The Arch
Church Cross Street, Galle Fort, Sri Lanka
Chef-owner Charitha Sham’s restaurant makes a lively change from a traditional hotel dining room. The menu draws on Sri Lankan ingredients and international cooking, with an emphasis on plates for sharing; the raw bar offers seafood according to season, including oysters when available. Cocktails and a broad wine selection give the evening another direction. Come with people who enjoy ordering together, and let the day’s seafood help shape the meal rather than arriving with a fixed list of dishes.