Cinnamon Gate - Narre Warren

Authentic Sri Lankan food with dogs seated out front. Cinnamon Gate on Vesper Drive does genuine Sri Lankan cooking, from string hoppers and kottu to devilled dishes and curries, and it runs late most nights. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor area at the front of the complex, which makes it a workable dinner stop with a dog along.

The dog setup. Seating for dogs is the outdoor area on the pedestrian frontage of the commercial complex. It is a practical footpath-style setup rather than a garden courtyard, so it suits a settled dog during a meal. Bring your own water bowl; staff may fill it on request but it is not a given.

Good to know. Reviewers come for the buffet, string hoppers, pork curry and generous portions, and rate the staff as friendly, with vegetarian options on hand. Late opening makes it one of the few authentic dinner options in the area if you are eating after dark.

Getting there and parking. It is at 2/43-45 Vesper Drive, with ample free parking in the complex lot and easy access off the Princes Highway and the M1. Narre Warren station is a short distance away.

When to go. The surrounding business park is quiet in the evenings, so a dog dinner here is calmer after the daytime rush. A short walk around the precinct settles things before you sit down.

Sources

• Where and how to walk your dog | City of Casey · casey.vic.gov.au

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