The Bayleaf celebrates 10 years of serving authentic Italian cuisine

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The Bayleaf Restaurant – serving fine Italian cuisine situated in a beautiful grand old colonial home has promoted Italian culinary flair for the last 10 years and is at the top of the list as one of Colombo’s finest and unique dining experiences. Bayleaf’s Exe Chef Saroj and his team have been interpreting traditional Italian cuisine to the great delight of all those in Colombo who value an excellent meal in a wonderful atmosphere.

10th anniversary – Redesigned bar

As part of the anniversary celebrations the Bar was redesigned and revamped with a new look and a new Cichetti (Tapas) menu launched along with it. The delectable dishes include mozzarella chilli lemon crostini-pan grilled ciabatta with slices of mozzarella, fresh red chillies and basil leaves, aranchi di riso margarita – peas and mozzarella fried risotto balls and basil tomato dip, crispy cuttlefish and prawns tossed in olive oil served on layers of music bread with garlic mayonnaise and lime chilli or ricotta stuffed polpete with tagliatelle – beef meat balls with spicy tomato vodka sauce, to name a few; and a selection of cocktails, premium beverages are served for everyone’s pleasure.

The restaurant menu has been revised as part of the celebrations offering new fresh pasta dishes with fettuccine con pesci funghi pomodoro, tagliatelle con carne (beef) tagliatelle all nostramo (tuna) or linguini all polesina apart from the favourite ravioli and the anti pasti dishes, to enjoy. Desserts feature the all time italian favourites tiramisu, zabaglione con gelato and cassata alla siciliana.

New plans are in place to redo the garden terrace for dining and for private parties with more exciting new features to be introduced.

Staff Appreciation Day was held earlier with the presentation of plaques for the members who completed 10 years service, and staff appreciation certificates to all employees of the restaurant by MD Harpo Gooneratne.

“It has been an exciting 10 year journey, for me, especially with The Bayleaf which is my signature restaurant, and has been blessed to enjoy a decade of successful years of operation. I couldn’t have achieved this without my dedicated staff and also all our guests who have supported and patronised the restaurant the last 10 years. We keep introducing new Italian flavours and add and revamp facilities to keep our guests happy – which is the most important factor for me,” said Gooneratne.

Enjoy the great taste of Italian cuisine at the Bay Leaf – Colombo’s finest Italian restaurant. Call 2695920 for further information.

Pix by Daminda Harsha Perera