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Hours
Sun
11:00 - 21:30
Mon
11:00 - 21:30
Tue
11:00 - 21:30
Wed
11:00 - 21:30
Thu
11:00 - 21:30
Fri
11:00 - 21:30
Sat
11:00 - 21:30
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Travellers' Choice 2024
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PRICE RANGE
€2.00 – €8.00
CUISINES
Italian, Sri Lankan
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
meals, features
Does this restaurant allow dogs or considered pet friendly?
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PRICE RANGE
€2.00 – €8.00
CUISINES
Italian, Sri Lankan
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Dog Friendly, Family style, Non-smoking restaurants, Sports bars, Gift Cards Available
Top 3 reasons to eat here
Sponsored by: AK Ristoro
1. Fantastic food,great bar and
"We were very impressed by the food. We had 2 very different dishes which were bo"
sorchar513
2. Best Pasta!!
"fresh-made pasta, chicken rice and cocktails! Very pleasant stay!"
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3. Great little spot for dinner
"location off the main road. The decor is really cool, the carbonara is delicious"
KatyTurner1236
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5.0
2,231 reviews
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318
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67
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Guiom92250
La Garenne-Colombes263 contributions
Feb 2024 • couples
First of all the place is much more elegant than the average in the country outside of Colombo.
The staff is smiling, speaks good English, is friendly and gives good advice.
Relaxing atmosphere, international standard style music in a reggae version with a sound just high enough not to disturb.
Excellent pasta served al dente (first time the protein portion of my dish wasn't overcooked) and the best fresh juices in over 10 days in the country.
Relatively low price considering the overall service and we leave with a smile and a 10% reduction voucher for our next visit.

Written 6 February 2024
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Jen Durston
8 contributions
Favourite Review
Jul 2023 • family
My family and I enjoyed a delicious meal together. I loved some delicious tapas dishes whilst my children enjoyed the spaghetti bolognese. My son devoured the chicken over rice and was incredibly satisfied. Our waiter Yohan Dinakarah went out of his way to check we were all happy. Would recommend!
Written 16 July 2023
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koettelchen
161 contributions
Apr 2024 • couples
After 10 days we wanted something different... there is a pasta menu, sushi, wraps and other interesting dishes.
The service was very attentive, the menu varied, nice music and a cozy atmosphere.
The restaurant is quietly located in a side street, so you can have a nice meal without the hustle and bustle and exhaust fumes, 100% recommendation!
There was even a Chenin Blanc from South Africa, the bottle for 8,000R, even cheap by local standards.
The

Written 8 April 2024
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Giacomo G
3 contributions
Dec 2023 • couples
I never thought I would eat such good pasta with meat sauce in Sri Lanka.. really authentic, al dente, no strange spices, parmesan apart (the real one).. I had to order extra bread to make slippers.. really recommended, word of honor an Italian.. The guy who served us, Indrachapa, was really good at ensuring the quality of the products and the skills of his colleagues in the kitchen in reproducing an authentic pasta with meat sauce!

Written 6 December 2023
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Shibuya429 contributions
Sept 2023 • couples
The tapas were delicate and very delicious. In particular, the baked potato salad was fragrant and had smoked bacon in it, so you could enjoy the aroma. The carbonara pasta was al dente, just the right amount, and the overall dish was well-balanced.
As for the service, the staff member Indra Chapa was very attentive and excellent in fulfilling our requests.

Written 18 September 2023
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Sam
Athens15 contributions
Oct 2023 • couples
We had an excellent evening meal here. Chilled out vibes, friendly staff and great location. Our server, Indrachapa, was very helpful, explaining the uncommon meals on the menu and adding to the calm and relaxed atmosphere.
Would definitely eat here again when in Ella.
Written 20 October 2023
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Josh T
1 contribution
Dec 2023 • couples
AK Ristoro is a lovely restaurant, even had gluten free pasta for my wife. The food was fantastic, they had live music on for Christmas and our waiter Yasith was great, very helpful in selecting our meals. Couldn’t recommend more….
Written 25 December 2023
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Catalina P
Southampton134 contributions
Jul 2024 • couples
We chose this place because of the numerous other reviews who said it was good for gluten free. And it truly was. The restaurant offers gluten free pasta and it is very knowledgeable about cross contamination. They assured me that the gf pasta is boiled in different water from regular pasta and all areas are clean. I went for a pesto and prawns pasta and it was delicious. Some of the best gf spaghetti I have ever had.
My husband was also very happy with his rice based meal.
The staff is very helpful and polite and the restaurant itself is fantastic.
Written 23 July 2024
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Tomáš Lašty
Teplice36 contributions
Dec 2023 • friends
A wonderful and excellent restaurant with very friendly service. We spent 5 days in Ella and every day we visited this restaurant because it appealed to us right from the first visit. Tasty food that also looks beautiful and is at a relatively good price. I think a little more expensive for locals but just right for tourists. You can eat for about 3000LKR including excellent food and drink. We tried both pasta and Japanese cuisine and we can say that the owner knows what he is doing. It specializes in these two types of food and does it well. The menu does not contain millions of types of food, which is good because every dish is made with love and joy. I can't praise the staff (and especially Mr. Udar) enough, who take an interest in you even before you enter the restaurant, offer you a place to sit, bring a beautifully made menu, and after a while of eating comes to ask you if everything is okay and if you like it 🥰 They do everything with a smile on their face and joy. After a few days, a few of them got to know us and chatted. The last evening we came to eat here and as a surprise we received a dessert on the company's account 💚 Which made us very happy and exactly all these things make a good impression on a person. When we return to Ella in a few days, we will definitely be happy to visit here again. We are very much looking forward to seeing all of you. Thank you
Written 11 December 2023
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Kyle P
1 contribution
Sept 2023 • couples
Beautiful restaurant with delicious food and a very nice vibe. Our waiter Indrachapa was very kind and even offered us a nice starter when our dinner would take 20 minutes. Definitely the best restaurant we have been to during our vacation in Sri Lanka.
Written 12 September 2023
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goyourownway
Switzerland4582 contributions
Mar 2024 • couples
6.87322°, 81.05269° AK Ristoro is a large, popular and consistently reliable Italian-Japanese restaurant with Spanish tapas and British fish and chips on the menu. Clearly international. It just a 5-minute walk from the Main Road in a less crowded part of Ella.
In March 2024, we ordered bruschetta tomato (Rs.850) and croquettes (Rs.950) as appetisers. These starters tasted very good. As main courses, we ordered devilled pork with rice (Rs.1950), teriyaki chicken (Rs.2250) and today’s special pasta (Rs.2500). All dishes were well prepared and tasted excellent. The chef understands many culinary languages. Service was on the same level.
AK Ristoro offers a very good dining option in Ella. Highly recommended.
Written 21 April 2024
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Mohamed Y
8 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
I had an absolutely delightful experience at this restaurant. The pasta was simply divine, prepared with the perfect blend of flavors and textures. The ambience was charming, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere that made the meal even more enjoyable. What truly stood out, however, was the excellent customer service. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that every need was met, making us feel valued and well taken care of throughout the evening. This restaurant is a true gem, offering not only fantastic food but also a wonderful overall dining experience.
Written 16 August 2023
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Diego Dominguez Aristegui
Vigo8 contributions
Oct 2023 • couples
Good treatment, from beginning to end. We ordered pineapple juice (they made it that very moment) and a lime and soda and they were delicious.
We told him that we didn't want spicy and he advised us to have 2 dishes and they were very good.
Very happy with the service and food.

Written 13 October 2023
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Елена Ч
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • couples
Very tasty pasta! We were a little tired of local food and the pasta was really ordinary. We had bolognese and carbonara, just to die for! The place is cozy, there are a lot of people, but the waiters are fast and you don’t feel stung at all! There is a constant flow of people, apparently many people know and appreciate this place. Our waiter Indrachapa was very nice!

Written 19 November 2023
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Юрій Р
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • friends
The service here is very polite and friendly. If you want to ask them something about the local cuisine and drinks they will always give you an honest opinion on everything. Whats more the surrounding nature her is very relaxed. Highly recommend this restaurant.
Written 24 October 2023
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