Colombo Social
ProHighlights
- Whole-venue hire for 60 seated or 80 standing
- Semi-private dining area for groups of up to 26
- Sri Lankan shared set menus from $65 per person
About Colombo Social
Colombo Social is a Sri Lankan restaurant at 159 Enmore Road, Enmore, run by the social enterprise Plate It Forward. Founder Shaun Christie-David built it around his family's cooking, and the business provides work for people who face barriers to employment. The menu mixes home-style curries with street-food snacks, and the bar pours creative cocktails. Groups have three options. Up to ten people can book a table online. The semi-private dining area holds up to 26 and gives the group its own section while still sharing the room's atmosphere. For a bigger event, the whole restaurant can be booked exclusively for 60 seated or 80 standing, so the room is yours from arrival to the last curry. Groups of eight or more eat from a set menu. The $65 per person menu covers pappadums, beetroot bhaji, snapper ceviche, village-style chicken curry, dhal, saffron rice, sambols and chocolate biscuit pudding. The $85 menu adds san choy bao, softshell crab roti tacos, a choice of two curries and love cake. A 10 per cent surcharge applies on Sundays and 15 per cent on public holidays. The events team can also shape a canapé-style menu for standing functions, and enquiries go through the catering team by email or the online form.
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Frequently asked questions
How many people can Colombo Social host?
Exclusive hire of the whole restaurant suits 60 seated or 80 standing. The semi-private dining area takes up to 26, and groups of up to ten can book a regular table online.
What does a group menu cost?
Groups of eight or more dine on a set menu. There are two: $65 per person and $85 per person, the second adding extra snacks, a choice of two curries and a second dessert.
Are there surcharges?
Yes, a 10 per cent surcharge applies on Sundays and 15 per cent on public holidays.
Can the menu handle dietary needs?
Much of the menu is vegan, gluten-free or dairy-free and is marked that way, including the dhal, bhaji, rice and sambols, so mixed groups are straightforward.
When is the restaurant open for functions?
The restaurant serves dinner from Tuesday to Sunday and lunch on Saturday and Sunday. Exclusive and semi-private events are arranged with the events team through the enquiry form or catering email.
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Jules Rulesmore
a month ago
A local favourite. Buzzy, vibrant atmosphere, fantastic staff, delicious food. I recommend going in a group to share plates, perfect for 2 people as well. The cocktails are insanely delicious as well. Love the ethos of '…
E
2 months ago
A really excellent dining experience all round. The food was great. Start with the potato scallops, well fried but enhanced with their version of chicken salt, not to be missed. The pan roll was crunchy on the outside an…
Kristina Esteban
4 months ago
I forgot to take more photos before we tucked in! I love what this place is all about. And the food is sensational. The soft shell taco is one of the best tacos I’ve eaten (and it’s not even Mexican!) The goat curry had…
Sarah Higson
5 months ago
Great service by Mariye. Everything was amazing from the delicious food and cocktails, down to the decor and music selection (old skool hip hop and RnB). Every mouthful was a complete flavour bomb. My top dishes were the…
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