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Colombo 16, Saint Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex

Colombo 16

4.7
4.7
179 Reviews
£26 to £40
Sri Lankan

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Inspired by the diversity of Colombo and England, Colombo 16 brings the essence of modern Sri Lanka to Marine Court, the historic Grade II-listed Art Deco building on the shores of St Leonards-On-Sea. ​By day we offer fusion lunch with some traditional Sri Lankan options, by night contemporary curries, short eats and desserts intended for sharing. Our dishes are based on family recipes, modernised with an ingredient-led approach sourcing locally and importing weekly from Sri Lanka.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Sri Lankan, Fusion / Eclectic, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Thu–Sun 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Thu–Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01424 532345
  • Website
    https://www.colombo16.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    Cash not accepted
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Caleb Joseph

Menu

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What 179 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • East Sussex

    Best Overall

  • East Sussex

    Best Food

  • East Sussex

    Innovative

  • East Sussex

    Good for groups

  • East Sussex

    Great for creative cocktails

  • East Sussex

    Healthy

  • East Sussex

    Neighbourhood gem

  • East Sussex

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • East Sussex

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Colombo 16 is a culinary gem offering "fantastic and imaginative" Sri Lankan cuisine with authentic flavors. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "beautiful atmosphere," making it a "firm favourite." The menu's variety and quality impress, with standout dishes like pork belly and mutton curry. A must-visit for food enthusiasts!

179 Reviews

  1. Tallia

    East Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant food and excellent service. Definitely recommend the fried chicken :)

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  2. Paul

    Gloucestershire

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favourite restaurants anywhere. The flavours are simply wonderful.

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  3. Claire

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and such lovely staff. Love the decor too. Thank you

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  4. Gary

    East Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely evening Food was amazing Staff attentive and polite Great overall experience Thank you

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  5. Jane

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really amazing all round, food, drinks and outstanding and friendly service. Thankyou, and we'll definitely be back soon.

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  6. Dominique

    East Sussex

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The menu and food are second to none. Fantastic, imaginative, fresh and authentic. The pork belly was the best I've ever eaten. All the spicing was balanced and delicious.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely fantastic food, service was excellent and a great vibe all Night. Would Highly recommend a visit, we will definitely be going back.

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  8. Paul

    East Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food and fantastic service. Will definitely be back!

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  9. Stephanie

    London

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    An interesting introduction to Sri Lankan food - it was delicious

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  10. Caroline

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great service Definitely my new favourite place to eat

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Colombo 16 is rated 4.7 stars by 179 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Colombo 16

Marina, Saint Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex TN38 0DZ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    St Leonards-On-Sea
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Thu–Sun 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Thu–Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Sri Lankan, Fusion / Eclectic, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    St Leonards Warrior Square train station, Marina Pavillon bus stop
  • Payment Options
    Cash not accepted
  • Executive Chef
    Caleb Joseph
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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