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Nestled in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz, Laili Restaurant offers an elegant dining experience that blends Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors. Inspired by the timeless story of Layla and Majnun, our menu features a beautiful fusion of spices, fresh herbs, and premium ingredients, creating a journey through the ancient Silk Road. With over a decade of culinary excellence, Laili remains a true oasis of flavor. Enjoy your meal in our stunning Mediterranean-inspired patio, a serene space that perfectly complements our unforgettable dishes.
Lamb, seafood & veggie dishes get a contemporary twist at this elegant Mediterranean & Afghan spot.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 101 Cooper St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: (831) 423-4545
Website: http://lailirestaurant.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: opentable.com
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Reviews
Dalia Obeid
This place!
We argued on whether the Beef Koubideh Kebab was one of or THE best kebabs we’ve ever had! The filet mignon was so juicy, soft and I loved how the marination is kept to a minimum and depending on the amazing quality of meat and cooking.
The plates overall were delicious, well presented and the side sauces: apricot chutney, mint and garlicky yoghurt are a perfect combination with the food.
Staff were very friendly and knowledgable.
Lovely ambience.
… moreWe argued on whether the Beef Koubideh Kebab was one of or THE best kebabs we’ve ever had! The filet mignon was so juicy, soft and I loved how the marination is kept to a minimum and depending on the amazing quality of meat and cooking.
The plates overall were delicious, well presented and the side sauces: apricot chutney, mint and garlicky yoghurt are a perfect combination with the food.
Staff were very friendly and knowledgable.
Lovely ambience.
Shanti Wills
This place is absolutely delicious!! Hubby got the steak kabobs & I got the braised lamb pasta. Everything was superb & I look forward to coming back the next time we’re in town. O, & the cardamom and pistachio ice cream was a fantastic dessert!
… moresholeh ja
The service was the best part of this whole experience. Food was mediocre and too small in portions for what they charge. Kabobs were very small and dry. Salad was dry and old lettuce was included. The bread came with a dish of oil which wasn’t even seasoned enough with herbs or garlic.
Atmosphere, we sat inside and it looked old and dark.
… moreAtmosphere, we sat inside and it looked old and dark.
Norman Virut Graw
One of the best trout and Sea bass dishes we ever had. Great presentation and the ambience in the backyard is so tantalizing. Will definitely have to come back.
… moreVicky Cassidy
This is our second time here and it’s fantastic! We had the butternut bolani for an appetizer. The butternut is very delicious and is nicely seasoned. A hint of heat but not too much. Everything we had was fresh and tasty. The outdoor patio is so lovely, too. I could sit there all afternoon and sip wine. Highly recommend!
… moreMitra Alishahbazi
The food was great, atmosphere is nice, nothing special. Servers were nice and polite. But the hostess at the door made me upset. We got there around 7pm and asked for a table for 2 person. Half of tables were available. She looked at us and said sorry at this moment we just accept people with reservation. We walked outside and checked open table and booked a table literally at 7:15pm. It was odd. We went back in 10 minutes and got the table. I couldn’t find any logical reason for her manner. Anyways, the food worth it to try
… moreYuan Zheng
Ordered lentil soup, flatbread, dumplings and lamb. The food is well-seasoned and unique. I like the leek dumplings the most. The apricot chicken flatbread is a little bit too sweet for my taste but the bread crust is perfect.
… moreJake Byman
We had a lovely meal at Laili – the food was quite good, but the service was excellent, and very friendly. The lamb was good, as were the dumplings. While it may not be mindblowingly amazing, it was a very pleasant meal experience and I see why this place is so well-renowned!
… moreShania Ahmed
came here on valentine’s day. made the reservation 2 months in advance and we were seated at the furthest possible table were we could smell the dishwash the entire time. not sure why they would place a table right there. we ordered appetizers but were so disappointed we ended up leaving and not ordering our entrees.
we got the cilantro caesar salad and the egg plant flatbread. it was definitely very okay. tasted homemade in a not good way. it was marketed as mediterranean food but it had an indian taste to it. i love indian food but i go to indian spots for indian food, not Mediterranean restaurants.
very confused how this restaurant was full
… morewe got the cilantro caesar salad and the egg plant flatbread. it was definitely very okay. tasted homemade in a not good way. it was marketed as mediterranean food but it had an indian taste to it. i love indian food but i go to indian spots for indian food, not Mediterranean restaurants.
very confused how this restaurant was full
Monica Ifland
We had a reservation but they were very busy and very apologetic to seat us late. We brought out of town guests because we know this place is special. I was really embarrassed that it took a full 15 min after being seated to get water or ask for our order. Again, staff was apologetic. Then the naan came out undercooked. A blob of flat dough with really great dipping sauce. Our meals were really tasty and generous portions. We sat outside on the patio which is lovely. You could be in Italy. And it’s off the street, very quaint and protected from wind and fog. Heated with heat lamps. I think we were there on a tough night for staff. We for sure will return again.
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