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

Colombo 16

4.7
4.7
185 Reviews
£26 to £40
Sri Lankan

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–12:00 Lunch Thu–Sun 12:15–15:30 Dinner Thu–Sun 18:00–21:00
  • 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 185 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 Food

  • East Sussex

    Innovative

  • East Sussex

    Good for groups

  • East Sussex

    Great for creative cocktails

  • East Sussex

    Healthy

  • East Sussex

    Hot spot

  • East Sussex

    Neighbourhood gem

  • East Sussex

    Great for scenic views

  • East Sussex

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Colombo 16 is a vibrant gem in Hastings, offering "consistently excellent" Sri Lankan cuisine with imaginative flavors. Guests rave about the "outstanding" food and "exceptional service." The menu boasts variety, with standout dishes like pork belly and fried rice. A "lovely atmosphere" and attentive staff make it a must-visit.

185 Reviews

  1. Asheley

    Brighton

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food. Service could be a bit more attentive. Wouldn't hesitate to dine there again. The wild fish curry was a real highlight!

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  2. David

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When you're looking for something deliciously different or authentically Sri Lankan then this is the place to go. Great food, great atmosphere and great service.

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  3. Adam

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for brunch, was excellent. Friendly atmosphere and great food.

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  4. Tracey-Anne

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As per previous visits - the food is delicious, the service is friendly and efficient. The small plates fried chicken, the pork belly and the dhal are sensational. There seemed to be an electrical issue in our preferred part of the restaurant - near the open kitchen, as they were using pull lights instead of the down lighters and the electric radiators were not on. However, it didn’t impact on our experience as we were warm enough,( that might have been the chilli 🤣) and the lighting still made for a lovely ambience. Bravo Colombo 16 and Merry Christmas to you all.

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  5. CHRISTINA

    East Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful food as always. Best Dahl I’ve ever had!

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  6. Katherine

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A consistently wonderful experience. Delicious dishes, superb service, lovely ambience.

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  7. Tallia

    East Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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Colombo 16 is rated 4.7 stars by 185 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 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
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–12:00 Lunch Thu–Sun 12:15–15:30 Dinner Thu–Sun 18:00–21:00
  • 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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