I came here with a friend for a pop-up. We made reservations in advance, which was good because it was completely booked up. We sat indoors, but there was a beautiful covered patio out back. We shared a scotch eggs, the late summer tomatoes, and the chargrilled squid on toast. They had a few beers on tap from Talea, which I ordered. While it took a while to get our food after we had ordered, the staff checked in on us and let us know that the wait time from the kitchen was longer than usual. The food was good, especially the squid. Overall, I really liked this spot! It was super cute and would be a great choice for a date or to catch up with friends. read more

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Layla's is one of those Williamsburg spots that just feels easy to be at. The vibe is warm and lively without being chaotic, so it works for a casual hang or a low-key date. I got ciders and they were really refreshing and hit the spot. Overall a cute, reliable neighborhood bar I'd come back to. read more

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BURGER. MEZCAL. PROSCIUTTO. This burger is insane, I understand the hype now. Plus some buttery, melt in your mouth prosciutto. Oh, and a mezcal negroni. Yeah, layla, you are the mistress we all need. Superb service paired with sexy vibes, intimate seating, and a cocktail program that can serenade the most finicky of tongues. My last meal in NYC this go round was one of the best to date! The only flaw? The friend I met did not text me after, smh! Next time! read more

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Visited Layla for late night and they had a cute small food menu of olives, croquettes, smash burger, fries, and steak tips! Service was great, when they realized we were going to split the burgers, without us asking they took them back to cut for us. Unexpectedly, and I mean this as a compliment, the burger and fries is a genuine copy and paste of McDonald's. We were so happy and of course ate every bite! Solid drink menu too with some great martini choices. Will definitely be back to try their full dinner menu! read more

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We needed to kill an hour and stumbled upon Layla in the neighborhood. They have a cute backyard and it is perfect on a nice day. We ordered a couple drinks, oysters, sourdough bread and fries. Everything was solid and a great spot for a quick afternoon snack. We'll be back to try their brunch or dinner! read more

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Layla is a cute little bar in BK! the bartender was very attentive and helpful w selections Drink:Bodega Arautava, Listan Blanco white wine 10/10! Very smooth, beautiful blend of sweet & dry read more

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Super cool bar and coffee shop. Lots of selection for everybody. Back patio area for parties too. It's bumping here on the weekends and nights. Staff are super kind. read more

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The burger was mid, the espresso martini was clutch, the staff was friendly and personable. There were people in there that clearly come a lot and knew the staff--I loved the friendly vibe. Would for sure visit again ! read more

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This was a really cute cocktail bar! My friend and I were looking for a last minute drink before other plans and stumbled upon Layla. The drinks were so good and the bartenders were so nice. read more

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Layla NYC always impresses! This Williamsburg staple has friendly staff, a cozy vibe, and phenomenal food and drinks. Some of the highlights for us were the chicken skewers, beef shin ragu, and Layla's Juice. The superb service and great location make this an easy choice any day of the week. I can't say enough wonderful things about this place - it should be on everyone's list! read more

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A solid 4, but if we want to get technical, the food was 4+ and the drink was a 3. We came on a Saturday night around 7 pm (2 people) and had to wait about 5 min. It was definitely happening in there. Hookup vibes and pretty loud, but service was nice and attentive. For drinks, I got the Spicy Mario (3/5). The mix was good but it was a mezcal drink with no rim! It gave me a cheap vibe even though it was almost $20. A salt rim would have elevated and given it the balance it needed. For food, we got: - Crab (3/5) - Strachiatellla (5/5) - Tortellini (4.5/5) I'd come back for that strachiatella, in fact, order 2. The sourdough bread was perfect (get more to dip into the tortellini sauce!). The tortellini was also delicious - I am partial to fried sage. It was very al dente and took a long time to arrive but the flavors were beautiful. Overall, it's a bit of a hit or miss food wise but the hits are worth coming back for. read more

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Romantic date spot. We dined in on a Friday night. It was a holiday weekend, so we were seated immediately. The restaurant was very dimly lit . Seemed like most of the patrons were couples on dates or close friends on an intimate night out. Full bar. Three beers on draft. Around ten wines available by the glass. Bunch of house cocktails plus a section dedicated to spritzes. I opted for a glass of Barbera. I was very impressed with it. Exactly the rustic and deep profile that I was looking for. Food menu was designed to be shared. We started with the Stracciatella. It was served with a pickled eggplant salad, herbs, and grilled sourdough. Dish had an unexpected funkiness to it. For the main course, we shared the burger and the Caesar salad. Burger was my favorite item. Juicy and topped with savory house sauce. Served on a fluffy yet crispy bun. Caesar salad was a close second favorite. Aggressively dressed with a more citrus forward taste. Service was attentive and knowledgeable. There were two gender neutral restrooms; they were spacious and handicap accessible. read more

*more 4.5 stars Had a good time checking out Layla for the first time. Cut, cozy place with a small menu with rotating or seasonal items, which I appreciate, to keep things fresh and interesting, although I hope they bring back the prawns, I wanted to try those! Got the croquets, Caesar salad, clams with butterbeans and tortellini along with two glasses of wine. The croquets were nice, although I wise the cheese on top was more inside because it was lacking cheesiness inside but the cheese on top made it better, just hard to scoop with a fork. My friend and I both agreed that the Caesar salad was the star. Super lemony and flavorful while still being light! Highly recommend. For the clams, the sauce was good although I wish there were more clams since there were only 6 pieces and a whole lot of butter beans. The tortellini wasn't too memorable, I was expecting more flavor but only for one note of squash. Overall, it's a great spot with good ambiance. For super packed around 8pm. The servers were really nice and attentiveness as well. Give it a shot! read more

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Very nice, cozy restaurant with some fire food and drinks. Came here over the weekend for a 30 birthday party and had a great time. We were seated out back in the court yard, which is nicely decorated and enclosed. The drinks were awesome, with their expresso martinis and Tuscan wine hitting the spot. Food wise we had a bunch of small plates. Everything was good, but the croquettes, oysters, and beef skewers were amazing. Service wise everyone was great. The staff was fast, polite, and efficient. I'd highly recommend if your in the area. read more

Visited for brunch today and had a truly unpleasant experience. -Unless you're deemed cool enough, the wait staff will pretend you don't exist. I don't think we've dealt with such passive aggressive behavior at a bar or restaurant in Brooklyn in a long time. Our waitress was cold and rude to my kind, polite pregnant wife. Sorry for asking you to do your job, I guess? -They ran out of items, so their already small menu was even more limited. Not sure how a brunch restaurant can run out of burgers so early in the day, which they're apparently known for. -My wife liked her breakfast burrito, but the bacon sandwich was a joke. I consumed more fat content on a little English muffin today than I've had all month. FYI - no grilled food here. Everything is fried. -Our order took 40 minutes, which is strange, considering the place was half-empty. -Wasn't expensive, but would have paid 2-3x as much somewhere else had I known what I was getting into. Layla gets a 2/5 because it's a cool space. That's it. You can walk down Bedford and get similar, better food in a more welcoming environment literally anywhere else. Skip it. read more

I've been here before and it was a great date spot but I ordered the crudo for $23 and I'm not exagerrating at all it was 5 small leaves. I took a pic bc I really thought they were messing with me. also less than a full tablespoon serving of extra olive oil cost $2. likely won't be back here again sadly read more

We thoroughly enjoyed our light casual meal at Layla. We had reservations and were seated right away. To start, we ordered Hugo Spritzes--bright, bubbly, and just the thing for a hot day. Then came the chicken skewers and the stracciatella. The chicken was the most tender I've ever had on a skewer; honestly, they should give it a new name because it's in a league of its own. The service was excellent, from the host to the waitstaff to the folks clearing tables, everyone was warm and attentive. All in all, a lovely experience, and I'm already hoping to go back. read more

Went right when they opened so they were still setting up/I was the only one there. Completely attentive even though I was solo. Food was great, would go back anytime I'm in the area. read more

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Discriminatory establishment!!! I called ahead of time and was told that there were tables available and the kitchen was open with light bar food options. I arrived 2 minutes later and my friends, were told that "the kitchen was closed and there were no tables available, sorry we won't be able to take your party",. My friends being African American, and the place full of Europeans, turned around and looked at me, I walked up and tell the host that I had just called and was told that there was a table and that the kitchen was open until 1am with bar food. The host with a shocked face, said well "yes we do serve some light snacks but we don't have any tables" I said well I just called 2 minutes ago and was told that tables are available in the back for walk ins... he looked like he was scrambling to figure out how to turn us away again. He said well if you want to wait there may be something available in a few and walks away. THiS IS NOT HOW YOU CONDUCT Business. The fact that I, as a fair skin person received different information than my black friends in 2025 was insane! read more

Uhhhhhhh don't order the cheese plate you'll get 2 slices of cheese and no bread .. drinks good tho read more

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3.5 stars. I think Layla is smart and fun and festive. The cocktails are good, they are friendly, food is above average. But if I'm going to be paying upwards of $30 for a burger and fries (these are Daniel Boulud prices, when he introduced the world to the $27 DB Bistro burger, and its signature "blend" over 20 years ago) I wish the management would kick in a bit more and help these hard working servers out. Our table shouldn't be littered with crumbs where we're literally pushing them away after a few courses. Our first cocktails arrived after 2 courses, and the first couple of apps were served to us at supersonic speed where we could barely catch our breath (after a promise they would be "coursed.") Additionally, my partner's chicken entree had a knife on the plate buried under a mound of sauce. He had to wipe it off, soaked and dripping, with his napkin to eat the course. Sloppy, sloppy, sloppy. Layla, I'm a fan, but at these prices, let's introduce some more professionalism and focus into the experience. read more

Had a great experience. Great vibe in this place. Tasty food and drinks. And most importantly friendly staff.

I only went for cocktails, but it was delightful. The bartenders were very nice and the drinks were solid. My wine had some sediment in it from being the last poor of the bottle and the bartender didn't think twice before straight up giving me a whole other glass to replace my almost finished one. Solid service. Good drinks. A little tight at the bar, but it was a Friday night. read more

If I was rating solely based on the drinks, I'd give this place 5 stars. I got the negroni and it was so good I got a second haha. Vibes inside were good and all of the bartenders/staff were super welcoming. Went with one other person and we also shared a few bites. We did the clams, stracciatella, and tuna tartare. The clams came out first and I personally felt like the pieces were cut up too small and it lacked salt. The stracciatella (on brocollini) was definitely the best dish, perhaps a bit too salty this time, but topped with nuts which provided a nice texture. The tuna was also a bit of a miss for me. Though the quality of the fish was good, the bed of avocado (more like guac) it was on was too overpowering so it didn't allow for the fish to be the focus. There were sunchoke chips on top, however, which were really good. I'd probably come back here if I wanted solid drinks! read more

**this review is for their cocktails only** I had gotten the orchard punch, which was refreshing, but not the most balanced (strong after taste). I know that costs are higher everywhere these days, but i'm not sure that I would pay $17 for it again. I think my friend got the gin based cocktail and we liked that one the most (it was the easiest to drink). But, I love the vibes of Layla and would return for perhaps their happy hour (apertivo drinks looked really interesting) and to try the food. read more

Food and cocktails absolutely 5/5 amazing. Espresso martini was one of the best ever we had to get another round. The orange spritz was also yummy. Still working out the kinks with service but this is a great spot for date night or a group. My favorite dish was definitely the crab toast! read more

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I love Layla but so does everyone else in the neighborhood! This has quickly become one of the most sought after drink and brunch spots in the neighborhood. The space is great and the outdoor area is such a nice touch for warm weather days. Cocktails are incredible, service is warm and their happy hour deals are one of my favorite treats! read more

1000/10 recommend this place! The owner served us and was a genuine, kind hearted person! We were here from out of town and he made us feel like family - drinks were also the best we've had on the trip! Thank you David! read more

I love this place. Really innovative (but accessible and delicious) cocktails! Think watermelon with mezcal and peppercorns or olive oil washed vodka. But also, they can do drinks not on the menu. I ordered a spicy margarita and it was great! Service is friendly, warm and prompt. Atmosphere is beautiful exposed brick with a nice outdoor patio and houseplants. Only had drinks so far- looking forward to coming back to try the food. Everything looks great. read more

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Food is OK but the vibe are great and service is fine. Ordered the burger and it's a good burger and drinks are also gold but the croquettes had unexpected blue cheese (?) and wasn't too big of a fan but the octopus was good read more

Usually come here in the evening with my partner for dinner and drinks. Always have the best time as food is always great along with the vibes and music. Decided try it out for lunch as my mom was visiting town. The back garden was perfect on a sunny day and the food also hit just as much for lunch. All the little dishes to share Stracciatella and the croquettes hit! read more

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First, let's start with the service. Very attentive. Extremely friendly and accommodating. Food was good. I definitely did not try enough options but the salad that came with the Milanese was super tasty. And the fries were the perfect blend of soft and salty. The ambience was, really chill, but could also be romantic. Looking forward to checking the place out again and trying some more dishes. read more

What a treat this place is. Laidback atmosphere with superior and friendly service. The best martinis around. Steak tartare, caesar salad and oysters . 5 stars. read more

Definitely 100% recommend! Very kind staff, great vibe, great location and thoughtfully created menu!

Awesome food, service on point, ambiance is laidback chill! Recommend! Will definitely be back for some Negroni and Caesar's salad!!