Laili Restaurant

Exotic Mediterranean flavors with an Afghan twist take center stage at this artsy, stylish space with soaring ceilings. Traditional dishes range from Moroccan beet salad and apricot chicken flatbread to pomegranate eggplant and maush-awa, a soup with lentils, split peas, and lamb, topped with yogurt. The menus also include housemade pastas and numerous vegetarian options; fresh naan and...

Posted on December 02, 2015. Brought to you by fodors.

Average Rating

100

My lunch was so amazing they took a picture for their Facebook page / romantic beautiful peaceful location and yummy food What more can you ask for!

Posted by Lisa Nicks Balthasar on September 04, 2015. Brought to you by facebook.

Average Rating

100

Excellent food with options for Vegans and an extensive wine list! Hosted by Kate in the other-worldly courtyard on a summers evening, this place is a magical find and an all round special experience. Thank you!!!

Posted by Alliz Espi on July 10, 2015. Brought to you by facebook.

Average Rating

100

I love this restaurant. The staff is always friendly, the food is excellent, and they have ample options for those with stomach issues, and or those who don't eat meat. I LOVE their flat bread with chicken and pomegranate seeds. I can't eat cheese, so they leave it off. They have lentil soup with yogurt. YUM>

Posted by Tiffany Sparkles Berger on June 21, 2015. Brought to you by facebook.

Average Rating

80

4 star

Posted by Nicole Dypo on May 04, 2015. Brought to you by facebook.

Wonderful Afghan/Persian restaurant. We stopped for lunch and waited about 5 minutes for a table. My wife had the Pomegranate Chicken Kabob and I had the special of the day, a Salmon Pasta with capers and a red cream sauce. I thought my meal was very good, my wife thought hers was one of the best she had had in a couple years. Yes, that good. The service was good, the food even better. If we...

Posted by Bill Joyce on April 17, 2015. Brought to you by zomato.

Laili is an expression of the passion found in the Middle Eastern story of star-crossed lovers “Layla and Majnun”, popularized over 1,000 years ago. Rooted in the time-honored flavors of the Silk Road, our cuisine is a delicate balance of the rich flavors of the Mediterranean, infused with a unique Afghan twist. It is a dining oasis in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz, where the past meets the...

Posted on December 28, 2016. Brought to you by showmelocal.

Mediterranean/Afghani fusion Restaurant in downtown Santa Cruz.

Posted on June 07, 2014. Brought to you by twitter.

Lail Restaurant & Grill is located at 101 Cooper St, Santa Cruz, CA. This location is in the Downtown Santa Cruz neighborhood. This business specializes in Family Style Restaurants.

Posted on May 16, 2014. Brought to you by merchantcircle.

Rich Mediterranean flavors with a unique Afghan twist in the heart of Downtown Santa Cruz.

Posted on November 24, 2013. Brought to you by facebook.

For centuries a five thousand mile trade route has joined the Mediterranean to China through Afghanistan and India. Known mostly for the Silk Trade, the Silk Road has acted as a conduit of ideas, cultures, music, food & spices throughout all of its regions. Laili aims to bring the age old flavors and traditions of the Silk Road to life by creating a positive and relaxing environment with a...

Posted on February 19, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.