Free-from restaurants in Colombo

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Kemara Cuisine

Lakpahana Premises · Cafe

Kemara Cuisine operates a 100% dedicated gluten-free kitchen. No gluten is present on the premises. The entire menu is free of gluten, grains, and wheat. Multiple coeliac diners, including symptomatic ones, report zero reactions across repeated visits. The kitchen is described as a dedicated space with knowledgeable staff. This is as safe as it gets for coeliac dining in Colombo.

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FernanDough Gluten-Free Bakers

Ethul Kotte · Bakery · €⁠€

FernanDough is a 100% dedicated gluten-free bakery. The owner states the entire menu is gluten-free and all utensils are dedicated to gluten-free preparation. Multiple coeliac diners report no symptoms across several visits. Menu includes homemade breads and donuts, all gluten-free.

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Sriyani

Colombo 11 · Vegetarian · Vegan · €

A pure vegetarian South Indian and Sri Lankan restaurant. The kitchen operates in a lacto-vegetarian style and serves eggless bakery items. Many dishes are naturally plant-based, though ghee and curd appear in some items. Staff can accommodate requests to skip dairy-based ingredients. Vegans should confirm each dish individually, as the menu is not labelled.

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Dwaraka Indian Vegetarian Restaurant- Bambalapitiya

Colombo · Vegetarian · €⁠€

The entire menu is vegetarian, with an emphasis on North and South Indian dishes. The restaurant is described as an 'all-vegetarian' venue, and staff can assist with vegan modifications. No meat, fish, or poultry is served, which makes it a safe choice for vegetarians.

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Ranbath Organic

Colombo 05 · Vegan · €

Multiple coeliac diners on FindMeGlutenFree report this as a dedicated gluten-free kitchen. The venue claims 100% gluten-free status, mills its own rice, gram, and millet flours, and serves hoppers, curries, and desserts without any gluten ingredients. A handful of positive reviews specifically note zero reactions. One review, however, describes a violent vomiting episode after eating there, and another flags food-safety concerns including dirty wicker plates, flies, and grimy pitchers. No independent third-party accreditation exists for Sri Lankan venues, with no body comparable to Coeliac UK or Coeliac Australia offering certification, so the coeliac classification rests entirely on community reports and the venue's own claims.

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Anandham - South and North Indian Veg Restaurant

Colombo 06 · Vegetarian · Indian · €

Anandham is a dedicated vegetarian restaurant serving South and North Indian cuisine. Its name includes "Veg Restaurant," and HappyCow lists it as a Lacto-vegetarian venue. All dishes are vegetarian by design. Most items are naturally plant-based. When ordering, specifying no dairy, ghee, cream, or yogurt accommodates a vegan diet.

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Shanmugas

Colombo 06 · Vegetarian · €⁠€

Shanmugas has operated as a dedicated vegetarian restaurant (lacto-vegetarian) since 1998, serving both South and North Indian cuisine. Because the kitchen uses ghee and dairy, vegans must request modifications. Staff know the ingredients and can guide diners through the menu.

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Virticle by Jetwing

Access Towers ·

The menu uses a dedicated icon (m_i2.png) to identify vegan dishes. Choices include Crispy Nelum ala Salad, Crunchy Ambarella Salad, Murunga Soup, Tofu Kottu, and Pineapple Carpaccio. Because the kitchen is shared, cross-contamination is possible. Confirmation with staff is recommended.

WILDISH

Colombo 02 · Italian · Pizza · €⁠€

The menu identifies several dishes with a 'Veg' marker, including Wild Green Salad, Vege Sando, Vege Burger, Pomodoro pasta, Sichuan Vegetables (listed as 'Spicy Veg'), Wild Colombo Rice Vege, and Wild Margherita pizza. These items are prepared in a shared kitchen where meat and seafood are also handled, making cross-contact possible. Staff can discuss the options.

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Monsoon Colombo

Colombo 02 · Southeast Asian · €⁠€⁠€

The menu carries no vegan labelling, though staff are knowledgeable and can identify which dishes can be made vegan on request. A HappyCow reviewer provided a detailed list of veganisable dishes, among them som tum papaya salad (without shrimp paste or fish sauce), gado gado Bali, black pepper tofu, pad thai, and several sides. No dedicated vegan kitchen or equipment is noted, and cross-contamination risk exists in the shared kitchen. Specifying vegan when ordering is advised.

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Table by Nyne

Lake Lodge · · €⁠€

A few brunch items, such as waffles and the Mumbai sandwich, carry a vegan icon, and the homepage refers to vegan delights. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contamination is possible.

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Nuga Gama

Colombo 03 · Sri Lankan · Vegetarian Friendly · €⁠€⁠€⁠€

Nuga Gama is described on Wanderlog as offering 'organic, vegetarian, and vegan-friendly fusion food.' The buffet contains a wide range of vegetable curries and rice dishes. The menu is not marked with vegetarian codes, and the kitchen is shared; meat and seafood dishes such as Negombo prawns, mutton curry, and pork cutlet are also served. Staff can identify vegetarian options on request, but cross-contamination from the shared buffet serving is possible.

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JD'S KITCHEN

Colombo 03 ·

The goto-restaurants.com listing includes 'Vegan options' under Offerings, indicating vegan dishes are available. No further details on dedicated preparation or cross-contamination controls are given. Asking staff about specific vegan choices is advisable.

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Summer Colombo

Colombo · Cafe · €⁠€

On the Ceylon XO listing, Summer Colombo is labelled 'vegetarian friendly'. Pasta dishes and pancakes are among the vegetarian options. The menu comes from a shared kitchen that prepares meat dishes such as Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burger, so cross-contact is possible. Staff awareness is not documented.

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Bowl'd

Colombo 05 ·

Vegan options are clearly marked on the menu, with customizable bowls featuring tofu or eggplant. The kitchen also handles meat, making cross-contamination possible. Multiple vegan diners report good experiences.

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Culture Colombo

Colombo 04 · Sri Lankan · €⁠€

Staff are attentive and will read an allergy card, check with the chef, and point out suitable dishes. The menu carries no gluten markings. Multiple coeliac diners report eating safely here, ordering egg hoppers, seafood curry, rice, devilled chicken, and various curries, though the kitchen is shared and not dedicated gluten-free. Bringing a Sinhalese translation card and confirming each dish with the team is advisable.

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Life's Good Kitchen

Colombo · Cafe · Pizza

The menu includes a gluten-free carrot cake. Staff have accommodated a gluten-free request by substituting mushrooms for toast. The restaurant does not operate a dedicated gluten-free kitchen, does not offer a marked gluten-free menu, and the FindMeGlutenFree listing notes 'No GF Menu'. A shared kitchen means cross-contamination risk is present.

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Erode Amman Mess (ஈரோடு அம்மன் மெஸ்)

152 Galle Rd · Indian · €

Limited information: a platform-generated review summary on magicpin mentions 'safe gluten-free dining' and staff who accommodate dietary needs, but the venue's own website and other sources provide no details on kitchen practices, dedicated equipment, or allergen training. Call ahead to confirm gluten-free options and cross-contamination protocols.