Little Lanka - Gungahlin

Little Lanka sits on Manning Clark Crescent at Franklin, near Gungahlin in Canberra's north. A much-loved Sri Lankan restaurant, it's earned a strong reputation — combining quality, flavour-packed Sri Lankan cooking with a welcoming setting, the kind of distinctive, tasty spot that brings genuine warmth and flavour to the area.

The appeal is that combination of quality, authentic Sri Lankan food, bold flavours and a welcoming atmosphere in a convenient Franklin location, ideal for a relaxed meal, a flavour-packed feed, a meal with friends or a tasty bite. Authentic Sri Lankan cooking with a genuine point of difference is a real draw, and Little Lanka has clearly won over a loyal following in Canberra's north.

With a 4.7 rating from more than 210 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, opening hours and pricing vary, and a popular restaurant gets busy over weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking or ordering directly where needed before you go — though for quality, flavour-packed Sri Lankan food, it's often just a matter of dropping in at Little Lanka at Franklin.