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Overall Total Score
3.7 out of 5
Very good | 965 reviews

What User doesn't like about Karuna Cafe:
I was very disappointed at the cost of our lunch. The food was good but did not meet expectations from other reviewers and was oily. 2 curries, 2 samosas and 2 naans cost more than $50. I will not be back. View all feedback. What User likes about Karuna Cafe:
This is a small restaurant located in China town operated by a small family. The food is made from scratch- nothing refregerated so it takes time to get the food.So if you would like to have any authentic exotic food such as hoppers or string hoppers let them know in advance so they can take their time and prepare it for you.The hoppers and the koththu roti is a must try for anyone new to Sri Lankan food.If you prefe... View all feedback.

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4.0 ★ from 13 reviews

This gem of a restaurant just kinda blends in with its surroundings so we hadn't noticed it before. The Sri Lankan soup menu outside made us do a double take an...

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I was very disappointed at the cost of our lunch. The food was good but did not meet expectations from other reviewers and was oily. 2 curries, 2 samosas and 2...

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The food is the best Sri Lankan food in Ottawa. The coconut sambol is one of the best we have ever tasted. The restaurant is small, so if going with a large gro...

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Based on positive reviews, my wife and I stopped for lunch yesterday at the Karuna Cafe and are so pleased we did. My wife ordered the dahl soup and described i...

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This is a small restaurant located in China town operated by a small family. The food is made from scratch- nothing refregerated so it takes time to get the foo...

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Tripadvisor
3.4 ★ from 21 reviews
dineshkaturu
23.07.2023 - 18:12

BAD BAD food from this restaurant. When I called them asking about the bad food, they said, then why did you ordered the food. The lady is soo rude and with una...

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To say this was my greatest culinary adventure would be an understatement. Where do I even begin? After entering the store, we were greeted with the stink of ol...

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PierreCote
23.07.2023 - 18:12

Went there for lunch as I am working in a nearby location. Everything is made from scratch which makes it even more interesting as you get the actual flavour of...

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DesiCanuck
23.07.2023 - 18:12

Went in with my family to try this for the first time. Ordered quite a lot of food (bill was over $100 for our table). The gentleman who served us was very nice...

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We came as a family to celebrate a birthday, we hadn't come here before but have eaten at many other Indian restaurants in Ottawa. We are vegetarian, and ordere...

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Aggregated
4.8 ★ from 10 reviews

I was really curious to try the package at the Karuna Cafe!! And I'm so glad I am!! It was a surprise package. The staff was amazing. Can't wait to bring more f...

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Best South Indian cuisine in Ottawa. Fast service and fresh food. Try once and you will be safe again.

Love the food here always keeps there quality and tastes awesome!! They recently got there patio redone and expanded for more seating soo excited to sit in the...

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We had dinner at this place all the preparations were made fresh to order loved the food. Puliogare was great and so much Chicken Biryani. The quantity was grea...

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Just had some breakfast appam, nice, will be back for more.

Int Restaurants
3.7 ★ from 569 reviews
Jessica
18.01.2024 - 16:46

The food at this restaurant was exceptional. We tried vegetable samosas, crab curry, chicken #65, eggplant curry, parotta, and steamed rice. The samosas had a s...

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Marissa
18.01.2024 - 16:46

The food at this restaurant is incredibly tasty and made with fresh ingredients. We enjoyed our meal on the outdoor patio and started with Ulundhu Vadai appetiz...

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David
18.01.2024 - 16:46

The food is excellent! The shop is adorable, and the staff is friendly. Even though it may not have many customers, it is definitely worth a visit.

Porcupine
18.01.2024 - 16:46

We had some take away and it did not let us down.Friendly folks,nice and inviting,and the food was fresh and scrumptious ...did not taste dried out and old like...

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Shawn
18.01.2024 - 16:46

Super friendly fairly priced mom and pop (and daughter place. lots of veg/an options similar menu to other Sri Lankan places but different flavours and a couple...

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Facebook
4.0 ★ from 18 reviews
Google
3.7 ★ from 189 reviews

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