SORAEco Restaurant & Art Cafe
Sora dining hall under a lantern-lit woven thatched roof, glass gable looking out to the mountains

Sora Eco Restaurant & Art Cafe

Nature,Art &Flavour

in harmony

Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Explore Sora
Row of lidded terracotta clay pots on a woven buffet table under a thatched roof

Our Story

Crafted with Nature.Filled with Character.

A distinctive dining space in Nuwara Eliya, where natural design, local art and warm hospitality come together to celebrate the flavours of Sri Lanka.

  • Built from thatch, timber & clay
  • Sri Lankan kitchen, cooked to order
  • Open daily from 8 am to 11 pm
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Rows of tea bushes rolling over misty highland hills at dusk

Explore

Nuwara Eliya

Dine in Sri Lanka’s “Little England”, a serene highland town known for its tea gardens, cool climate and timeless natural beauty.

Nearby Attractions

Dine Close toNuwara Eliya’s Icons

Perfectly located near the region’s most loved attractions, SORA is an ideal stop to dine, unwind and experience the charm of Nuwara Eliya.

  • Tea Estates

    Just minutes away

  • Gregory Lake

    ~ 5 min drive

  • Hakgala Botanical Garden

    ~ 10 min drive

  • Lover’s Leap Waterfall

    ~ 15 min drive

Beyond the Table

Explore the Highlandswith Sora

Pair a meal with a day out. Our local guides lead safaris and treks across the hill country, and come back to a warm meal at Sora.

  • Guide in a bush hat reading a map above misty tea hills at sunrise

    Guide Service

    A licensed local guide for the day: tea estates, Gregory Lake, colonial Nuwara Eliya and the stories behind them.

    • Half or full day
    • Private groups
  • Elephant walking through golden grassland at sunset

    Safari

    Jeep safaris to Horton Plains and nearby wildlife parks to spot sambar deer, endemic birds and, with luck, a leopard.

    • Early-morning departures
    • Hotel pick-up
  • Hiker with trekking poles on a rocky mountain trail above the clouds

    Trekking

    Guided hikes through tea country and cloud forest, from easy estate walks to World’s End and Pidurutalagala trails.

    • Easy to challenging
    • Guide & refreshments
Hand-painted Sora mural of Sri Lankan chefs, dancers and an elephant under a starry sky

Art & Experience

A Space for Food, Art and Inspiration

More than a restaurant, SORA is a space where local art, culture and nature meet, featuring rotating artworks by Sri Lankan artists.

See the art & moments in our gallery
Sora dining hall at sunrise: lantern-lit thatched roof, set tables and misty hills through the glass gable

Plan Your Visit

Dine Above the Tea Hills

Warm hospitality, honest flavours and wide highland views at SORA, at Ramboda on the road to Nuwara Eliya.

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