First off - beautiful Ambiance Plenty of parking (in a strip center) Great service Starter - cold mixed appetizer of baba ghanoush, labneh, hummus, muhamara (red bell peppers, walnuts, pomegranate molasses. All yummy. The only disappointment was the pita bread. Just not great and should have been warm Laila salad - Fattet Makdous - stuffed eggplant with ground meat with yogurt garlic sauce with small crunchy pieces of pita bread. This was a bit too rich for me. My friend ordered it. Very tasty and different. Sujok - Syrian beef sausage delicious and different from Italian or polish sausage Spicy potatoes were incredible. They were crunchy so apparently fried but not greasy. Desert was baklava mushed up with a scoop of ice cream. Amazing I'd go back in a heartbeat. There's a lot of different dishes to try out!! read more

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Super cute date spot. Romantic ambiance. Food was absolutely amazing and hookah was really good.

The food here is delicious. The workers are very kind. The restaurant itself is beautiful and clean. read more

Laila - Grilled Octopus - Mediterranean Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Superb. The quality of attention is noticeable. I wasn't hungry after finishing my meal. Finding a seat seemed nearly impossible. This restaurant warrants your swift attention. read more

Family in the area gives me an excuse to eat here. I'll visit again because the mood was serene and service was impressive. Every need was satisfied by the employees. You'll experience wonderful food at reasonable costs. I plan to return soon without fail. read more

Great ambiance, service, drinks and appetizer. Lots if improvement needed in entrees. Throw away vegetable falafel platter, it was most disgusting falafel I ever had in my life. read more

I ordered take out and it was still amazing even traveled!!!! Can we please talk about the meat Shawarma & those mini pies!!!! ‍‍ Always great food! read more

We went to see the belly dancer, who was adorable and the best part of the evening. The food was so dry and tasteless, the only thing worse was the service. Watched our first round of drinks sit on the bar and then had to chase down the waiter for the other rounds. read more

Absolutely would recommend this incredible place to everyone who can go! The atmosphere is beautiful, the staff was attentive but not overbearing. We randomly stopped for dinner after a long drive and the food was divine. We even ate the leftovers in the car on the way home. So great! read more

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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. read more

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Looking for a place for outdoor dining and this was just the spot. Parking is a little tough, but there are valets there to assist. I ordered beef liver, labneh for appetizers and original lamb kebab for entree. The flavors were magnificent and portions are very generous, had to take left overs home. I loved the beef liver that I think I would order that and grilled vegetables as my meal. read more

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Had an amazing time. The food was very good. The service was outstanding and the ambience was fantastic. I would definitely come back here again read more

Made a reservation and drove 2 hours to the place. Turns out a private party was there. Was basically told to get out even though I held a reservation there. The waiter was drunk. Embarrassing. read more

Food was bad and frozen. Low quality. The waitstaff were the absolute worst, didn't time the meal properly or even take our order within 20 minutes of sitting. We had to call them over. There are so many better restaurants on Staten Island than this. Low quality food and horrible service. read more

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. read more

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!! read more

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. read more

Laila - Meat Shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Laila in Bay Ridge is new to BK. Although the food is good, it would be better if their menu had correct descriptions of the food. I ordered Tanin Samak described as grilled fish over vermicelli noodles but the dish arrived with breaded and fried fish and what appeared to be flour coated vermicelli noodles that were also fried. I try to avoid fried foods and I was further disappointed that the fish was tasteless despite the tahini dressing on it. The other food at the table was better except my friends' shish kebab order came well done when she ordered med-rare. Please fix your menu descriptions! read more

Now THISSSSS is a place. Great food, amazing vibes, live music, AND BELLYDANCERS. Like...wow. Had a blast. Also, it's BYOB. YASSSSSSS!!! But legit, I ate and I ate WELL. Had the sampling of dips (hummus, baba, labneh, muhamara), the shrimp appetizer, fried halloumi, fries, and the the chicken and beef fattet shawerma. Everything was SO good. Everything about Laila is an experience. There's dancing, there's a little show, the food...everything. Really had a blast. read more

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I'd been to Laila's 8 or 10 times and was happy with it. This last time, 12/12, was a disappointment. Service was good but..... Kibbeh Neyah was frozen at the bottom. Muhamara was soupy and had no walnuts. Knafeh, 2 portions, was awful. Stuffed grape leaves ( 2 orders, small portion) tasted as if made a week ago and heated up. And the prices were recently raised. Almost $100 a person, including two wines a person. Alan, the owner, has turned his attention to his new place in Brooklyn. It shows. read more

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. read more

Great service. Great food. I like trying different foods and they didn't disappoint me and my friends.

It's standard practice to post a picture of the food but this restaurant was way more then just food. Don't get me wrong the food was Amazing!! I hosted my 40th Birthday party there and the atmosphere was great. The owner Alan came around over and over to make sure everything was going well. Yes the service was great, plenty of amazing food, drinks, DJ and entertainer/ Belly Dancer. This was my first time there and my whole party and I enjoy every minute there. Alan and his servers made us all feel comfortable and not rushed at! We will definitely be back. read more

Laila - Entertainment - Mediterranean Near Me - Staten Island, New York

Went to Laila for my birthday and I couldn't have been happier with my girlfriend's choice. The place on the inside is amazingly decorated and very nice. The waiter was very nice and made sure we had everything we needed and was very attentive. We started with the stuffed grape leaves and they were fantastic and had pomegranate on it. Then my girlfriend and I both ordered fattet shawarma which was one of the best meals I've ever had. I had the lamb and she had the chicken version and both were delicious. For desert we had a special pistachio ice cream baklava which was so delicious and I'm glad we tried it. Overall I recommend this restaurant to everyone who wants to try amazing Syrian food. read more

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Came for an early dinner. They are doing a lot of renovations in front of Lailas so it said they were open but it didn't look they were open at 3:30. We walked up the walk way and there was one table of 6-8 middle aged Syrian woman speaking Arabic, cackling with the young male waiter. (We heard them from outside) We walked in and instantly they all looked at us with judgmental eyes and started talking about us in arabic. They continued to stare and talk until they left. It felt like we weren't suppose to be in this restaurant. This was the first time I felt ethnic racism coming into a restaurant in a neighborhood I've grown up In for over 20 yrs. We did here some good things about Laila so we wanted to try the food. The restaurant inside is pretty, with brick walls and dark features. They have elaborate chandeliers and bright lighting. They just built an outside seating area for the summer and it looks like they took over another store for take out. For food we ended up getting a combo of dips: hummus, red pepper pomegranate, baba and a lemon yogurt. All were good. They just put a lot of oil on each dip. We also got falafel I felt it was gritty. The texture for me was off, they were nice and crunchy though. We also ordered the shrimp in butter with lemon and spices. It was flavorful. The shrimp was a little over cooked. We ordered the chicken and filet mignon kebabs it came with rice and some sort of salad. The filet mignon was tender and pretty much perfect. The texture of the chicken was crunchy and not pleasant. It was kind of disappointing. It was tasty. The presentation of the dishes need refinement. We also tried the pistachio cheesecake because someone said it was good. So, when it came to table it was frozen, as in rock solid!! We kinda chuckled like they couldn't have defrosted it first. To use a vendor for desserts I can understand but at least do your best to present it properly!! Overall, it's disappointing how we were treated. I would have given the food another try but why bother??? Parking in lot (357) read more

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I live Syrian food! This restaurant is really nice the food is close to homemade. It never disappoints! The servers are very helpful exposing the menu to you if you're unsure. read more

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. read more

Laila - lamb - Mediterranean Near Me - Staten Island, New York

One of the best Middle Eastern restaurant I have ever come across! Food: I don't even know where to start with this one. I got to try a variety of the appetizers both cold and hot and they're on trees along with the dessert. I was not disappointed by a single item! What really stood out to me was the fresh bread that you got to dip and they're very creamy hummus. I also loved the mixed grill Potter and the Shawarma wraps. It was super flavorful and the presentation was so stunning! Drinks: I got to try their lemon mint iced drink and it was super refreshing and really went well with the food. I also got to try some over there lattes and tease which complement the desserts very well. Service: The staff here is really quick and efficient with their service and will make you feel very welcomed! Ambiance: OK this place is huge they have tons of seating inside and outside. And it's also very beautifully decorated and kept pristine clean! read more

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One of the best restaurants on Staten Island. The food was amazing and plentiful. The atmosphere was beautifully decorated and the drinks delicious and to add to the night the belly dancers were hypnotic and entertaining. read more

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Met up on a double date dinner at Laila. Ambiance is really nice, gas lantern replicas on brick walls, brass tea kettles and bold brass plates on shelves create an intimate atmosphere. We ordered several apps, Kibbeh was crisp and flavorful, tabouleh hummus and baba ganoush were some of the freshest I've had. 4 stars because the main entree, one I was really looking forward to was lacking. Fattet Mozat. The lamb shank was not fall off the bone juicy as is the custom in most middle eastern cooking, tahini and garlic yoghurt cancelled each out and what you're left with is a bland sauce on white rice making the most expensive item on our menus pretty bland and disappointing. Service was attentive and courteous. I'd give them another try for other menu items read more

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Great food and fun entertainment! Don't come in a rush but come for a good time! It gets loud and you will smile about it!

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! read more

You have to like syrian food. I was up to trying it, but everything had too much mint. I was hoping they would offer advice on what to order, they were instead a little put out we were there. Not my cup of tea. Byob also read more

This place is a gem! If you're looking for authentic Middle Eastern food that is made fresh to order, finger licking good, and great hospitality then look no further on this Island. You will not be dispointed, and will walk way extremely pleased. This restaurant is located in a shopping strip with valet parking. You can be seated outdoor or inside. The elegance of this restaurant shows with the Middle Eastern decorations, table layouts, furniture, and chandeliers. To top it off the staff is super friendly, smiles so bright, accommodating, and hospitable. Came here an hour before they closed, and it felt like they just opened up for the day. The staff were enthusiastic to have me come in regardless of the time. I even stayed almost a half hour after they were closing up. They did not rush me out either. It just our waitress, it every staff that passed by my table would check in (with a smile) to see if I needed anything else. That's so nice to see, and does not happen in many restaurants. As to the food. The menu is diverse with many great dishes, and some unique creations I've never experienced before. Every dish was fresh and delicious. It was not the leftover of the day that was sitting out for awhile. All of the meat in the mixed meat platter was tender that a knife was not needed for cutting. It was also very delicious and flavorfully marinated with their unique spices. The kanafeh desert is a must! Just take a look at the video, and you'll see what I mean. It's a masterpiece. You can tell they put out only the best no matter what time you come in to eat. Plus, they have a pretty big menu with many delicious items. Coming back again is a must to try out more items. This is a restaurant I can see myllsef coming to at least once a week. FYI: -BYOB -Not one dish I had was soggy, old, tough, rubbery, etc. -If you choose to not do the valet you can park across the street along the fence, but be careful of the oncoming traffic when crossing. read more

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Food was excellent. I loved the food it was second to none and authentic and delicious BUT music was club loud and inappropriate I told the owner Lower the music because I had my daughters birthday there. he refused because he said belly dancer needs music he said after she left so I covered my ears because it was inhumanly loud and waited until she went home then asked him again he said no the dj is here I am not lowering it. I said I didn't come here to go to a club I came for a birthda and we can't even speak each other it's so loud. he said why are you yelling? the music was pumping louder he did care about us or my comfort The chicken schwarma is the best in NYC and the finest deal to enjoy if you like gyros. The food is impeccably delicious. Just bring ear plugs. read more

There is no excuse.. to pass off warmed up french fries. Soggy Fries? I love Tahini sauce.. THey have that! Gad there Lamb Shish Kabob as a wrap. Different but good I would buy it again.. BUT soggy limp.. Who wants Limp anything,, I will not be back read more

Flavorful, friendly feast!! Really enjoyed the freshness of ingredients and our waiter John was super prompt and helpful with my dietary restrictions. Fantastic service, delicious ambiance, I was freestyling rapping to the beats! The boys were pumped! Healthy & satisfying! read more

Laila - Cauliflower - Mediterranean Near Me - Staten Island, New York

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Das Essen war hervorragend! Der Service war außergewöhnlich! Ich empfehle diesen Ort jedem, der ein wunderbares Essen mit der Familie, Freunden oder Liebhabern sucht. Skål read more

One of Staten Island's hidden gems! Interior: What a nice vibe inside. Very large with also a canopy and outdoor seating outside. It's very chill and intimate! Food: Chicken Shawarma: So good! They give you so much and the fries are legit! Very good. I was too full to finish everything so the price print is def worth it as well. Highly recommend. Overall: They were really nice even though we came in right when their kitchen was about to close. They allow BYOB so we brought a wine beforehand. I will def come back here and recommend everyone try this out on the island. read more

Laila - Chicken Shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Staten Island, New York

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. read more

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