Located in the heart of Marylebone, Ceylone 1948 Restaurant & Bar is an all-day dining destination serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, with a menu that blends British favourites with the bold, aromatic flavours of Sri Lanka. Led by head chef and owner Giulia, who brings experience from three Michelin-starred kitchens, the restaurant focuses on seasonal produce, traditional cooking techniques and vibrant ingredients, creating dishes that balance comforting classics with contemporary presentation.
The interiors feature dark timber furniture, wood-panelled walls and industrial-style pendant lighting. A statement bar displays an impressive selection of spirits, while neutral tones, leafy planting and a small outdoor terrace complete the inviting setting, making Ceylone 1948 Restaurant & Bar a versatile spot for dining throughout the day.
Halal-friendly throughout, breakfast combines familiar favourites with healthier options, featuring pancake towers, the London Breakfast, eggs Royale and a selection of high-protein, lower-calorie dishes, alongside specialty coffees, teas and freshly prepared mocktails. Later in the day, the menu showcases Sri Lankan-inspired cooking, with starters including chicken lollipops, soft-shell crab devilled, mutton rolls and spicy calamari. Main courses range from chicken kottu, shredded Sri Lankan flatbread stir-fried with chicken, to Jaffna-style crab cooked in roasted curry powder and coconut gravy, aromatic isso king prawn curry and coconut tacos. Guests looking for more familiar flavours will also find dishes such as fish cake and chips, lasagne and shepherd’s pie.
Afternoon tea offers a more traditional experience, complete with finger sandwiches, warm scones served with Devonshire clotted cream and strawberry jam, Battenberg tea cake, passion fruit panna cotta jelly and a selection of global teas. Drinks continue the international theme with specialty coffees, teas, soft drinks, mocktails including the Sex on the Park and indulgent pistachio milkshakes.