Araliya
3/157 Fitzroy St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia
Araliya St Kilda is locally sourced Sri Lankan cuisine, plated in a stylish space with timber decor and warm lighting. With modern twists on traditional recipes you'll be sure to enjoy your meal right down the street from where we are!
This new St Kilda restaurant is beautifully fitted out, with a stunning bar that serves the best craft beers and wines. They also serve cocktails so you can enjoy an amazing night out in this beautiful place!
The food at Araliya is a reflection of its name - it's interesting, flavorful and elegant. Whether you are looking to have an intimate dinner for two or feed your whole family, we can accommodate any number from five people on up! You won't be disappointed with what this restaurant has in store so call today about booking that reservation now!
The catering is great for those who need to follow a coeliac diet and also has an excellent selection of vegetarian dishes. The desserts are too tempting not try, so you could end your night in style! Our expert staff will make sure that the event goes smoothly with little fuss from start until finish.
Araliya Function Rooms

Courtyard
This space can accommodate 30 people in a cocktail style. This restaurant philosophy is to serve contemporary dishes drawing from high-quality local ingredients and infused with the spices for which Sri Lanka is well known: coriander, cumin...

Garden
This space can accommodate 10 people seated. This restaurant philosophy is to serve contemporary dishes drawing from high-quality local ingredients and infused with the spices for which Sri Lanka is well known: coriander, cumin, fennel, car...

Chef's Table
This space can accommodate 12 people seated. This restaurant philosophy is to serve contemporary dishes drawing from high-quality local ingredients and infused with the spices for which Sri Lanka is well known: coriander, cumin, fennel, car...

Mrs Hopper
This space can accommodate 70 people cocktail style and 40 people seated. This restaurant philosophy is to serve contemporary dishes drawing from high-quality local ingredients and infused with the spices for which Sri Lanka is well known: ...

Araliya
This space can accommodate 80 people cocktail style and 60 people seated. This restaurant philosophy is to serve contemporary dishes drawing from high-quality local ingredients and infused with the spices for which Sri Lanka is well known: ...

Entire Venue
This space can accommodate 100 people cocktail style and 80 people seated. This restaurant philosophy is to serve contemporary dishes drawing from high-quality local ingredients and infused with the spices for which Sri Lanka is well known:...
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an event cost at Araliya?
Please enquire for pricing and availability.
This may be subject to change due to seasonality, day of the week, duration and your specific requirements. For an accurate quote for your event please send an enquiry or contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
What type of events can be hosted at Araliya?
The following types of events can be held at Araliya:
- End of Financial Year Party
- Gala Dinner
- Product Launch
- Corporate Offsite
- Christening
- Awards Dinner
- 21st Birthday Party
- Function
- Meeting
- Workshop
- Corporate Function
- Hens Night
- Wedding
- Birthday Party
- Bar Mitzvah
- Cocktail Party
- Christmas Party
- 50th Birthday Party
- Trivia Night
- 40th Birthday Party
- Engagement Party
- Networking Event
- 30th Birthday Party
- Bat Mitzvah
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Araliya is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if Araliya is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if Araliya is available for your event date is to send an enquiry through or get in contact with one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
Availability at many venues around the country is limited so if your date is flexible, please let the VenueNow team know and the venue may be able to provide a range of dates that suit your needs.
What catering / food and beverage options are available at Araliya?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Araliya:
- Filtered Water
- Coffee / Tea
- Inhouse Catering
- Bar Tab
- BYO Drinks
For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.
What steps are involved in booking an event at Araliya Kitchen?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Araliya Kitchen and the VenueNow team are here to do the heavy lifting for you.
Firstly, contact the VenueNow team by submitting an enquiry or speaking to one of our team members online or over the phone. We'll need to collect a few details from you, such as your:
- Event type
- Number of people attending
- Preferred event date & time (and if this is flexible)
- Budget (per person or total)
- Room layout
- Food and beverage / catering requirements
- Any other requirements
Once we've gathered these details, the VenueNow team will contact the team at Araliya Kitchen to check:
1) Can they host the event on your preferred date / time? If not, what are some alternate dates / times?
2) What is the estimated cost based on your event requirements?
This process tends to take around 1 business day on average to receive a response from the venue. Once we've received a response, the VenueNow team will contact you as soon as possible.
If you're happy with the proposed price and dates / times, the VenueNow team will connect you with Araliya Kitchen to finalise your booking (which may include a site visit if you choose to do so).
VenueNow provides this service free of charge to you as we are paid a small fee by Araliya Kitchen if you book via us.
I have more questions. How do I get in contact?
There are a number of ways you can get in contact:
1) Call the VenueNow team on 1300 647 488 during business hours AEST
2) Contact the VenueNow team via our online chat in the bottom right of the screen
3) Submit an enquiry via the form on the page
The VenueNow team usually reply within a few hours during Australian business.