Mount Lavinia in Nürnberg

The Mount Lavinia Restaurant in Nuremberg is an absolute must-try! I had the pleasure of sampling the entire menu, and I can say without hesitation: It was an incredibly delicious culinary journey to Sri Lanka! Every dish I tried was a feast for the senses. The flavors are authentic, the spices perfectly balanced, and the quality of the ingredients is top-notch. You can practically taste the passion and skill with which they cook. Whether it was the hearty curries, the delicious salads, or the diverse side dishes – I was delighted by every single component. The service was also extremely friendly and attentive, which rounded out the entire experience. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, making you feel immediately at home. For anyone who loves Sri Lankan cuisine or is simply looking for an exceptional taste experience, Mount Lavinia is an absolute must-visit in Nuremberg. I can't wait to return!

We had an absolutely delicious meal here on a recent visit to Nuremberg. It was recommended by a friend of a friend and we were so grateful to find this gem of a restaurant. Highly recommend it!

I went there because I was suggested by one of my Srilankan friend, and I loved the food there! It was really tasty and the overall ambience was quite classical and worth it. Such a beautiful touch of old tradition and class.

The food is delicious with quality ingredients, the place gives you a calm vibe.

Food heaven- that's what it felt like. Great food and great ambience! Highly recommend

Great place with great food. Authentic, fresh and high-quality food! Thank you !

The food here is truly delicious. I felt like I was back on my trip through Sri Lanka. The chef is very friendly and has a special way of doing things. I can understand why some people might criticize this in the reviews. But I thought he, his food, and the place were fantastic!

What can you say: nothing! Great works of art are viewed in silence or enjoyed. Mount Lavinia cooks authentically Ceylonese, without fuss, but with fresh products. The spices do not come from a bag or can, but are prepared in-house. Whether vegan or with meat, consistently very tasty and tasty dishes. Mount Lavinia has a unique selling point in Bavaria with its Sri Lankan cuisine. Just try it out. You are welcome and feel welcomed. Thanks so much!

The food was delicious. However, it was a bit overpriced for the portion size. When I asked which dishes were vegan, I was asked what I meant by vegan. A restaurant should know what vegan means.

Very delicious food (also vegan and gluten-free) with fantastic flavors. The owner is very friendly, and we had a lovely chat with him. The vegan mango lassi is also delicious! You can't get anything like it anywhere else. It's a shame that they now make it with soy milk instead of coconut milk, as they used to.

Hidden gem. I know nothing about Sri Laken food but I know this place serves really tasty food, has an owner/host that is awesome and a s a most stop when I am in Nuremberg. I would only bring people that I like here because after they visit once you will probably see them here again, and again, and again….

We were here for the first time. As soon as we arrived we were warmly welcomed by a friendly man and given a nice table. As a drink we chose homemade Ayurvedic tea - both the Kapha and Pitta tea were really excellent. The chicken with lemongrass curry was just WOW! We haven't had meat this tender in a long time - it could be split with a fork and melted in your mouth. The Ayurvedic dish with curried mushrooms, steamed cress and okra (served in three small bowls) was also incredibly delicious. Here we cook with a lot of love, high-quality spices and the best quality - we would love to come back!

Very tasty food and super friendly service. We'd love to come back.

Very friendly staff and great cuisine. Really convinced us.

Great food, friendly service and cozy atmosphere. The Ayurvedic dishes in particular are a real recommendation. I'd love to come back.

Simply delicious. We would come every week if we lived here.

Went to Mount Lavinia with friends after a long time and we were all very satisfied. The ambience is appealing, the service was attentive and everyone enjoyed the food very much, whether mild or spicy (you can decide for yourself), fish, meat or vegan. The Royal Menu was particularly good with its delicious dishes. We'd love to come back!

Once again warmly welcomed. The food is very tasty. Here you can go down and switch off. We are always happy to come to you.

Really amazing experience I loved the experience and the meat

Very nice and unusual ambience, great background music, the food was delicious. Price performance fits. Always a nice experience here.

Magnificent authentic experience of Sri Lankan gastronomy and hospitality in Nuremberg. Well done, danke schön and thank you very much!

Delicious food, somewhat slow service because there are only 2 people but it's worth the wait!!

Qué gran lugar. Cálido interior acogedor, incluso muy temprano en la noche se siente acogedor. Gran música ecléctica. Amplio menú y muy sabroso. Precios extremadamente razonables para Alemania. Curiosamente no tienen traducción al inglés en Wesite , pero propietario / anfitrión habla inglés perfecto y menú está traducido . Gran lugar - sería difícil encontrar un restaurante mejor , más relajado con buena comida - y no tener que preocuparse por el costo - gran equilibrio . Gracias (cena individual, visitando Feria). Nada de marketing lujoso o publicidad, solo una tranquila confianza de que saben lo que están haciendo - y lo hacen bien .

Wir lieben dieses Lokal. Es ist außergewöhnlich in jeder Hinsicht. Die Atmosphäre beim Eintreten schon behaglich und angenehm. Viele schöne Nischen und Ecken, in denen man sich als Gast sofort wohlfühlt. Auch wird man vom Besitzer des Restaurants immer sehr herzlich empfangen. Und das Essen ist einfach ein Genuss. Wir empfehlen die ceylonesischen Gerichte besonders. Man bekommt richtige ayurvedische Spezialitäten. Die Gewürze hochwertig, die Gerichte alle einzigartig und geschmacklich fein abgestimmt. Es gibt so viel Auswahl, sehr feine Tees und auch Nachspeisen. Viele kleine Schüsselchen, alles ästhetisch und mit Liebe serviert. Auch die Musik ist uns aufgefallen. Gute Wahl! Der Besitzer hat einen guten Geschmack, ein tolles Restaurant, das internationalen Flair hat.

Well-equipped and authentic restaurant with friendly service! The food is extremely tasty and varied. The sharpness scale from 1-6 leaves nothing to be desired. We'd love to come back!

Very good food. There was no lunch menu, but I wanted something from the main menu anyway

The excellent cuisine at Mount Lavinia has inspired me for 35 years. I was away from Nuremberg for 25 years and have been a permanent guest here since my return. The best thing about Mount Lavinia is the virtuoso use of spices. That's why, as a notorious carnivore, I recommend putting aside your prejudices against herbivory and trying a purely vegetarian dish. My recommendation: Kandy Menu. The second recommendation: study the levels of spiciness carefully. Officially there are six, but intermediate levels can be negotiated. 1 = baby food 2 = Lashing for small children 3 = Normal German 4 = Very spicy (Thai-mild) 5 = Devilish (Thai-medium) 6 = emergency doctor (Thai-spicy) At level 6, all that capsaicin lowers blood pressure rapidly. So you should counteract this beforehand (!) with one of the highly recommended teas! I like spiciness level 5 much better than this show-off level, which is not just created with chili powder, but through the interaction of a wide variety of spices. Third recommendation for carnivores: Duck No. 30 with prunes.

Unfortunately we cannot recommend the restaurant. The food itself was good, but in our opinion too expensive. But the big weak point was the service. One employee was not enough, especially since he works slowly and also forgets orders that have been placed. He wasn't particularly friendly either.

Rude gentleman on the phone who doesn't listen to customers and constantly refers to the reservation when they have questions. Ultimately, the reservation request is ignored and not answered within an hour as described! I can skip the food if the service is like that to begin with.

Yesterday we went to the Mount Lavinia restaurant and it was an experience for all the senses. That was indeed it. The house represents, so to speak, a symbiosis of culture, health and enjoyment. The Ayurvedic principles on which the cuisine is based were noticeable in every dish. The warm tea did me very, very good. We were particularly impressed by the black curries – they had an intense taste. We had lamb and lentils with various levels of spiciness. Grade 2-3 is more mine. Degree 4 makes me feel quite hot. What really blew me away was the mango salad. Fabulous!!! A visit to Mount Lavinia yesterday was a good decision before the theater. It's almost next to each other. Thank you also for the very loving service. You don't have that everywhere.

This is something special. If you're looking for fast food or fancy food, you've come to the wrong place. Quite an individual mix of high-quality taste experience and rustic atmosphere. It was a culinary (and musical) journey. I thought it was great.

This was my second time at Mount Lavinia and I was thrilled again. The friendly atmosphere emanating from the staff, especially the owner, alone makes the visit worth it. The food is very tasty and you go on a culinary journey of discovery, which I really like. I'm sure I'll visit at least a third time!

For once we haven't been there for a while, but...... ...... it is still beautiful and, above all, delicious ‼️‼️‼️ We love this extraordinary ambience and, let's say, slightly different food. Only spices and spiciness are used here. Lentil soup.... Chicken in peanut sauce.... 😋 These dishes have been my favorites for many years. Plus the various starters and desserts ☺️👌 Everything is prepared and served there with a lot of love and friendliness. This time we won't waste so much time again. Promise 😉 See you soon !

Super good food. If you are stressed and want ready-made food, this is the wrong place for you. Fresh and the best food around. If I'm near Nuremberg for work then I go here. Without exception a recommendation!

Great service and atmosphere in the center of Nuremberg

The table was super dirty. For 2 out of 5 people there were napkins under the cutlery, for the rest the cutlery was in the dirt. They also moved the reservation from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and reduced it from 6 to 5 people :)

Super tasty, super cozy, super nice! If I lived in Nuremberg, I would definitely come here often. Highly recommended:-)

Wonderful restaurant with delicious food, a cosy and warm atmosphere, and amazing owner from Sri Lanka. Great food and tea offer, even for people with food allergies. You can choose from a lot of vegan and gluten free options.

Food was delicious. The restaurant offers so many tasty, healthy dishes. I still can not forget the taste of the mushroom curry, it was just amazing. My boyfriend had meaty dish and it was out of this world. I had okra, mushroom curry and it was delicious. The restaurant values ayurvedic cuisine, so I also had ayurvedic relax tea that was bit sweet, bit spicy and after it I slept as a baby. Apart from versatile choice of meaty dishes, this restaurant offers ayurveduc, vegan and gluten free options 😌

Absolutely fantastic food and cozy atmosphere!

Very tasty food. When it came to Pitta, the most impressive thing for me was the ancient Ceylonese royal cress. In my opinion, the service was a bit reserved, otherwise we would certainly have drunk more.

Absolutely amazing experience with food from another planet! Shane, you are a genius and we hope many people read this review and experience your restaurant too! Thank you so much!

Leckeres Essen und große Auswahl an Speisen. Auf Wunsch wurde mein Essen ohne Kokosmilch zubereitet. Die Stufe der Schärfe ist wählbar. Der Service sehr freundlich und die Atmosphäre insgesamt sehr angenehm.

Very good food and friendly staff. An unusual taste experience.

We had dinner at Mount Lavinnia Restaurant in Nuremberg, a Sri Lankan gem. We ordered the black mutton curry and curry pork with red rice and vegetables. The taste was authentically Sri Lankan, truly delightful. The restaurant has a mild and pleasant ambiance, playing blues music, and the interior made us feel like we were in Sri Lanka. Highly recommended!

Mi primera vez comiendo cocina de Sri Lanka y simplemente me encantó! El ambiente es acogedor y el camarero super amable. Normalmente no como comida picante, luego pedí la escala picante 1 de 6 , era el nivel perfecto, muy sabroso!

Fue una delicia haber experimentado las maravillas culinarias de Sri lanka en Deutcheland. El propietario es muy amable y atiende a cada cliente por sí mismo. Los sabores y los ingredientes eran auténticos Srilankan. Teníamos el curry de cordero negro y el curry de cerdo con arroz y algunos platos de verduras. Fue fantástico. Planeando otra visita aunque nuestra estancia es corta en Nuremberg.

Nice and very authentic restaurant. I rarely order lamb, I did everything right here!

The food was high quality and very tasty. You can choose your individual level of spiciness. Top value for money and friendly service.

Great food, amazing vegan options!

The kottu roti was super delicious and flavourful. The mango lassi however could have been better, it just had no taste and was watered down. The owner who served us was very kind and recommended the right thing. Will visit again :)

The slightly different restaurant with 3 different flavors of Ayuverdic, Ceylon and Thailand. It is friendly and comfortably furnished with a bit of a mix of styles. The service is very friendly and helpful with the selection. With a little time, you can read everything on the map. The levels of spiciness are particularly helpful. The meat (beef) in my dish was very well cooked, the curry was ok, but chosen incorrectly. Here the taste experience did not arrive as desired because something tasted almost bitter and smoky. But the experience was there and still good.

Wunderbares, delikates asiatisches Essen - sehr gut zubereitet, ausgezeichnet serviert. Auch das zweite Mal sehr zufrieden, lediglich der Mango-Lassi war nicht mehr so gut, wie letztes Jahr. Inhaber sehr freundlich!

Very good atmosphere, very friendly service. The owner is the one who assists you and speaks English perfectly. On the menu there are dishes from India, Thailand and Sri Lanka, all spectacular. It is not very expensive, it costs around €25-30 per person depending on what you want to eat and drink. Great selection of vegetarian dishes. I will definitely return.

We wanted to try something new and were pleasantly surprised. We tried the lunch menu and we wouldn't be disappointed. Clear recommendation!

The food and the service were top!!!!!

Amazing good and very friendly staff. I really enjoyed my food here. Had the chicken kottu parotta which is authentic ans flavourful. The spice levels go from 1-6 and I can handle spice well and level 5 was proper spicy. Have level 6 at your own risk. 😜

Very tasty food and nice staff. Authentic Kothu paratha!! Let's come again!

I was there completely unplanned...and will be back tomorrow...the food was simply amazing...the service was top...I discovered Aryuvedic cuisine through this restaurant...absolutely top

Today we spontaneously visited this restaurant and I am absolutely thrilled. The service and food were excellent. The spices offered a real explosion of flavor. I can fully recommend this restaurant. We will definitely come back.

Food is absolutely delicious, and the background blues music ambiance is so cool and relaxing ! It was a real pleasure to come in this restaurant for diner every day I stay at Nuremberg.

Were at Mount Lavinia for the first time. Food was great! No pasta or pizza. Unusual. The level of spiciness is queried. If you want something special to eat, this is the place for you.

A challenge when it comes to taste and, above all, spiciness! Very competent advice. Overall, an interesting evening beyond the Chinese or Italian.

Went to Mount Lavinia with friends and were completely satisfied. The restaurant is comfortably furnished and offers enough space at the table. The menu is very diverse and the choice is therefore not easy. The spiciness of the dishes can be selected between 1-6, which is also carried out very well by the kitchen. The portions are large enough and are served very attractively. All dishes were extremely tasty, the individual spices were recognizable and used perfectly. The owner and the service were extremely friendly.p At the end, the bill is presented in a small wooden box that requires some skill to open - a fun end to a very successful evening. If you like good Asian food, this is the place for you! We are already looking forward to our next visit to Mount Lavinia.

The food was great and we felt very comfortable!

Probably the best Sri Lankan food in European city. Owner Samson has is a very friendly guy with over 30 years experience and excellent PR.

Just something completely different! Owner very friendly and answers questions if you don't know the kitchen. Food and ambience TOP! Gladly again

I was already at Mount Lavinia around 1990 and was very impressed back then. It's all the more incomprehensible that it took so long until my next visit. The food was still delicious, and there are taste experiences that are absolutely unique. The owner is also a very nice and courteous person. If you want to have a different experience than the "usual" Asian restaurants, away from the mainstream, you can't go wrong. 100% recommended.

Highly Recommended. The food was very good. The service was friendly and personable. The ambience is authentic and the music is pleasant. In my opinion it couldn't be better. Top address...

Great place, the food was delicious The service was the best ever

Best Sri Lankan food , must try mango salad

Delicious food; generous portions. The level of spiciness (can be customized) was perfect. Hoping to be back to try more dishes from their menu!

Tee war sehr lecker , Essen eher durchschnittlich bis unterdurchschnittlich gut. Werde nicht wieder hin gehen. Bedienung war nett

Authentic cuisine for decades. The restaurant has a special charm!

Food was "simple" but tasty. I think it's nice that you can order the level of spiciness in 6 levels according to your own taste.

Really nice place to come to for some authentic Sri Lankan food. The decor is quite unique and the food is very tasty! The service is great and all the dishes you order, you can decide on your own spice level 1-6 (6 being the spiciest). All the dishes and curries were delicious and the variety is extensive. This was my first time trying this type of cuisine and I will definitely try it again in the future. Definitely recommend!

Very great restaurant. Great food, clean toilets, pleasant music. Great spices and if you like Ayurvedic food, this is the right place for you. Wellness for the tongue and the palate. Truly an experience that I would be happy to repeat.

Sadly, many things came frome the freezer. Also their so called roti is a cheekiness. (And by far worst bread i had in any indian restaurant!)

Leave the hustle and bustle at home, take some time with you and enjoy slowly! When Nürnberger came across it by chance, it certainly wasn't the last time. There were six of us and everyone was very satisfied. RECOMMENDATION!

Eins meiner Lieblingslokale seit über 20 Jahren! Das Essen ist einfach phänomenal…!

Ich liebe die ceylonesische Küche, war das letzte mal vor Corona hier und freue mich, dass die Qualität des Essens kein bisschen nachgelassen hat. Top Empfehlung, schönes Ambiente, toller Service und einfach herausragendes essen!

Was soll ich sagen, einfach lecker, sehr gemütlich. Ich kann diese Location auf jeden Fall empfehlen.

Ein Abendessen im Mount Lavinia ist jedes Mal ein Highlight. Die Speisen sind sehr lecker, fein gewürzt und auf den Punkt gegart. Es gibt auch eine große Auswahl an unglaublich leckeren veganen und vegetarischen Speisen und es wird gerne auf besondere Wünsche eingegangen. Die Musik und das Ambiente ist sehr angenehm und romantisch. Der Service ist unglaublich zuvorkommend, höflich und freundlich. Mein Lieblingsrestaurant in Nürnberg :)

Kleines Lokal etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Und lange Wartezeit bis einer kam für die Bestellung.

Sensationell! Tolles Essen, freundliche Bedienung und ein sehr angenehmes Ambiente. Wir hatten das Lamm mit Black-Curry. Eine echte Besonderheit! Alles super, sehr gerne wieder!!

Booked to go for evening meal. Lovely friendly service. Had samosas and lamb sate to start. Very nice. Mains were prawn curry and beef Malay. Both delicious. Spice level is high so recommend going lower than normal. Rice was delicious too. Good, smooth Chiliean Cabernet. Definitely recommend

A very cozy restaurant, with an extensive ( mostly ceylan and sri)lanka dishes. Very good food, at excellent prices, a friendly owner.

A cozy and warm eatery! Great food prepared in ceylonese style!

Cozy interior, very sympathetic owner, we tried the vegetarian menu (22 euro) and it was a very nice surprise ! When in Nürnberg, will certainly visit again !

Geniales Restaurant, hat uns überzeugt und ist definitiv eine Empfehlung wert! <3

Wir hatten leider Pech. An unserem Abend war das Restaurant restlos gefüllt. In Kombination mit akutem Personalmangel waren die freundlichen Gastgeber trotz aller Bemühungen am Limit. Es kam zu enormem Wartezeiten, keinerlei Möglichkeit Getränke nachzubestellen (ohne dies direkt an der Bar zu tun) und Verwechslungen beim Hauptgang. In Kombination mit dem in die Jahre gekommenen Interior und der lauten Musik ein eher anstrengender Besuch, bei dem uns auch das Essen nicht überzeugen konnte. Verkochter Reis sowie kaum Gemüse bei den Fleisch- und Fischgerichten.

Endlich habe ich einen Ort in Deutschland gefunden, in dem ordentlich scharf gewürzt wird!

Das Restaurant war brechend voll u.a. mit großen Gruppen. Die Betreiber sind sehr nett und bemüht, doch akuter Personalmangel sorgte an diesem Abend leider für lange Wartezeiten. Insgesamt konnte uns das Restaurant weder kulinarisch, noch durch Ambiente überzeugen.

Very good Srilankan restaurant. Friendly atmosphere, original interieur. Tried Prawn soup, very fine. Green papaya salad: i know very very good thai superspicy version. My favorite. But this is totally different. Not spicy, warm, with coconut and herbs. Interessant. Still my favourite continues thai style. Srilankan black curry from daily offer is excellent. Spicy. roasted herbs, dark brown sauce and turkey breast cubes. With roasted basmati rice and interessant aromatic mango salad. Yes, this is what You "must eat".

Überraschend angenehmes Erlebnis - geradezu ein wow-Effekt, wieso haben wir das schon so viele Jahre ‚übersehen‘? Sehr angenehmer Service, der Mann macht seinen Job gerne und steht hinter allem was hier passiert - das spürt man und es schafft Vertrauen und gleich ein gewisses Wohlfühlen. Auch das essen (wir waren zu viert, alle haben mehrere Sachen bestellt und es wurde quer durch probiert) hat eigentlich alle positiv überrascht. Man kann sich den schärfegrad einstellen und es gibt ausdrücklich Auswahl für Veganer, Vegetarier, aber auch mehrere Fleisch und Fischgerichte. Man merkt auch, das die Speisen die Küche erst verlassen wenn ‚alles stimmt‘, also es wird sorgfältig angerichtet und schön präsentiert. Keinesfalls aufgedonnert, nicht ‚schick gemacht‘, sondern gut gekocht und mit dem Anspruch serviert, das der Gart ein schönes Erlebnis haben möge, also Dinge werden getrennt voneinander serviert und Teller sind vorgewärmt. Es geht mehr um den Geschmack der speisen als um schickes aussehen, dafür wird halt ehrlich gekocht. Wir waren jedenfalls alle 4 ganz angetan. Preise sind absolut angemessen.

Sehr authentische Speisen schon seit vielen Jahren, nette Bedienung, lecker

Schönes Ambiente und die Bedienung war sehr nett. Er hat jeden einzelnen von uns gefragt wie scharf wir das Essen haben wollen und uns die Schärfe Skala, die von 1 bis 6 geht erklärt. Das hat dann auch super funktioniert, das Essen war nicht zu scharf. Es gibt eine ziemlich große Speisekarte, das Lamm mit schwarzem Curry fand ich besonders gut. Ich habe eine Mango Schorle und einen Lassi getrunken, die waren super lecker.

Ultraleckeres Essen in super gemütlicher Atmosphäre. Immer wieder gerne ☺️

Essen ist gut, Preis etwas hoch.

Quite tasty meat and rice. And a selection of wines!