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Panchi Villa Restaurant & Bar
Review
About
In keeping with the age old traditions of southern Sri Lankan hospitality and cuisine, Sandali Walauwa has its own unique dishes made to traditional recipes. Inspired by the vibrant southern culture and their distinct styles of cooking. Get ready for a mind-blowing gourmet journey that will tantalize your taste buds. Sandali Walauwa's signature meal is its Rice & Curry spread prepared to a traditional recipe, just as it was in the good old days of the aristocrats. You can also enjoy succulent seafood specialties made from the oceans freshly caught bounty! The hotel also serves Eastern; Western, and Fusion meals buffet style or from the menu. On request we can arrange a romantic candlelight dinner for two, under the stars with only the sound soft music for company. You also have the choice to name the spot you want your meals served, be it the restaurant, out in the garden or even room service.
Features
CUISINES
Seafood, Asian, Sri Lankan
Meal types
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
FEATURES
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
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Hours
Closed now
Sunday
10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Monday
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday
11:00 am - 12:00 am
Wednesday
11:00 am - 12:00 am
Thursday
11:00 am - 12:00 am
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
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4.4
43 reviews
Excellent
26
Very good
14
Average
0
Poor
2
Terrible
1
Jamiebrock
Lapland Sweden3 contributions
Jan 2019 • family
The hotel was very nice. The room was comfortable. It was beautiful. Food and restaurant service were good. Lovely views from the poll and dinning area. the pool is small but very nice foe a quick dip.The staff were very friendly and helpful.
A comfortable and enjoyable stay at this hotel. Will recommended to friends and family!
Written 19 January 2019
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Mejses
Aarhus73 contributions
Feb 2018 • family
Nice family room with balkony pool view 😄 friendly staff, the bar males excellent Mojitos 👍 Very Good breakfast. House dog Blackie is protecting the hotel and talking to the guests 😜
Written 18 February 2018
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63paulak
1 contribution
Dec 2017 • couples
thank you, panchi villa, we had great time at your hotel. Everything was excellent and we miss your place so much. I hope we will come beck next year.
room was really nice, clean and comfortable. we enjoyed day at private beach and our tuk-tuk driver was really helpful and friendly :) also restaurant was perfect :)
Written 11 December 2017
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Manchester102 contributions
Nov 2017 • couples
We enjoyed our time at Panchi Villa! The room we were in was really big with a comfortable four-poster bed complete with a mosquito net, a fridge and we had a great, private balcony with nice seats and a table. Yes, the bathroom was a little dated but it was very clean - the chap who does the cleaning is great and came in every day to do a complete clean of the room - and for the money we paid we were more than satisfied. The air con worked fine and the Wifi was perfectly good too.
The staff are very friendly and approachable and the food at the restaurant is pretty good too. The fruit platter, in particular, was great value for what you get and was nearly more than I could manage! When we requested tea it was no problem and they also helped us to sort our laundry, which we appreciated.
The beach next to the villa is not the best, it's a little dirty, and sadly the pool could do with a clean too. The loungers around the pool also had no covers so it didn't seem the best place to relax.
Still, as I said, we enjoyed our stay and thought it was really good value for money.
Written 30 November 2017
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JACK F
United States4 contributions
Sept 2017 • couples
Staff was great..!! we eat Sri Lankan meals there and very very testy... they serve rice and curry with coconut bread. they also have big swimming pool and nice garden. after the dinner they gave dessert free of charge, also they have bar.
we highly recommend for all.
Written 28 September 2017
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zehnah
Dubai1 contribution
Mar 2017 • none
The food and the kind staff is the only saving grace of this villa.
Rooms are musty and dusty. Toilets are disgusting.
The place needs a complete renovation.
Written 4 April 2017
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nuwa987
2 contributions
Jan 2017 • friends
We went to the dinner one time to Panchi Restaurant and service was best. Very friendly satff and very helpfull. Food also good. They made a unforgattble dinner in our life.
Love Panchi Villa team..!
Written 10 January 2017
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Rahul S
New Delhi3 contributions
Oct 2016 • business
Me and my girlfriend went to Panchi restaurant for dinner and we had delicious foods here. They arranged a table on the beach and very romantic. I never forget dinner in my life. Service was excellent and they have good cocktails.
I like come again and recommend for everyone.
Written 6 November 2016
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Dilini T
2 contributions
Sept 2016 • couples
Amazing food with excellent service and pool view. Fresh seafood and good Sri Lankan rise and curry. All staff members are good and very helpfull. They arranged everything for us. Thank you Panchi team..!
Written 6 November 2016
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dingo72
Glasgow22 contributions
Feb 2016 • couples
Myself and my girlfriend spent months looking and reading reviews on various sites. We decided on panchi villa. We definitely booked the right resort. On reading various reviews on trip advisor some previous guests mentioned the noise from the road and train track which.....yes is just outside the hotel. We spent 3 weeks here as a base and took several trips away to explore different parts of Sri Lanka. No matter where you go its always noisey. After a while you did not hear the train or roads..
A short walk away lies a hidden gem, bentota beach. Paradise!!!! On some days you would maybe see one person on the beach as far as the eye could see.
Why bentota beach is deserted???? Best place in Sri Lanka by far, even better than Maldives!
Staff....now friends on fb. Fantastic. From room service, gardener, night watch man, waiters, tuk tuk driver (nadeesh),chefs. Got invited into kitchen to see how they prepare Sri lankan curry. Pork curry was one of the best meals I have had anywhere on my travels all over the world. Divine.
Garden and pool area where just out of this world.
Bed was so so comfortable with mosquito nets. Only complaint was the rooms could do with a wee touch up and modernised and the TV could have more channels to accommodate western travellers.
Would we go back to Sri Lanka...definitely!!! But only in bentota. We totally fell in love with panchi and the beach and staff and food. Thankyou panchi. We will be back
Written 25 February 2016
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Filan118
Wilrijk169 contributions
Jul 2015 • none
A very Nice place with spacious room. We had dinner in THE hotel and iT was good. Very friendly staff. A good and relax start for a wonderfull Tour in Sri lanka.
Written 14 July 2015
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CGRG14
Mumbai43 contributions
Apr 2015 • friends
This is a very decent place. The food is very good and service is attentive! Decently priced as well.
Written 27 May 2015
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Bgfstgcfgj
5 contributions
Nice place and appealing surrounding, excellent service and good food. Free desert for outside guests.Truly recommended.
Written 8 April 2015
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Om Thoke
Bengaluru48 contributions
Feb 2015 • family
It was pretty decent - like most Lankan restaurants, this one is also fairly reasonably priced, especially if you're coming from India - for US, European visitors it's peanuts, due to the currency exch rates :)
Written 25 February 2015
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Susan B
Taunton20 contributions
Feb 2015 • friends
Panchi villa is a little off the beaten track you really need a tuktuk or transport to get you there , you have to cross the main railway line which is a little unnerving as you have a steep incline up to the track and you can't see if there is a train until you are on the track ! However I am sure the local driver knows when to expect a train . The restaraunt is very clean, food is very good and well presented . You get free coconut rottii and garlic to start with , then you also get free fruit salad and ice cream to finish . The cocktails are excellent so do try one . The staff are very good smiley and helpful . The only down side is the chairs are very uncomfortable , which is a very small problem , perhaps some tie on cushions would solve that ?
Written 6 February 2015
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