Lunch & Dinner:
The Bay Leaf – Colombo’s Finest Italian Restaurant – is popular for serving authentic Italian cuisine with Fresh home-made Pasta. The extensive Italian menu includes a selection of Anti Pasti, Salad, Soup, Main course – offering Fettuccine, Tagliatelle, Spaghetti and Ravioli dishes among many others. The Desserts are heavenly with Pannacotta, Cassata and Tiramisu among the Italian favorites.
Outside canopied garden area is ideal for cocktails and dinner parties and there are special menu selections for the outside events.
Harpo’s Pizza; Home-grown Pizza brand offers a selection of 22 pizzas for you to enjoy. Click here for Pizza Menu
There is the signature “Retro Bar” serving the best of liquor and wine.
Also you can enjoy Bay Leaf cuisine for your next party with their outdoor catering service.
GILI ANTIPASTI
| Bruschetta al Pomodoro & all’Aglio (V) | |
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| Grilled Toast topped with Tomato, Garlic, Fresh Basil and Extra Virgin Olive Oil | Rs. 425 |
| Bruschetta al Funghi (V) | |
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| Grilled Toast topped with sautéed Mushrooms, fresh Herbs & White Wine | Rs. 550 |
| Melanzane alla Parmigiana (V) | |
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| Baked layer of Egg Plant with Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil | Rs. 550 |
| Vitello Tonnato | |
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| Marinated roasted & sliced Veal Topside with Tuna Mayonnaise sauce | Rs. 850 |
| Vegetali alla Griglia con Mozzarella | |
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| Marinated grilled Vegetables with Fresh Mozzarella dressed with Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar | Rs. 675 |
| Calamari Fritti | |
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| Crispy-fried Squid served with a Spicy Salsa Arora | Rs. 850 |
| Carpaccio di Carne | |
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| Thinly Sliced Raw Beef Tenderloin on a bed of Rocket Salad | Rs. 875 |
| Prosciutto e Melone | |
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| Thinly Sliced Parma Ham served on Chilled Rock Melon with Mint | Rs. 1300 |
| Antipasto Misto (for two) | |
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| Calamari, Tomato and Mozzarella, Smoked Salmon, Grilled Vegetables, Beef Carpaccio and sautéed Mushrooms | Rs. 1400 |
| Insalata di Rucola | |
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| Rocket Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, crispy Bacon & Gorgonzola | Rs. 725 |
| Insalata Caprese (V) | |
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| Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella, sliced Tomatoes and Basil, dressed with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and crushed Black Peppercorns | Rs. 775 |
| Insalata di Funghi alla Genovese (V) | |
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| Mixed Greens, grilled Mushrooms, Green Beans Basil, Nuts & Tomatoes | Rs. 575 |
| Insalata di Pasta (V) | |
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| Cold Pasta Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Zucchini, Asparagus, Mozzarella & Extra Virgin Olive Oil Served on a bed of mixed Greens or Rocket | Rs. 650 |
| Insalata di Pollo con Verdure | |
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| Grilled Chicken with grilled Vegetables, mixed Greens, Spinach, Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar | Rs. 675 |
| Insalata di Spinaci con Salmone e Mele Verdi | |
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| Spinach Leaves, pan-fried Salmon, Green Apple, sauté Onions, dressed with Mustard Mayonnaise & Balsamic Vinegar | Rs. 900 |
| Insalata Russa con Salsa Avocado | |
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| Shrimps, Avocado, Green Peas, Potatoes, & Carrot with Mustard Mayannaise | Rs. 875 |
| Insalata Toscana e Pollo | |
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| Grilled Chicken, Spinach, Mixed Greens, Bacon, Mushrooms, Apple & crispy Angel Hair dressed with Herbs, Chilli & Vinaigrette | Rs. 850 |
| Insalata Nissarda | |
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| Lettuce, Black Olives, Tuna, boiled Egg, Capers, dressed with Mustard Mayonnaise, Herbs & Vinaigrette | Rs. 675 |
| Insalatina con Acciughe | |
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| Mixed Lettuce with Anchovies, grilled Vegetables, Fresh Mozzarella, Garlic, Olives, Herbs & Croutons | Rs. 675 |
| Salmone Affumicato | |
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| Sliced Smoked Salmon on a Bed of Mixed Garden Salad, served with Capers, Shallots, Lemon, a Mustard Mayonnaise & Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
Rs. 950 |
LE ZUPPE
| Zuppa di Verdure (V) | |
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| Tuscan Country Soup with Fresh Vegetables and Pasta | Rs. 350 |
| Zuppa di Pollo e Funghi | |
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| Chicken & Mushroom soup | Rs. 400 |
| Zuppa del Giorno | |
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| Soup of the Day | Rs. 400 |
LE PASTE DELLA CASA (Fresh Pasta made daily at The Bayleaf)
all pasta is served Al Dente unless otherwise requested
| Fettuccine ai Vegetali Grigliati (V) | |
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| Fresh Fettuccine tossed with Grilled Market Vegetables, Dry Chilli Flakes, Basil and Parmesan Cheese | Rs. 795 |
| Tagliatelle all Ortolana (V) | |
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| Home made Pasta tossed with sautéed Egg Plant, Zucchini, Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, Tomato, Cream & Parmesan Cheese | Rs. 795 |
| Tagliatelle Verdi con Dadolata di Capesante e Gamberetti | |
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| Spinach, flat Pasta tossed in Prawns, Scallops, White Wine, Herbs & a touch of Cream | Rs. 975 |
| Fettuccine Pollo alla Pugliese | |
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| Home made Pasta tossed with Chicken, Sun-dried Tomatoes, mixed roasted Bell Peppers & Fresh Spinach | Rs. 895 |
| Tagliolini con Argosta al Rosmarino | |
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| Fresh Pasta tossed with Lobster Meat, fresh Tomatoes, Rosemary a dash of White Wine | Rs. 1950 |
| Fettuccine con Manzo e Funghi | |
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| Fresh Pasta tossed with shredded Beef, Mushrooms, Veal juice, Fresh Herbs & a touch of Cream | Rs. 895 |
| Tagliatelle alla Norstramo | |
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| Fresh Pasta with Garlic, Olive Oil, Chilli, Black Olives, Capers, Anchovies, Tuna, Tomatoes & fresh Basil | Rs. 875 |
| Tgliolini Siciliana con Gamberetti | |
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| Fresh thin Pasta with Garlic, Chilli, Prawns, Herbs & Tomatoes | Rs. 1095 |
| Tagliolini al Frutti di Mare | |
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| Fresh Pasta tossed with Garlic, Olive Oil, Chilli, Seafood, Tomato & White Wine | Rs. 1195 |
| Fettuccine Rusticana | |
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| Home made fresh Pasta sautéed with mixed Mushrooms, roasted Garlic with a touch of Cream & Basil Pesto | Rs. 850 |
| Tagliatelle con Peperoni Arrostiti e Pancetta | |
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| Fresh Pasta with sweet Bacon, Bell Peppers, Tomatoes & a touch of Cream | Rs. 895 |
| Tagliatelle al Granchio | |
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| Fresh Tagliatelle tossed with Crabmeat, Cream and mixed Herbs, with a touch of Tomato and a dash of Vodka | Rs. 975 |
| Tagliolini verdi alla Bayleaf | |
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| Oven Baked Fresh Spinach Tagliolini combined with Ham, Bacon, Mushrooms, Cream and aged Parmesan Cheese | Rs. 995 |
| Cannelloni con Agnello | |
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| Fresh Pasta Tubes, wrapped around Lamb Meat, oven baked with a Cream & Tomato Sauce | Rs. 950 |
| Cannelloni Frutti di Mare | |
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| Fresh Pasta Tubes, wrapped around fresh Seafood, Parmesan, oven baked with Tomato, Cream & Cheese Sauce | Rs. 1200 |
| Lasagna della Casa | |
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| Layered Oven Baked Fresh Lasagna with a rich Beef Ragout | Rs. 900 |
| Lasagna alla Vedure | |
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| Layered Oven Baked Fresh Lasagna with Vegetables | Rs. 800 |
RAVIOLI
| Manicotti con Funghi (V) | |
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| Spinach Ravioli with Mushroom & Parmesan served with a Cream & Cheese Sauce | Rs. 925 |
| Agnolotti di Pollo Affumicato | |
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| Half Moon Ravioli stuffed with smoked Chicken, Mozzarella, Parmesan Cheese served with Olive Oil, Garlic, Chilli & herbs | Rs. 950 |
| Ravioli di Gamberetti | |
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| Shrimp Ravioli served with a Tomato & Basil Sauce | Rs. 1100 |
| Ravioli di Anatra | |
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| Duck Ravioli served with a Tomato, Cream, Oregano and Vodka Sauce | Rs. 1150 |
| Gnocchi di Patate con Gorgonzola | |
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| Fresh Potato Dumplings with Gorgonzola & a Creamy Cheese Sauce | Rs. 850 |
LE ALTRE PASTE (Ready made Pasta)
| Spaghetti Aglio Olio e Peperoncino Rosso (V) | |
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| Garlic, Olive Oil, Chillies, Parsley and diced Fresh Tomatoes | Rs. 695 |
| Linguine alla Vongole | |
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| Fresh Clams, Garlic, Chilli, Olive Oil, Herbs & White Wine | Rs. 875 |
| Penne alla Arrabiata | |
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| Short Pasta tossed with Garlic, Chilli, Basil & Tomato | Rs. 725 |
| Spaghetti Bolognese | |
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| Spaghetti cooked in a Beef Sauce with Tomatoes and Herbs | Rs. 750 |
| Penne Carbonara | |
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| Short Pasta cooked in a Creamy Egg Sauce with Chopped Bacon Parmesan & Parsley | Rs. 800 |
| Linguine all Amatriciana | |
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| Linguine Pasta tossed with Bacon, Onion, Tomato & Parmesan Cheese | Rs. 850 |
| Spaghetti con Crema di Capperi | |
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| Capers, Anchovies, Garlic, Chillies, Olive Oil, Lemon & Herbs | Rs. 725 |
| Penne alla Polesina | |
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| Short Pasta tossed with roasted Capicums, Prawns, Tomato, Cream, Oregano & Parmesan Cheese | Rs. 1100 |
| Farfalle alla Vodka | |
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| Butterfly Pasta with Chicken, Cream, Tomato & a dash of Vodka | Rs. 850 |
| Penne Quattro Formaggi (V) | |
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| Short Pasta with Four Varieties of Italian Cheese | Rs. 995 |
| Combination of Pastas All pastas may be combined by the number of people ordering pastas – two people can combine two pastas and three people can combine three pastas, up to a maximum of four people and four pastas; prices as above. |
I RISOTTI ARBORIO
| Risotto con Primavera (V) | |
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| Italian Style Rice with sauté Vegetables, Sun-dried Tomatoes & Parmesan Cheese | Rs. 975 |
| Risotto al Funghi & Pancetta | |
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| Italian Style Rice with Mushrooms, Bacon, Parmesan Cheese & Herbs | Rs. 1150 |
| Risotto con Codine di Aragosta | |
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| Italian Style Rice with Cray Fish, Parmesan, a touch Tomato, White Wine & Herbs | Rs. 1200 |
I PESCI
| Trancio di Spada alla Griglia con Salsa Puttanesca | |
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| Marinated grilled Sword Fish, with Olives, Capers, Anchovies & Tomato | Rs. 1050 |
| Dentice alla Livornesce | |
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| Pan-fried medallions of Red Mullet served with Black Olives, peeled Tomatoes, White Wine & Basil Puree | Rs. 1100 |
| Pesca al Lemone | |
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| Pan-fried Seer, with Cheese, Lemon Zest, White Wine & served on a bed of Spinach | Rs. 1250 |
| Salmone alla Zafferano | |
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| Pan-fried Fresh Salmon with Cream, Vodka, Saffron, Herbs & a reduction of Balsamic | Rs. 1675 |
| Gambaroni ai Frri al Profumo di Erbe | |
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| Grilled King Prawns gratinated with mixed Herbs, Bread Crumbs, Parmesan & White Wine | Rs. 1800 |
| Filetti di Sogliola con Cream di Piselli | |
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| Fillet of Sole Fish in an Egg & Parmesan Batter with a puree of Green Peas | Rs. 1100 |
| Misto di Pesce alla Griglia | |
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| Grilled Fish and Seafood, dressed with Garlic, Lemon and Extra Virgin Olive Oil | Rs. 2100 |
LE CARNI
| Petto di Pollo alla Parmiggiano | |
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| Pan-fried Chicken Breast crusted with Parmesan & Bread Crumbs, Gratin with Tomato Mozzarella, served with Fresh Pasta | Rs. 1250 |
| Involtini di Maiale con Melanzane | |
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| Pan-fried rolled Pork Loin, stuffed with Egg Plant, Mozzarella, & Sun-dried Tomato served with a Pepper Sauce | Rs. 1300 |
| Filleto di Manzo i Due Pepi | |
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| Pan-fried Beef Fillet Steak with Brandy, Cream, Herbs & Black Pepper Corns | Rs. 1575 |
| Ossobuco alla Milanese | |
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| Braised Veal Shank with Tomato & Wine, served with Vegetables & Potatoes | Rs. 1800 |
| Stinco di Agnello | |
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| Oven Braised Lamb Shank with Vegetables, Herbs and a Tuscan Grape Red Wine | Rs. 2200 |
| Costolette di Agnello alla Griglia | |
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| Marinated grilled Lamb Cutlets, served with a Red Wine Sauce | Rs. 2500 |
| Bistecca alla Griglia | |
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| Pepper crusted grilled Australian Sirloin Steak with a Rosemary & Pepper Sauce | Rs. 1675 |
| All main courses are served with mashed or sautéed potatoes and vegetables |
I DOLCI
| Frutta Fresca | |
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| Fresh Tropical Fruit Platter | Rs. 300 |
| Bay Leaf Delight | |
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| Tropical Fresh Fruits in Vanilla Ice Cream blended with whipped Cream and a dash of Grand Marnier | Rs. 300 |
| Brownies | |
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| Freshly-made Dark Chocolate Brownies, topped with Vanilla Ice Cream and a Rich Chocolate Sauce | Rs. 325 |
| Gelato Misto | |
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| Three Flavours of Ice Cream with Honey Caramelized Nuts | Rs. 325 |
| Baked Alaska | |
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| Three Flavours of Ice Cream encased in a soft Sponge, delicately covered with a light Meringue | Rs. 350 |
| Chocolate Fudge | |
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| A bitter sweet Chocolate Fudge Cake drizzled with a light Chocolate Sauce | Rs. 400 |
| Pannacotta | |
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| A chilled Custard served with a rich Orange and Grand Marnier Sauce | Rs. 375 |
| Chocolate Delight | |
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| Smooth Chocolate Cake with a rich garnish of Vanilla Sugar topped with Chocolate Nuts | Rs. 375 |
| Meringue Italiana con Fragole e Panna | |
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| Italian Meringue with Strawberries & Cream | Rs. 450 |
| Tiramisù | |
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| A Chocolate and Espresso Sponge Trifle | Rs. 550 |
| Frutti di Bosco con Gelato alla Fragola e Croccantino | |
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| Mixed Berries with Strawberry Ice Cream & Croccantino | Rs. 475 |
| Chocolate Soufflé (Please allow 20 mins) | |
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| Hot rich & creamy molten Soufflé served with a Raspberry Coulis | Rs. 475 |
| Cassata alla Sicilliana | |
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| Ice Cream, Cheese, dark Chocolate, mixed Peel, Nuts and Italian Sponge served with Strawberry Coulis | Rs. 400 |
All prices are subject to 10% Service Charge and Government Taxes