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Serendipity Arts Cafe

100 Pedlar Street, Galle, Sri Lanka
0779525602
Ranked #7 of 37 restaurants in Galle
4.0 of 5 stars 43 Reviews
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uk
Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

stopped here mid afternoon for a drink ,I had a great italian coffee my husband a milkshake made with icecream best he has ever tasted ,had to go back next day for another. More

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Chiang Mai, Thailand
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

I went here for breakfast one morning while in the fort. The food (egg, onion, and tomato hopper) was good, but a little pricey for how much you get. After hearing about the walking tours I booked one for that day and was very glad I did. Juliette was extremely knowledgable about the fort and its history. It was nice... More

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Bath
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Visited whilst in Galle for lunch. Relaxed environment and decent priced wraps so worth going there. It was quiet and the waiters were singing so an interesting lunch! More

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Colombo, Sri Lanka
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Brilliant fresh Mango juice and decent chocolate cake! More

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Bristol
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

I ate here twice during my stay in Galle, once at lunchtime and once in the evening. The food was delicious, the service efficient and friendly and the environment pleasant. I was also fortunate to meet the owner, and English travel writer and journalist who is clearly devoted to Sri Lanka and to Galle fort in particular. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

I was recommended the art cafe by a friend & it lived upto my expectations! The food was great & I will be going back before I leave to sample more. Great decor & relaxed feel. More

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Sydney Australia
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

Stumbled upon this cafe on arrival and had a very satisfying lunch. More importantly they serve good coffee. Service was fast and friendly. Good value. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

I was staying in Galle fort for work for three months. I only stumbled upon Serendipity after trying most if the rest. Suffice it to say after discovering the great food and atmosphere at Serendipity I returned without fail for breakfast and dinner for the rest of my stay. There is an extensive and fairly priced menu of western and... More

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London
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

We just stopped for a drink and snacks and food was very tasty...service was terribly slow but it's the kind of place you go upstairs to and relax anyway. It's a bit pricier than other places but worth it.. More

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Westwego, Louisiana
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

My friend and I were looking for a local restaurant to try, and while walking through the Galle Fort we passed by this restaurant, Serendipity Arts Cafe. We thought it would be a good place for dinner. The restaurant was very laid-back, and was very quiet when we went, which was just before sunset. We sat upstairs in the open... More

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