Laili Restaurant

Santa Cruz, CA · Mediterranean restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Santa Cruz
#51
of 334 restaurants
City Percentile
62%
rating percentile
Address
Laili Restaurant, 101 Cooper St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone
(831) 423-4545
Website
lailirestaurant.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM

Laili Restaurant is a restaurant located in Santa Cruz, CA. It is one of 334 restaurants listed in Santa Cruz. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Santa Cruz city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Laili Restaurant

Nestled in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz, Laili Restaurant offers an elegant dining experience that blends Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors. Inspired by the timeless story of Layla and Majnun, our menu features a beautiful fusion of... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–2 PM, 5 PM–9 PM
Sunday5 PM–8 PM
MondayClosed
Tuesday11 AM–2 PM, 5 PM–8 PM
Wednesday11 AM–2 PM, 5 PM–8 PM
Thursday11 AM–2 PM, 5 PM–8 PM
Friday11 AM–2 PM, 5 PM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Dalia Obeid · Oct 2025

This place! We argued on whether the Beef Koubideh Kebab was one of or THE best kebabs we’ve ever had! The filet mignon was so juicy, soft and I loved how the marination is kept to a minimum and depending on the amazing quality of meat and cooking. The plates overall were delicious, well presented and the side sauces: apricot chutney, mint and garlicky yoghurt are a perfect combination with the food. Staff were very friendly and knowledgable. Lovely ambience.

★★★★★ 5.0 Shanti Wills · Feb 2026

This place is absolutely delicious!! Hubby got the steak kabobs & I got the braised lamb pasta. Everything was superb & I look forward to coming back the next time we're in town. O, & the cardamom and pistachio ice cream was a fantastic dessert!

★★★☆☆ 3.0 sholeh ja · Nov 2025

The service was the best part of this whole experience. Food was mediocre and too small in portions for what they charge. Kabobs were very small and dry. Salad was dry and old lettuce was included. The bread came with a dish of oil which wasn’t even seasoned enough with herbs or garlic. Atmosphere, we sat inside and it looked old and dark.

★★★★★ 5.0 Norman Virut Graw · Sep 2025

One of the best trout and Sea bass dishes we ever had. Great presentation and the ambience in the backyard is so tantalizing. Will definitely have to come back.

★★★★★ 5.0 Vicky Cassidy · Aug 2025

This is our second time here and it’s fantastic! We had the butternut bolani for an appetizer. The butternut is very delicious and is nicely seasoned. A hint of heat but not too much. Everything we had was fresh and tasty. The outdoor patio is so lovely, too. I could sit there all afternoon and sip wine. Highly recommend!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Curbside Pickup ✓ Delivery ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Great Cocktails ✓ Great Dessert ✓ Great Tea Selection ✓ Great Wine List ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom

Services

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