The best budget food spots in North Central Province, grouped by district — every listing rated 4 stars or higher on Google.
★ 4.8 900 Google reviews
Sri Lankan · Budget · Anuradhapura
Garden restaurant with one of the highest ratings in Anuradhapura, serving home-style Sri Lankan rice and curry spreads cooked to order. Small, personal and worth the wait.
622/18 Godage Mawatha, Anuradhapura
★ 4.4 604 Google reviews
Sri Lankan · Budget · Anuradhapura
Budget-friendly local favourite serving authentic Sri Lankan rice and curry and kottu on Maithripala Senanayake Mawatha. Simple setting, big flavours.
Maithripala Senanayake Mawatha, Anuradhapura 50000
★ 4.3 430 Google reviews
Sri Lankan · Budget · Anuradhapura
Cheerful budget eatery near the new bus stand dishing out traditional Sri Lankan rice and curry with village-style trimmings. Great value for a quick authentic meal.
5th Cross Street, New Town, Anuradhapura 50000
★ 4.5 205 Google reviews
Sri Lankan, Western · Budget · Polonnaruwa
Family-friendly restaurant and cafe in Polonnaruwa town mixing local rice and curry with Western comfort food. Clean, welcoming and popular with younger locals.
Polonnaruwa town