Islander opens its doors at ITC Ratnadipa

Sri Lanka is abundantly blessed with its stunning beaches and rich maritime history, with Colombo?s seafood scene being exciting and varied. In keeping with the love for seafood, ITC Ratnadipa launches ?Islander? ? a true testament to the deep-rooted connecting to the crystal blue Indian Ocean. The Islander honors the ancient fishing traditions, and celebrates the island spirit.

Located at Colombo?s most enviable location on the 37^th floor, the d?cor is immediately welcoming with hues of blues. The vibe is all about high-energy, where the bar on the terrace crafts artisanal signature cocktails. ?Its circular structure allows guests to capture the view of the night skies and balmy oceans. Your attention will soon focus on the inspiring menu curated, featuring fresh catches that are transformed into mouthwatering dishes. The culinary line-up features cold plates of Lagoon Oysters, Miso marinated salmon and Yellow Fin Tuna Tartare while the Crisped selection offers Kochchi Chili squid, Lagoon prawns and rainbow scallops to name a few. The pan-cooked Cuttlefish or Flamed Lobster with Teriyaki Sauce is guaranteed to take you on a culinary while the Prawn coconut curry pays homage to the island?s beaches.

The exceptional seafood offerings continue with its flamed scampi, Grouper, Salmon and Barramundi whilst pairing these delights with Vanilla pandan garlic butter bread, rice pancakes and even rice pots where culinary iterations are contemplated in a variety of cooking techniques.

Vegetarians too can indulge in a range of dishes, full of heft and crunch with cold plates featuring three mushrooms with pennywort, spiced vegetable mosaic fritters, morel and miso edamame rice and more, whilst the meat lovers can opt for a generous hunk of sirloin steak oozing all the meaty juices or Lamb chop and even a Tomahawk Steak.

Finish off your meal at Islander with astounding desserts ranging from Home churned sorbets, Pandan Cr?me Brulee or even an Arak Misu and taste your way through the finest sweets.

ITC Ratnadipa invites you to this Oceanic Odyssey where tales from the Tides and beneath the blue, unveil Coastal charms, from shores of serenity and whispers of the waves team with Seashell stories, highlighting the best locally-sourced ingredients, exquisitely prepared.

Islander takes you on seafood heights daily during dinner from 6.30 pm ? 11.00 pm, while the terrace bar invites you for sundowners daily from 5.00 pm onwards as the sun dips below the ocean waves while you catch a glimpse of fiery red skies and the Indian Ocean.