The Bay Leaf one of Colombo’s finest Italian Restaurant – set in a grand colonial mansion has been refurbished with a return to the polished teak wood furniture, warm earthy colours setting a cool, refreshing ambiance for your dining pleasure.
And the Retro Bar gets a more vibrant and exhilarating look with special LED lighting effects that can set the mood through the day to night time, creating a dramatic, yet a cool charm. The signature “Retro Bar” with a new look offers special Sundown Deals, liquor and wine promotions along with your favourite cocktails by the pitcher – be it Margaritas, Sangria or Mojito’s.
Bay leaf menu has been revised by Chef Saroj, with new dishes adding exciting flavors and tastes while maintaining the traditional Italian favorites.The new extensive Italian menu includes a selection of Anti Pasti, Salad, Soup, Main course – offering Fettuccine, Tagliatelle Spaghetti and Ravioli dishes along with grilled meat and seafood dishes among many others.
The new starters presents a choice of Insalata Russo con salsa di Avocado - Shrimp salad mixed with a avocado sauce, Carpaccio di Pesce – Thinly sliced raw fish fillet with sundried tomato and parmesan cheese, Gamberetti della casa – marinated pan fried prawns served with a apple chutney among many more.
The fresh pasta dishes introduces Tagliolini con codine di Aragosta al cartoccio – Home made pasta with shoe lobster with garlic herbs and paper wrapped and oven baked, choice of Home made Ravioli including spinach ravioli, duck ravioli or shrimp ravioli..
There is a choice of Vegetarian pasta dishes for the Vegans with egg plant, zucchini, capsicum .Ready made pasta dishes include Linguine, Penne, Spaghetti and Fussili dishes tossed with a choice of vegetarian, seafood and meat. There are special Risotto dishes for all who enjoy Italian rice, with chicken, sautéed vegetables or with prawns.
I Pesci dishes brings the flavors of the sea with pan fried fillet of sole, medallion of red mullet, pan fried seer fish and grilled Jumbo Prawns or lobster.
Le Carni dishes offer Stinco di Agnello – oven braised lamb shank, Costolette di agnello alla griglia – marinated lamb shank cutlets, Fillet di manzo alla griglia in salsa rose- grilled beef tenderloin, to name a few.
Chef Saroj has presented an extensive selection of 14 desserts ranging from the traditional Italian favorites such as Pannacotta, Tiramisu, Zabaglione to Peaches & cream Pavlova, Orange Lime crepes and Amaretto nougat cheese soufflé among the delectable many.
The garden terrace offers an idyllic setting for outside dining under the stars.
The Bay Leaf Outdoor catering service offers special menu selection for cocktails, dinners and special events along with customized service by experienced staff. |