Colombo 16

4.7

179 Reviews

£26 to £40

Sri Lankan

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Neighborhood 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.

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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
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Caleb Joseph

Location
Marina, Saint Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex TN38 0DZ
Neighborhood
St Leonards-On-Sea
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
St Leonards Warrior Square train station, Marina Pavillon bus stop
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 179 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

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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
Neighborhood gem
East Sussex
Vegetarian-friendly
East Sussex
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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

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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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Paul
Gloucestershire
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 31, 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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Claire
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 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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Gary
East Sussex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 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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Jane
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 28, 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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Dominique
East Sussex
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 27, 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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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 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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Paul
East Sussex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 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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Stephanie
London
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 7, 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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Caroline
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 25, 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.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

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

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Additional information

Neighborhood
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
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Caleb Joseph
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.colombo16.co.uk/
Phone number
01424 532345

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