Lyla

Had a fantastic experience! From the moment we walked in, we were impressed by the beautiful ambiance and thoughtful decor; everything about the setting felt warm, welcoming, and tastefully put together. Our server Abram was outstanding—friendly, attentive, and genuinely made our dining experience memorable. All the staff were great. The food was delicious, especially the garlic shrimps, so flavorful 😋 And don’t miss the Hazelnut Heaven dessert, absolutely amazing. Highly recommend! Overall, this restaurant exceeded our expectations on all fronts.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 I had such a great experience at Layla in Dallas! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the food was absolutely delicious — every dish was fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. A special shoutout to our server, Robert, who truly made the night exceptional. He was friendly, attentive, and knew the menu inside and out. His recommendations were spot-on, and he checked in at all the right times without ever feeling intrusive. You can tell he genuinely cares about making sure guests have a great time.

From the moment we were seated at Lyla, Abram set the tone for an extraordinary evening. He greeted us with a warm, genuine smile and a professionalism that immediately made us feel welcomed. Throughout the night he was attentive without being intrusive, striking just the right balance checking in at perfect moments and always anticipating what we might need before we asked. His deep knowledge of the menu impressed us: he described dishes so well we felt confident choosing even the less obvious options. When one of our dishes arrived a bit off from what we expected, Abraham handled it with such grace and care, ensuring it was made right—and he did so with kindness and good humor. The pacing of the meal was flawless—never rushed, never long waits. Every course arrived in time for us to savor what preceded it. Drinks were refilled, special requests fulfilled, and he had excellent suggestions for wine pairings and dessert that turned out to be highlights. Beyond service mechanics, Abram personality elevated the experience. He had a warm presence, genuine interest in ensuring our enjoyment, and a light touch of humor that made us laugh. It felt like being hosted by someone who truly cares. Lyla already offers beautiful ambiance, inventive food, and an elegant but relaxed atmosphere—and Abraham made all of that shine even brighter. We left feeling delighted and will absolutely return. Five stars isn’t enough when someone delivers service like his.

I had an amazing dining experience at Lyla while visiting from Chicago! The food was absolutely delicious — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. But what really made the evening special was our server, Gerson. He was incredibly attentive, friendly, and made great recommendations that took our meal to the next level. You can tell he truly cares about providing an exceptional experience. Highly recommend Lyla for anyone looking for authentic Italian food and outstanding service — ask for Gerson when you go!

Drinks: I regretted ordering my lemon drop, as it was terrible. So syrupy that I ended up sending back. The other 3 girls agreed the drinks were not good and they did not finish them. Food: honestly mid to below average for a “nice” restaurant. The spicy orecchiette was not spicy and the sauce reminded me of canned tomato soup watered down. Service: we had a reservation, but had to wait a few minutes for the table. Service was slow. I kept trying to get our servers attention and she’d walk right by. Atmosphere: beautiful decor, but could not hear the person across from us as it’s SO LOUD! This is a spot you go for the aesthetics only. They also wouldn’t split checks for my group of 8, but this is common for these types of places. Note: if you want amazing drinks, go across the street to Mi Cocina! Food there is also better.

From the moment I walked into Lyla, I knew I was in for something special. The entire restaurant has an effortless, elevated aura—soft lighting, modern decor, and a cozy ambiance that makes you feel both relaxed and indulged. It strikes that rare balance between chic and inviting, creating the perfect setting for a memorable dining experience. The food was nothing short of exceptional. Every dish was beautifully plated and bursting with flavor, clearly crafted with care and creativity. From the first bite to the last, everything felt thoughtfully prepared and perfectly seasoned. It’s the kind of menu that makes you want to come back just to try more. And I have to give special recognition to your waitress, Madison. She was phenomenal—warm, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. Madison had the perfect timing and genuine charm that made our visit feel personal and truly enjoyable. She elevated the entire experience with her professionalism and friendly energy.

My server Gerson was amazing! He was very attentive and friendly. The truffle fries may have been the best fries I’ve ever had. You have to try them!

My friend suggested this place for my birthday since they stayed open a bit later on a Thursday and I’m glad she did. The food was good, I just wish it was a bigger portion of it. I got a pasta with salmon as my protein and I also got to try their lamb meatballs which were 100/10! There wasn’t a crowd when we went so we could sit where we pleased. Indoor and outdoor area decor was very cute and neat. Our server Andre was really sweet and helpful! He was really nice, provided great suggestions and overall great service. The mango sorbet was delicious!

Great place! Gerardo at the bar is the best. he suggested a pizza and it was amazing.

Came here for Sunday brunch. We got lucky with street parking, otherwise you have to pay $7 (after validation) for valet in the lot across the street. Their information is a little misleading, thus we thought brunch ended at 4pm as stated on their website, but were told it ended at 3pm. Our reservation was at 2:45pm so we had to rush to order and those in are party who arrived late had to order from their regular menu. Outside of that, their service was really good (it was not busy), and they had a nice, fresh atmosphere. I forgot to take pictures unfortunately, but their food was good across the table. Not the best, but definitely satisfactory. I had their French toast with a side of eggs and bacon. I would come back, perhaps for dinner next time to try their pastas.

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".

Lyla - Dallas, TX This was such a beautiful and memorable lunch experience! The restaurant itself is aesthetically stunning--bright, elegant, and totally picture-worthy. It's one of those places that makes you feel like you're somewhere special the moment you walk in. Our server, Anissa, was amazing from start to finish. She recommended the mule Midnight in Paris and it was honestly one of the best I've had. I ordered the Italian chopped salad with grilled chicken, and it was so fresh and flavorful. My friends had the Spaghetti Pomodoro with the lamb meatballs and everyone had clean plates--no complaints! Anissa went above and beyond to give us a great first-time experience, even bringing out a special dessert that hadn't hit the menu yet for our occasion. On top of that, the manager was also super kind and attentive, which just added to the warm, thoughtful service. Lyla gave luxury, comfort, and great food all in one--I'm already planning my next visit.

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.

I returned to Lyla last night after a little over a year since my last visit. I remember being really impressed the first time, but looking back, that might've just been the champagne talking, LOL. This time around, things didn't quite live up to the hype. I started with the burrata, and was super disappointing. It came with plain white bread, like actual Wonder Bread, and it wasn't even toasted or warm. No crunch to it whatsoever. For an $18 appetizer, that felt lazy. The highlight of the dish was actually the oranges with pistachios. Next was the truffle pasta, which I'd been especially excited for because I loved it during my first visit. Sadly, it fell flat. There were barely any truffles. It was basically just fettuccine alfredo. For the same price as a dish at Eataly, where they load you up with truffle, it felt like a letdown. You couldn't even see or taste them. Lame. The service was painfully slow. It took our waitress about 20 minutes just to greet us, another 20 to take our drink order, and another 20 for water, etc. It was 7pm on a Saturday, and didn't seem understaffed. That said, a few people (possibly managers?) did stop by our table to check in, which I appreciated. The one thing Lyla still nails is the vibe. The ambiance is beautiful, and I saw a lot of girls taking cute pictures at the entrance--definitely Instagram-worthy. It started raining while we were on the patio, but they pulled down screens to keep us dry, which was a nice touch. Overall, I really loved Lyla the first time I came, but it feels like the quality has gone down while the prices haven't. Disappointing visit.

Food was honestly good but nothing crazy. I came with a group of about 20 people so I understand the wait time for food and drinks but it did take a while for us to get drinks and food. More than 45 min but because it was a big group it's understandable. I shared the truffle fries, burrata and got the salmon for myself. Fries and burrata were average and nothing crazy. I ate the burrata before taking a pic haha but I wish they had some tomatoes to go with it. The salmon was well seasoned and good but nothing too crazy. The vibes were great though. The blue lighting and ambiance was nice. I will come back with my girlfriend to see how it is but it was an okay place overall. Overall a solid 3.5/5 for going but the rating is probably lower since it was a big group.

Food was delicious! Victor was an amazing server and was very attentive! It was dim and really beautiful, will definitely come again.

I am such a fan!! The restaurant is always so beautiful and airy and such a vibe for fun dinners and drinks. The food is great, always love the eggplant and the spicy pasta.

Foodie Alert! Lyla is without a doubt a beautiful restaurant with a stunning aesthetic--that's honestly the real highlight. However, the food and overall experience didn't live up to the atmosphere at all! I ordered the Prosecco, which was unpleasant in taste, it was extra extra dry and bitter, almost like a brut. I'm a Prosecco girly and I'm used to it being a little dry, fruity and refreshing. The lamb meatballs were overly spicy with no real seasoning. I also had the truffle pasta, which seemed promising at first, but they added chicken I didn't request, which threw off the flavor. Later in the night, I began feeling sick--so something I ate didn't sit well with me. Our server wasn't very attentive. He overlooked a few of our requests, assumed we were all paying on one check without asking, and even took away our appetizers while we were still eating. That left us feeling rushed and overlooked. One bright spot: the truffle fries were actually pretty good--I'll give them that. Overall, I'd rate this visit 3 out of 5 stars, mainly for the ambiance. There's definitely room for improvement in both the food and the service.

Me and my homegirls came here for a celebratory meal. The ambiance of the restaurant is Instagram worthy and the drinks are delicious. Please note the prices have increased since they have last updated their online menu (11/2025), with that being said, the food wasn't necessarily to die for. I got the SPICY ORECCHIETTE with grilled chicken. It was okay, nothing memorable but it wasn't terrible. For my non drinking girlies, they do offer mocktails, so that's a plus. Our waiter was pretty cool, he came around checking on us often. We went around 4:15ish on a Saturday and they weren't busy at all. I would still come back even if it's just for drinks and pizza. As for parking they have valet right across the street for about $5-$10 after you out the validation code from your receipt.

I tried Lyla for the first time and if I'm being honest, it didn't quite live up to my expectations. I had heard so many good things about this place and it was highly recommended. The food was great, but something about the service was just off. We arrived and there was 1 person ahead of us that seemed to have difficulties with their reservation. We stood there 5 minutes or more with not even an acknowledgment or a quick "we'll be with you ladies in a moment." Our server was great. He was so knowledgeable and gave great recommendations, but everyone else that we interacted with that evening was just lacking. We waited quite a while for truffle fries and they came out cold. The person who brought them to our table walked away rather quickly so we had to wait a bit before we could even tell anyone that they were brought to us cold. The whipped eggplant was delicious and the brussel sprouts were great as well. Something about the service just seemed really slow. Then our dessert was brought out by someone else and I immediately asked if we could have 3 spoons since we were sharing. The employee told me that we had to ask our server for that. We didn't see our server for another 5+ minutes. It just seemed quite rude and unnecessary to have to wait for my server to get silverware. Why was that employee not able to assist? Like I said, the food was great so maybe service was just subpar that night. I'd be more than willing to try again. The restaurant was absolutely beautiful and there was so much more on the menu that I wanted to try.

Finally made it to this amazing place! After two previous reservations I couldn't keep, today we finally enjoyed a lovely brunch--and it was absolutely worth the wait. The atmosphere is so warm, charming, and undeniably Instagrammable! The drinks were delightful, and I ordered the short rib Benedict. It was incredible--tender meat that melts in your mouth, seasoned just right to let the beef's natural flavor shine. The eggs were perfectly poached, and the potatoes were seasoned to perfection. I couldn't get enough! Service was perfect- Thank you! What a wonderful experience! I will defintly be back for dinner one day for sureA

This place is definitely cute! We got three appetizers the burrata, crispy Brussels, and the truffle fries. Burrata was fine. The crispy brussels were good, everyone at the table agreed! Big hit. The truffle fries were disappointing... according to the reviews this was actually one of their top items on the menu but they came out soggy and cold. For my entree I ordered the spicy orecchiette, it was okay, not super flavorful or anything. I added salmon and it was cooked well. The pasta was a little "spicy" but I love spice so I didn't mind. The broccolini I ordered was overcooked and tasted burnt. The food took so long they were practically closed when it finally arrived. They didn't seem too busy.. we came on a random weekday. We also sat outside. The server was very friendly and nice. But overall, I wouldn't be back here. Nothing stood out to me and nothing was amazing in my opinion.

Went here with a group of 4 girlfriends on a Friday night. It was quite difficult to get a reservation, and they had a very steep charge for no shows. There was still a long wait for us to get seated even after we arrived for our reservation, but upon walking in the ambience is incredible and very vibey. The pasta itself was tasty, but not the best I've had. My girlfriends and I all shared plates and the portions were generous. Wine was reasonably priced as well. I'd definitely come back for the ambience alone, but the food wasn't anything over the top.

Starting off the decor is so beautiful! The drinks fell a bit flat in terms of strength and taste. We loved the truffle fries, whipped eggplant and the pasta! Chocolate cake was delectable . Service was a bit slow but it was also a busy Friday night, I get that.

Lyla was pretty good!! We got their whipped eggplant and burrata to start. I loveeeeeeed the whipped eggplant but thought the burrata was nothing special. For entrees we split spicy orecchiette pasta and Caesar salad. The salad was delish and the croutons were fun. The pasta was great, good heat and perfectly cooked noodles. The ambiance is very cute in there! Sadly we didn't love any of the drinks we got... their martinis are tiny (not even filled to the top of the glass) and we couldn't taste any alcohol in it which is shocking for a martini. Thought it was an expensive drink for what we got.

Great looking place, but the Food (the reason you come), wasn't great. We came by for a light lunch and ordered the: Lobster Cannolini & Margarita Pizza The Pasta was very uninspired, lacking any real amount of Lobster, and the $30 price tag? 10 Bucks per piece of pasta... The Margarita Pizza seemed frozen? Hard to tell. The strange thing is that apparently they serve it with a plate of Eggs? Very confusing. They then attempted to charge us for the eggs, but removed the item from our ticket when questioned. Conclusion: money better spent elsewhere, unless you're coming for the Instagram factor.

Lyla is a coastal italian restaurant in Dallas that is well known for its picturesque aesthetics. The ambiance lived up to the hype and was perfect for a date night or evening gathering with friends. Overall, I thought the food was good but not great. We enjoyed the whipped egg plant as an appetizer then split the spaghetti bolognese and the truffle pepperoni pizza. I thought the pizza was great but that the pasta was ok. The service here was also just ok. Overall, I enjoyed going to Lyla but am not going to be quick to return.

I come here occasionally for my "table for 1" kind of nights. The ambiance is really nice and makes me feel like I'm on vacation! Menu is all around good, just wish the main entrees had some more oomph to them! Truffle fries are delicious and always a must for me :)

Starting off the rating of the food , it was all freshly made very good!, however the portions didn't fit the cost at all. I also had the grilled shrimp in which I devoured before taking a picture.. Service was good , our server did an amazing job on explaining the choices on the menu. Ambiance' nice it's small gives you a feel of a nice small Italian restaurant on the cobblestone of a Mexican village with a tropical setting. Parking you pay for in which I feel you shouldn't if I'm in your establishment already patronizing.. Will I go again, yes just if I'm in the mood for something light and refreshing and a taste for a different special cocktail. But this place is definitely overpriced for the portions you receive..

This restaurant is so cute and I would definitely go back for the atmosphere! The food and drinks were pretty good and flavorful. I enjoyed their appetizer dishes more than the main pasta dishes. This seems like a trend for me for lot of these pretty restaurants where the small dishes are so much better than the entrees. Service was good and it was very busy on a weekday night (Thursday) so I would make reservations if you can!

We made a reservation for Saturday night and were promptly seated. Our waiter was attentive. The atmosphere very nice and cozy. However, the most important part of all, our food, left a lot to be desired. There were 4 of us and we ordered the brussel sprouts, which were a little salty but good. The pepperoni pizza that was ok, and two pastas: -papardelli short rib that had no flavor, very little short rib and was very greasy -shrimp capellini that was swimming in oil. It supposed to be creamy lemon butter but it was pure butter. For such a beautiful place, the food should definitely be up to par.

The ambiance was amazing! We got truffle pizza, the fig pizza and the ordocelli pasta. All were so flavorful and filling! The pasta was the highlight. Service was a bit slow but our waitress was so sweet!

I could not say better things about our server Gerson. He was so personable and everything he knew about the menu was genius. He was so helpful and his expertise was super educational on the drinks. I'm definitely gonna come back here weekly only because of him.

I went to brunch here with my girlies and it did not disappoint! Usually when we go to brunch and the place is cute, we get disappointed by the food , but the food here was pretty good! The Spicy Orecchiette was very flavorful and spicy. Probably one of my favorite spicy vodka pastas I've had to date. The truffle carbonara was pretty good as well, but on the cheesier side, so for those of you who are lactose intolerant, I recommend bringing some lactaid! Beware their drinks are on the pricier side. The food and drinks came out pretty quickly, but we barely saw our server :( Overall, it's a good birthday brunch / girls brunch / date brunch place. Would love to come back and try it for dinner!

Food: pretty good, decent, presentation is beautiful. Drinks: a little pricey but worth it! If you get the spritzer they have a cute fruit bar where you can decorate your own drink. The truffle pasta was amazing! Service: they're really attentive and make sure you're well taken care of! Ambience: music selection is awwwesome! The place is really pretty and cute, had a lot of room for lots and lots of photo opportunity's.

This was such a disappointing birthday dinner experience. I was SO excited to come here as it looks so aesthetic from the outside but I should have listened to the yelp community because clearly everyone has been disappointed by Lyla. Overall, the interiors are adorable. They put a lot of time into decorating and creating a nice aesthetic for the place. They should have taken an equal amount of time to curate a good menu and learn how to service people better. The food was fine, at best. The portions were small for the price. The eggplant dip tastes like hummus. The carbonara left the person eating it still hungry for a second meal. The service for a birthday dinner was disappointing. You are not allowed to bring your own dessert and they did not even offer a birthday treat. The waitress said "we can put a candle on a dessert that you buy here". For the price of this establishment I was expecting a bit more excitement for a special day. I sincerely hope the restaurant owner takes some time to read through the other reviews on here and does something to better people's experience.

I lovedddd this place! I came with some of my family for my birthday. The ambiance is everything and I love the way the drinks come out, the presentation is up to par. The drinks were 10/10. The espresso martini was delicious. To start we got the crispy tuna which was sooo good. We ordered pizza which was sooo delicious and their steak with mashed potatoes for our entree. We didn't get any dessert, but it looked good. The service was pretty good as well. I would definitely come back to try other options.

Ok I'm sorry boos, but this place is only giving aesthetics and the entrees were a disappointment. Apps and drinks were good tho pricey! FOOD: * Crispy Brussels with Yogurt Aioli, Pistachios, Pomegranate, Dates - Absolute 10/10 * Truffle Carbonara with Shrimp - My sister enjoyed it, but honestly it so simple for the price. The shrimp was an add-on and it was just thrown on like at a hospital vs actually incorporated into the meal. * Chicken Piccata - Mama actually liked this and it was the most flavorful of the bunch. * Lobster Cannelloni - It was good, but wayyyyy too much oil even for an Italian meal. I split this meal up into daysss to avoid consuming that much oil in one sitting. * Rosewood Ranch Wagyu Bavette Steak - My simple non-picky husband even thought this was too blah. The steak itself needed some more love and the mashed potatoes were not giving anything. Not even a garnish lol. * Hazelnut Heaven - This was good. They don't do complimentary desserts for occasions FYI. Gone are those days during Inflation I guess lol. DRINKS: * The Lyla * Santorini Sunset * Prince Sebastian * Peach No Party (Mocktail) Overall, I believe if Lyla is focused on being an upscale Mediterranean/ Coastal Italian style restaurant, then they should refocus their efforts onto the cuisine. I did see a lot of younger folks eating there and I can see how the aesthetics are playing into it, but let's elevate the taste for everyone. Drinks were great and so were the Brussels!! I need that same energy for the entrees please. ALSOOO, our waiter, Anderson, was just emotionless and kept trying to push us to upgrade our meals, order more drinks etc to increase the tab. If you're gonna do that, then at least have be charming about it. He laughed once...at the end when it was time for the check.

Lyla is the absolute best. The food is amazing and reasonably priced. The waiters were extremely quick and responsive. The ambiance is great and the drinks here are amazing

Every time I've eaten here, it's always been a great experience. Ambience feels intimate yet not stuffy or formal. Definitely a great place for birthday dinners, celebrations or special occasions or if you want something nicer - give them a try! Food tastes great, prices are fair and the service is attentive. Can't complain, I really like Lyla a lot!

From the ambience to the customer service upon entry to the server to the food to the drinks, 10 out of 10! I highly recommend this place for girls night date night or business meeting. I had to change my reservation and the hostess was so sweet so accommodating and that's rare to find. Our waitress Kelis was beautiful, sweet and personable She definitely made the night out that much better. We only had appetizers and a cocktail, but that was just enough and the manager came and checked on us and put a smile on our face too! At the end of the day must book a resy. We had the the crispy Brussels and truffle fries! French 75 and filthy martini all were divine!

The ambience here definitely gives more an upscale feeling but the food was honestly mediocre for Italian cuisine. I agree with the comment that the food was expensive for the portions. Nonetheless, it is a spot for girls night or special occasions. Service was also excellent. We got truffle fries (7/10) and burrata (7/10) for the table. Spicy orecchiette was light and good 7.5/10 and truffle pepperoni 7/10.

Went with my wife on a busy Saturday night and was a bit overwhelmed by the volume inside the restaurant, but the staff was gracious and found us a quiet table on the patio because it happened to be a beautiful evening. We ordered drinks and appetizers followed by entrées of chicken, piccata and halibut. Both were well cooked and presented. The service. Staff was attentive and frankly all the Instagram picture takers which seemed to be a thing here were entertaining so it was a bit of dinner and a show so to speak.

Ambiance is very nice. Cute for a nice girls night or date night. Love the wall with the name on it. Def used it for lots of photos during our visit. Menu is a hodgepodge of items. Would be nice if they had more pastas, Italian/ Mediterranean dishes and moved the pizza to like lunch or brunch. Pizza just doesn't fit the night vibe. We opted for the burrata and meatballs as appetizers and they were really tasty, but the burrata needs a few more pieces of bread with it. for an entree we had pepperoni pizza ( can't go wrong with that), lobster pasta (sauce was amazing) and some lemon chicken dish which my sister in law stated was dry and lacking any taste of lemon. Additionally, towards the end of finishing her chicken, she noticed it was undercooked. The waiter politely took it off the bill, but still need to make sure all food is properly cooked before serving.

Went here for a friends birthday. Service/staff was friendly and professional but very slow. Started with the Brussel sprouts and truffle fries, probably best part of the meal. Entrees were fine. I got the beet salad and it was really just beets, no lettuce and very very small amounts of cheese and maybe one piece of citrus. Pizza was good. Pasta was odd with the choice of noodles.. almost stuffed shell sized noodles, sauce was incredible, just the actual noodles were eh. Beautiful decor, But overall good, not incredible

Ambience is amazing. We went for a date night but previously made a reservation (which I highly recommend because it gets packed fast). We had a really great waiter and really informed us about the menu. We ordered some oysters, truffle fries, truffle pepperoni pizza and spicy orecchiette for food. All which were really good! I ordered a mixed drink called the Lyla and my husband ordered a whiskey sour. Would highly recommend this restaurant for a date night! Will definitely be back.

I got lyla delivered and visited lyla couple months ago for happy hour so this was their dinner menu. I got the two most expensive pizzas on their dinner menu u and i must say.... Disappointed!! I had the Margherita pizza for their happy hour which was also not the best compared to other restaurants like pizzana and leela's but it was good. These two were okay, i reheated it to make sure i tasted it fresh and hot but all i saw was alot of oil/grease - something i would see from dominos or pizzahut. And for paying $50 for two pizzas before tax, tip & delivery fees - heavily disappointed. The ricotta, short rib meat and truffle oil were barely there. Cant talk about ambiance and service on this post as it was delivered but i might not give this place another shot unless it's different items from the menu.

Went to Lyla for a girls night and was highly disappointed with food considering the price of it all. Service (8/10): No complaints here, our waiter was friendly and attentive! Ambience: (10/10): Beautiful and trendy! Highly instagrammable place if that's your thing. Great for a date night or night out with friends. Food and value: (3/10) : For the cost of the food and the ambience and such, I definitely expected more. To start, they have a very limited menu so your options are basically, pasta, pizza, or an entree. The portions are small and honestly the flavors were just okay. Nothing that really wowed me or makes me say I want to come back. My friends who all ordered different dishes felt the same. It's all overpriced and mediocre tasting. The only thing that received rave reviews from the group was for the Salmon. Which I probably should've gotten instead. I got the Carbonara pasta (was okay and more flavorful than the one my friend got) my friend got the Spicy Orechiette pasta (pasta was over cooked and lukewarm, no flavor literally tasted like tomato sauce only). Two friends got pizzas and then one got the salmon. I think you pay for the ambience and IG posts here because the food isn't it.

Was impressed with the ambiance. The restaurant is chic and cozy. Good food. I'll be coming back. Service was attentive.

Food was good, service was good, BUT it was soooooo LOUD. Had to keep leaning over to hear.

If you're looking for an Instagrammable spot packed with twenty-somethings parading in packs to and from the bathroom all night, this might be your place. We're just don't hit that target demographic. We were seated at a cozy two-top, but the four-top next to us was angled so that one diner's back was practically in our laps. It felt less like dinner for two and more like a third guest had joined us, his backside close enough to order its own appetizer. Not exactly the ambiance we had in mind. The service was attentive, the drinks were fine, and the food was passable. The chicken piccata had a flavorful sauce but the chicken itself was dry. The frisée salad was dry too. Dallas has too many truly great restaurants for us to spend another evening here. Younger crowds may love the scene, but those of us looking for a relaxed, grown-up dinner might want to look elsewhere.

Wow!!!!! WHAT A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE... first of all, the theme , decor & ambiance is very nice! Young crowd, mostly women , very 'instagrammable' place, with a Tulum/Cancún vibe but serving Italian cuisine =\ .. let me tell you food was so bad literally my boyfriend could not eat his pasta.. he ordered rock shrimp linguine, the pasta was overcooked, there was no seasoning but a bunch of lemon oil . The fig pizza was meh!.. for $18 i was expecting freshness & flavor but it lacked everything. We also Ordered crispy Brussels sprouts, flavor was good but extremely greasy , ordered the lump crab it had a weird taste.... Service was ok , the girl took 25min to bring a coke. .. im giving it 1 star for decor & ambiance. Oh by the way, make sure to validate your parking ticket.. valet is $35!!!!!!! I wouldn't recommend this place.

Service was excellent. Drinks were excellent. Food was ok. I went here for Valentine's Day with friends and I loved the ambiance and decor. They had a cute step and repeat wall for the holiday and gave everyone roses. Everyone enjoyed the drinks and even though we sat outside , it was cozy and still felt like we were in the restaurant. Summary of the dishes: The Rock shrimp linguine and the crispy rice tuna were pretty good. Branzino- absolutely get this if you like Branzino Steak- good, you can't go wrong with steak. Jidori chicken thighs- do not order this. I have never in my life had dry chicken thighs. Do you know how hard it is to dry out dark meat? The hazelnut pesto and frisée were bitter and I did not enjoy this at all.

I have been to Lyla 3 times now. The portion sizes are very small compared to the high prices, food is inconsistent (sometimes my food has been great, other times super salty). The service is great. The aura of the restaurant is also awesome. If you're looking for a vibey dinner, this is a great place, but if you're looking for a great meal, there is definitely better in Dallas. I will say, drinks are very good here, but again, expensive.

Great ambience, very cute tables and decor. I went here for a birthday bunch with family. The waiters were nice but they were very in our area. The food was delicious and very good. They do need a little more brunch items but overall brunch was great.

Stopped at Lyla's to celebrate with girlfriends and tried a little of everything on the menu! The drinks were amazing, our appetizers were quick, and the pasta dishes were fresh.

My 4 friends and I celebrated our girl's 52nd birthday last night. The manager Jonathan took such great care of us the entire evening. The ambience was festive and chic. And the waitstaff Abram and America, were so friendly and patient with our group's request. I would highly recommend Lyla's because of their terrific customer service folks- Jonathan, Abram and America. Plus, the Espresso Martinis and Crispy Brussels are delicious!