Sri Lankan soul · Malmesbury
Food with fire,
heart and heritage.
Fragrant curries, flame-grilled favourites and the generous flavours of Sri Lanka, served right here in town.
Food with fire,
A special place to gather
Come in.
Stay a while.
Settle beneath our historic beams and enjoy generous Sri Lankan cooking in the heart of Malmesbury.
01 Our story
Welcome to our table
Sri Lankan cooking, made with care in Malmesbury.
At Jackdaws, cooking begins with toasted spices, curry leaves, coconut and time. Our menu brings together comforting island curries and dishes fresh from the grill, all made for sharing.
Whether you already know the food of Sri Lanka or you’re trying it for the first time, our team is here to help you find flavours you’ll love. Choose your heat, bring your appetite and stay a while.
Freshly cookedwith fragrant spices
Made for everyonemild to fiery
Local & independentin central Malmesbury
A little taste
of the island
of the island
02 From our kitchen
Colourful · Fragrant · Generous
Food worth talking over.
Familiar favourites and Sri Lankan classics, prepared with balance, warmth and plenty of character.
The island plate
Rice & Curry
A generous spread of fragrant curries, dhal and sambols served with rice.
Street food favourite
Kottu Roti
Chopped roti, vegetables and your choice of filling, brought together on the hot plate.
From the flame
Jackdaws Grill
Smoky, spiced and charred just right.
Chef’s signature
Signature Royal Kandyan Curry
A Regal Recipe from Sri Lanka’s Last Kingdom. Cooked with chicken, king prawns and cashew nuts, simmered with onions, peppers, tomatoes, curry leaves, pandan leaves and traditional spices.
04 Reservations
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Come and eat with us.
Send us your preferred date and time. We’ll confirm your booking by phone or email as soon as possible.
For same-day bookings
Please call us on 01666 823227.
05 Find us
In the heart of Malmesbury
Good food is closer than you think.
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 5–10pm
- Wednesday
- 5–10pm
- Thursday
- 12–10pm
- Friday
- 12–10pm
- Saturday
- 12–10pm
- Sunday
- 12–10pm