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

Colombo 16

4.7 (199)
£26 to £40
Sri Lankan
Marina, Saint Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex TN38 0DZ

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2 people
23:00
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Caleb Joseph
  • Area
    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 199 people are saying

Colombo 16 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Colombo 16 is celebrated for its "sensational food & service," with dishes like "the aubergine is incredible" and "the best Dahl I've ever had." Despite being in a temporary location, it offers a "lovely intimate venue" and "impeccable service." Guests praise the "great atmosphere" and "deliciously different" menu.

199 Reviews
  1. Jess

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved it. Sensational food & service. Can’t wait to go back already.

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  2. Simon

    East Sussex5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was imaginative, original and delicious. Service good but slightly detached and managerial. Location was in temporary premises but worked very well. Given the high standard of the offer the price was very reasonable.

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  3. Lucy

    East Sussex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Colombo 16 on Friday night, thankfully they called after we booked to let us know they are temporarily in the cake room on Robertson Street while there are some works on their normal space. The cocktails and delicious, I was particularly impressed with the white negroni and the coconut old fashioned was also a winner. The food is all incredibly delicious we easily found plenty of options for everyone's dietary requirements. The aubergine is incredible, we ordered a second portion! The king oyster mushrooms were also a delight - hot, sour and so light and crispy.

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  4. Sophie

    Buckinghamshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always have a great experience at Columbo 16 and loved the pop up in Hastings while the main restaurant is under maintenance. The food was stunning & the service as ever is friendly and attentive oh and the coconut rum daquari was delicious !! - such a treat, thank you and looking forward to my next visit

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  5. Emma VIP

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fantastic meal at Colombo. The food was delicious as usual, particularly the mushroom dish. We love the fact that you can ask for the heat to be spiced up as we like our food hot. Great temporary location too. We'll be back of course.

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  6. Daniel

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing. One of the most flavourful meals out we’ve had in a long while. They were open as a pop up in the Cake Room and even though they were outside of their usual home, they didn’t disappoint. Can’t wait to go back!

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  7. Mary Jane

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our evening at the Colombo 16 popup at The Cake Room in Hastings. Lovely intimate venue, with attentive staff and the food was delicious. A different atmosphere from the usual St Leonards venue - more romantic and cosy with candles on all the tables. A special evening for a reasonable price.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service & incredible dishes - felt so well looked after, we’ll be back 😊

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  9. andreas

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was absolutely fantastic, and service impeccable!

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  10. Liza VIP

    Brighton5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They are currently in the Cake Room in Hastings in the evenings. Venue was warm, Welcoming and comfortable. Food was magnificent, as always. Fried chicken was crispy, tasty and just the right amount of spice. Beef curry is the star of the show for me. Earthy, rich depth of flavour. 10/10. Lots of vegetarian options too. Service is wonderful, great knowledge of the dishes available and we always receive a warm welcome. I honestly can’t recommend it enough.

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Colombo 16 is rated 4.7 stars by 199 OpenTable diners.

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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
    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
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