Culinary indulgence at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo

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Sprawling over seven acres of perfectly manicured land, by the banks of the serene and tranquil Beira Lake, Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo is an oasis within the bustling city of Colombo. The resort style hotel, awarded the Best Luxury Hotel at the Business Destinations Travel Awards 2012 and as the Best Five Star City Hotel by Sri Lanka Tourism, is a beacon of excellence in hospitality.

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo, renowned for its warmth, offers its patrons a variety of unmatched dining experiences. A melting pot of cosmopolitan culinary extravagance, the hotel’s 24 hour restaurant presents a buffet of continental, Asian and local fare as well as an a la carte menu. Not to be missed are the internationally themed dinner buffets which are decked out every month, taking diners on a culinary journey to an exotic land from across the globe. Swank and style 7 Degrees North, the hotel’s one of a kind restaurant and bar, has gained immense popularity for its swank and style. Cocktails by the pitcher, an extensive beverage menu, tapas style food, an a la carte menu, piped and live music takes you through a different world as you take your seat on a beautifully and stylishly laid out wooden deck that leans towards the Beira Lake. With a mango tree offering shade in the early or late afternoon this deck is connected to an indoor air-conditioned hip and trendy bar, taking your imagination to a different level. The latest addition to the team at 7 Degrees North is Spanish chef Rodrigo Benedicto, bringing together his international experience, love of great food and immense energy and flair to create the most mouth watering dishes on offer. Best of gastronomic exoticism Thai cuisine combines the best of gastronomic exoticism and culinary pleasure and the Royal Thai at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo is the ideal place in which to indulge in it. Overlooking a paved terrace, Royal Thai delights guests with authentic Thai food prepared by the best Thai master chefs in Colombo. The ambience is just right for an intimate dining experience, with an elegantly furnished private dining room being available for larger, yet private gatherings. For those with a craving for more oriental flavours, Long Feng, the hotel’s authentic Chinese restaurant is renowned for its delectable dishes prepared by expert chefs. The popular Dim Sum is a Long Feng specialty, transporting diners to ancient China as they savour a dish steeped in tradition. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating and also hosts private gatherings in its stylish private dining room. Chef Rana of New Delhi brings cuisine from around the North Indian region to Cinnamon Lakeside and offers diners the opportunity to experience authentic Indian flavours at any restaurant of their choice. This unique service allows guests to savour a dazzling array of vegetarian and meat dishes prepared using exotic spices and ingredients. The increasingly popular Japanese cuisine is presented in all its glory at the Sushi Bar, located at The Lounge, by the hotel’s lobby. Savour the sushi, sashimi, tempura, miso soup and other Japanese specialties from the a la carte menu and experience the varied flavours of this delightful cuisine. True embodiment of indulgence Placed by the side of the hotel’s elegant swimming pool, The Pool Bar is a perfect place to sit back, relax and enjoy light snacks, tropical cocktails and thirst-quenching drinks. Whether you choose to watch over your kids as you treat them to a dip in the pool or simply need a space of your own to wind down, The Pool Bar is your key to relaxation. The Cinnamon Lakeside experience would not be complete without a stop at the Goodies delicatessen which offers an astounding range of sweet and savoury delicacies including cakes, freshly-baked pastries, handmade chocolates, delicious pizzas, healthy salads, convenient sandwiches, ice cream, fresh juices, coffees and teas. Located at the lower lobby, Goodies is an ideal place to catch a quick breakfast, take a break for lunch, hang out after work, rejuvenate after gym or simply treat yourself. Providing an array of dining choices, Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo is the true embodiment of indulgence.