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Lyla

3.7 (424 reviews)
Open • 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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Short rib pasta
Erica K.

My friends and I tried this restaurant for the first time last night and I can't say that any of us were impressed or would return. First, group reservations of 5 require a credit card to hold ($25 each), fine. The restaurant looks lovely, money was well spent on the decor, outdoor patio and bar area. They were out of the filet mignon and fish, which four of us wanted to order- and it was only 6:30pm on a Saturday night! So you're basically forced to each pasta and pizza. It feels like they are really cheating out with overpriced lesser dishes. My friend promptly returned his drink, which was recommended by the waitress- a combination of red wine and tequila?! The fig and arugula pizza was good, nothing crazy, the short rib pasta was good, nothing crazy but needed more spice, the asparagus was fine., nothing special. The final act that ticked us off was when the charged my friend $16 for bottled water for the table, which none of asked for, the waitress explained that she was expected by the owner to serve it. The table was never told and was not provided a filtered water option- this is something they automatically charge without asking! Only after disputing the charge vigorously did they remove it. There is paid parking across the street or free if you can find a spot on the street- good luck! Verdict: Disappointed

Lauren T.

Perfect for a birthday celebration! Food 4/5: the food was pretty good! The menu is pretty simple and they have specials on certain days which is nice. We got truffle fries, Alfredo pasta (forgot the name), and Bianca pizza. They ever brought out a cake for me Service 5/5: the waiter was great, she took care of us and helped give recs on what to get for food and drinks! Ambiance 5/5: we went on a Monday so it not packed at all. It's very cute and great for a calm vibe and celebration. Feels very intimate Parking: there's a parking lot across the street, have to pay.

Spicy Orecchiette
Anna M.

A cute vibe for girls night but is on the pricier side. Pasta was just okay. Would probably get something else next time. The restaurant was very hot while we were dining in. It was about 7 pm on a Friday night in the summer so a bit understandable but really inconvenienced our experience. The waiter was attentive and fixed our wobbling table. Drinks were a bit on the sweet side even after sending one back. I had higher expectations going in but would say it was okay overall.

Van L.

We came here for a birthday. It's a beautiful restaurant with great service but very pricey. Foods were amazing, so I guess it's one of those you get what you pay for. The cocktails were also very good. My filet was absolutely perfection!

lamb
Vianai A. C.

Came in on a Saturday afternoon and the vibes were quiet and chill. Lots of soft natural lighting inside. We had 3 delicious beverages (they have a mocktail menu!) but the tequila/wine/cola drink was our favorite--such an interesting combo! We shared the the lamb rack plate and margarita pizza. The lamb was beautifully cooked and the veggies it came with were so yummy. We also enjoyed the pizza as it was light and fresh. We had excellent attentive service the whole way through. There's valet in the parking lot across the street and the restaurant offers a discount on valet services.

Alejandro B.

I kept seeing LYLA all over my feed so I finally went, and honestly it does feel like you're not even in Dallas, it's very like Italian beach club vibes. Service was actually really good, everyone was super nice and even the general manager came over to check on us which I didn't expect. We got the burrata first and that was easily one of my favorite things. It's not just a plain burrata, it comes with a bunch of stuff like prosciutto, pistachios, some orange slices, way more going on than I thought. It's also pretty big so you can share it. And it comes with sliced sourdough bread that's grilled with olive oil and that part... so good, I loved it. Then we got the cacio e pepe with shrimp. The pasta tasted fresh, like actually homemade, and we added shrimp, it only came with three but they were huge and cooked perfectly. It also had a little truffle in there which made it even better. We also tried the salmon with quinoa and that one surprised me, the sauce under it was really good and they got the temperature right, I asked for medium and it came out perfect. Cocktails were nice too, they have a lot of options and everything looked really good. Overall I'd go back for sure. It's more about the vibe than just the food. I've heard their brunch is really popular too so I wanna try that next.

Galentine's menu
Antecia P.

Celebrated their Galentine's Dinner special: purchase a drink, receive a meal for free. I purchased the Be Mine drink. Really cute and perfectly mix flavors. Not too strong, not too weak. The food was yummy! Small bite plates but really good food and flavors. Service was quick then slow then quick then slow again that was confusing. Nevertheless our waitress was wonderful when present. Explained the special in detailed, explain the small plates and offered to bring the regular menu out. I'd definitely try the restaurant again to get a true feel for the service and food on a regular non-special night. One sour note was the parking. The parking said $7. Upon requesting the car to pay it stated $39. When given the code for validation it reduce it to $8.81, not $7! Why is there fees attached to parking??? That's crazy and not cool. But anyways...I'd go back

Loved this place. The food, the vibe, the service everything was perfect. Do reservations before you go.

The Lyla cocktail
Keylantra T.

Oh boy.... our party of 9 had a reservation scheduled for 9:15pm Saturday night. Our party arrived as early as 8:30p with the last guests (birthday girl & driver) arrived right at 9:15p. We were told our table was not ready -- because they'd given it to a non-reservation group of women (yes, them) -- so we'd have to wait a little longer. A little longer became 45 minutes. We were not sat until 10:15p!!! Once sat, it took about 15 minutes to even get our drink orders so at the same time, we ordered our dinner. A bartender named Stefanie came to our table and brought us a bottle of Prosecco we did NOT ask for and proceeded to tell the waitress she gave us a bottle (for free) yet the manager overheard them and said no, we cannot do that. FINE! Come get the bottle off our table since it hasn't been opened. Do you think she did that? No. She continued to ignore our table. Everything took FOREVER -- while most of the patrons were GONE out of the restaurant. We didn't receive checks until 11:08p (no exaggeration). Food was absolutely MID. A pepperoni pizza shouldn't taste so stale after being freshly made. I felt discriminated against the entire night at this place. Not a fan, won't be back. My sisters, if you know, YOU KNOW. Enjoy these photos of the birthday girl!

Blaine B.

Honestly, I wasn't super impressed with Lyla's. I've seen so many people rave about it so I was excited to finally try it. Service was great and I did like the ambience of the restaurant, but overall it felt overhyped. We started with the Brussels sprouts which were probably the best part of the meal. For dinner, we ordered the Italian chopped salad, truffle pepperoni pizza, and feta salmon. Everything was decent, just nothing that really stood out or made me want to rush back.

Espresso martini & truffle fries
Melody V.

The restaurant is gorgeous and definitely has the Instagram aesthetic. We went for brunch and service was quick. They had a separate brunch cocktail and food menu on top of their normal menu. The standout items to me were the salmon, truffle fries, and cocktails. The mimosa flight is a good deal and they were generous with the juice options. We got a steak & egg pizza which I was really excited for but ended up being extremely disappointed because what came out was a pizza with scrambled eggs and some pieces of steak with a mountain of arugula on top. Which would be fine but the menu description calls out "sunny side up eggs".

Waffles
Christina L.

Easter Brunch here with fam! Good service - good food - good drinks! My Espresso Martinis were yummy - and the decor of this little restaurant is really good vibes!

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Cynthia was amazing! 10/10 for food and service. Looking forward to returning and trying something new!

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This place was such a vibe. Beautiful ambience, and the food was super yummy! I'm definitely coming back to try more!

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Food is overpriced. Food is meh. Nothing special. Cocktails r delicious. Good interior decor.

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Can we bring balloons for birthday celebration?

I saw a group who did, but it wasn't very many maybe 2 or 3.

What is the difference between the dining room, lounge, and veranda?

The dining room is the main larger area, the lounge is closer to the bar with high tables and chairs but it doesn't really give bar vibes, in a good way. The veranda is outside close to sidewalk/street. The place is super cute.

What hours does brunch get serve?

Considering they open at 5pm everyday, I don't think they have brunch. Best to call and make sure. https://www.lylarestaurant.com/menu

Is there valet parking?

Yes, they offer valet parking.

Do they serve gluten free pasta or pizza?

Yes both!

Are there vegetarian options? (Apart from the salads)

Yes. Pastas and pizza.

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4.4(264 reviews)
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Selda Mediterranean - Beet Salad + Chicken

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4.5(670 reviews)
10.3 mi•North Dallas
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Atmosphere: Came on a whim on a Saturday night. This place was packed. Although we arrived before…read morethe rush, they had a lot of tables reserved and still the restaurant was full. Fortunately, they had some space on the patio. It was a hot night however they had couple fans to blow away some heat. Food: Started with a salad which was fresh, flavorful and with large chunks of beets, watermelon, and feta cheese. Great appetizer. My wife and I wanted to try a couple of items to share for the main entree, I had branzino. The whole fish, filleted, and grilled. The flavor was rich, without being overly salty nor too oily. The sides 1. Grilled Branzino - Served with quinoa arugula salad 2. Ali Nazik- Chargrilled lamb shish over smoked eggplant puree served with bean salad on the side Both were fantastic. The lamb was cooked just right and turned out moist and tender. The eggplant puree was a great texture; neither too smooth to lose its integrity nor too chunky. The staff was attentive and helpful. Verdict: 9/10: Would definitely go back but with a reservation or in a mindset to sit in the heat on the patio. Also, the deboning process for the fish could've used a little more care, but that didn't take away from the flavor.

Disappointed at the experience. I had been to the restaurant…read morein the past and had enjoyed it and perhaps this was an off night and I'm sorry to leave a poor review but there is room for improvement. The good : flavors were delicious. Our server was attentive and the entire staff seemed happy to have us.The flat bread pide (at another table) looked sumptuous . Chicken shish kebab chunks were cooked well and seasoned nicely and were juicy. The complementary bread is superb. The yogurt dip that went with though was not enough for us to have more than a few bites. Needs improvement: there was no reason why the accompanying (delicious) bean and cucumber salad was 24 to 48 hours old with Limp cucumbers and parsley and flavorless tomatoes. Needs to be fresh daily and use cherry tomatoes or Campari tomatoes for flavor and crispness. Turkish Rice was meh. It was cooked properly but not a whole lot of flavor and perhaps I was expecting more of a Lebanese style pilaf with butter, nuts, spices, onions, etc. to brighten it up. Beyti minced beef had good flavor, but why did they have gristle in it? My dinner companion complains was that this was a cheap cut. The butcher supplier is not paying attention. It also could've used a little bit more sauce on the bread wrap pieces for added juiciness. We ordered the.Tzatziki yogurt dip which helped add juiciness . There was no reason why the Turkish red wine came out warm. I realize that we were in a Dallas summer at 95° at 9 PM and the restaurant was slightly warm but still. Lastly, the owners might think about mitigating the hard surfaces that reflect sound in the restaurant. It's a lively place, but we were subjected to the group of six women who were drinking enough to be loud and screechy across the room - all too common across the city -and I did not need to hear them yukking it up. The place was full on a Saturday night, which bodes well for this restaurant. The staff attitude is good, but I'm afraid this will not be a repeat for me and my companions. .

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Fusion Mediterranean Grill & Bar

4.7(234 reviews)
8.3 mi•North Dallas, Preston Hollow
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Mid Size restaurant with plenty of both booths and standard tables in the center. A bar is at one…read moreend of the room and the ambience is warm somewhat modern but simple and chic. Rishi took our phone call and ensured that we had a table waiting for our group of three when we arrived. The restaurant was about 50% full when we got here. The menu was varied and ready to accommodate small groups or individuals as well as family style options for larger groups. It took around 15 to 20 minutes to get the appetizer. The staff was apologetic however little curious, considering the fact that the restaurant was not that busy. For an appetizer, we ordered the roasted cauliflower and the flaming Saganaki. Both of which were delicious. Then followed that with a Mediterranean salad (not realizing that our entrees came with salads, lol). And for our entrees: Mediterranean Moussaka, chicken kabob for the kiddo and the 24 hour braised lamb shank for me. Dessert was the Kunafa- a new flavor explosion like I had never experienced before. Now, the food was tasty, very tasty. However in speaking to Stan, the owner, they pride themselves on Himalayan hospitality. And while I've never been to the Himalayan mountains, nor Nepal, I now have this uncanny desire to visit that region if the service is even a fraction of what I have received tonight! From wonderful suggestions, to a small scoop of ice cream for my son, and several flavors that we were able to just sample and try based on his pure excitement about sharing the flavors. This was just a fantastic experience, all around. 10/10 would recommend 10/10 will be back.

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Miznon is a absolute gem for this area. The only mediterranean resturant that offers extremely…read morefresh ans grass fed meats. They make every single thing on the menu by hand. They come in several hours before opening everyday to prep each and every item on the menu by hand. The folded cheese burger is incredible and a different take on a normal cheeseburger. I'd get this over any regular burger any day of the week. The fish and chips is something you wouldn't expect, in the best way possible. The favor is unreal, and just super delicious. I think that's the most slept on dish here. It will be the fan favorite soon enough. Levi and Andy are incredible behind the bar. They are super attentive and make some incredible drinks. We also had the pleasure to meet the owner. He's incredible friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable of the entire menu. This space is perfect for a corporate lunch, pit stop during work and an incredible dinner with the family. This will 100 percent be a stop for us every single time we are in town.

Me and my friend went in on a Wednesday night to catch the RNB vibes bcus we seen it was lit on…read moreTikTok. Now there wasn't a crowd there possibly bcus it was cold but the food and guitarist there didn't disappoint! We went for the vibes but we really went for the food, let's be honest! The FOH manager Levi was super cool, he explained the menu, and gave some really good suggestions. I had the Candy Steak and it was so tender and flavorful! He also recommended the Lamb Kebab (that my friend got) the Run Over Potato that is literally a smashed potato but the olive oil and sauce is such a hit I promise you won't be disappointed. Also we got their infamous hummus! I can't wait to go back and try other things and go when it's warm to catch the full vibes! The guitarist IG: thenameisravs definitely had me vibing while I was there. Can't wait to go back!!

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4.5(434 reviews)
0.8 mi•Turtle Creek, Oak Lawn
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My favorite falafel wrap in all of dfw!!! The beef shish kebab is also really tasty and big…read moreportions!

Finally arriving in Dallas after a long morning filled with travel and I was able to time Uber Eats…read moreperfectly to arrive with delicious food to my hotel. I ordered the Chicken TAwook plate with fries and tabouleh. It was divine. I love that it came with garlic sauce. That's actually why I ordered it. I was impressed with how my fries remained crispy even though they didn't make any steam holes. The tabouleh was so fresh and the rice was perfectly cooked. The star of my plate was of course the chicken; there was a lot of it. Large chunks that were perfectly grilled and they weren't dry. My husband ordered the Kafka Beef Plate with tabouleh and hummus. I hate that I had to remove a star but he said his hummus was "runny and watery". I was having too much fun with my food to investigate, but I'm going to take his word for it. I'm picky with hummus so I don't normally order it from random places. He'll learn someday. He also didn't like a spice that was in the Kafta. It was probably nutmeg or cumin or a combination of both. I also have learned my lesson with Mediterranean cuisine that I'm unfamiliar with. I don't like cinnamon or those pumpkin pie variety of spices in my meat so I never order anything that's beef or lamb. In their defense, I bet the meat was delicious if you like those spices. I wish they had included ketchup for my fries. I'd order from here again.

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