Orla

WOW!! Do not sleep on this restaurant, you will regret it! Went here with a few business partners for dinner last night—there isn’t a negative thing I can say. The drinks were perfection. The food was perfection (the saganaki took me right back to my travels in Greece!) Service was perfection. Our waiter and all of the waitstaff and bussers were on top of every detail all the time for every table. Our server was very kind, informative, and helped guide us through the menu and his recommendations helped create an exceptional experience. The ambiance was fun and moody, but not too dark by any means. We were sitting under one of the trees and it was cozy. Overall, fantastic experience. I will return here next time I’m in Vegas!

We did the Orla Experience, this was absolutely amazing. The chef did a wonderful job pairing these. The only thing o would change would be to have them include 1 bottle of wine even if you raise the price up. Our waiter was very attentive and nice. The atmosphere was perfect. Toward the end a louder group was seated next to us, I would recommend staff seat groups apart if possible. This day there were a few tables so that could have been an option. Dessert was yummy too just took a bit to get it to us, our waiter was busy with another table so check out took a little. I would highly recommend. Bring your family or friends. They make you all feel welcome. No special dress required. We came from an ATV TOUR and still didn’t feel out of place. A++++++ oh and we needed to push our reservation up and they did so without a problem. Thanks ORLA!!

Stumbled upon this place inside Mandalay Bay and decided to give it a try. The food looked interesting, but as expected in casinos, it was pricey. We ordered the Wrapped Prawns, which were delicious, but the kabob platter for two was underwhelming—one was overly salty while the other was good. The food is indeed very expensive, and you can find more delicious options outside the Strip. If you're okay spending money for decent food, give it a shot.

Wow, just wow! We've dined at most of Michael Mina's restaurants in Vegas, and Orla is definitely on par. Middle Eastern food with Michelin star flair. Four of us shared many appetizers, entrees, and desserts. How can you go 10 for 10? Even a small side dish was extraordinary. Everything was so delicious, diverse, and beautifully presented. This is mostly a seafood place, and our son has a fish allergy. They went above and beyond to accommodate us—truly caring and talented people.

A beautifully decorated restaurant with adequate service and interesting cuisine. The dishes are heavily influenced by Turkey, Egypt, Greece and Bulgaria, although Bulgaria isn't noted, you just have to know or have traveled there. I highly recommend the bread services as it offers a special treat, I won't spoil it. The wine list is impressive and the food preparation and presentation is top notch. Bravo Orla!

We loved the Orla Experience and will definitely go back again. It's a splurge dinner for most budgets but the portions are generous. We were both stuffed and took leftovers home. Highlights: the Greek salad, hummus, and tuna on falafel, all amazing. Fresh, perfectly spiced, lovely mild feta, and super smoooooth hummus. We had to skip the duxelles and truffle on the macaroni bechamel (allergy) but I had some on the side and totally didn't need it. The mac with a scoop of duck orzo (ugliest dish ever but so fragrant and spicy) on top tasted like my grandmother's pastitsio. I seriously almost cried, it made me homesick. Pro tip: go for the fish BEFORE the kebab platter. The fish was divine but I was so full by that point already! Both desserts we had were fantastic. The lemon olive oil cake was tart but not sour and the whipped cream was not overly sweet. Warning: if you have trypophobia the mac bechamel and rice pudding could be triggering.

I came here for dinner with my family. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. This restaurant serves up food with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean influences. We ordered the octopus and lobster for starters. For the mains we ordered branzino and lamb chops. Dessert wise we had the chocolate parfait and Turkish coffee. Would definitely visit again. Must order items include the branzino which was seasoned and cooked very well. We had picky eaters in our party and they devoured the branzino.

Dinner reservation, the time of which the hostess scrupulously adhered to when I arrived 15 minutes early. Only when the reservation time arrived was I was ushered into the bowels of the dimly-lit restaurant. Originally intended to order the $80 Restaurant Week menu, but got diverted by The Orla Experience, which at $98 seemed to promise a great deal more variety at a slightly higher cost. Regular menu prices noted, although it's impossible the food amounts between the two menus were identical. Also decided on a $21 Sorento cocktail. Drink: It was nice, a bit sweet over citrusy. Once the glass was drained, I was not asked if I wanted another (or any other drink for that matter). Food: •The Greek ($23) - Big thick slice of feta, and more vinaigrette than ingredients to dress. Fresh. •Urfa Dusted Big Eye Tuna ($32) - Very good, although the tuna did not seem to be the focus. Falafel was perhaps a touch dry. •Whipped Chickpea Hummus with Pita ($14) - Bread was tender and hummus was delicious. •Macaroni Bechamel ($25) - My favorite of all the dishes, al dente pasta, very cheesy. •Toasted Orzo with Spicy Duck Ragout ($22) - Pasta was OK; the spicy component felt rather unpleasant on my tongue. •Chargrilled Branzino ($48) - Fish had good flake, a lot of seasoning skin-side. •Kebab Platter served with the Saffron Rice, Pita Bread ($168) - Rice was fantastic, every grain toothsome. The filet mignon and kofta pieces though were dry, overdone. Chicken dolma was OK. •Crispy Brussel Sprouts ($14) - Alright. •Lemon Olive Oil Semolina Cake ($?) - Slightly too dry (a common theme yah), which the delicious cream/pistachio/strawberry topping could not save. •Orla Rice Pudding ($14) - Don't believe I have ever eaten rice pudding. This dish, which quite possibly was perfectly prepared, did not make me a fan. Atmosphere - There's earth tones, tile, brass, and trees, which makes for an immersive and soothing space. Lighting, already low, was reduced even further shortly into the meal, possibly to enhance the tableside watch-me-light-this-dish-on-fire display I observed a few times; whatever it was seemed quite popular. Service - Friendly but a bit scattered. There looked to be a main server, a water bearer, a food deliverer and describer, but all three posts appeared to be stretched thin across the busy floor. Overall - I left full, at least. The majority of the food teetered too often into overdone for a truly enjoyable experience.

Surprisingly excellent meal. Finding somewhere we can eat safely with food allergies is no easy task, particularly in Vegas, but not only was Orla able to accommodate our gluten & dairy allergies - the food was so well executed that we didn't even feel like we had to compromise. Everything was delicious. Lobster salad was one of the best we've had anywhere in the world. Red snapper was impeccably executed. The hummus with fois and gluten free bread was amazing. And the coconut sorbet with lime & fresh fruit was probably the best dairy free desert ever for Vegas. 10/10 and will return, even though it's a trek down to the end of the strip. Delicious.

WSOP Day 28 - 5am, 25/25 PLO at Aria then A SOLO NIGHT OFF!!! The newest Michael Mina restaurant, opened in January 2024 FINALLY showcases the flavors of the chef's birthplace, Egypt. It's impressive. To begin, the G&T is outstanding. Hendrick's gin is cryo-infused with cucumber, mint, juniper, grapefruit, and black lemon greatly boosting the natural characteristics of the gin. Dried capers, black lemon, and fresh citrus zest garnish. The flavor is so complex it bests the former champion, the Ultimate from Jose Andres. To pair, the "royal caviar fateer". Think of a puff pastry tart shell filled with clotted cream, chives, dill and all topped with caviar; sublime. Tip: opt for 1/2oz of caviar to prevent it becoming overly salty. The chilled lobster salad, one of the best. Perfectly cooked lobster tail and claw meat is cut into bite-size pieces and paired with blistered sweet peppers, fresh mango and ripe avocado all dressed with an Egyptian spiced mango coulis. Perfectly balanced, extremely refreshing. Finally, the whole (head removed) oven roasted red snapper is a must. The thick, perfectly cooked snapper is sat atop a bed of sliced yukon gold potatoes and fennel. It is topped by a spiced tomato and pepper sauce along with halved kalamata olives. Extraordinarily juicy and tender throughout. This is one of the best prepared fish dishes in Vegas. The portion is gigantic and could be shared by two people. Outstanding 1500 selection wine book. Lots of hidden gems. Good selection offered by the glass. Vegas resort markup. Attentive, friendly service. It will get busy at the bar during conventions. Orla is unique in it's creativity and in every respect showcases the talents of Michael Mina. Destination worthy.

I'm a So Cal Yelper visiting Vegas with the Mrs. Yelper. We were staying in another hotel and coming to Mandalay Bay to watch the Cirque show. We figured it'd be nice to grab dinner at Mandalay. Unfortunately, the new place, Retro, which was my first choice was closed Mondays so we looked at the remaining options. I've been to border grill and the Puck restaurant already (although the name and menu changed). Mediterranean sounded nice. Wife got the pick. I mean, who doesn't like a good kebab? Well, this is one of Chef Michael Mina's restaurants and it's called Orla. The menu looked promising and we made reservations. The website doesn't include pricing, so, be prepared for some sticker shock. It is Vegas. First, let's talk service. I expected better. We were on time for our reservation. We were brought back to our table. The hostess didn't give us menus. She said the server will be with you shortly. I guess "shortly" is a relative term. 10 minutes passes at least. We were given menus not by our server but by the hostess who came back. We were just asked what water we wanted. It was probably another 10-15 minutes before the waiter came to check in and he greeted us and said just said he'll be back to take our order. Another 10-15 minutes goes by. He was a tall friendly guy who looked stressed. He came to take our order and we decided on their meat feast and an order of flaming cheese. We had one special request due to an allergy (sub out babaganoush for hummus) and he said he'd have to check with the chef and if he didn't come back within a few minutes, it meant the chef was okay with it. We waited another 20 minutes for the flaming cheese. Seemed to take a while to come out. It was tasty. $25 tasty? No. Another 15-20 minutes passed and the waiter said the food is almost here. Another 15-20 minutes passed. We were sitting there with half filled water glasses. I'm looking at the tables next to us who was sat after us and they were getting their food before us. Then, the food came. The filet was tender but lacked salt, even with the jus they poured over it. Their lamb kofta was dry. The chicken dolmas (chicken thigh seasoned with what tastes like cinnamon and wrapped with grape leaves) were good. The rice was bland. They served it with a bunch of roasted shishito peppers (didn't feel Mediterranean), some baby roasted bell peppers, and a couple of small cherry sized oven roasted tomatoes. It was served with super fluffy pita (but just one piece split in half? Come on. ) and some tangerine labne (which was good) and instead of the babaganoush, they came some oily topping (?not sure if it was a chimichurri) instead of a small dollop of hummus which is what we asked for. The food was dropped off by a someone not our waiter and when waiter came back to check in, my wife mentioned the hummus deal and he was like "that's right" and quickly a small dollop of a super light and airy hummus came out. This was not worth $160. I realize I'm paying a Vegas premium and that this chef is a fine dining chef. However, the service was disappointingly absent, except when we asked for the check, then that came out quick. The food (while there were some highlights) was mediocre. Living in LA, we have great Persian restaurants so I'm spoiled. I think Chef Mina and crew should take a field trip and check them out. As an aside , I did see a lot of people order the salt crusted fish. They had a tableside presentation which looked nice. Maybe we should've ordered that. Oh, I almost forgot to mention ambiance. It's a beautifully decorated, dimly lit restaurant. In summary, while there were some highlights (the pita, chicken dolmas, hummus, saganaki, and labne were tasty), the rest was unimpressive. The service was not what I would expect from a fine dining restaurant. Oh, and FYI, a lot of the photos of the menu are outdated. Will I go back? No.

We really enjoyed our meal at Orla! This restaurant opened back in January, so was new since the last time I'd been to Mandalay Bay. I was excited to try it out since I like Mediterranean food. The service was great. They really took the time to walk us through the menu and explain different dishes to us. The pre fixe menu looks like it's a great deal, but I don't eat seafood, so we decided to create our own tasting menu! Here's what we ordered between the 2 of us: Bread and Dips - Really tasty! 3 different types of bread and 3 different dips. All of them were really delicious. I was partial to the seasoned olive oil. Saganaki - Can't go wrong with crispy, gooey cheese! Zucchini fritters - These were little zucchini balls, lightly fried and served on top of tzatziki. These were tasty, but with all the other food we got, I would skip these next time, so I could save my appetite for everything else. Lamb Shank - So tender and delsprouts. Would highly recommend! Filet - Cooked perfectly with a unique and delicious spice blend! Would also highly recommend! Crispy Brussels - These were good, but a little sweet for our taste. They are served on a pomegranate type sauce. Cooked well, but not what we were looking for, as we prefer a more savory brussel sprout. Creamy Lemon potatoes - These are very lemony, so pack quite a punch, but I loved them! Food was great, service was wonderful, and the ambiance was very nice. It felt like an upscale experience, but not too fancy or pretentious! We had a great impromptu dinner here and will definitely be back.

My family and I dined at Orla on a recent trip to Vegas - absolutely no notes!! This meal was wonderful from beginning to end. We all left stuffed and satisfied. We decided upon Orla because we were looking for a spot to eat at the Mandalay Bay before a show. I stumbled upon Orla and we decided to give it a whirl. We chose to have the pre fixe Orla experience which came with appetizers, a pasta course, meat and seafood, sides, and dessert. I can't even choose what was my favorite because it was all amazing. From the fresh hummus to the grilled branzino yo the cake at the end - it was all delicious. The portion was HUGE for the price. We were so sad we couldn't take it to go because these leftovers would have been a feast. I would definitely recommend if you like Mediterranean food.

A beautiful restaurant with great Mediterranean dishes. They recommend family style, which was a great way to try a lot of the menu. Service is friendly and attentive. We ordered a lot of food (party of 6) and really enjoyed everything. Out of everything though, I highly recommend the bread spread, macaroni bechamel, the lamb shank, and red snapper Food: -bread spread -zucchini fritters -saganaki -whipped hummus -macaroni bechamel -toasts orzo and spicy duck -lamb shank -red snapper -phyllo crusted sole

Stumbled upon this place inside Mandalay Bay and decided to give it a try. The food looked interesting, but as expected in casinos, it was pricey. We ordered the Wrapped Prawns, which were delicious, but the kabob platter for two was underwhelming--one was overly salty while the other was good. The food is indeed very expensive, and you can find more delicious options outside the Strip. If you're okay spending money for decent food, give it a shot.

I've had the pleasure of dining three times at Orla so far - twice solo, and once for my birthday with friends. I have all good things to say, so here goes! This is a new Mediterranean restaurant by Michael Mina, who has already established himself at Mandalay Bay with Stripsteak, and other properties in Vegas like his seafood restaurant at Bellagio and Bardot at Aria. When you first walk in to Orla, it is very welcoming and comfortable. The staff is attentive, and the bartenders are all very friendly. Dining solo is easy, and you won't feel alone - everyone I experienced there has been very friendly. As far as the menu, I am pescatarian and all I needed to try was the Branzino and I was hooked. I'm not sure if I'll end up trying anything else on the menu as far as fish goes to be honest, because the char grilled flavor on the Branzino is impeccable. The lemon potatoes are very good, a tad OD on the lemon, but very delicious regardless. Their french fries are amazing, the same cut as the lemon potatoes, but crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The breads are fresh-made, and all of the dips are superb. My friend had the lamb and she really loved it. Save room for dessert, because their options are really good. If you like Greek yogurt, try the frozen yogurt sundae where they can add an array of different toppings for you. The rice pudding is wonderful - vanilla and cinnamon, not too sweet. But the bell of the ball for me was the mango tart. Super light and fresh! It is something that you'll want to put in your pocket and take home with you. Safe to say that Orla is going to be a regular spot for me on my visits to Vegas. Definitely in my top five now!

When we arrived here, this place was pretty packed. Luckily, there was plenty of room at the bar to eat and enjoy a drink. The food prices here are obviously higher than expected but it comes with eating at a resort casino. The recipes were savory and delicious. I highly recommend the Bramzino. Enjoy :)

Easy to find, Located inside the Mandalay Bay. (It took over Fleur - next to Retro by Voltaggio.) Lovely, low light ambiance. Not overly decorated; It's subtle, elegant without being pretentiously fancy. Because the lighting is low, some of my pics didn't turn out as good as I'd hoped. The food was tasty and beautifully presented. Some of the flavors were subtle and light which is probably a good thing for most diners. Service was Top Notch as you'd expect from a Michael Mina establishment. Everyone knew their job and executed it smoothly. Started with cocktails: * Sorento - this is a Vodka based drink... a tad sweet, but not overly so. I could have consumed multiples of this easily. * Tamarind Tree (their version of an Old Fashioned) - if you are not a Bourbon person (like me), this is very approachable. Not overly strong nor potent like I expect from an Old Fashioned. Appetizers included: *Breads, spreads and pickles - Loved the pita... super puffy / fluffy... the other breads were 'meh'. The eggplant dip was my favorite... had a smoky flavor yet fresh and savory, and I wish there was more of the olive oil dip as the olive oil itself was incredible. (The tzatziki was the usual tzatziki.) The Pickled Veg - - WOW! WOW! Love Love Love these. I want more. I wonder if they will bottle this and sell it separately on the way out. I would totally buy a jar. *Katafi Prawns - I was a tad disappointed in this ... I wanted more "umph" in the seasoning, flavors. The prawns themselves were Fantastic! Big and Meaty and perfectly crispy that I ate some of the shell and head because it was so crispy. Mains: *Red Snapper - I think this could have fed 2 people, it wasn't huge but it wasn't small either. It was delicious! Flaked right off, barely had to chew. It was served HOT on a bed of thinly sliced potatoes. Where the potatoes soaked up the yummy flavors. *Lamb Shank - Super Succulent and Savory. Lots of flavors that just melted in your mouth. If you like Lamb, Get This! It was served on a bed of chickpea-orzo-something-crunchy yumminess. This is totally shareable if you are not a huge eater. Especially since we ordered 2 sides on top of our mains. * Saffron Rice - LOVE! The saffron was present but not overpowering. I wanted to eat ALL of this but knew better than to over-stuff myself. The serving size was good for 3 people (if everyone got their own main.) *Brussels Sprouts - Crispy on the outside, hot and soft on the inside. I wish there was more pomegranates. (I think this would also serve 3 people if everyone had their own mains.) *Glass of Greek Assyrtiko - from our fave Domaine Sigalas. Can't go wrong with this! It's a medium bodied white wine that pairs nicely with fish and seafood. Because it was just the 2 of us, we had leftovers that we couldn't take home since we were headed to a show after dinner. Total before tax/tip was $248... so definitely a Let's Go Out to a NICE Dinner kinda place. We will be back to try more of the menu.

Great ambience. Awesome bartenders, fresh food. The hamachi crudo is divine. Great spot for a date or with family.

Disappointing Tasting Menu Experience We opted for the tasting menu and explicitly requested not to be rushed. Unfortunately, our experience fell far short of expectations. All the wines were served almost at once, leading to confusion about which wine paired with which dish. Moreover, every plate arrived one after another in a short time frame, causing the food to sit on the table and get cold. Considering the high cost, this experience was far from satisfactory. I cannot recommend this restaurant based on the service and value received.

Orla had been on my radar for quite some time, and when I realized they were opening just a weekend before our early Valentine's Day celebration, I knew it was meant to be. With plans to catch Adele in concert as a surprise for my boyfriend, I arranged for a dinner reservation at Orla beforehand. Knowing we needed to arrive at the theater 45-60 minutes early, we aimed to leave Mandalay Bay no later than 6:30 pm, which honestly was more than enough time. With our schedule our 5:15 pm dinner reservation proved a tad tight, but our server graciously accommodated us, ensuring we never felt rushed. Upon arrival, we were greeted with complimentary bubbly and treated to a delightful bread service, complete with a trio of Mediterranean spice dips--an absolute heavenly start to our evening. We opted to share the hamachi crudo and hummus, both of which were outstanding, but the hummus was truly exceptional, complemented perfectly by the freshly made pita. For my main course, I chose the lamb shank, a generous and perfectly cooked dish bursting with Mediterranean flavors that transported us with each bite. My partner thoroughly enjoyed the phyllo sole, even as someone who isn't typically a fan of fish--the flavors were simply delightful. We unfortunately had to forgo dessert, but we promised ourselves we'd return the next day to indulge. True to our word, we arrived just as they opened, snagged seats at the bar, and proceeded to order half the dessert menu. Among our selections were the Moroccan Chocolate Parfait, Egyptian Mango Basbousa, and Roasted Brown Sugar Kataifi Banana. The banana dish stole the show for me, with its seemingly unassuming appearance (I sweat it was a Wheatie!) concealing a burst of decadent banana flavor--a true delight for the taste buds. Paired with expertly curated dessert wine and an espresso martini, our dessert dinner was nothing short of spectacular. As we indulged, we couldn't help but notice the envy of nearby guests, reaffirming the wisdom of my mother's advice: always eat dessert first if you want to truly savor life. Orla's unique addition to the Vegas food scene offers spectacular ambiance, though it could benefit from a bit more privacy from the casino floor, along with fantastic service and decadent cuisine that promises to leave a lasting impression.

In a sea of sameness, Orla delivers a wonderfully different cuisine on the Las Vegas Strip. Harkening to his Egyptian roots, celebrity chef Michael Mina's newest concept hits the mark with Mediterranean dishes that are wonderfully flavorful and prepared. The menu opens with selections of cold and hot mezzes, includes grains and pastas, and emphasizes its seafood and charcoal grilled meats larger plates. Bread service is rolled out on a cart with three different types -- including toast with tumeric and house made pita bread -- along with a trio of accompaniments (baba ganoush, olive oil with spices, tzatziki). All of the dishes we tried had great high points... * Charcoal Grilled Octopus - Wonderfully tender. Mashed fava beans had loads of flavor. Cherry tomatoes were flavor bombs! * Salt-Baked Sea Bream - Beautifully presented, filleted table side. Delicate and light with a sea salt finish, served with olive oil, capers and finely sliced squash. * Creamy Lemon Potatoes - Tasty and bright, well seasoned. * Roasted Baby Eggplant - Roasted to umami flavor, almost mushroom like texture and earthiness. * Baklava - Served warm. Nicely balanced pistachio, walnut and honey flavor. One of the most notable things served was actually not on their menu... their house chili oil. It was so utterly addictive that we were basically dousing everything on the table with it. For drinks, we ordered a glass of Royal Tokaji 5 Puttonyos dessert wine (always good) and the Rio Spritz, which was really lovely - fruity, sweet, super clean finish (not cloying at all) - and a large portion! They have an extensive wine list/binder, so wine connoisseurs will likely have their pick of options. The one downside to the meal was the service level started to decline as the restaurant got busy. There was quite the delay for after-dinner hot tea (we finished dessert without it arriving), so they were generous with comping it... but our server got so busy that we didn't see him after midway through dinner. All of the staff were incredible, so not sure if the restaurant is still working through operations and coverage during its first week of opening. We had an early dinner reservation, so we were finishing when the bulk of the restaurant was seated. However, the table next to us was on the verge of walking out when we left around 7:30 pm. Overall, the culinary experience here was fantastic. From the friendly, professional and knowledgeable staff to the delicious food, this is an establishment that I'm looking forward to revisiting in the near future.

Fanfuckingtastic. Loved the bread and spreads. Lamb chop was amazing. Melted cheese was actually spicy which I loved. Cocktails were perfect and don't miss the frozen yogurt desert made table side.

Orla's recently just opened and we love visiting Michael mina restaurants. We're locals and work in the industry so naturally we visit every new place! Started with the kataifi wrapped prawns (in the photo), with a coconut and mango sauce...it was probably our favorite dish! Very flavorful! The charcoal grilled octopus however was underwhelming. The grilled branzino was amazing and reasonably priced for sure, at around $50? We're used to spending more on a grilled whole fish. Overall a decent experience in a nicely designed restaurant

Trash. Only go if you have a few hours for dinner and service doesn't matter. 40 minute ticket time on everything and their little mini manager thinks it's appropriate. No wonder they're empty on a holiday weekend. Food was great, but I just can't get over the crappy service and snooty attitude from the manager. Way to run a place into the ground guy.

This place did not disappoint...the service, ambience and especially the food. They were mindful about our schedule asking if we had any shows/events scheduled when we got seated, and our service was awesome! Every staff member filled our drinks and recommended food items to our preferences. We ordered appetizers because we didn't want to be too full, octopus...prawns and hummus...all were delicious and did not disappoint

Phenomenal experience with the flavors to match. From the entrance to the tables the ambiance is like no other taking you to the Mediterranean with olive trees in the middle and a nice bar lounge to have a cocktail to wait before your reservation. Our server Jackie recommended the tasting menu so we could try all of the menu highlights. The spicy lamb hummus is some of thee best i have had. The greek salad comes with plenty of feta cheese on top and the tuna on falafel has the texture like no other. For entrees the lavraki fish either assorted meats was plenty. The lamb and filet mignon medium rare was moist and nice cuts. Hunter the manager checked in on us and Bobby paired some amazing greek wines. The staff really guided us and mads our night from recommendations. Kudos to the culinary team everything was delicious. Overall amazing experience and must try if at Mandalay Bay!!

Vibe was really cool. Brand new Chef Mina restaurant at Mandalay Bay. The appetizers were outstanding. We had the big eye tuna, hamachi crudo, chilled lobster salad, hummus, charcoal grilled octopus and saganaki (pan seared Greek cheese with mushrooms). All amazing. Not sure if we got so full enjoying these appetizers, but the main dishes were good, but not as amazing. I really enjoyed the Alexandria Fish fry, and the Phyllo crusted Petrale Sole. Their kebab platter was good, but I've had better kebab in Glendale California. Would come back again.

I was looking forward to Orla when a close friend of mine went and could not stop raving about the food beginning to end. And it did not disappoint!!! The ambiance was quiet and sophisticated. It was like eating on vacation. My husband and I were there for our anniversary and the signed card from the staff and extra treat at the end was a nice touch. Our server Jamal had us excited from beginning to end on what was to come. We decided to go for the Pre Fix Menu and boy!! Not only did you get a lot of food, but EVERYTHInG tasted amazing. I cannot wait to go back and try the al a cart menu. Orla is pretty easy to get to from the parking garage. And as a local first 3 hours is free at Mandalay. I will definitely tell my friends and go back. PS. Don't forget to ask for the chili oil that goes with everything!!! You won't regret it

Our 2nd time eating here and did not disappoint, we had the experience menu and you will definitely need to be hungry, a lot of food we were both stuffed but really enjoyed the dinner. Will go back on our next trip to Vegas!

The service was not up to par. We ordered a bottle wine. They started bringing us our food before we got our wine. Shared food had no serving spoon. We got the last of our food and still no wine. Management was terrible. Food okay. Would never go there again.

I was excited to see Michael Mina sharing his Egyptian heritage in Vegas. Unfortunately the execution fell short. Ambience was ok. There are sexier date night spots in Vegas. It was really loud, so we couldn't hear each other, and you're seated really close to your neighbor. Food - Complimentary bread - only the pita was moist. The other 2 breads were dry. The dips were too sour/tart, but the olive oil was good. Lamb shank - amazing flavors, but it was so dry. The garbanzo beans were also hard little rocks. Orla salad - was just ok. Nothing mind blowing. It was missing something for sure. $80 with tip for the 2 items above, no drinks. Mr. Mina needs to send some secret shoppers here asap!

Great menu for sharing! All our items were delicious and the wine list is awesome. We just ordered a bunch of items and shared - the red snapper was amazing with the thin potatoes on the bottom of the saute pan. The lemon potatoes were great as well and the hamachi crudo was super tasty. It does get pretty loud inside so if you are with someone who is sensitive- you may ask to be put in their alcove area! Will be back

Amazing ambiance with delicious food and beautiful people! The service here was impeccable and the staff was so attentive! What a lovely place restaurant to spend a night!

Wow what a gorgeous restaurant! This is a new Mediterranean concept by chef Micheal Mina and they really out did themselves. I sat at the bar and was immediately greeted by the bartender, Peter. He gave me a detailed run down of the menu and recommended some drinks. The drink I got was delicious. I ordered the hamachi crudo and the duck orzo both of which were amazing!! The manager Ruben came over to check on how everything was, he was extremely kind and welcoming. This is seriously such an amazing restaurant with amazing leadership. I definitely will be back with my friends for a girls night!

We tried the Orla Experience and Beverage Pairing. It was delicious! A lot to eat and different things to experience. I would never have tried the chicken thighs wrapped in grape leaves. Very good! The steak was cooked to perfection. And the drinks were awesome! Great service and ambiance.

I'm telling you, the Mediterranean slant on these dishes is fantastic, do not miss the incredible Greek tomato salad with the feta nor the lamb chops, harissa glazed, and the wine selections are world-class! Everything is a notch above in flavoring here! Sometimes in Las Vegas, the wait staff can feel a little standoffish... not in Orla,, very warm and welcoming.

This was probably our worst dinning experience in Las Vegas to date after 10+ years. I was excited to try another of Michael Mina's restaurants but it did not live up to the hype. A large table of 20+ guests arrived shortly after we did, which is usually a sign of poor service and food to commence, which it did. Our drinks arrived promptly. We were a table of 4 ( 2 couples). We informed the waiter we would be ordering and paying separately per couple. We each ordered the baked cheese and entrees. We asked for both cheeses to come out first as our appetizers. The flaming baked cheese was soaked in oil and very greasy. It took almost an hour for our entrees to arrive. When they did, our lamb chops came rare and not the medium rare we ordered. We also order the orzo with spicy duck. We sent the lamb chops back. The server and manager both agreed they were very rare. The orzo duck dish was very lack lustre with only 1-2 small chunks of duck in it. We let the server know as waited for the new lamb to come we had a show at 8. We had a 5:45pm reservation. He snipped back at us, that if we wanted to get to a show we should have told him that. Apparently 2 hours is not long enough for the team at Orla to complete a dinner service!!! Our second order of lamb arrived after a total time of an hour and a half since the original order and once again arrived very rare! We flagged down the server and manager once again. They were very indifferent about the lamb arriving very rare once again. The manager removed the lamb off our bill and our 2 drinks. We asked for the bill so we could leave for our show, the server brought it and we immediately provided payment. However he refused to take it and moved on to take payment from another table. The manager was no where to be found, as he appeared to be annoyed that we had request 2 separate bills as requested from the start. We left Orla 2 hours later late for our show, hungry and angry at the very poor service and food. My best advice is to spend your money elsewhere!!

Expensive Mediterranean restaurant located in Mandalay Bay hotel. Food good, but you'll pay 2X what a normal Mediterranean restaurant charges. The grilled octopus was a little chewy but the bed of chickpea salad was delicious. Hummus came with 4 pieces of pita which is half of what you need to eat it all. $4 to get another 4 pieces. Really? For an expensive restaurant, felt like I was being nickel and dimed. Oh BTW, they have an extensive wine list with one bottle going for $35,000! Don't be greedy with customers.

Overall, food was salty. The Red Snapper came covered with an overwhelmed cumin spice with bones & scales. We taste the fish, we left the fish. Desserts are decent. The only good experience our waitress!

I must say it was one of the best culinary experiences me and my wife ever had as well as the service was excellent and kind it's been 4 weeks since our visit at orla and we can't stop talking about it would definitely come back and I highly recommend you to try it!

We came by around 5:30pm on a Sunday and snagged a seat at the full service bar. Tables were only available by reservations. I think they just opened about a week ago. They did a great job with the interior. The lighting is dim and great ambience for a date night. Bread service was quite notable. We got 3 types of bread with 3 spreads -- olive oil with toasted pistachios, eggplant dip (babaganoush-esque), and tzatziki. Plus pickled veggies. We ordered a couple of appetizers. The saganaki was quite disappointing. They flambé it table side but I'd say skip the flashy ornaments and focus more on the flavors. The dish got worse as it cooled down and the cheese dried up. The roasted eggplant side was also underwhelming. The eggplant had these pickled tomatoes in it which burst with very potent brine juice when you bit in. It was an unpleasant surprise. These same tomatoes also came in the charcoal grilled octopus. Besides the tomatoes, the octopus was pretty good. It paired well with the sauces. Overall, we left with our tummies full but not completely satisfied. Thanks Orla:) Maybe we'll try you out again next time.

One of the most amazing flavorful restaurants in all of Las Vegas. Kudos to Michael Mina for another spectacular restaurant with an incredible selection of Middle Eastern cuisine. Not only is the food delicious but the staff is so welcoming. They make you feel at home. Stellar service with wonderful food with a fun environment is the best combination. Achanti thank you for taking care of me and for your outstanding recommendations. I am glad I took your advice on the menu. The prongs were amazing. The desserts was breathtaking. If go to Orla ask for Achanti. She is wonderful!! Everyone must try the rice pudding and the coffee dessert, and the prongs.

Great service from Adam and the servers. Nice bread serving, tasty branzino and fresh Orla salad.

First time diners at Orla; we will return. Everything was excellent. We tried the experience menu and it did not disappoint. We had an opportunity to sample many dishes and everything was yummy. Mediterranean food, to me, is always about balance: healthy portions of proteins, fats, and carbs. Orla did not disappoint in that regard. Sometimes a dining experience in Vegas can be nothing more than a "carb bomb". Not so at Orla.

Top-notch service, experience, food and ambiance! We were carefully attended to at each moment during our dinner, I truly felt cared for during our dining experience. The food was incredible and each bite leaves you wanting more! The saganaki flamed tableside is AMAZING and I'm still thinking about how good it was. We did the table spreads and dips, sooooo yum. We had the charred branzino which definitely had a good and unique flavor, but I would opt for trying a different fish next time! The french fries were rectangular prism shaped with DELICIOUS dips ugh. Don't even get me started on the chocolate cake... I would go back to Las Vegas just for that. OUT. OF. THIS. WORLD. Definitely going to be looking for other Michael Mina restaurants to try!!!

Great food, terrible service. Really wanted to love this place and was so excited about it. The wine list came right away but then the wine guy never came back....then our server came by 20 minutes later. After we ordered appetizers we waited forever. We wanted to get an entree but then the busser came by with a dessert menu and had no idea how to answer me when I asked about getting dinner. Then another 20 minutes. Food came, we ate, waited another 20 minutes then never even saw our server again. Hostess gave us a check with a machine. The whole experience was just so weird. Hardly any tables filled, multiple servers and staff but we were forgotten and left sitting there wondering what the heck was going on. However, food was delicious!

I picked this restaurant thinking they had vegan options but the V stands for vegetarian, FYI. That didn't stop them from delivering an amazing culinary experience. They made my meal vegan from Different menu items. Amazing food and closest I've had to authentic Mediterranean food since visiting Egypt and Greece in late 2019. Great service and atmosphere. My non vegan guest thoroughly enjoyed their meals as well. One ordered steak and the other order chicken. They loved the hummus and falafel as did I!

Every food item was exceptional! We ordered the prawns appetizer and the Greek salad, both were outstanding. For dinner, we had the lamb chops, filet, sole and the fish fry. No one was disappointed in any of the dishes. We would edefinitely return the next time we are in Las Vegas.

Thomas was our waiter and he is the mostttt amazing person he's just darling!!! He noticed we were dressed up and asked us if we're celebrating something so we said it was our anniversary and he brought us the raspberry shaved ice cream on top of the vanilla ice cream which was bombbbb!!! So sweet. Ok to get started with the bread service was something so amazing because the guy who brought it out was so professional explaining everything the bread and all the dips were 10/10 we started to mix the dips together and it was . The octopus was our least favorite dish but it was still good, I could pass on that next time I go, though. The creamy lemon potatoes are killer you have to get it!!! The Saganaki is another one we highlyyyyy recommend getting. It was fantastic. Presentation and quality are matched at 10/10. And lastly the lamb chops. Oh my goodness. These are so good with the sauces it comes with. Cannot pass this one up! Overall ambiance was romantic and gorgeous. Staff was all lovely. We had ordered the drinks at the bar before we sat down and the niros ghost was great. I definitely will be making the effort to going back here every time I go back to Vegas. Great find!!

Don't come here. Food is too expensive compared to the food quality and service. They use canola oil to cook their food and the fish isn't fresh.

I was very hopeful for this place as it's a place Michael Mina has been creating in his head for many years. Mediterranean food with an Egyptian influence is how it was described to us. My rating is comparing apples to apples best I can as in, comparing it to only the other very high-end choices on the Strip, so keep that in mind and three stars is very good, but short of great in my mind, and thats how we felt. As self described by the menu/waiters the food is highly seasoned (not hot spicy, boldly seasoned for flavor.). Probably this is why it was kind of a miss for us because if the spices flavor combinations are not right in your wheelhouse, you definitely taste everything (nothing bland here!!). We as a group love mediterranean food we have had many other places, but this was different on a flavor profile level, and just did not appeal to us. Clearly a place you probably have to make your own opinion about but for us it was fun to try, but probably would not go back.

Had a quick meal with a ton of small plates and throughly enjoyed ourselves. Service was amazing. pricing was in line with high end vegas dining.

My wife and I celebrated her birthday here and it absolutely surpassed our expectations! The food was so delicious and the presentation was extraordinary. It was such a warm and welcoming environment, and that coupled with attentive staff treating us like VIPs, really leveled up our experience! Our favorite part of the meal had to be the macaroni béchamel - seriously a must try! I've been thinking about it ever since. Arthur, the bartender, really stole the show making the most delicious drinks specifically catered to our individual tastes, my wife loved the Espresso Martini! We can't wait to go back, highly recommend!

Fantastic experience. Orzo and duck were very good, as were the brussel sprouts, both had unique flavors. Very generous hummus portions and high quality. Pita bread in particular was hot, fresh, and flavorful. Staff were attentive and explained the ingedients, and were cordial. Bar staff were very engaging and social, Arthur and Christian in paricular went above and beyond and are just good people. Would highly recommend and definitely come back. Plenty of gf options including gf pita bread which is rare. Pricing I felt was solid value relative to other strip options.

First off, the food was amazing. But unfortunately some other experiences left something to be desired. We arrived at 4:40, the restaurant was empty with maybe 2-3 tables occupied. When we talked with the 3 hostesses that said they couldn't seat anyone until 6:30 due to "so many large parties coming in", and they were pretty rude. Didn't offer bar seating or anything. So we jumped online, made a 4:45 reservation for 5 minutes later (every time was available) walked back up and were seated. No recognition that we were just there or apologies from any of the 3 of them. If you are only taking reservations and no walk ins, just have your hostesses say that rather than make up a false story. When we left an hour later the restaurant was less than 50% full and zero parties greater than 4 people came in. I think they are losing a lot of business with the hostesses turning people away unnecessarily. The food was very good. The Greek salad, Saganaki fried cheese and Phyllo Sole were standouts. The shrimp was also good but had the full body/head so if you're not into that just a heads up. Our server was good and very personable but there were obviously a ton of new people bringing out dishes that didn't really know the script yet. Also our appetizers came on top of the bread service so we had no time to enjoy the bread and spreads and no room on the table. I will way water service was on point and my glass was always full! I would go back but maybe after giving them some time to get out the kinks and properly train the hostesses. We've been to many Michael Mina restaurants and this food didn't disappoint but can't give it more than 3 stars for the overall experience.

We came with the group of 8. We were seated right away. The atmosphere is great, the food is good. Service was good, but not prompt. They don't refill your water when they come to the table, they always want to sell you something each time. In the end we got charged extra bottle of wine and the register person stated that she can't prove that because Sommelier had already left the building. We also asked for a small portion of chicken kebab, and they charged $80. Bad management, I would say, hope they will improve with the time. Little bit embarrassing because my friends paid for the bill. They wanted to take me out for my birthday and I wanted to check the new opened restaurant.

We were a bit disappointed by our first dinner at Orla. The service and ambiance were good and it's very convenient for a pre-show dinner at Mandalay, but the food, especially the entrees, left a bit to be desired considering the price. Do NOT recommend the pricey kebabs for two - the steak in this was pretty good but the lamb was mealy without much flavor and the chicken was rubbery. The appetizers were much better and wish we just ordered more of them. The crunchy chili oil is also quite good on pretty much everything.