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Shila Kitchen Balmain

325 Darling St, Balmain NSW 2041, Australia

4.5(447)· Google$$$$
62
Spot Score
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ClosedToday 08:00 – 15:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours

Open 7 daysOpen MondaysOpen Sundays
Shila Kitchen Balmain — Balmain, Sydney

A well-regarded restaurant on Balmain's Darling Street with a 4.5 rating across 447 diners.

Practical details

325 Darling St, Balmain NSW 2041, Australia
$Typically $$ · price level 2 of 4

Opening hours

Closed
MondayToday
08:00 – 15:00
Tuesday
08:00 – 15:00
Wednesday
08:00 – 15:00
Thursday
08:00 – 21:00
Friday
08:00 – 21:00
Saturday
08:00 – 21:00
Sunday
08:00 – 15:00

Why it's worth checking out

Shila Kitchen Balmain is a walk-in Persian restaurant in Sydney, presenting cuisine shaped by flavours, aromas and textures from across Iran. The website describes it as a welcoming place to explore Persian food and hospitality, with an emphasis on taking time over the experience rather than treating the meal as a quick stop.

The offering extends beyond the main kitchen. Breakfast is available daily, while the all-day selection includes teas, coffees, sweets and drinks, including wine. There is also a deli range with takeaway and house-made products, plus a click-and-collect option for those who would prefer to enjoy Shila at home. The website also lists weekday specials, although it does not provide further detail about the dishes online.

Bookings are not generally taken, so visitors should arrive ready to find a table, with the restaurant noting that reservations are limited to special occasions announced through its website. That makes Shila a straightforward option for an unplanned meal, a relaxed catch-up or a solo visit centred on Persian flavours. It is also suited to anyone looking to browse beyond the restaurant meal, whether for a drink, something sweet or house-made products to take away.

Spot Score

62

The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.5 from 447 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.

About the venue · from Google

ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
79
PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
80

About this listing · our record

Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
30
Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
70
FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
30

Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.

Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.

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