Leila Restaurant

It takes a lot for me to write a review but I am super impressed with the food at this place. The chicken was the absolute best I’ve ever had. Not dry, cooked to perfection. I’m down for a hunting and fishing trip and stumbled on this place by accident. What an amazing establishment. The host, waitress staff everyone was just top notch. I will be back 💪💪💪

We had the best experience at this restaurant. We had falafels to start, two main entrees and baklava for dessert. It was the best baklava I’ve ever had! Rich in flavour yet light and fluffy. The turkish coffee was the perfect way to end the meal. The server was polite and welcoming & the food was incredible. Please try out this restaurant! We will be back!

Cute place with good ambiance inside. Food was good and nice service. Chicken skewers were tender and baba was delicious.

This place a has a festive atmosphere. We went for my sons birthday as he requested to see a belly dancer. We were sadly disappointed. The girl danced for only about 10 minutes and didnt do anything remarkable. That was literally the reason we chose that restaurant. The entre was very tasty but over priced. I would reccomend the food but dont go expecting to be entertained.

I stopped by here on the off chance. For lunchtime they had great deals and extremely reasonable prices. The food was impeccable. I sat outside to begin with as it was cool and breezy and the outside atmosphere was really pleasant. I moved inside to the bar area for a coffee after lunch as it was heating up outside. One of the members of staff said he had worked here for 20+ years which speaks volumes of the restaurant. Great place, really glad I stopped by.

Wanted to try something different, Mediterranean food, why not. 100% yes! I cannot wait to go back. Service was good, they have a happy hour, drinks were good and the food is great! I enjoyed it, very much. Outdoor seating available, very nice on the inside. Loved the atmosphere.

The food is great. The belly dancers are entertaining. The staff are very accommodating and kind. At the evening we were parked out front in the rain with elderly people getting into the car and a staff member came out with a umbrella which was very kind. Would highly recommend.

Food is tasty. Small menu but the grilled meats was freshly made and delicious with a nice char. Nice outdoor seating area. The sauces accompanying the meat was a bit basic. Would have been nice if they had fresh pita bead.

amazing food! wonderful service! We came all the way from Orlando for this! A must if you are in West Palm Beach.

Ordered lunch from Leila for a work lunch and everything was perfect! Everyone's order was correct and labeled, which made for easy distribution. The order was delivered on time. Food was delicious! Everyone who orders the chicken kebab said it was super tender and well seasoned. The beef tips were tender and flavorful. Couscous was slightly sweet and well cooked. Overall great experience, will definitely order again.

Amazing family-owned Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. The best cuisine of this type in all of Palm Beach County. The family who owns this establishment could not be more accommodating, kind and sweet. Highly, highly! Recommended.

I have been here for lunch 4 times in the last month and a half. Three words for this business: Honesty, Integrity, and Care. I'm not sure how accurate this is, but this establishment truly feels family-run. $15 for 90% of lunch items is a generosity based on what you actually get. The quality, preparation, and plating far above standard. There is one male waiter in general whose name I haven't caught, who the amount of dedication and hard work that is shown is admirable. Great service in today's world which is unprovoked is a delicacy, and I have had it every time at Leila's. Would love to see this place stick around.

The food is awesome!! We ordered for delivery for lunch. I had the Shish Tawook dinner which came with 2 large skewers of chicken cooked to perfection. It had the taste of having been bbq'd which I LOVED and a variety of grilled vegetables such as to zucchini yellow squash onions and tomatoes. Took home half for dinner. Very good food. I highly recommend. I haven't been to the location but I hear they have lovely outdoor seating.

Go to Leila now! Where to begin? Me and my three coworkers had business in Palm Beach today and were looking for a good lunch spot. One is on the Atkins Diet in this place looks like a good choice with plenty of meat and salad. Plus, all of us love Middle Eastern food. We were not disappointed. Parking was easy. We were greeted promptly and the staff was so friendly. The space is quaint and clean and quite welcoming. The food was definitely the highlight. I had the chicken kebab lunch with couscous salad, and a side of hummus. Everything was absolutely perfect. The chicken was cooked and seasoned exactly as it should be. All of my coworkers loved with their lunches as well. I'm definitely bringing my husband back here. I cannot say enough about the food and the service. Would love to come and watch the belly dancing too. What a great experience!

Nice quaint location with friendly server. We came for lunch and the food was pretty good. E had fish, gyro, lamb, & chicken. The fries were a little over cooked and the side Greek salad was very small for the uncharge price. Overall pretty good location and food. We all enjoyed most of the dishes, especially the appetizer that came with hummus, babaganoush, grape leaves, and falafel.

Great Middle Eastern restaurant in Palm Beach, service was impeccable and the food was just a right amount with lots of delicious flavor appetizer we ordered the Leila tour , which offer is basically all of the delicious appetizers and one dish. I highly recommend this to start, the CHICKEN KEBOB had so much flavor and was juicy. Cannot wait to go back.

Been here two times. Delicious and great service both times! A true gem in west palm beach

My husband and I ate at Leila last night. It was honestly so bad. We ordered the Mezza plate. You choose 6 apps and they come out as a platter. First off, the pita they serve is horrific. I'm fairly certain it's from a grocery store. Not made in house, dry, flat and flavorless. We asked a waiter where the bread is from and he couldn't answer us. Our plate consisted of hummus, falafel, tzatziki, favs bean salad, tabouli and feta filled pastry. Hummus was sour and had zero tahini, tzatziki was runny with very large chunks of cucumber, fava bean salad was sour as well, falafel was bland and the tabouli was excellent. The water had so much chlorine we couldn't even drink it but the other option is to buy bottled water. How hard is it to just filter your water for your guests? Instead, forcing guest to buy decent water. This place is shot! We were very disappointed and we will never return!

Always a family favorite we met up here for dinner. They have indoor and outdoor seating, and since it was a nice night, we sat outside. Service was really good. The waiter, bus boy, and owner all worked together to take good care of us. We ordered a wide variety of small dishes, including baba ganoush, cauliflower, little sausages, hummus, zucchini, and beef shish kabob. Everything we had was delicious and well seasoned. I loved trying all of the different options. We had the baklava for dessert, too. Great food, fair prices, nice ambiance, and good service.

My husband is Lebanese and wanted to take my parents to a place so they could experience food from his country. We were unsure as there arent many places around palm beach. My husband said this is the best place he has had Lebanese food in all of America!! (and we live in Los Angeles were there are many middle eastern places). The service was great, and the setting was clean comfortable, and I could hear others at my table (very important to me). It was quite popular, and we were so full afterwards because it was so good. Have the Kunafa for desert, your tastebuds will thank you.

A wonderful neighborhood, hidden gem. The food is always beautifully seasoned and the menu selections are plentiful. Our favorite is the chicken kebab, which easily feeds two adults. Wonderful meat filled pastry appetizers. The servers are polite and efficient. The owner is rightfully proud

We went here with a friend who recently lost her spouse. We dined outside and we were very happy. Indeed we enjoyed the belly dancing too. Our food was delicious from the hummus and the baba ghanoush to the grilled shrimp and mixed chicken and fish! Totally delectable. It was a bit loud outside though I prefer the outside over the inside for sure! Inside it is just like any other restaurant- outside it has some pizazz. If you like middle eastern, you should go here. a you won't be sorry. It's not inexpensive to say the least - so just be prepared to drop some dough.

Very cute place and clean. The servers are always very nice. Love the apps. Even kabobs were good albeit im not a meat fan and not excited about grilled veggies. Full bar too.

A wonderful evening that felt like a mini vacation. There was a pretty garden that was covered but in August it's just plain too hot. The Mediterranean was prepared by a Lebanese chef with a belly dancer on weekends = A special evening. Francisco our waiter was on point. The menu looked fabulous there was a lot to choose from it was difficult. Six of us started with warm fresh pita olive oil and herbs. There was a very nice wine list I enjoyed my Chardonnay and friends there Moscato's and Mojito's. We started with the steak tartare and friends started with tabouli. My husband and I shared a rack of lamb with vegetables and rice. The lamb was lean, juicy, cooked to perfection with memorable exotic seasoning. The grilled vegetables were very flavorful. Friends enjoyed their lamb shank, kebab and mixed grill. The baklava for dessert was delicious. Can't wait to come back again!

This restaurant is incredible if you want high quality Mediterranean food such as kabobs. We got their special grill for W which included chicken, beef, lamb, and shrimp kabobs. Each was perfect in their own way. The chicken was moist and well spiced. The beef was cooked to a nice medium and was quite tender. The lamb was rich and fatty, and the shrimp was charred beautifully. It also came with a large side of rice, pita bread. And grilled vegetables. This is a dish I highly recommend if you're in the area and want tasty, fresh food.

Visited Leila for dinner with some friends. They have a Belly dancer at 7 pm. Food was amazing as always. I visited this restaurant many times throughout the years. The chicken skewers were tender and deliciously seasoned, accompanied by cold couscous and sauté zucchini. The Beef skewers were cooked perfectly with warm rice and zucchini. The appetizers were tasty and on point. Alex the owner, is Lebanese, and his food is still f good quality. There is sitting inside , or outside. Street parking by meter, or by a garage close by on Clematis.

Stopped in as it's within walking distance of my building. The atmosphere is great, we sat outside. Dined on a Saturday and they had a belly dancer performing around 8pm.

Every time I come to Leila I love it more and more! The staff is always very welcoming and the timing is always great. We went on a rainy night tonight, but usually the restaurant is really lively but not loud. Today we wanted something not super heavy, so we shared the Mezza tour. Here's a breakdown (counter clockwise starting with the big plate) - kibbeh nayyeh: amazing. 10/10. No notes. A must get! Seasoned perfectly and so fresh - basterma: overkill to get with the kibbeh nayeh, but I wanted to try. It was good quality and very well seasoned just not my perfect dish. Still good! - muhammara: really tasty! Perfect balance - baba ghanouj: another favorite. Smokey and well-spiced - halloumi: I LOVE halloumi, and this didn't disappoint. My fiancé found it a bit salty though - im-saáa: (moussaka) wonderful!!! Also a must-get

Tonight was our first time eating here and it was fantastic. The food was really good quality. The meats were very tender and flavorful and the apps were very good too. We did a mezze platter for appetizer which was a choice of 6 appetizers and a mixed grill which had a few different kinds of kebabs. Everything was really great and I think the pricing was very fair considering the portions were good and you're downtown. We will definitely be back.

Very nice outside patio dinning. Peaceful & quick service. The lunch was amazing & will be dinning there again real soon. Thank you for the great authentic food & wonderful experience.

Love it here! Family owned and wonderful food!!! We come here every time we come from the Brite Line station!

I came in for lunch with a large party and everyone was so kind and sweet. The food was absolutely amazing. I ordered the garlic shrimp with grilled vegetables and rice and it was super filling and fresh. The food came out rather fast for a party of 7. I definitely will be doing lunch here again. I haven't forgotten to take a picture of my food before eating it in a while LOL the food was delicious.

Returned a few years later. We ate outside in the back patio. Not only was the food delicious, but we enjoyed great entertainment. There were three of us. We ordered two appetizers, babakanush (egg plant) and another paste made out of red pepper. When eaten with pita bread both were delicious. For the main meal, we ordered Land and Sea. It consisted of Mahi Mahi, chicken kebob( which was a little tough) and grilled vegetables. Two appetizers and one main meal was ample food for three. Not only was the food delicious, but the entertainment was excellent. The belly dancer lit up the room with lights all over her costume. It was disappointing that we couldn't find reasonable parking. The cost was $15 for two hours at a lot a few blocks down the street. The service was excellent. Thanks for a great evening!

Tried to eat there at 5:15 PM. It was empty and they told us they were too busy to handle our party of 3.

Always stop here on my lunch break if I'm in the area, food is very pleasing, no complaints.

This was one of the most memorable w experience I had with my husband! We wanted something different from the locations we visit close to home. I was craving Mediterranean and this place was amazing if I could give it 10 stars I would. We didn't need reservations cause I believe , was not too busy. ! Do recommend for large party groups if you would like! They do offer vegetarian choices. Best part was getting to see a little performance while having dinner ! Indoor /outdoor seating.

Nice restaurant, atmosphere was very romantic. The food was fresh and authentic. Portions are okay. Really loved the kabobs chicken and lamb. The shrimp kabob was a little over cooked. The aioli that comes with it was soooo good though. It's great that they have the belly dancer show, a little entertainment never hurt. Overall average experience. We sat outside at first but with this Florida heat and mosquitos we quickly changed our minds. I'd be back if I was craving grilled kebabs.

Great service and food, everything fresh and delicious. Quiet on the covered patio and easy to enjoy our conversation. Belly dancing a fun bonus.

Leila is the not so hidden, hidden gem that should be taken seriously. We were amongst the first to venture beyond our threshold in search of new culinary experiences in the not-so post COVID world. We were greeted my what seemed to is to be the owner, sat in a primo window side table, and ordered virtually the entire reasonably priced menu. Since my ADHD is kicking-in right about now and the beach awaits, instead of providing you with the lengthy list of every item we ordered, here's what we didn't order: lamb shank and fish. Every other item we ordered was magnificent--including the Lebanese wine. We will be returning to Leila soon and arguably not soon enough!

What a beautiful experience sitting outdoors with my husband. I enjoyed the mixed platter with different meats. Everything was super flavorful and service was quick.

Leila is a gem. Let's start of by saying that the food is authentic and delicious!! I've been here for both lunch and dinner. They offer indoor and outdoor parking. Servers are trained and very pleasant. Leila is my go to for Greek / Mediterranean food! Ps. Full bar!

The food and service was amazing!! I can't believe how beautiful everything looks and their amazing prices. We sat outside while it rained and we were completely covered and the fans made it feel so comfortable even in this south Florida heat

Food was delicious the service was great and live entertainment was good. I went with my family of 5 and we had a great time. They don't have a kids menu but the kiddos enjoyed a chicken kebab and fries. Would definitely go back

A delicious Lebanese dinner with a belly dancer = a fun evening! The music, food, drinks & service didn't disappoint either. We started with warm pita with an olive oil & herbs while we perused the menu. We shared a steak tartare and rack of lamb with vegetables & rice. Everything was flavorful, fresh, lean, delicious and well seasoned. Portions were generous & service was on point. Baklava for dessert was the perfect ending!

Definitely order the Chateau Musar Lebanese Cabernet wine here, which is rare to find at any restaurant! The mezza tour with 6 plates to choose from on the menu offered great variety and was delicious. Will be back!

rice was overcooked, the turkish wine we ordered was AMAZING!! Belly dancing was a treat!! the burak were great, lamb kefta was good, aioli super tasty, however the tabuli was just all PARSLEY, (not any bulgar wheat) and for that price $15.00 was NOT satisfying. We drove an hour for Christmas dinner, was not worth the gas or the price paid. Our waiter was amazing. We won't be back.

Leila is a nice looking restaurant with comfortable outdoor seating and a youthful staff that is friendly and hard working. Many of the Lebanese/ Middle Eastern basics are served here with few menu surprises. We chose a mezze sampler to get a good overview of the restaurant and out of six items served there was not one that I would say was very good and I'm not even talking exceptional or outstanding. Not one. Falafel had a nice flavor but was negated by heavy coating and the same applied to other fried appetizers. Cauliflower had absolutely no taste and was a disappointment and it was just fried without care or love. Hummus was average as was the pita and couscous was okay with an interesting mint flavor. A main course of Chicken Kebobs was not as dry as others I have tried and it was okay. I wanted to love Leila but I found the whole experience underwhelming.

I feel like good Lebanese food is hard to come by in south Florida but this place has great food and our server was great too. I forgot his name tho unfortunately. Love the food and the dark ambiance inside. The belly dancer show was pretty disappointing, I thought they would have someone who actually belly dances, it was awkward to watch honestly but I will def be back for the food.

Charming from start to finish! Very small, dark and moody, but in a good way. They also have lovely garden dining illuminated by strings of tea lights. I've been several times and each and every time it's consistently stellar! Sometimes we're greeted by the owner, but all the staff is equally invested in their patrons having a friendly and sumptuous dining experience. Equally important, they are very patient about explaining menu items that may not be familiar to everyone... Certain nights you'll be entertained with a traditional dancer, but you'll need to check with the restaurant on which nights she's featured. I'm a big lamb lover, but a great menu item for those wanting to try a little bit of everything is the 'Mezza Tour' - $60 *Pictured I highly recommend this quaint locally Family owned and operated restaurant

Possibly the best restaurant in West Palm Beach. I don't know what they do to their chicken but it is always so flavorful and tender. The entire menu is excellent from the appetizers to the entrees. Love the grape leaves. The bartender makes an excellent martini and the belly dancer on Friday and Saturday makes for an exciting evening. Don't want to put any bad ideas in the owners head but I think he is reasonably priced for the portion size. Not sure I can stress this enough but I have been on kebab mission lately and I can't find any that compare to Leila's. My one complaint is that they are closed on Sundays.

Very authentic middle eastern food. We ordered with our eyes and we're not disappointed. All the items were deliciously on point. Service was very attentive from everyone that interacted with us. They have sitting indoors and outside as well. I noticed that there were many couples which means that people find it to be a romantic spot. There were also large gatherings of friends and a few large families. Everyone was nicely dressed!!! I will return.

I've been going to Leila for years and their shish tawook is amazingly good. Friendly staff too.

Great time at Leila! All the dishes are great. Atmosphere fantastic. We were here during the evening dancing show. 5 year old granddaughter was absolutely enamored. We'll be back.

If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and come have some delicious Lebanese food. Great service, nice staff and nice atmosphere.

Encontramos el restaurante de casualidad una tarde de miércoles y que suerte tuvimos !!!! . Fue una experiencia exquisita. El lugar era muy acogedor , éramos los únicos en ese momento en el restaurante , tenía una decoración delicada , sencilla y muy linda . Tienen opción de meses dentro y al aire libre ( como una terraza ) . La atención en todo momento fue impecable , el camarero que nos atendió tuvo la paciencia de explicar los platos en los que teníamos duda y nos recomendó un postres tan Rico que nos dejó hablando de el toda la noche . Las porciones de comídanse estaban bien , tenían un buen sabor y ha sido el mejor hummus que he probado en toda mi vida . Súper recomendado !!! Volvería a ir sin pensarlo

Great food and atmosphere with superb service. If you have a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine fixin, you cannot go wrong here.

The service and ambience are nice. The food is good but nothing outstanding. We got the labaneh to start and it was okay. It didn't have much flavor. For the main, I got the beef kefta and my aunt got the land & sea. The kefta was a little tough however, the chicken was super flavorful and moist. I would certainly dine here again but I'm not running to come back.