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London's oldest Sri Lankan restaurant - Jaffna House, London, Greater London

Jaffna House

4.7
4.7
52 Reviews
£25 and under
Sri Lankan

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2 people
22:30
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for groups
Here is an open invitation for a culinary journey to the land of spices and serenity. From the Indian land of diverse traditions and the coastal Sri Lankan Island of Golden Beaches, we offer you an experience to create memories on a plate of Happiness

We have a vast menu, with options for vegetarian and vegans too!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sri Lankan
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 8672 7786
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We offer a variety of catering options, from bulk food orders that can be collected/delivered, to catering for private events with table service. Please get in contact to learn more - or fill out our form on https://www.jaffna-house.co.uk/catering
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy your private events in our new function room! A room that is separated from our main dining room, offering everything on our menu or a bespoke package - our new private hire space is a wonderfully cozy place to celebrate with good food.

What 52 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jaffna House offers a delightful Sri Lankan dining experience with "great authentic" flavors and "excellent service." Known for its "great value," this cozy spot boasts a diverse menu featuring standout dishes like the aubergine curry and dosa. Friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere make it a "new favorite" for many.

52 Reviews
  1. Jurate

    VIP

    London

    169 reviews

    5.0

    169 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent long-standing neighbourhood restaurant. Really lovely staff, good portions and tasty food.

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  2. Azad

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great range of food at very reasonable prices. nice mix of vegetarian and meat dishes

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  3. Rossana

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time trying Sri Lankan cuisine and I loved the food so much that I'll definitely go back for more.

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  4. Andy

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent Dosa. Pleasant surroundings and very good value.

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  5. Michael

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Family dinner and everyone very satisfied! Highlight was the aubergine curry. White rioja also very good.

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  6. Nic

    Cambridge

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly, helpful staff with tasty food. Fast service. Very enjoyable visitoverall.

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  7. Hannah

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always brilliant! Great food and friendly service. Will be back!

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  8. David

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Simple but cozy and very good value for money. Food is full of flavor and the staff are very willing to accommodate. One of my top easy simple choices when I’m anywhere near Tooting

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and excellent service. It was nice to have an authentic Tamil Sri Lankan meal at a restaurant that felt like the food I have at home.

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  10. OptimusPrime

    London

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 29 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Most authentic Sri Lankan restaurant in London. Great value and worth it.

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FAQs

Jaffna House offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Jaffna House also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 8672 7786.

Jaffna House is rated 4.7 stars by 52 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
22:30

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Jaffna House

90 Tooting High St, London, Greater London SW17 0RN

Additional information

  • Area
    Tooting
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sri Lankan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking on nearby streets is free after 5:30pm Mon - Saturday, and all day Sunday.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Vegan
  • Phone number
    020 8672 7786
  • Catering
    We offer a variety of catering options, from bulk food orders that can be collected/delivered, to catering for private events with table service. Please get in contact to learn more - or fill out our form on https://www.jaffna-house.co.uk/catering
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy your private events in our new function room! A room that is separated from our main dining room, offering everything on our menu or a bespoke package - our new private hire space is a wonderfully cozy place to celebrate with good food.
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