Laila Restaurant Review My family surprised me with a birthday dinner at Laila, and it was an unforgettable experience! At 8 PM, the belly dancer comes out and hypes the night with an amazing performance. The dancer was incredible and really added to the festive atmosphere. The waiters were amazing, attentive, and friendly. The food was great--we ordered almost everything on the menu, and every dish was very good. The aesthetics of the place are beautiful, and the vibe is fantastic. I highly recommend coming back here for a great night out.

Get the chicken schwarma, meat schwarma, fatoush, mahumara, and hummus! All solid! Huge portions too. I recommend sharing the schwarma between two people. Skip the quipe though!

Loved my experience here! The shish kebab was on point , appetizers were delicious, esp if you like salty food, ambiance was perfect AND customer service was top notch. The best part is that they even allowed me to bring my pup inside! I can't say enough positive things about my experience with this place. We can't wait to come back with the whole family!

Overall the food was amazing and ambiance was nice. It was a last minute change of restaurant due to the earthquake that day. Decided to stay close to celebrate my BF's bday. We were upset that the belly dancer did not show up. But my boyfriend enjoyed it. They came out with a sparkling candle on his dessert and sang for him.

Hands down the best middle eastern food that is just like mom's. Everything is cooked to perfection and from the soul. The place is gorgeous, the food is just delish and the service is impeccable. The owner Alan, is what every owner should aspire to be....professional, passionate and accommodating. I have so many allergies and he took care of everything, and with a smile! Everything on the menu is well thought of and cooked to perfection. Our waiter John was amazing! He went above and beyond to make us happy and our bellies content! Can't wait to come back! Thanks for an amazing dining experience.

My friend and I were looking for a last-minute dinner spot in the neighborhood and decided to give Laila Mediterranean restaurant a try after enjoying Serena's bistro across the street. We were warmly welcomed by two women who seated us and offered us a choice of tap or sparkling water. We opted for tap water and found the open layout of the restaurant to be very inviting with a chill vibe. We decided to skip drinks and went straight for appetizers and our meals. The hummus and liver sausage appetizer was an acquired taste, but the hummus was delicious. My friend originally ordered the seafood salad, but it wasn't available, so they made an octopus salad instead which was a 10/10. I ordered the pork chops cooked medium with rice and it was absolutely delicious, also a 10/10. Overall, we had a great experience at Laila with friendly service and a great location. I highly recommend stopping by to try their delicious Mediterranean cuisine.

I loved Laila! The food and service were fantastic throughout the whole evening without any shortage of attention or communication. I have no complaints and would highly recommend everyone to dine here. I started off with labneh and hummus paired with the table side fresh bread. Perfect starters and assured me that I was in for a good night. Waiters were very attentive and quick on their feet. Quickly came out my meat shawarma, and oh my does this dish look spectacular! The meat was cooked just right and the fries were seasoned very well. I really liked the flavor of the meat, absolutely no complaints in this department. I ended the night on a high note with their amazing kunafa, which was one of the better ones I've had. Overall, I would say if you are in the mood for Syrian food on the island, Laila must be considered. The food, service and ambiance was a complete set and I couldn't be happier with my experience.

Chicken Chops - $20 These chops were grilled to perfection! Soo delicious - 9/10. Laila also has amazing outdoor dining. Their heated set-up keeps you warm even in this freezing weather. They are currently offering a Valentine's Day special so definitely check them out! Follow our insta: @nyc.halal for more halal food reviews!!

This is one of my favorite middle eastern restaurants on the island. The atmosphere is beautiful -- they have outdoor and indoor seating and the decor is just stunning. They also sometimes have belly dancers (on weekends I believe) so that's really cool! I would recommend the lamb (pictured) as it was so tender, soft, delicious, and slid right off the bone. The mezze plate is also something that I recommend! There are also no drinks offered here, so keep that in mind. Servers are attentive and very kind.