Biling

Name: Biling
Address: 48/1 Park Street, Colombo 2, Colombo, Slave Island, LK
Telephone: +94 11 794 3404
Rating: 4.5

★ 4.5 · 54 reviews Colombo Opened 24 January 2026

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Family recipes rebuilt for a Park Street dining room, kithul in the cocktails

Biling takes its name from the sour bilimbi fruit that turns up in Sri Lankan Burgher home cooking, and the menu runs the same line: family recipes reworked, not just reproduced. Jaggery beef and prawn bisque share the table, tracing a Sri Lankan-Dutch thread through the food.

The bar follows suit, with kithul treacle worked into the cocktails. Café service opens the day, dinner takes over from six, Tuesday to Sunday.

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Darsha Fonseka 288 reviews · Local Guide 11 July 2026

Tried the chicken curry, ala thel daala, milk toffee icecream cocktail, pol roti and the garlic bread. It was all so good and we will definitely visit again.
Marian [Rani] Jayasekera 31 reviews · Local Guide 12 June 2026

Biling is an experience built around storytelling, nostalgia, and Sri Lankan flavours. I loved how they have taken local classics and elevated them into fine dining while still keeping some dishes simple and authentic, just as they should be. We ordered the beef cutlets, which were absolutely delicious. The standout for the table was the beef shank, flavourful, and falling off the bone. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the fish dish was unique and beautifully balanced. The yellow rice tasted exactly like how my mum makes it. The cocktails deserve a special mention. The Pol Sambol and Achcharu cocktails were creative, fun, and yum!!! The service was warm and attentive. A thoughtful celebration of Sri Lankan food and culture. I will definitely be back
Globalaquarian 33 reviews · Local Guide 4 May 2026

Think I’ve discovered my new favourite cocktail bar in Colombo! Went for the first time yesterday as a cocktail treat for my cousin’s birthday. Biling did not disappoint! It was quiet as we deliberately picked an early evening timing and it was a very welcoming atmosphere & the mixologist at the bar- Akshitha served up some very creatively curated cocktails that we both really enjoyed. The lingus patties were v tasty as a small bite. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. They organized a birthday desert with all bells and whistles as a lovely surprise for my cousin! Thank you Team Biling! I will be back soon & will also spread the word .
Mohan Fernando 871 reviews · Local Guide 19 April 2026

A good place to entertain foreigners who are looking to experience some of our local cuisine. Nice atmosphere and vibe with al fresco dining as well. The food ticked off most boxes, arrived hot and was fresh. The only caveat is that being Sri Lankan cuisine one is forced to use your hands to enjoy the food. However there is no handwash sink in the premises. It was a case of lining up and waiting to use the one washroom available, to wash hands. No hand wash bowls offered too.
Dinuka Ariyaratne 27 reviews · Local Guide 12 April 2026

This place is a gem. The food, the ambience and the service are top-notch. I love how they have elevated Sri Lankan food. The decor and lighting really set a relaxing mood. The best part is the thoughtful and attentive service by the staff which takes it all the way up to a perfect fine-dining experience. Loved the mung-kavum cocktail, the jaggery beef and the lemon puff is to die for! So good!!!!