Italian · Japanese · Sri Lankan
A table worth travelling for.
A family-run kitchen in Ella where two cultures meet: wood-fired pizza, Japanese favourites and Sri Lankan comfort.
★ 4.8 on TripAdvisor · 2,352 reviews · Travelers’ Choice 2026
1 of 5: 37 Ella–Passara Rd, Ella
From many places, to one table
A World of Flavours in the Heart of Ella
AK Ristoro is a place where cultures, flavours and people come together. Loved by travellers from around the world, we are proud of our 4.8★ rating on TripAdvisor and our Travelers’ Choice award. Every review, recommendation and returning guest inspires us to keep cooking memorable food, with warm hospitality worth sharing.
Different Cultures. One Table. Endless Stories.
Surrounded by the misty hills of Ella, AK Ristoro invites you on a journey of flavours: Sri Lankan traditions, Japanese cooking, Italian favourites and tastes from around the world. From local dishes and Japanese favourites to wood-fired pizza, pasta, breakfast and international classics, there is something here for every kind of traveller. Come for the food, stay for the atmosphere, and leave with a little piece of Ella.
Taste the story
Come for the food, stay for the warmth. AK Ristoro brings together Mediterranean comfort, Japanese detail and Sri Lankan hospitality.
- Lankan KitchenBold, spicy, unmistakably local.View menu
- Japanese KitchenFresh, delicate, beautifully crafted.View menu
- From Our Wood FireWood-fired, crisp, generous.View menu
- Shareable bites by AK RistoroCrispy, savoury and perfect to share.View menu
- Hearty favourites by AK RistoroGenerous plates, comforting flavours, made to satisfy.View menu
- Fresh salads by AK RistoroFresh, vibrant and full of flavour.View menu
- Wraps and burritos by AK RistoroRolled to order, with baby potatoes and a fresh salad.View menu
- Cocktails, mocktails and fresh drinksSip, chill, stay a little longer.View menu
Morning at Ristoro
Start slow. Thick-cut French toast with flambéed bananas. Shakshuka bubbling in a cast-iron skillet. And panuozzo, the Neapolitan sandwich we bake from our own wood-fired pizza dough.
Evenings made for lingering
Candles on the tables, brick walls, low music. Sitting on the terrace? Ask for a blanket. Ella nights get cool.
Menu highlights
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