Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. Australia
  3. Sydney
  4. Eastern Suburbs
  5. Darlinghurst
Lankan Filling Station, Darlinghurst, AU-NSW

Lankan Filling Station

4.8
4.8
93 Reviews
$40 and under
Sri Lankan

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
## Lankan Filling Station: A Taste of Sri Lanka in the Heart of Sydney Lankan Filling Station is a vibrant and bustling restaurant in Darlinghurst, offering a taste of authentic Sri Lankan cuisine. The menu features a variety of traditional dishes, from spicy curries and fragrant rice to flaky roti and sweet love cake. The restaurant's atmosphere is warm and inviting, with cool neon lighting and a spice-fragrant scent. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and they're happy to help you choose the perfect dish. Whether you're a seasoned Sri Lankan food lover or a curious newcomer, Lankan Filling Station is the perfect place to experience the rich flavors of this unique cuisine. Come and share a meal with friends and family, and let the vibrant atmosphere and delicious food transport you to the heart of Sri Lanka.
Private dining

Private dining

Book your next event with us

View details

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sri Lankan, Southeast Asian, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (02) 8542 9936
  • Website
    http://www.lankanfillingstation.com.au/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    58 Riley St, Darlinghurst, AU-NSW 2010
  • Neighborhood
    Darlinghurst
  • Cross street
    William Street and Stanley Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Town Hall / Kings Cross / Museum Stations
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

  • Buryani Set

    A$75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    PLEASE NOTE - price is per set not per person Buryani is a dish to be celebrated and shared and we encourage you to do just that. Each week is a new version, but the menu always includes a chatty pot of buryani, baked in the oven, made with saffron scented rice layered with some sort of curry affair, topped with a cashew temper. With this comes a sambol and a raita, or something similar, and papadums. Always papadums. Watch out for our guest chef series where the set structure remains yet the flavours go wild. The set is good to share between two to three people however you will need to add to extras from the normal menu to complete your meal.
    Buryani Set Photo

  • Buryani Banquet

    A$85.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    This banquet gives you the best of everything. Short eats to start, with the buryani served with an array of accoutrements as your main. Followed by a little dessert. Watch out for our guest chef series where the set structure remains yet the flavours go wild and we match dishes from our menu with our visitors tasty delights. We will take credit card details to secure your booking, but no money will be taken at the time. A cancellation fee of $60 per head will be charged for no-shows or bookings cancelled with less than 12 hours notice.
    Buryani Banquet Photo

  • Banquet

    A$85.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Leave the decisions to us as we take you on a Lankan food adventure and feed you a selection of the best we have to offer. Banquets can be added to or modified to suit most dietaries. We will take credit card details to secure your booking, but no money will be taken at the time. A cancellation fee of $60 per head will be charged for no-shows or bookings cancelled with less than 12 hours notice.
    Banquet Photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 93 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Sydney

    Best Food

  • Sydney

    Innovative

  • Sydney

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Healthy

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lankan Filling Station offers an exceptional Sri Lankan dining experience in Sydney. Known for "fantastic food and service," the restaurant delights with "balanced spices and authentic flavor profiles," making each dish a "delight to the palate." Diners appreciate the "cosy intimate dining experience" and "friendly, attentive staff," ensuring a memorable visit.

93 Reviews

  1. Tony

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service on a very busy day in the neighbourhood. The restaurant was fully booked & though we arrived an hour early for our booking they made room for us. We will return.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Elizabeth

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I would say that the outstanding point was the service which was superb.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Tammy

    Sydney1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Best fish curry I’ve ever had, wonderful ambience and a lovely way to start off the week. Dishes are made for sharing and I suggest ordering more than less because everything is so delicious

    Is this helpful?

  4. Michael

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was superb, staff incredibly helpful & accommodating. Highly recommended

    Is this helpful?

  5. Annabelle

    Sydney2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at this restaurant is exceptional and consistently so. I took a friend there for the first time and they loved it.

    Is this helpful?

  6. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s one of our favourite restaurants. The food is incredible and the staff are amazing. We love it!

    Is this helpful?

  7. Neal VIP

    New York City164 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the feast - great. It has changed from our last visit a year ago - feast is not hopper based now. But still great. The fish main was wonderful

    Is this helpful?

  8. Gabriela

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and really friendly team. Excellent experience, highly recommend 😃

    Is this helpful?

  9. Peita

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had another wonderful experience at Lankan Filling Station! The food was absolutely delicious, as always, but what truly stood out was our waiter who was an absolute gem. I asked lots of questions about the dishes, and he was genuinely interested in sharing information about the cuisine and ingredients. You could tell he was passionate and cared about making our night special. Exceptional service like his is rare, and it made a big difference to our evening. We’ll definitely be back!

    Is this helpful?

  10. Fiona

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic night out for my birthday. We pre-ordered the crab menu. Messy but divine! Drinks and food exceptional. Friendly staff. Slightly squished seating and a bit noisy but that's picking at nits. Recommend.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Lankan Filling Station is rated 4.8 stars by 93 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Lankan Filling Station

58 Riley St, Darlinghurst, AU-NSW 2010

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    William Street and Stanley Street
  • Neighborhood
    Darlinghurst
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sri Lankan, Southeast Asian, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Town Hall / Kings Cross / Museum Stations
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
Discover
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Our sites
Businesses
  • Delight more diners
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo