Here are well-regarded Kandy (and nearby) hotels that travelers praise specifically for their food — short notes on what each is known for and a source to check current menus/reviews:

1. Theva Residency — Theva Cuisine (fine-dining, hilltop views; widely rated as one of Kandy’s top restaurant experiences, modern/Asian-fusion tasting menus). (tripadvisor.com)

2. Kandy House — boutique heritage house with a highly praised veranda/pool-side restaurant serving Sri Lankan‑inspired and fusion set menus; excellent for romantic/slow dining. (thetimes.co.uk)

3. Cinnamon Citadel Kandy — riverside hotel with the Panorama buffet/restaurant and Café C; good variety and scenic dining by the Mahaweli River. (cinnamonhotels.com)

4. Amaya Hills Kandy — hilltop property known for panoramic dining and an all-day restaurant (mixed reviews but notable for the views and setting). (tripadvisor.com)

5. Earl’s Regency (Kundasale, near Kandy) — large resort with multiple dining options and buffets; a common choice for groups and events. (tripadvisor.com)

6. The Grand Kandyan — several on‑site restaurants (all‑day dining, Thai, Indian) and a rooftop/pool bar; popular for large‑hotel buffet options. (grandkandyan.com)

7. Madulkelle Tea & Eco Lodge (near Kandy/Knuckles) — boutique tea‑estate lodge with an open‑air restaurant using estate/organic produce; excellent for mountain/table‑to‑plate experiences. (srilankainstyle.com)

8. Santani Wellness Resort (Werapitiya, ~near Kandy) — wellness resort with curated, health-focused dining in an elevated restaurant (great if you want nutritious, wellness‑oriented meals). Note: it’s a specialty wellness property — menus differ from standard hotel restaurants. (santani.com)

Quick tips

• For the absolute “best” table (fine dining or river/valley views), book ahead — many Kandy hotels fill at dinner.
• If you want traditional Sri Lankan food (hoppers, kottu, curries), ask for local dishes or look for hotels advertising Sri Lankan theme nights.
• Read recent guest reviews (Tripadvisor/booking pages) before you go — service and menus can change seasonally.

If you’d like, I can filter this list by: location (inside Kandy town vs. nearby hills), budget, or cuisine type (traditional Sri Lankan vs. fine‑dining/fusion) and give phone/booking links.