Layla’s Lebanese Restaurant

Located conveniently next to Safeway with ample parking, Layla Lebanese offers a clean and updated dining atmosphere. It stands out as one of the few Lebanese restaurants in an area filled with predominantly Latin, Pakistani, and Afghani establishments. The staff is welcoming, and the pricing is reasonable, which makes it an appealing option for a casual meal. However, the experience is mixed. Starting with the Spinach Pies, these baked dough turnovers, filled with spinach, onion, and lemon, were a letdown. The dough itself was flavorless, and the spinach stuffing tasted basic, as if it had just been reheated from the fridge rather than freshly prepared. A major disappointment was the pita bread. Rather than freshly baked in-house, it was store-bought and lacked the expected softness and flavor. The Hummus was average. It had an overly lemony taste, with too little tahini, and a texture that suggested it may have come from a can rather than being freshly made from chickpeas. On the good side, the Falafel stood out as one of the best in the area—crispy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The Meat Pies were also excellent, featuring a nicely baked dough shell with well-seasoned ground beef, onion, and pine nuts. The Moussaka, while decent, could have used a bit more seasoning to bring out the flavors of the vegetables, but the accompanying rice was well-prepared and enjoyable. Dessert was the real highlight. The Ashta B'Moz, a delightful combination of house-made cream, fresh bananas, honey, and pistachios, was the star of the meal and something I would certainly return for. Layla Lebanese has potential, especially with its standout falafel and dessert offerings, but the disappointing pita and some bland dishes bring down the overall experience. Still, with its friendly service and reasonable pricing, it’s worth a visit, especially for those craving Lebanese food in a neighborhood dominated by other cuisines. I will definitely return and try other dishes.

Very clean and well decorated Lebanese restaurant. Decently priced large portions. Enjoyed the kibbeh nayyah especially. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Recommend a trip.

Came twice in two days while in town, the food is absolutely amazing. The chef’s hummus is incredible, the falafel best I’ve had, grape leaves best I’ve had (served warm which was a nice surprise,) halloumi amazing, and the lamb shank entrée is scrumptious. The homemade osmalia is perhaps one of the best desserts I’ve ever eaten, made by the incredibly sweet and very smart owner. She came and talked to us on our second visit and was a joy to talk to.

Went with 5 friends and had a delicious meal, each person order something specific and the person who had been there before asked for two specialties to share. Everything was fresh, cooked to perfection and the 5 persons started to enjoy lunch at same time, (no having to wait for one of the orders while your food gets cold..) some of us could not finish our meal and without having to ask, we were brought small containers to take home. The restaurant is run by a family and all are invested and proud to have this agreable location in a commercial modern area with great parking and easy access. Shall return with friends & family.

Something for everyone, nice friendly staff. I would have liked to see more food to my plate. WeChat