Eaten slowly,
facing the sea.

A short menu that changes with the tide and the walled garden. Eight tables, one sitting, no music but the water.

To begin

Lagoon crab tartlet$24

Negombo lagoon crab, young coconut, lime leaf.

Charred octopus$28

Grilled over cinnamon wood, tamarind glaze, curry-leaf oil.

From the sea

Yellowfin, two ways$46

Seared loin and tataki, ambarella, green chilli dressing.

Day-boat lobster$62

Poached in kithul butter, jasmine rice, sea greens.

From the land

Heritage black pork$44

Twelve-hour braise, goraka jus, smoked cauliflower.

Garden harvest curry$34

Whatever the walled garden gives that morning, seven condiments.

To finish

Buffalo curd & treacle$18

Aurelia’s take on the classic — brûléed, palmyrah crumble.

Cacao from Matale$21

Single-estate dark chocolate, arrack caramel, toasted coconut.