What makes this place special
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Serves great coffee
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Serves great dessert
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Has great tea selection
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Popular for breakfast
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Popular for lunch
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Popular for dinner
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Good for solo dining
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Casual
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I took my 95 year old father out for lunch to this excellent Siri Lankan restaurant on the sea front at St. Leonard’s, Sussex and we enjoyed it very much. The atmosphere is of a friendly family run restaurant and within half an hour all the …
The restaurant itself has a relaxed, cosy atmosphere, ideal for families, couples, or anyone wanting a laid-back meal near the seafront. Prices are reasonable for the quality, and the overall experience feels like great value.
visited laya a few times since moving down to hastings.
a beautifully located restaurant with views of the promenade and horizon. …
Absolutely delicious! The food at Laya Restaurant was truly amazing—authentic Sri Lankan flavours that made me feel right at home. Every dish was full of taste and cooked with love. It’s hard to find places that serve real Sri Lankan food …
Great service fast turnaround we walked in after watching a film, i opted for the dosa and it was delicious i was last in sri lanka 20-years ago and was nice to taste their food again. Steamy and warm with views of the sea.
One of our favourite places to go in Hastings! It is also a fav of locals who highly recommend it for good reason. Absolutely delicious food and excellent service. As a huge fan of hoppers and dosas, it's always tough to try other things - …
Features & Services
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Has free water refills
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Has counter service
Serves dessert
Has seating
Has table service
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has gender-neutral toilets
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Transgender safe space
Planning
Lunch reservations recommended
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Paid street parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
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