The Lagoon

“Yummy food and good service. The price felt a bit out of touch to the rest of our trip (this was our most expensive meal here) but that seems somewhat reasonable for a 5* hotel restaurant, so no complaints. Everything felt fresh & intentional!”

Eric Tam★★★★★

First visit to the Lagoon restaurant inside the Cinnamon Grand Colombo hotel. Came as the restaurant opened at noon, was welcomed warmly by the many hosts. Restaurant decor was sparse, but the star attraction is the seafood on offer and the garden view outdoors. The seafood spread was impressive. Lots of fresh fish, lobster, shrimp and some small blue crabs were on display. After only seeing small crabs on display, I asked whether they had larger crabs, the chef checked on the back. And indeed found a larger crab. Party of two males, we ordered a lobster (900g), white fish, and mud crab (1000g). Our waiter Gayah spoke decent English, and we trusted his recommendations as to cooking methods. Lobster thermidor, Modha fish in Thai red curry (a bit spicy) and the Mud crab in white curry. All the seafood was fresh caught, and cooked perfectly. We ordered mocktails which were well made and refreshing. Our host Lolitha helped us to take some nice photos. Great experience, friendly serv

Thilanga Iddamalgoda★★★★★

Lagoon at Cinnamon Grand delivers a solid seafood spread that looks as good as it tastes. The lobster was rich, creamy, and well-balanced. The chilli prawns packed a proper punch! The modha was flavourful and delicate with the sauce adding just the right buttery acidity. Tamarind cuttlefish is a favourite! Overall, a satisfying, indulgent seafood experience.

Nausheen Hasib★★★★★

An absolutely outstanding seafood experience at The Lagoon inside Cinnamon Grand Colombo. One of the best concepts for seafood lovers — you get to personally select your choice of fresh fish, lobster, crab, prawns and have it prepared in your preferred international cooking style including Sri Lankan, Indian, Chinese, Thai, Continental, along with the chef’s special signature sauces. Everything we ordered was exceptional. The lobster cooked in spicy coconut curry was incredibly flavorful and perfectly balanced, while the fish prepared in the white curry sauce was rich, delicate, and absolutely delicious. A very special thanks to Manager Kapil, Executive Sous Chef Piyal, Gayan, and the entire team for their warm hospitality, attention to detail, and for delivering such an unforgettable dining experience. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Colombo and looking for premium seafood with outstanding service.

Isuru de Silva★★★★

Visited Lagoon at Cinnamon Grand for dinner and had a generally pleasant experience with good food, drinks, and ambience. Food ordered: • Lagoon Crab (1 kg) – Singapore Chilli Style: The crab itself was fresh and meaty, but the chilli crab sauce was disappointing. It was noticeably watery and overly salty, lacking the rich, balanced flavour typically associated with a good Singapore Chilli Crab. • Thai-style Prawns: The standout dish of the evening. Excellent flavour, perfectly cooked, and easily the best item we ordered. • Fish Roe: Well prepared and enjoyable. • Hot Butter Cuttlefish: Very good. Crispy, flavourful, and met expectations. • Fish & Chips: Large portion size with good value for money. • Fragrant Rice & Roast Paan: Both were good accompaniments to the seafood dishes. Drinks: • Mocktails – Good selection and well prepared. • Cocktails – Equally enjoyable and well balanced. Service & Ambience: The restaurant offers a pleasant dining atmosphere and attentive service. The sea

Vachintha Piyadasa★★★★★

The Lagoon at Cinnamon Grand offers a relaxing and elegant dining experience right in the heart of Colombo. The atmosphere is calm and beautifully designed, especially with the poolside setting that creates a peaceful escape from the busy city environment. The food selection was impressive, with well-prepared dishes full of flavor and presented beautifully. The seafood options were especially enjoyable, and the quality of the ingredients really stood out. The staff were professional, courteous, and attentive throughout the visit, making the overall experience even more pleasant. Whether for a casual dinner, a special occasion, or a relaxing evening with friends and family, The Lagoon delivers excellent service, great food, and a sophisticated ambiance. A highly recommended dining spot for anyone looking for a premium seafood experience in Colombo.

Tal Jaime Dover★★★★

Yummy food and good service. The price felt a bit out of touch to the rest of our trip (this was our most expensive meal here) but that seems somewhat reasonable for a 5* hotel restaurant, so no complaints. Everything felt fresh & intentional!

Imthad Hussain★★★★

Tried the all you can eat seafood buffet served on sundays . Can’t complain as you get value for the amount you spend . Decent spread and you get choose range of seafood ( excludes lobster and premium seafood ) and cook it the way you want . Ambience is decent . Loud but you can enjoy a meal . And there’s prepped seafood buffet as well . For me the readymade seafood the buffet was tastier than the one we picked and got them to cook . May be it was because the restaurant was full and the order volume was high . Would be great if there can be improvements in that area . Staff is good . Kapila and his team very attentive an helpful . Overall good experience and value for money

Ashwin Kathapermall★★★★★

Beautiful setting within Cinnamon Grand Colombo, seafood at The Lagoon is a must try. Very friendly staff who explain how the concept works. You get to pick from a wide selection of fresh sea produce and then decide how you want it cooked (grilled, curry etc), pick your sauce before the chefs get your dish ready. Fairly quick service and reasonably priced for such an amazing restaurant.