Being a local Sonoma resident, this is a tough one to write because I wanted Layla to be a good place. The property is great but the food is falling short of the status they're seeking. I'm not sure why but the simple item of bread seems to be lost. A sushi restaurant cannot serve quality sushi if the rice is bad. Same with bread, which includes buns in a sandwich. Always stale bread and the food seems to be cooked inconsistently. I write this not to complain but rather request to make some changes because I love the property. read more

Dinner was amazing. Our server was incredibly helpful with wine selection and everything was farm-fresh. We had the Cesar salads, I think the best I've ever had, warm rolls with brown sugar, and the filet mignon, which was perfect! read more

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Gorgeous place! Food was great! Chilaquiles was perfectly cooked. Still crispy and saucy but not soggy! Best chilaquiles I've had. Service was amazing! Only valet parking but there is plenty of street parking nearby! Have recommended to my friends. Will be coming back again! read more

There are so many great places to eat in Sonoma, this is not one of them. For brunch you have Kina's Kitchen and Bar, Garden Court Cafe, Tips Roadside, even the modest Creekside Cafe has better food. After our third trip (someone gave us gift certificates) and after trying many different food and beverages, I would not go back. On our most recent trip four of us went for Sunday brunch. They were not busy. We ordered two eggs benedict-one with Salmon ($19, $26), Wagyu Steak & Eggs ($22), and Sonoma breakfast ($19). The meat was tough, all 6 of the poached eggs were overcooked, the food wasn't hot, the bearnaise had an olive oil taste to it and not enough lemon, the english muffins were tough and should have been Model Bakery for the price (why brag about costeaux?), and the deep fried potato side, 'hashbrowns' they were called, was trying so hard to be fondant potatoes but failed. The coffee was good enough ($3). The Moscow Mule ($15) was spot on and came in a gorgeous mug, the Clover Club ($17) was tart and frothy, maybe we'll come just for drinks? The service might have been good if our original waiter had not left. After we received our food we acquired the power of invisibility and while thrilling, it was impossible to get anything done, including paying the check. For expediency when I handed them my card I asked them to add a 20% tip. When I got home and did the math, it seems they added a 24% tip instead. Cheeky. read more

Came here with my family to celebrate my birthday last month. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of food here. The menu is pretty eclectic--especially the desserts--but the lunch options I saw were all quite appealing. I opted to get the lobster roll and absolutely loved it. I adored the cute little condiment jars they had, and our waitress wasn't stingy about giving them out either which made our dishes all the more delicious. I am not a fan of fries but I was a huge fan of the ones I was served here; I believe I opted for BBQ fries / seasoned fries, and I'd suggest going for that. The ambiance on the back porch is very quaint, and the restaurant was stringent about following social distancing protocol, which I greatly appreciated. My only qualm is that I didn't like my drink (it was a strawberry cocktail that had vodka in it); however, my mother's peach cocktail was incredible. I'm blanking on the names but I'm sure you'll know what I'm talking about when you see the menu. read more

Layla - loved the mini jar sauces. perhaps this is new (due to COVID) but still... so cute! - Mediterranean Near Me - Sonoma, California

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Avocado toast with smoked salmon for breakfast was awesome! Service was amazing and venue was beautifully appointed.

Lovely upscale restaurant, laid-back ambiance, windows all around with garden views. A 15-minute walk from "downtown" Sonoma. Very good breakfast, read more

My real rating would be 2.5 stars but that's not an option. I met a friend in the bar for the Monday night $10 hamburger. There are two versions, beef and "impossible burger," which is nice because my friend is a vegetarian. We both enjoyed the burgers. The waiter (/bartender?) immediate brought us a dish of nuts and chicharrones, which I appreciated because I try to eat keto most of the time (well, except when I go out). When I go out, I like a COLD beer or two with my burger. We each ordered the Racer 5, a very nice ipa. It was BARELY cold, which made me sad/mad. When I commented on this to the waiter, he agreed and said it's an ongoing problem with their keg refrigeration. In some local places this beer costs $7.50 for an ice cold pint. Here, it was $10! Sorry guys, not acceptable. Work on that refrigeration problem. I also didn't love the ambiance in this room - it's like the designer tried for a sophisticated vibe, with (admittedly comfortable) leather furniture and weird Warhol-ish art (large modern graphics of lips and eyes ... huh?). Sonoma is basically a country town, it's not New York. Maybe try displaying some of the excellent artwork and photography created by local artists. read more

Food - Sonoma average. Eggs Benedict okay. Avocado toast was okay. Coffee - I make it better at home. Service - Very attentive, courteous and professional. Ambiance - Nice. Upscale, a bit fu fu read more

BRUNCH REVIEW: Grounds, decor and setup is first class. The food was massively underwhelming. Not sure if we caught the crew on an off day and/or they have a superior dinner program. Either way, this restaurant came up on a number of online lists of spots to dine at...perhaps dinner is their jam. The four of us ordered: mixed veg/grain bowl, omelette with hash-browns, beef hash with eggs and shrimp sando with fries. Overall, food was bland, hash was SO greasy, fries were soggy, mixed veg/grain bowl was uber dry. The cocktails were actually their saving grace and the only thing I would reorder. read more

Excellent ambiance, good service and great menu. During warmer weather I recommend the patio.

Layla is beautiful they've done a great job with the space formerly occupied by Saddles. The food was really good I had a halibut sandwich which was delicious my sister had a falafel burger that she really liked and my other friend had a Cobb salad which she also liked- we did not have dessert although we were tempted but just couldn't get there after such a nice filling lunch lol. Service was good initially a tad slow in getting beverages but then it picked up so no complaints. read more

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Could not have had a more lovely experience. Came here on Saturday night with my girlfriend to celebrate our anniversary, and it was so special from start to finish. Beautiful ambience and decor, with absolutely excellent service. There wasn't a moment during our meal that we didn't have exactly what we needed, thanks to the incredibly attentive staff. Our server greeted us with complimentary champagne and a hand written card wishing us a happy anniversary, and she also gave us excellent recommendations. She was lovely! Food runners were very knowledgeable and sweet as well. One of the best dining experiences we have had in a while, we can't wait to be back! read more

Layla - Complimentary champagne + a hand-written card - Mediterranean Near Me - Sonoma, California

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Food is delicious! We had halibut and their chopped salad. Outstanding! Service is very good though a bit slow with a crowd understandably. Always friendly! We love eating outside! Great ambience! read more

If you have a chance make sure to get to Layla. 5 stars across the board. Went in for dinner and stopped at the bar for a drink to start the night. From start to finish the service and ambiance were brilliant and the food was amazing. Thanks to everyone at MacArthur Place and Layla who made the night so special. read more

The restaurant is located within Mac Arthur hotel. They offer FREE valet parking for all guests of restaurant/hotel. We came here for breakfast on a Friday to celebrate my brother's birthday. We had a reservation around 10 am. First impression: This place is beautiful! All the decor inside was so nice! But we decided to get seated outside in their nicely tented patio area. We were greeted by the restaurant receptionist and she walked us outside to our table. There was only one other party of 4 outside and all other tables were unoccupied. The inside dining did not seem very busy around this time too. We were then greeted by our server. We noticed that the menus on our table were lunch menus and we wanted to order breakfast. We were told that breakfast ends in 5 mins! Thankfully she gave us the breakfast menus and told us to order quick because the kitchen will be closing soon -_- We didn't know breakfast ended at 1030am. Good thing my brother and his gf has been there before and knew exactly what they wanted to order, but for my mom and I it was our 1st time and we needed a little time to look at the menu and decide. We opted to share their olive oil pancakes and a side of scrambled eggs, sausages and hash browns. My brother and his gf got the breakfast plates which came with eggs, bacon/sausage, toasts and hash browns and we all got vanilla lattes. Everything was delicious but our favorites were the hash browns!! It was perfectly cooked nice and crispy on the outside and light on the inside. Their olive oil pancakes were also very good! It was light and fluffy and they gave a side of cinnamon toast crunch cereal and that paired well with the pancakes. And lastly, we also enjoyed their lattes very much :) They also gave my brother a huge blueberry muffin with a candle on top for his birthday. Lol. Overall, my family and i really enjoyed our breakfast here and would love to come again whenever are back in the area. read more

Nice vibe, excellent service, elegant food. My girlfriend and I really enjoyed this restaurant when we visited Sonoma. Would definitely go back next time we're there. read more

Loved the lobster fusilli! Scallops, duck, bone marrow,...so happy to be back at Layla's for our anniversary. Complimentary bubbles upon arrival and a hand written card. Wonderful dining experience! Will definitely be back in spring. read more

Came for brunch. The Chilaquiles were dry, flavorless, what little sauce there was lacked kick. The lamb meatballs were OK but also lacked seasoning. But the service was great. read more

This quaint restaurant/hotel just outside the sleepy town of Sonoma has a beautiful interior dining area but we opted to sit outside which equally as charming! Their Mediterranean kitchen features healthy, organic options and a variety of other delicious fare. The grilled king salmon with a grilled gem heart of romaine, laced with a white anchovy vinaigrette, garlic mousse, and crunchy chickpeas was awesome! Equally delightful was the grilled tenderloin steak with fresh fried potato chips, shawarma spice dusted, grilled cucumber and tomato salad, tzatziki sauce, zaatar flatbread, and crispy kalamata olives. We also had the MacArthur Burger with grilled dry aged flannery half-pound burger, white cheddar, on a house baked bun, house pickles, romaine, heirloom tomato, and special sauce with a side of fresh cut fries. Lastly we had the Crispy California Halibut Sandwich with a house made bun, green goddess aioli, toasted coriander slaw, and smoked paprika dusted. We'll definitely come back for more! read more

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Outside patio is beautiful, good food but drinks are average. Friendly and attentive staff. But a great hangout place so definitely will be back. read more

This place is a great hidden gem for Sonoma brunch. We sat outside with our dogs. The tent setup is nicely done (won't even notice it's there) with lots of natural light coming through. Both outdoor and indoor decor was super on point - modern chic and bright. I had the short rib with hash browns highly recommend. Coffee service came with warm foamy milk which is a really nice touch. read more

Lovely breakfast experience. Order the Housemade English muffins. Pretty and calm atmosphere. Great service.

Beautiful space and excellent service! Everyone was so friendly and welcoming there. I ordered a coffee and the creamer was served warm (thank you!). Our server offered us different kinds of aioli and hot sauces because we couldn't make up our minds. Soo nice of them. - They offer complimentary valet parking in the front. - The hotel is super modern and cute. I bookmarked it for our next little weekend getaway. read more

If l could give a the food a 4 I would. The service was a 2. We had a reservation booked for 1pm and after arrival and were told it would only be a 10 min wait and to go order drinks at the bar. The bar service was slow and after 25 mins no one had come to get us for seating so we went to check on our table because they never came to get us. I will repeat bar services were excruciatingly slow. We ordered a Bloody Mary and a gin &tonic before our food and it didn't arrive until we had finished eating. It seemed like there were ample people to get the job done but the job descriptions and work ethics of the employees were a mess. We had at least 6 people interact with us to make our experience "enjoyable". For the pricing and previous reviews we were hoping for a lot more. We don't plan on returning. read more

Layla mirrors a litany of interior design lessons from Serena & Lily. But the beautiful dining room somehow outshines the menu and service by a minuscule margin. I'm being hyper critical by saying so, but I would bet money that the elite foodie squad would agree. Despite my own helpless snobbery, I remain optimistic that the staff and kitchen will one day deliver at the same level of luxury that MacArthur's Place promises. The dinner is much mightier than the brunch, so keep that in mind when you schedule your munch. The chicken entree was the best bite by far. If you're in Sonoma and looking for something other than 90s coffee and aughties cuisine (which seems to permeate the pueblo), I would strongly suggest swinging by Layla's to witness the next step of Sonoma's culinary evolution. read more

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We had a wonderful evening at Layla. We chose to sit in the bar area, in the nice booths, which are extremely comfortable. The entire bar area is gorgeous - what a beautiful renovation! The dining room is very pretty also. For a starter we shared a pasta carbonara, which was one of the best I've ever had. It was not too heavy, not too cheesy, but totally perfectly prepared - and I loved it ! For the main courses we had an Impossible cheese burger with fries, and also a filet mignon with House sauce, and both dishes were excellent and delicious. The service was spot on and everyone was quite helpful with just the right amount of attention. The general manager, Mauricio, was nice to check in and visit with us some, and that was a special touch. In summary, this is a first class place, and extremely pleasant to be in. The food is delicious, and the service was great. Highly recommended! read more

Layla - Scrumptious Carbonara. So good! - Mediterranean Near Me - Sonoma, California

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What a treat! Our Airbnb recommended this during our stay in Sonoma. Right off the bat, we were wowed by the incredible service. We really felt welcomed, everybody referred to us by name (although they were referring to us as Mr. & Mrs _____, and we are not married nor do I have a ring on my finger LOL but they were so nice that we couldn't possibly be offended, it made for a chuckle between the two of us) Anywho, our server was SO knowledgeable about the menu. You rarely experience table service like this anymore. You can tell he is an absolute professional in the fine dining field (I so wish I could remember his name, but I am writing this review late. Notice to owner: we dined on 7/18/19 at 8pm if this helps you pinpoint our server for a well deserved kudos). He even gave us recommendations for places to go during our visit which was greatly appreciated! I am a sucker for a restaurant with a crafty, cool cocktail menu and this place hit the nail on he head. My Jalisco Heat had just the right touch of jalapeño. We were sent a complimentary amuse-bouche which was very nice. On to the food. If I could give this place 6 out of 5 stars I would. I wish I took a picture of our octopus appetizer, because it was delicious and I want to relive it though the picture! We shared the sole entree, which came with this amazing sauce to pour on top. First, we only poured half the sauce on and realized, who are we kidding? And promptly doused the rest of the plate with it. The mashed potatoes with a dollop of seaweed butter was truly delectable. The silkiness of the potatoes was...to die for. I'm salivating remembering it all. read more

Layla - Top to bottom: Juniper+Thyme, Jalisco Heat, and a complimentary amuse-bouche consisting of beet and ginger, if I am remembering correctly. - Mediterranean Near Me - Sonoma, California

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The ambiance, service, and food were all amazing. Would highly recommend making a reservation for brunch! read more

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We came here for brunch prior to a massage appointment at their spa. The interior is very nice and bright, the staff is friendly too, we ordered their special to the day (fish tacos) and the falafel burger with garlic fries, both pretty delicious. read more

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The long awaited opening of Layla!! The restaurant is to die for. Elegant airy and sophisticated. 5 stars for environmental. Unfortunately the service is not to die for but an experience youd rather wish to run away from. I would absolutely expect a few stumbles the first weeks of opening but our visit was riddled with issues and that was coming from the staff supervisor. It left us scratching our heads as to why, it was really that bad. Had a 1230pm reservation @1pm still awaiting the return of the server and the bottle of champagne we ordered when seated. @115 she returned with the Champgane and poured 4 small tastes. We encourage her to top the glasses off as we were ready to start our dining experience. She told us that this was how she liked to pour.. honestly, we were waiting for a follow up comment.."this is how I like to pour to get you started with Layla...." but no....no explaination... she just put the bottle in an ice bucket and walked away. Maybe there was something we missed .....but we ended up retrieving the bottle and pouring 4 glasses all around. Cuz, call us cookey, but this is how we like to consume. I then got an alert that LAYLA had cancelled our reservation for NO SHOWING. I showed the host the note and ask that they make a correction. I was told a Mr Lee had called and cancelled their reservations. I told him I understood however, we are not the MR LEE party , youve sat us. Honestly it should have been enough to point out the error and he could have figured it out on his own -- we have a table # and the other reservation hadn't shown yet. Once the supervisor was back and ready to take our order we told her we wanted 2 orders of the Crudo appetizer to start and then main courses. @2pm she returned with the crudo in hand and a team of 2 holding a tray of food. Apparently she had decided we were NOT having an app as requested, and, the entrees being plated were all over the place. We ordered a rare burger that came as double well done patty. No. A medium burger with cheese. Yes.A medium rare steak that came bloody raw. No.And Salmon that died by a warming light. No. We felt she grabbed others' entrees. You cant mistake a rare burger with a well done. When we pointed it out we were expecting her to correct it. Instead what we got was "oh". I gave half my lunch to my guest. I felt awful that I personally recommended this place. Turn after turn we were getting the worst service. At the end of the meal, she finally came back and commented "oh you really didnt eat it that? " Really? He pulled you over when you plated it, You should have picked it up immediately. You wait till all diners are finished eating before you check? Hoping you make swift changes as this was a long awaited dud thus far. 5 stars for the ambiance -4 for the service read more

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My husband and I were staying at MacArthur Place and had a wonderful breakfast at Layla. The outdoor patio was beautiful on a chilly Fall morning. Neither of the waitresses working outside came over to our table so the manager took our order. I think there was just a miscommunication. I had an oatmilk lavender latte and my husband had the brown bullet coffee, which had coconut milk and brown butter. We both really enjoyed our drinks. I had the breakfast sandwich. The fluffy eggs were perfect and the English muffin made the sandwich taste lighter. The hash browns were insane! Crunchy on the outside and super soft on the inside. My husband loved his avocado toast with smoke salmon. I tried a piece of the bread and it was also perfect. A little crunch on the outside and fluffy and chewy in the middle. If you're staying at the MacArthur then you need to check out Layla or breakfast or dinner! read more

Layla - English muffin sandwich with hashbrowns and avocado toast with salmon - Mediterranean Near Me - Sonoma, California

We had a wonderful brunch here with family. The decor is wonderful, it feels intimate and welcoming. The food was fantastic, especially the olive oil pancakes we got for the table. We'll definitely be back! read more

Beautiful spot in Sonoma wine county for those who want a lunch break in between wine tasting! Layla is located within the MacArthur hotel, with a full bar and a great outdoor patio for dining. It appears that they have valet parking during certain hours but when I came around 2:30 pm on a Saturday, it was open parking for everyone. I had a large party of 7 and we were able to get seated around 3 pm. Unfortunately, the lunch menu was already passed, so we were able to order off the bar menu. The outdoor patio was beautiful and topped with umbrellas to keep you out of the sun. The service was great, however, the kitchen was a little slow and it took about 45mins before we got our first dish. For the food, my friends and I got a variety of dishes to share. - Merguez Sliders with spicy lamb, tzatziki, pickled vegetables. These sliders weren't bad and weren't particularly spicy. I enjoyed the txatziki sauce. - Garlic Mussels with garlic, white wine, herbs. The mussels were great and the sauce was super flavorful! I do know that they usually chargrill the bread with the mussels but these were more on the burnt side than not. - Steak Frites with 8oz flatiron steak, herbed butter, garlic fries. Yumm! the herbed butter was a great touch the steak. One of my favorite dishes that day. We also added extra orders of the garlic fries and they were delicious! They were not soggy at all and came with cute ketchup bottles - Lobster Mac and Cheese. These were on the mild side. The cheese was plentiful but the flavor was not on the strong side. There were about 2 medium pieces of lobster meat that can be cut up into smaller sizes. Overall, I enjoyed my lunch here. The atmosphere was a great touch to the food and would recommend it to anyone in the area! read more

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Very chic interior and the garden courtyard was very relaxing. Wait staff was friendly. Only detraction was that the menu was rather simple.

Loved everything about this place, from the interior decor, to the interesting way it was integrated in with the hotel that is almost done being built. It was pretty hot out when I was there, but if the weather is nice it's worth requesting a table in the back patio. Although new, the service was really great and the prices seemed fairly reasonable for the area. Was able to try a few dishes while there and most of the plates are easy to share as it is Mediterranean style. One of the more interesting was the fried greens with the dip. Overall most the dishes were very straightforward and self-explanatory. The food was simple and yet solid. The cocktails were the same and there's a separate lounge area around the bar for drinks only. If wanting to stay a bit after dinner, there are a few fire pits tucked away only a few yards from the restaurant. Worth a walk over there. The restaurant is walkable from downtown Sonoma, roughly an 8 to 10 minute stroll. read more

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You must check out Layla's! It's so lovely you feel like you are on a mini vacation. I've driven by the hotel so many times but never thought about it for lunch, because typically hotel food is pretty blaaahh and over priced. But my friend asked to meet there for lunch and I said sure. From the moment you walk in the door you are greeted with with a smile. Let me tell you these folks know Hospitality with a capital H! They made us all feel very special. But really you go for the food! Which is European quality- great ingredients prepared with respect and love. I tried the lobster roll. I took a bite and could feel the fresh sea breeze.... the roll was home made and it was served with a fresh lightly dressed salad. Seriously, I've only ever had lobster that good in New England. But wait there's more.... you must order the French fries!! Super fresh and crispy- like they make in Paris. Before we even finished our meal we all said we will definitely be back. We got dessert (I thought we didn't need it but my Mom wanted it ....). I have got 2 words for you: Carrot Cake. Our server said it was made with fresh carrots from the garden and homemade cream cheese frosting. I don't don't know what other ingredients they put in there to make it taste so magical, I'm thinking maybe Unicorn tears or fairy dust?!? Then.. there were these little donut holes drizzled in honey and sprinkled with pistachios and some kind of whimsical middle eastern spice. I gobbled them up with the excitement of a 3 year old eating a rainbow sprinkled donut, for the first time. We met the Chef and he was like all the rest of the staff; super friendly! Sonoma County! This place is a hidden gem, right under our noses. On top of all that; the prices were very reasonable and there was lots of room, so we had no wait. So, if you live near by go and take a mini vacation or if you are on vacation go and experience wine country at its best! read more

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I love love this place. So elegant and the ambiance is perfect. Amazing drinks and the food is amazing. Great costumer service and it's an amazing place to celebrate big deal read more

Usually I am reserved about restaurants attached to hotels, but Layla exceeded my expectations. Layla's ambiance needs to first be applauded. Layla is decorated like a Restoration Hardware dream with beautiful sofas, tables, umbrellas, and strung lights; their ceramic dinnerware by Jono Pandolfi (flipped the plate, as I loved the minimalist ceramicware) adds to the modernist grey-white aesthetic. Furthermore, their gardens and grounds are worth a walk - absolutely stunning rose and lavender bushes. Ordered the following: The Apiary (cocktail) Burrata & Grilled Asparagus (salad) Herb-Marinated Lamb Chops (entrée) Classic Cannoli / Spiced Chocolate Cake (desserts) The Apiary was a silky honey dream - I am not much of a drinker, but I could've swam in this cocktail. The Burrata and Grilled Asparagus was delicious, but I didn't really care for the crispy prosciutto garnish. The Herb-Marinated Lamb Chops was a delightful entrée, and I really enjoyed this dish. Side note: on the menu, vegetable side dishes are listed, and I can see how you may want to order one if you don't order a salad or starter. We ordered two desserts to split: Classic Cannoli and Spiced Chocolate Cake. The Spiced Chocolate Cake is a molten cake, which isn't noted, and the spice was a nice balance to keep it from being overly sweet. The Classic Cannolis were good - one order provides three, and I think I would've preferred to see more varied flavors between, instead of so similar. They were out of the Poached Pear dessert, and I'll look forward to sampling that next time. A very lovely evening overall! read more

Went there rice for the love of Shakshuka. 3 times over, went for the dish and they didn't update the menu. Slow-no-ma. Slow service and staff didn't care about you. Done here. read more