Launch of ‘Silver Room’ for private dining at The Bayleaf

Set in the upper level of the grand colonial mansion, The Bayleaf launched the ‘Silver Room’ for private dining, an exclusive dining room for special celebrations or a quiet dinner. It exudes an elegant ambiance, maintaining the Italian theme with a painting of a Tuscan landscape, a large mirror reflecting the candlelight, theme music, personalised service, a menu with Italian seafood, pasta and meat specials and a fine wine list. It offers a perfect setting for privacy in air conditioned comfort.

A special antipasto menu features avocado and fresh mozzarella wrapped with parma ham, eggplant rolled with prosciutto and roasted peppers, mozzarella cheese and topped with pesto, prawns wrapped with bacon and spicy tomato salsa, and smoked salmon stuffed with prawns served on a bed of zucchini. There is also an antipasto trio platter and an antipasto skewer.

The main course offers filetto di salmone con panzanella – seared Atlantic salmon fillet served on a bed of onion, roasted bell pepper, olives, croutons and king prawns with a fresh tomato and basil sauce, agnello di bosco – Australian herb crusted baby lamb chops, mint pesto, balsamic syrup, and a vegetable risotto cake among a refined choice of steaks and seafood dishes being served along with the main restaurant menu. A fine wine list is also offered to enjoy with the cuisine.

There are three other private dining rooms ideal for small corporate luncheon meetings, special corporate presentations or memorable family events. Parties can dine in one of the city’s exclusive colonial mansions and enjoy Chef Saroj’s Italian specials. The food, from steaks to seafood to fresh pasta, stands out from the rest and the dessert range is to die for. The Bayleaf offers lasting impressions with dining in the Silver Room or in the privacy of three other private dining rooms. For reservations, contact Manju or Bernard on 2695920 for details. Enjoy a memorable dining experience at the Silver Room at The Bayleaf – Colombo’s finest Italian restaurant.

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