Laili Restaurant

Amazing. The Mediterranean plate is incredible. This appetizer alone can fill two people. The ice tea had the most flavor in tea I’ve ever had. I would recommend the pesto pasta the olives compliment the pasta perfectly. You also can’t go wrong with the lamb wrap. I’m sure I would have enjoyed it more if I could’ve controlled myself from eating two naans with the Mediterranean plate.

Good food, good service, decent vegetarian selection.

We arrived at lunch time, around 12:30 pm. There were very few people sitting indoors. I didn't check how many people were sitting outside. Google traffic pattern shows it is far busier at dinner time than lunch.

The waiter recommended all the high priced items as being really good, and we just went with the recommendations, and it worked out well.

We had a lemon soda non alcoholic drink which was very good. They brought a complimentary naan bread with olive oil and herbs which was also good. Saffron Chicken Sandwich and cauliflower soups were also good.

Pear gorgonzola flat bread was good, but the flavors could be balanced better. The cheese was very salty. To balance that, usually the pear is sweetened more, but it was just normal. So the dish overall has a lot more saltiness to it. The microgreens on it were also very less, I'm used to seeing a lot more at other places.

We took the cardamon creme brulee to-go. They don't have a good way of packing it. Though it didn't spill out leak, it didn't look very presentable at home. The cardamon flavor could barely be detected, but the creme brulee itself was very good.

Overall, we liked the food and service and will visit again.

Really classy establishment. That includes the service and food. We had the spinach apitizer( don't know the exact name), the beat salad (knock out) and the beef kabobs (another home run). Wine beer and H2O. Everything was perfect Including the location.

My friends and I had an excellent meal here on Saturday night. I was surprised to find our check (4 guests) had autogratuity added and not noted in any way. The service was excellent, but I have never had a check autogratted for 4 people... It felt sneaky so I'm not sure if I would return.
Thank you everyone for a wonderful meal!!

The food was delicious. I enjoyed the lamb burger. They also served us a complimentary pita with a dip. Very good service. I would recommend reserving a table if you visit on a weekend.

Really fresh ingredients, loved the chicken pomegranate dish. Creative recepies.

A new favorite restaurant, family loved the meal, thankful to their kindness of making room for us at the bar on a very busy Saturday evening. Food was amazing, excellent customer service. Leek dumpling appetizer was awesome, so too the filet mignon kebab, lamb pasta, and pomegranate roasted saffron rice… delicious and great ambiance.

Been here before and loved it. Hard to believe they continue to improve every time. The level of service is impeccable, everyone one of the staff work so seamlessly together, with great enthusiasm, I don't want to call out one person because everyone was superb. We started with a glass of Rose and Cabernet Sauvignon which are incredible recommendation from the server. We enjoyed the complimentary naan and oil. Plus ordered Mediterranean Plate and the Apricot Chicken Flatbread which were so delicious, then another round of wine. I highly recommend this place and will hopefully order an entree the next time. Shout out to the owner who was just as attentive as his employee's Thank you for an enjoyable and memorable evening.

We had a great experience at Laili.. we went for dinner on Sat evening and as vegetarians, we found ample options for us. We had the Mediterranean plate, pear flatbread, pomegranate eggplant, and arugula pesto pasta. All were great and enough portions for 4 of us. But a special mention for the service and hospitality: we found a piece of foil at the bottom of our pasta and were grossed out. But the manager was so prompt and responsive, he immediately took care of it. He offered us dessert on the house and also comped the pasta for us. Because of this gesture which reflects their commitment to quality and hospitality, Laili has a lifelong customer in us!!!

Great ambience and loved the outdoor seating. The food was scrumptious and had good portions. The desserts were a bit pricy but tasted fresh, we got the baklava. I will definitely visit this place again.

From the minute I walked in , the architecture , colors and employees around you are totally a vibe. We sat down with a very close friend of ours tonight and enjoyed the complimentary Naan with herbs + the beet salad and the dumplings! The entrees were so intriguing photos were not taken. Wow what an experience of flavor from everything! People say the portions are small so I was kind of worried to try because I tend to eat for two people…but they hit every single note perfectly with vegetables, protein and grains or pasta which will fill you up quickly. I will definitely return…local of 20 years and I just now tried this place!! Hidden Gem 🎋

Absolutely amazing food, really fast and professional service! Loved the outdoor seating with the heaters. I would add that the price is actually really good for the quality and amount that you get.

Our Favorite special occasion dinner outings. The savory dishes are fabulous. The outside secluded patio dining area has a European ambiance.
Christopher Mark Jones

Finally got here. You better make a reservation. A pleasant place with intimate patio, quite music on the background. The dishes are nice looking and good tasting. More Afghan than Mediterranean. But very European interior. Enjoyed a dinner with my family. They have a kid's menu. The servers are easygoing, responsible, with good memory and great smiles. The place is highly recommended.

Fantastic lamb wrap. Unexpectedly good.
Hubby ordered the Filet mignon kabob. Juicy meat. The sauce is just right.

Beautiful ambiance. Excellent service and great options for veggie lovers as well as g-free and dairy-free diners. Thank you for a lovely evening that was also tantalizing to the palate.

We will definitely be back with guests since there's something for everyone on the menu. We can recommend the lamb kabob, the half chicken with pomegranate sauce and the Bolani appetizer. I requested extra sauce with my lamb kabob because the apricot and cilantro flavors were so wonderful. The rice had a rich flavor and the side of vegetables was grilled to perfection.

Everything that passed by our table looked amazing, including some beautiful desserts which we lacked the room to try. Service was attentive without being intrusive. This is a great place to dine when one wants to enjoy a relaxed conversation over a beautiful meal.

Great wine, great service, beautiful patio, delicious food! We had the butternut squash appetizer (yum!) and the salmon pasta and roasted cauliflower. All scrumptious!

Wonderful tasty foods!! Filet Mignon kebab was tender and juicy. The kadoo burani with butternut squash was a great mixture of sweet and sour/salty yogurt. Cardamom Créme Brûleé and Cardamom pistachio ice cream are also highly recommended as dessert.

My boyfriend and I decided to dine here due to its amazing reviews, and it did not disappoint! We loved all the dishes that we got. The staff was really helpful and friendly, explaining all the different dishes since it was our first time. Amazing food and service! Highly recommend!

This is a great place to dine in Santa Cruz. Very nice ambience. Service was excellent. We ordered chicken kebab, pasta and flat bread. Each dish was very delicious. Kebab came with rice and three types of chutney. All of them were very tasty. Even the complimentary bread and dipping sauce were great too. Highly recommend this place.