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Authentic Italian In Colonial Villa
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Colombo, Sri Lanka

The Bayleaf

Price≈$11
Dress CodeSmart Casual
ServiceUpscale Casual
NoiseQuiet
CapacityMedium

The Bayleaf serves Italian food in a colonial villa, with garden views, an extensive wine list, and wood-fired pizzas among its signatures.

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Address
79 R.G. Senanayake Mawatha, Colombo 00700, Sri Lanka
Phone
+94112695920
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The Bayleaf restaurant in Colombo, Sri Lanka
About

Wood-fired pizzas and pasta della casa

Wood-fired pizzas, pasta della casa, seafood pasta, and tiramisu set the Italian focus. The colonial-villa context and leisurely pacing suit a longer meal plan.

Garden views for quiet lunches

Garden views shape the outdoor appeal, with garden and terrace options alongside private dining. Quiet pacing makes the venue better for conversation-led lunches or dinners.

Smart casual on R.G. Senanayake Mawatha

79 R.G. Senanayake Mawatha gives planners one fixed Colombo reference point. Smart casual dress and upscale casual service point to a polished meal without formal-restaurant framing.

Signature Dishes
wood-fired pizzaspasta della casaseafood pastatiramisu
Frequently asked questions

Cuisine and Credentials

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At a Glance
Vibe
  • Romantic
  • Elegant
  • Cozy
  • Scenic
Best For
  • Date Night
  • Family
  • Celebration
  • Business Dinner
Experience
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Private Dining
Drink Program
  • Extensive Wine List
Views
  • Garden
Dress CodeSmart Casual
Noise LevelQuiet
CapacityMedium
Service StyleUpscale Casual
Meal PacingLeisurely
Visit details

Current opening hours

Monday
11 AM–11 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–11 PM
Wednesday
11 AM–11 PM
Thursday
11 AM–11 PM
Friday
11 AM–11 PM
Saturday
11 AM–11 PM
Sunday
11 AM–11 PM

Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .

Rustic colonial interiors with tiled flooring, vintage decor, candlelit terrace, and serene garden seating.