Colombo 16

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   Chris

   East Sussex

   5 reviews

   1.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Probably the worst restaurant experience we have had a Columbo. The service was absolutely horrendous. We felt like a wasp at a tea party by some of the staff! Menu had only 6 items available and ran out of drinks, even though we waited so long just to order 1 drink and then to order food not only to chase up our drinks again. Food was good nothing special and some items I.E nibbles extremely overpriced for what you get. Atmosphere was ok due to it being busy and a small venue. Also the venue changed due to circumstances, so we fully understand maybe why there was such a small and poor menu choice, as they were not working from a familiar setting etc… however this doesn’t give a reason for poor table service. We requested the bill, it arrived within 30 seconds and then they charged us for an item we ordered and didn’t receive when we checked the bill. We paid this and then we see they had the audacity to charge us service at 10% without even advising us, so this too leaves a very sour taste. We certainly won’t ever be going back or recommending the restaurant going forward. Overall extremely disappointing with the basics of how to run a restaurant.
   

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   connor

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food and great service as always! Can’t wait to come again thanks alot!
   

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   Liam

   East Sussex

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   What a beautiful dining experience food 10/10 absolutely delicious 🫶🏼
   

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   Annabella

   Brighton

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 24, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Incredible food, service and atmosphere. Perfect portion sizes and everything was utterly delicious! The cocktails were great too. Can't wait to go again!
   

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   Asheley

   Brighton

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 28, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Excellent food. Service could be a bit more attentive. Wouldn't hesitate to dine there again. The wild fish curry was a real highlight!
   

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   David

   Norfolk/Suffolk

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 22, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   When you're looking for something deliciously different or authentically Sri Lankan then this is the place to go. Great food, great atmosphere and great service.
   

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   Adam

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 22, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Went for brunch, was excellent. Friendly atmosphere and great food.
   

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   Tracey-Anne

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 21, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   As per previous visits - the food is delicious, the service is friendly and efficient. The small plates fried chicken, the pork belly and the dhal are sensational. There seemed to be an electrical issue in our preferred part of the restaurant - near the open kitchen, as they were using pull lights instead of the down lighters and the electric radiators were not on. However, it didn’t impact on our experience as we were warm enough,( that might have been the chilli 🤣) and the lighting still made for a lovely ambience. Bravo Colombo 16 and Merry Christmas to you all.
   

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   CHRISTINA

   East Sussex

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Beautiful food as always. Best Dahl I’ve ever had!
   

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    Katherine

    East Sussex

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    A consistently wonderful experience. Delicious dishes, superb service, lovely ambience.
    

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