Dine in · Nugegoda
Dine in at The Octa
The Octa is a casual, family-friendly restaurant at 08 Pietersz Pl, Nugegoda, with indoor tables, a leafy terrace and table service. It is open every day from 10 am to 9 pm. Most guests spend Rs 1,000–5,000 per person, and walk-ins and reservations are both welcome.
In short
Dine in at The Octa
Guests describe the dining room as calm, cosy and relaxed, and the recently refreshed interior has warm lighting, wooden tables and booth seating. Outside, the terrace looks out into the trees, which makes it a lovely spot for a long lunch.
The menu covers a lot of ground: kottu and Mongolian rice, Korean-style ramen, burgers and submarines, grills, pasta, crepes, waffles and thick shakes. It is a place where a group with very different cravings can all order something they love.
Why guests choose it
Indoor and terrace tables
Choose the indoor dining room or a terrace table under the trees.
Free parking
A free parking lot and street parking on Pietersz Place.
Family friendly
High chairs, mild dishes for kids and desserts everyone fights over.
Cards accepted
Pay by credit or debit card, as well as at the counter.
How it works
Dine in in four steps
Book or walk in
Walk in any day from 10 am, or call or WhatsApp 076 622 4545 to hold a table.
Order at your table
Our team takes your order and can suggest dishes or adjust the spice.
Share and relax
Food is cooked to order and brought to your table.
Pay your way
Settle the bill by card or at the counter when you are ready.
Questions
Dine in: your questions answered
Do I need a reservation to dine in?
No, walk-ins are welcome every day from 10 am to 9 pm. For groups, birthdays and weekend evenings we recommend booking ahead. Call or WhatsApp 076 622 4545 with your name, date, time and the number of guests, and we will confirm your table.
Is there outdoor seating?
Yes. As well as the indoor dining room, The Octa has outdoor tables on a terrace that looks out into the trees, shaded by large pendant lamps. Guests mention both indoor and outdoor tables in their Google reviews, and the terrace is a popular spot for lunch.
Is The Octa suitable for children?
Yes. We have high chairs and a calm, family-friendly dining room. Children usually enjoy our French fries, cheese omelettes, chicken fried rice, pasta, crepes, waffles and milkshakes. Let us know if you need anything for little ones and our team will help.
More answers on our FAQ page.
“Absolutely loved the new makeover of this place! The updated interior has such a warm and cozy vibe… The menu has also been refreshed with some great new additions, and everything we tried was fresh and flavorful.”
Other ways to eat
Ready when you are
Open every day, 10 am – 9 pm at 08 Pietersz Pl, Nugegoda.