Welcome to Garage Cafe Sigiriya

“ Anyone who doesn’t order rice and curry here is truly missing out on the biggest culinary highlight in Sigiriya. After two weeks in Sri Lanka and eating rice and curry every single day, I can honestly say: this was by far the best we had. But the absolute highlight is the family who runs this restaurant. We have rarely met such kind, warm, and lovely people – we instantly took them into our hearts. From the very first moment, you feel welcome and at home. This restaurant is and will remain our favorite. Everything is cooked with so much love, and you can truly taste it in every bite. It doesn’t get more authentic than this. If you don’t come here, you are definitely missing out on something very very special. ”

“ Delicious Kottu, amazing vegetarian curry with Rice and the pineapple juice is so delicious! The people here are very lovely, they were very attentive with us and make us feel welcome! I would recommend this place to everyone that come to Sigiriya to recharge energy after the walk in the Lion rock... Amazing! ”

“ A truly authentic experience of hospitality and taste! Garage Cafe in Sigiriya is a hidden gem — a small, family-run restaurant tucked away from the touristy spots, in a peaceful and authentic setting. The lady who cooks puts so much love into every dish, and you can truly taste it. Everything is fresh and made to order, with care and attention. We went there three times during our stay — we simply couldn’t get enough! The family who runs it is incredibly warm and welcoming; they make you feel more like a guest in their home than a customer. The atmosphere is calm, relaxed, and full of authenticity. If you’re looking for a real Sri Lankan experience beyond the typical tourist restaurants, this place is a must. I wholeheartedly recommend it — and we will definitely return if we come back to Sigiriya. A big thank you to the whole family for everything! ”

“ The taste does not compare, extremely yummy and fresh. Stumbled upon this place and was welcomed with tasty food that is hard to find at this price. The spices were perfect and the food was so warm that you knew it was made right on the spot. Count an extra 20 minutes for them to prepare as they truly make it all fresh! ”

“ Lovely family run restaurant, so pity that people miss this spot because it is not on the main road. We were the only ones at this place and they served us amazing freshly cooked food. They even gave us extra spice added dhal after seeing that we were adding spice on our dhal. At the end, we had so much food. Recommended! ”

“ We had an amazing night at this family run restaurant! The food was delicious, freshly prepared and very generous portions- you’ll sleep very well after this meal. The roti with coconut samal and rice/curry were amazing! But the big reason why this was our favourite restaurant in Sri Laka, was the kind and beautiful family! We ended up spending a couple of hours getting to know the family, learning about culture and getting a guide around their land and home projects! Please please please visit and support this family! You will have a wonderful time and learn a lot! As mentioned in other comments, keep walking down the dirt road, it will look dark but you will soon find their house! ”

“ Very tasty food and lovely people! Coconut samal was amazing! Takes some time tho to prepare the food fresh, but it is worth the wait. ”

“ This is the restaurant of the Near the canal Homestay (very recommendable!). It’s the best restaurant in town with the best Curry & Rice we have had in two weeks Sri Lanka - VERY big portions, cheaper than any other restaurant nearby and sooo delicious! ”