Authentic Lebanese cuisine. That restaurant reminds me of Lebanon. Food is very good and always fresh and tasty. I love their tabbouleh and freshly baked bread.
Gabriel Estrella Talentti
+5
I ordered for delivery and was surprised with the fact that food was hot and well presented, not thrown into a container and wrapped with film. So it exceeded my expectations.
Was visiting with friends from abroad and it was their first Arabic food experience and they loved it.
Amazing place, really good food and the waiters are really nice and professional. The music is old and authentic. I love this place it reminds me of Beirut a lot.
Great place, friendly staff, of course good location. This place has so much to offer, good variety of desserts and grill.
Great Restaurant in a great Location. Every time I’m in Dubai I come here! Their Hummus and Labneh is always superb and especially their wide variety of traditional arabic Desserts is amazing. The Staff is also very friendly and the hookahs are great aswell.
The best Lebanese food I ate since I arrived at Dubai... well done! Cheers to the chef there 🥂... The delivery was on time as well. Keep up the professional work.
Date night with buddie
Great ambience and services
Orderd:
Mouhamara-yumm with crunch of walnuts
Hummus beuriti-witj nice blend of bean as well
Shrimp provincial-nice blend of dressing over with cherry tomatoes-must try
Beef brochettes-was really crisp
Arayees-must try
Watermelon , pomegranate and mintlemonade-all really fresh and refreshing.
Specially Leila sheesha highly recommended.
Nice blend of melon and other fruits with nice buz at the end
I had wonderful food it’s like home food, Real Lebanese 100% very tasty very clean, taouq is very delicious as well as all food I ordered b4,,I will always order... VERY RECOMMEND 👍🏻
This Lebanese restaurant has a dish that no other Lebanese restaurant in Dubai can perfect...and that is Ras Asfour with pesto sauce. It's really the only reason I would go to Leila and it will be the only dish I order, their Mezza's are average and nothing special but still well done. I would not give much credit to their sheesha but it's still acceptable.
If you are looking for some freshly cooked and tasty food, it’s your place. When we are not in Leila’s impz branch, we pass by this place, luckily quality standards are highly supported across all their venues 👏make sure you try their Muttabal for starter, lamb chops (main dish), mint lemonade 💗🍽🥗🥘oh and of course, lentil soup😬💪
Leila is authentic Lebanese resto Cafe, very good place for meeting friends, great food menu specially dessert section where you can find authentic Lebanese sweets
Place is good for shisha as they have indoor and outdoor section
Food quality it's as usual with Leila, just great
Team leader /waiters are also very welcoming and caring
This place reminds me of Beirut! Authentic lebnases taste, authentic lebanese ambiance. The hummus with meat is one of my favorites and the grilled meats. Service is good and fast. Heard that the shisha is also good here (as per my friend since i dont smoke). Would definitely recommend this place for hangouts and neetings.
Absolutely love this place, their staff is super friendly, food taste is excellent, and generous with their portions.. The pesto rass assfour is one of my all time favorite dishes!! Would recommend for sheesha hangouts and gatherings
We started the long weekend with a brunch at this place. We took a table outdoors since the weather was lovely. The staff was very attentive and courteous and the service was quick too. What we ordered –. Tea – Served in a pot and with a tea bag. The water was mildly flavoured probably with Jasmin(not entirely sure) but it tasted really nice.
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Feels like home, the inside is beautiful, cozy and clean.
Opted for the outdoors/nonsmoking section.
The staff was very welcoming and friendly. Has valet right in front of Leila. I was surprised of having birds inside in a cage of course, don't know the story behind them.
The menu is clear and i like the quality of it. Feels heavy. Would have liked to see some photos on it.
Ordered a lot of items, our waiter was Moaied, he was very nice and patient when ordering and served us happily, also took pictures of us. Props to him. Thank you.
Order:
1) Hommos: tasty, needed to be slightly thicker in texture imo.
2) Hommos Lahmeh: Very tasty, this wasn't like the regular hommos texture. The beef is superb with hommos.
3) Hindbeh: decent amount, but would have liked more onions. Taste isn't that prominent.
4) Labneh with Garlic: Best of the cold mezze, it's addictive. Wanted to get more of it.
5) Stuffed Vine Leaves: I thought they would have meat inside but apparently cold ones only have rice stuffing as menu says it. Still very good.
6) Lebanese Sausages: I was in doubt of them tasting good but they got them great. These are the cold sausages, not to be confused with grilled ones.
7) Fried Halloumi Cheese: absolutely delicious, the way they fried it is perfect.
8) Tabbouleh: I've had better but still very good for the uae.
9) Fatoosh: better than the tabbouleh imo. Decent amount.
10) Healthy Beetroot Salad: this looked huge for the plate. Beetroot looked like beef at first. Beetroot were slightly hard in texture. Taste is good.
11) Mixed Mouajanet: (2 pieces of each) Kebbe: best out of all, cheese rolls: Not very cheesy, does the job. Spinach Sambousik: i didn't expect them to be fried, the waiter told us they are but i never had them fried in a lebanese cuisine restaurant. The meat sambousik was also fried. Taste of the sambousik is pleasant but would have liked them to be done by the oven.
12) Roasted Potatoes: hefty plate, small cuts, nice & lightly seasoned. I love them.
13) Mixed Grill (700g) x2: Had two mixed grill platters, one with grilled potatoes & the other fries.
The tawook is very tasty, garlic is perfect for all the grills, the garlic wasn't strong though to leave you with a bad breath. Chicken was slightly spiced so was the meat. All the meats were tender and good cuts.
Skewers are slightly small for my liking. I thought the pieces are a bit larger. The potato portion is average. The fries are peppery and hot.
Just a thing I would have liked is when we finished the food, most of the plates remained on the table. Clearing the table would have been better.
I would definitely come again to the great food and service. The area is calm, you see skyscrapers and cars rolling down the boulevard. Mind clearing + great food. Do visit 👍
J. K
Shisha is ok and staff is friendly. Good location on the boulevard. A great variety of good lebanese food. If you are living around downtown it’s a good place to chill over some lebanese coffee
If ur looking for a nice Lebanese place this place what u r looking for . Made many orders with them and never get disappointed . I have ordered half chicken , mix grilled , beef cotlete always fresh , juicy and tasty . If I’m hungry and craving for Arabic food this is the place I would go . Keep it up guys !
I would say a solid 4 stars for Leila , I love the locations in Lebanon , and as a fan of Lebanese cuisine I am familiar with many dishes and recipes.
These guys always have consistent flavours , order the chicken Taouk , fattoushe , labneh moutabal , batata harra , and vine leaves.
Solid dishes to order at every location , I honestly love this place , their servers are always genuine and nice but sometimes attention is lacking and that where I deduct 1 star and also the zaatar bread they give is excellent but sometimes they deliver it cold and sometimes hot , this bread is just simply too delicious to be served cold , it should always be hot and it would reflect better on the service and brand if it was always warmed up before table service.
Other than that , I can’t wait to go back again .
Leila OMG , when I miss my home country food I go to Leila you can’t feel it’s restaurant food, you will feel like home food , very fresh ingredients and high quality, desserts are unforgettable experience
Neat & Clean .
Their packaging is elegant (see photo).
Foods taste authentic.
Got some Lebanese breakfast today. Foul & Fatteh and some eggs with mkanek (sausage).
Each plate had an excellent quality of ingredients that reflected its succulent taste & the chef deep knowhow of doing it properly.
Didn’t try any of their main or chef’s recommendations dishes..!
So my opinion is solely on these breakfast 3 plates.
Good place for breakfast 🥞 🍳
Cheers.
Im a huge fan of leila in lebanon. I had leila in dubai x2 and every time the food was excellent. In my opinion this is one of the best Lebanese restaurant in Dubai. Its my personal favorite.
Leila's quality of ingredients and how well they execute a single dish is what makes you appreciate them the most.
Traditionally their cuisine is supposed to be slightly greasy and oil heavy but even a small portion both fills you up and makes it seem surprisingly light.
Delicious and satisfying. Keep up the good work.
chicken light is a super dish
I ordered the speciality plate -beef pesto and hommus . It was delicious and really filling. I also ordered mountain salad and it was delicious and super fresh.
The server was really good and helpful.
Overall I would go back and I will be recommending this place to a friend.
Great Lebanese food with a little twist. The food and service are both good. Try the ras as door with pesto sauce, fried or baked option cheese rolls with basterma (similar to Bresaola) and salads. They have many branches in Dubai. They also have non smokers and smokers area.
We love the pesto Ras asfour 😍😍🤤
The grills & all the desserts 😍
Highly recommend this place if you are looking for a lebanese cuisine
Very nice atmosphere
Cleanliness 👌
Quality of food 👌
When it comes to Lebanese taste I'd say leila chef knows what he/she does!! Everything I've tried here so far were yummy..meats are well marinated and juicy , starters are tasty and staff are smiling all the time..casual yet delicious place in downtown.
Leila serves excellent Lebanese mezze and delicious desserts. I must confess that I have only tried their vegetarian selections so far and am yet to try their kebabs etc, but nevertheless here goes.
The service is quick and efficient, they have indoor and outdoor seating, the portion sizes of everything are more than generous and you absolutely must try their breakfast...The food at Leila is pretty similar to what you would get at most Lebanese restaurants, but what sets this place apart is the superb quality and delicious taste of almost everything that I have tried here. Not one step out of place!
Try the Fried Halloumi with vermicelli and candied figs, Balila, Fattet Hommos, Shanklish, Mouhammara, Spicy Hommos, Roasted Potatoes with Onion and Garlic.
Do save room for dessert - Must try the Ashta w Assal, Halawat El Jeben, Knefeh, Biscuit Au Chocolat, Mafroukit Festok, Osmalieh.
Leila is definitely worth a visit.
Leila's meat from the grill is tender and fresh (the talk and meat are just amazing!), while the hummus is also worth trying. Everything here is flavourful with very reasonable price.
Casual Lebanese dining
Nice seating area outdoor and very cheerful indoor
Easy location ( Main Street ) and the parking few steps away
Appetisers
Grilled cheese
Hummus beuroti
Kebbah
Chicken liver
Rocca with cheese
Main course
Mix grill
Chicken tawook
Drinks
Pomegranate
Dessert
Halawet el jebn with ice cream is star ( well recommended )
Overall
Very satisfied
Service 4/5
Ambience 4/5
Value 4/5
Staff 4/5
Great staff, killer food, great vibe.
What I love about the place is that it is consistently good, always the same experience, taste, even the music is the same whenever you visit. The feel is so homey especially due to the staff great attitude. Very rare to find such a homey experience in Dubai.
I enjoy it mostly in the winter season on the terrace.
The dessert of halewet el jeben stuffed with ice cream is a MUST try.
Favorite dishes: the grilled cheese rolls + fattoush + baba ghannouj.
amazing location
Excellent food quality
very friendly stuff and they don't nag to order
the ambiance of the place is very Decent
highly recommended to visit
I live nearby and Leila is my extended dining room. I eat there every other day. Lebanese food cooked like it was grandma. Very good. As it's supposed to be! Recommended!
Very nice place, excellent service and the food is really good.
Didn't like the shrimp fatteh very much but the veal with pesto sauce is amazingg so is the grilled halloumi and fattoush
Food quality is superb even on home delivery. Love their hummus, rocca salad with feta cheese and their Grilled Half Chicken (farouj). Delivery is quite quick too :)
Casual friendly place for Lebanese cuisine. Can’t go wrong with this place. Food quality is always a delight. Recommended for Lebanese food lovers on a budget.
Loved the place
Their salads are tasty
Mashawy not so good
Coffee is well prepared
Soft drinks are sparkling
The thing i didn’t like was the noise
Personally its my favorite Lebanese cuisine restaurant in Dubai. Leila is an exceptional place to taste authentic Lebanese food in downtown dubai. My recommendation is there pesto meat, their chicken osmaliye, and their grilled platters.
The only advantage this place has its location but the rest is ordinary. Arabic cuisine type of restaurant. It is great to Have Shisha while enjoying downtown view with this beautiful weather.
Excellent Lebanese food. Best Kibbeh I had... Very fresh food and delicious. Service is always very helpful and friendly. Recommend the spicy hummus and the Kibbeh (even if I mention it twice ;-)).
Leila is one of the best Lebanese cuisine .
Friendly and Lovely staff , service is good
Amazing food, recommended ones is the pesto rass asfour , boneless chicken, cheese rolls and absolutely the dessert 👌
Food is great! Presentation is good! Always same taste and up to standard! Price is average for what you are getting as well as the location is prime.
Food is very good. The chicken taouk is excellent and not dry. Service is very good as well and staff is friendly. Definitely the best Lebanese food in Dubai.
Excellent quality, always consistent!
Portions are good!
So far the best Lebanese restaurant in Dubai.
Delivery is always quick, very reasonable prices.
This is the restaurant I prefer having authentic Lebanese cuisine. Their Hummus Beiruti is one of the best Hummus is have ever tasted. The grilled meat is so yummy that I never miss it whenever I go here. The restaurant ambience is too good and decent.
Nice ambience and shisha. However, staff sometimes does get pushy once the table has been cleared (regardless of how much you may have ordered).
Tried healthy chicken (meal), hummus, fatteh, and kibbeh - all very delicious. Chicken was tasty and juicy, fatteh creamy with lots of garlic, and hummus was very creamy as well. Will definitely go back!
The place is perfect for dinner on a work day.
Giving is 4.5 not 5 because service was inconsistent.
It's one of the best Lebanese restaurants in the near vicinity. The food was amazing and the location is great. The soups were tasty and if you like Arab desserts, this one is for you.
This is the best Lebanese restaurant in town, you can call me bias but the food is honestly incredible, very unexpected.
They've a great selection of dishes and all very well done, I have tried their Beirut branch yet in my opinion the Dubai branch is even better!
22.7.2017 night we go to the lela it's a lavenise Resturant you can says Dubai local food. Ist of all I say it's a very beautiful location and the Resturant also very good they have 2 chambers one for smoking and one for no smoking we sit for no smoking chember firstly the serve Olive and bread with local papad after that we give the Order for Hommos Beiruti with complemantry soft bread and than we Order mixed grill that was also tasty I am very happy to go there.
It's small cozy Lebanese joint in the heart of downtown Dubai and they serve sheesha too
The non-veg grills were mouth watering and delicious
Not many options for the vegetarians though
The pricing is reasonable and ambiance is good
Overall worth the visit, highly recommend the mixed grill ( specially the lamb kebabs) 👌🏽
This is a Lebanese food outlet and the food here was really tasty. We had ordered a Lebanese Pizza, Hummus Beiruti and Spicy and 2 Mixed Grills. Would want to have some more options in vegetarian like Felafel platter etc.
Today i had visit leila downtown
The nice about the place is still the same consistency since 4 years
The food is lovely and the service was amazing
I love everything about this place, from the food to the vibes.
They play some old arabic music and the weather at night its just perfect.
Unfortunately they didn't have Moroccan tea today so i just went for green tea.
This place has the lightest sheesha, it doesn't burn fast and they constantly change the coal.
Really recommend it if you like Lebanese food.
Favorite Lebanese place in town. Amazing food and the location is very nice. Prices are good. Definitely would recommend it if you want to have some good arabic food.
Have been to Leila in different locations but the one in downtown is the nicest. It has outdoor and indoor seating areas so good for people who to do sheesha. Their food is good... we normally order Hummus, fatteh hummus, mix grill and arayees. They offer sizeable portions and quality food is good. However their fatteh hummus can be better. I have tried at different places and Leila disappoints here.
Overall a good dining experience.
I'm a fan of Lebanese cuisine and Leila offers quite a good experience in both food and service, which I rarely find in Lebanese places in dubai. Great variety of grills and all the Lebanese classics with great views of the boulevard and efficient staff.
When I first moved to Dubai, almost 4 years ago, some people took me to Leila for the first time. It was my first approach to Lebanese cuisine in Middle East. I was familiar with it from London but being in the area I was expecting much more. And Leila was love at first sight. And since then I keep going back there every now and then. Their labneh is my favorite in the city, shish taouk and hummus with pine nuts are my favourites. I have never, not even once been disappointed, and I have been there MANY times. Service is friendly and fast as well. Highly recommended place on the boulevard in Downtown
Foodie In Training 🙏🏻
+4.5
Second visit to this joint. Always super busy. But worth the wait for a table. Food is just super tasty portions are quite generous. And service is really good. Orcourse located on boulevard means price is tad bit on the higher side but makes it worth it compared to others on same street and lacking in taste or portions. Had the mix grill and arayes along with hummus. Yummy with capital Y :)
Next visit in the books for sure
Good food .. nice space ... nice decor ... nice and helpful staff .. the food variety is nice especially the mezze .. the sweets are tasty .. recommended
Last time we went to Leila , we really enjoyed our dinner.
The taste of their grills is very unique. We stayed outdoor which was so vibrant.
Their shisha is good. I would rate their prices are on the high side for a Lebanese restaurant.
One of my all-time favorite Arabic restaurants in this city... Staff is always smiling & present at the entrance welcoming guests & quickly assisting them to the preferred table (they have 3 sections: outdoors, indoors + smoking, indoors non-smoking). This place is definitely group-friendly & family/kids-friendly.
Favorites on the menu are:
- Appetizers: Hummos, Tabbouleh, Rocca thyme salad, Kibbeh sajiyeh (OMG!!! SO GOOD!), makanek
- Mains: Mixed grill, Shish taouk platter, Arayes Kafta, light chicken
- Sides: batata bel kizbara
Food is generally served within 15 minutes of placing the order. Delivery tends to be quick as well.
Their shishas are good as well.
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Lebanese cuisine in downtown dubai .. the food is good their taboola and homos are really nice and the grills are good too.. the service is good ...
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