Anticipated Lebanese Restaurant Leila Opens in Downtown Detroit | Eater Detroit

"Located at the base of the renovated Farwell Building in Capitol Park, downtown Detroit, this new Lebanese restaurant from father-and-son operators Sameer and Samy Eid (also behind Birmingham favorites Phoenicia and Forest) is positioned as a slightly more casual sibling to Phoenicia with an emphasis on family-style dining and Lebanese mezze. Named for Samy’s mother, the menu features fresh pita, Phoenicia’s beloved dry-rubbed ribs and a variety of grilled meat dishes known collectively as mashawi. The venue seats about 130 guests, includes a basement private dining room and a 20-seat lounge, and plans to add a patio in the future. Reservations are being handled through Resy for dinner service only, with most nights showing availability except for Saturday, November 2." - Brenna Houck