the offerings are diverse yet unified by one principle: food cooked with care and served with passion. 

Guests savour the fiery zest of island cuisine or indulge in international favourites, knowing that each dish is prepared to the highest standard.  

International critics often remark on the attention to detail and the culinary enthusiasm evident in every bite. The chefs at Malu Banna are not merely cooks; they are storytellers, weaving together the traditions of Sri Lanka with global gastronomy. The result is a dining experience that resonates with travellers seeking authenticity and quality.  

What sets Malu Banna apart is its ability to create a shared table of cultures. Guests from Europe, Asia, and beyond gather to enjoy meals that reflect both the heritage of the island and the sophistication of international cuisine. This harmony of flavours elevates the restaurant into a destination where food becomes a universal language of joy.  

Ultimately, Malu Banna’s kitchen is guided by passion: vegetables nurtured by the island’s sun, seafood kissed by the ocean’s waves, and recipes perfected with love. It is this devotion that ensures every guest leaves with not just a satisfied appetite, but a memory of culinary excellence that lingers long after the final course.  

Complementing this fine fare of culinary delight is an awesome riverside view, with the gentle waves of the river lapping on the wood deck only feet away from your table. This has to be one of the best locations to savour great food in the world.

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Located on the riverbank by the famous Bentota Bridge and only a few kilometres down river to the ocean the location itself invites you for a wonderful dining experience. If you want to enjoy a fresh sea food dish, this is the ideal location. Freshly caught fish, prawns, Lobsters, crabs or any other dish will be prepared deliciously for you to enjoy.