THE GREEN DOOR ELLA
Essentially Ella, Crafted With Care
GREEN DOOR ELLA, founded in 2023, is dedicated to all those who love to wander far and wide. We invite you on a wholesome culinary adventure, where you’ll explore undiscovered gourmet experiences.
Thank you for creating lasting memories with us.
about us
Our daily changing menu represents the best of what our local markets have to offer. Our passion for sourcing fresh ingredients from farmers and suppliers we know, combining with traditional flavors and rewriting familiar recipes into exceptional cuisine is our mission and greatest joy.
Cold Appetizers and Salads
Fresh Yellow Fin Tuna on Asian Spiced Salsa
Freshly sliced pink yellow fin tuna layered on Asian spiced dices of red pepper, onion, tomato and coriander leaves
Mexican Spicy Prawns on Avocado Toast
A rich combination of prawns, jalapeno and carved avocado arranged on herb toast topped with poached egg
Chicken and Bacon Caesar Salad
Crispy chilled romaine and iceberg lettuce topped with herb grilled chicken, bacon and croutons drizzled with anchovy dressing and parmesan
Healthy Garden-Fresh Vegetable Salad (V)
Selected healthy fresh vegetables tossed with tarragon olive oil
Char Grilled Tomato, Zucchini, Blue Cheese and Nut Salad (V)
Mediterranean style grilled vegetables assembled with blue cheese, boiled cashew nuts and basil flavored olive oil
Hummus with Vegetable Crudites (Vegan)
Arabic preparation of chick pea tahini dip accompanied by toasted unleavened bread and sticks of vegetables
Hot Appetizers
Sri Lankan Spiced Crab Cake
Curry leaf and lemongrass infused grilled homemade crab meat patty served with green ambarella salad
Sticky Chicken Wings
Honey, ginger glazed pan roasted chicken wings complemented with crispy salad on red chilli and kitul treacle dip
Vegetable Spring Rolls (4 nos) (V)
Sautéed soft vegetables wrapped in rice paper served with coriander, chillie soy dip and sweet, sour sauce
Mexican Tortilla Chips with Salsa and Dips (Vegan)
Crispy fried tortilla chips served with spicy avocado dip and cinnamon wood smoked red pepper salsa
Soups
Spicy Thai Prawns and Coconut Broth
with Garlic Toast
Creamy Velouté of Mushroom with Parmesan Stick
Roasted Tomato, Basil and Fusilli Pasta Soup (V)
Served with Cheese Toast
Japanese Style Tofu and Egg Drop Soup
Curry Leaf and Lemongrass Infused Vegetable Soup (Vegan).
Burgers, Sandwiches and Wraps
Club Sandwich
Soy roasted beef, chicken, fried egg, cheese, bacon, tomato and lettuce in toasted slices of bread served with sweet potato chips
Tandoori Prawn Wrap
Indian spices and buffalo curd marinated prawns and vegetables wrapped in pita bread accompanied with cucumber raitha and sweet potato chips
Grilled Bacon, Pineapple and Cheddar Taco
Mexican crispy taco shell loaded with bacon, pineapple, cheddar cheese, lettuce and cilantro served with smoked red pepper salsa
Chicken Fajita Wrap
Mexican spicy chicken fajita wrapped in tortilla accompanied by guacamole and plantain chips
Cajun Spiced Grilled Vegetables, Corn and Mushroom Wraps (Vegan)
Paprika and dry herbs and olive oil marinated vegetables wrapped in tortilla served with roasted tomato salsa and sweet potato chips
American Beef Burger
Well-seasoned grilled beef patty topped with cheese and bacon in sesame bun served with homemade potato wedges and coleslaw salad
Chicken Steak Burger
Grilled herb marinated chicken steaks layered on cucumber, tomato, lettuce topped with
red pepper sauce accompanied by cole slaw and manioc chips
Crispy Chicken and Cheese Burger
Fried herb breaded chicken breast topped with cheese on lettuce, tomato and glazed onion served with coleslaw and french fries red pepper sauce accompanied by coleslaw and manioc chips
Green Door Special Seafood Burger
Beer battered seafood arranged on tomato, glazed onion and garlic mayo accompanied by crispy salad and plantain chips
Kidney Beans, Grilled Corn and Chick Pea Burger (V)
Fried breaded chick pea, kidney beans, corn and peanut patty on tomato, glazed onion, feta cheese coriander sauce served with crispy salad and french fries
Italian Favorites
Ham and Pineapple Pizza
Ham, pineapple, black olives pizza topped with mozzarella and oregano
Tandoori Chicken Pizza
Indian spices and curd marinated chicken topped with bell peppers, mozzarella and coriander leaves
Pizza Margarita (V)
Fresh tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese topped with olives and oregano
Devilled Chicken and Egg Pizza
Chilli tomato glazed spicy chicken and boiled egg topped with mozzarella cheese
Black Curried Pork Pizza
Roasted curry powder marinated pork topped with curry leaves, olives and mozzarella
Exotic Seafood Pizza
Garlic, lime marinated prawns, cuttlefish and fish with tomato and bell peppers topped with mozzarella and oregano
Jalapeno, Sweet Corn, Pineapple, Mushroom and Olive Pizza (V)
Spicy vegetarian pizza topped with olives and mozzarella
Penne Pasta Arrabiatta
Buttered penne pasta tossed with fresh tomato sauce, chilli flakes and parmesan
Spaghetti Carbonara
Sauteed bacon, garlic and onion mixed creamy cheese sauce tossed buttered spaghetti
Spaghetti Bolognese
Herb buttered spaghetti topped up with minced meat sauce, cheddar cheese and parmesan
Penne Pasta Seafood in Green Sauce
Butter tossed penne pasta with assorted seafood in creamy basil sauce tossed with sun dried tomato, spinach and parmesan
Tagliatelle Alio, Olio E Pepperoncino (V)
Olive oil tossed tagliatelle with red chilli flacks, garlic and black pepper
Mains
Simply Grilled Garlic Jumbo Prawns
Lime, salt and pepper marinated shell-on jumbo prawns in dill butter sauce served with oven roasted vegetables and sweet potato mash.
Fried Curry Leaf Breaded Seer Fish
Crispy fried sliced curry leaf breaded seer fish dipped in spicy mango sauce accompanied by assorted garden vegetable salad and French Fries
Sri Lankan Tempered Seafood Poke Bowl.
Garlic sauteed prawns, cuttlefish, fish arranged on yellow rice, green pepper, onion, green peas, sesame seeds and scallion topped with spicy mango sauce
Sweet and Sour Pork Poke Bowl
Batter fried strips of pork on bowl of red pepper, onion, pineapple, tomato, cucumber, carrot, and noodles topped with Chinese sweet and sour sauce
Seared Tuna Poke Bowl
Dry spice crusted seared tuna arranged on green cucumber, avocado, tomato, olives and red kidney beans served with wasabi mayo
Spicy Nasi Goreng
Spicy Indonesian rice with lemongrass marinated chicken satay, fried prawns, fried egg and crispy vegetable salad
Thai Green Prawns Curry
Spicy thai style prawns in coconut cream served with steamed rice and green salad
Paneer Butter Masala
Indian curry of fried Paneer in butter masala gravy served with paratha and cucumber raitha
Fried Chicken and Chips
Fried breaded chicken strips with creamy cheese sauce served with crispy salad and French fries
Grilled Lime, Garlic and Mustard Glazed Chicken Thighs
Marinated chicken thighs with lime, garlic and mustard on rich thyme sauce served with herb grilled vegetables and flavored mashed potato
Grilled Pork Loin Chops
Honey glazed grilled pork loin chops in port wine sauce accompanied by caramelized pineapple chutney, mashed potato and sauteed vegetables
Desserts
Chocolate Nougat Dome with Raspberry Coulis
Chocolate Fudge Brownie with Butter Scotch Ice Cream
Italian Favorite Classic Tiramisu
Baked Cheesecake with Passion Fruit Layer
Watalappan (Sri Lankan Jaggery and Coconut Delight)
Choice of Flavored Ice Cream
Exotic Fresh Fruit Platter
“Whether you're a local or a traveler passing through Ella, I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. It's not just a place to eat; it's an experience that will leave you craving more. Kudos to the team for creating such a culinary gem in this picturesque corner of Sri Lanka. I'll definitely be back for more…”
Diniru Yohan Google Reviews.
“A beautiful location, a welcoming and friendly owner, and absolutely delicious food. Conveniently located near the Nine Arches, as well. You must definitely stop by here while in Ella. Some of the best food I had on my trip.”
Jason Hornsby Google Reviews.
“By far the most aesthetically please place in Ella. The interior design of the place from place of entrance to the most minute detail is impeccable but food and service is the real winner of this place. Make sure to try out their desserts if you do visit.”
Aravinda De Almeida Google Review
“You can see a different menu. A place with a different vibe than other restaurants in the Ella area. As there is a staff who has worked in star class hotels, they pay very close attention to even the smallest need of the customer & take care of it. If you go to Green Door, don't forget to taste the delicious cakes and especially the desserts.”
Ravi Kumara Google Review
“Absolutely incredible place, the ambiance of the place is on another level. If you are looking for a romantic spot for a dinner with your partner its perfect. The food quality and the form are just spectacular. The location outside of the main road is also great as it allows for a more calm atmosphere for us it was 11/10”
Mirosław Jurdeczka Google Review
“We finally found a nice place to eat and have a coffee. In fact this place is a gem! Lovely decor, nice view, pleasent music, friendly staff and food & coffee are amazing. Would definately recommend this place 10/10”
Lucia Likavčanová Google Review