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Layla at MacArthur Place, Sonoma, CA

Layla at MacArthur Place

4.6
4.6
1171 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
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Situated in a historic and iconic barn within the verdant 6-acre grounds of MacArthur Place in downtown Sonoma, Layla is a comfortable, sophisticated, “Mediterranean kitchen” dining experience. Our breakfast, lunch and dinner menus feature healthy, organic options as well as heartier fare, fresh and locally-sourced ingredients -- all served in a bright, airy space with a convivial vibe.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Californian, Continental
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (707) 938-2929
  • Website
    http://www.macarthurplace.com/layla/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Francisco Lopez, Jr.
  • Private party facilities
    Layla offers semi-private restaurant buy-outs as well as multiple private dining options through the restaurant or catering. View our space at on our website and contact for ajordan@macarthurplace.com for booking inquiries.
  • Location
    29 E Macarthur St, Sonoma, CA 95476
  • Neighborhood
    Sonoma
  • Cross street
    Hwy 12/Broadway
  • Parking details
    Private, and street parking available.
  • Entertainment
    Entertainment is available for large party bookings. Check out Facebook page for upcoming events.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,171 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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1,171 Reviews

  1. RACHEL

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service and not rushed at all; we were able to sit and enjoy ourselves

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  2. SusanM

    New Mexico

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our Dinner st Layla was excellent. The servers were very prompt and we felt well cared for. We would recommend the patio as it was quite beautiful and they have a great heating system if the evening cools off.

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  3. JaimeG

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great relaxing vibe on the patio for lunch. BLT and a glass of wine

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  4. FunFoodie

    Sacramento

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Layla for their weekday breakfasts. Everything is fresh, the portions are perfect size (not too big not too small), and the food is nicely prepared with care. Presentation is beautiful. The wait staff is always lovely and the ambiance is calming and enjoyable. Coffee is great, too, with the fresh frothed cream. We always enjoy our weekly visits to Layla.

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  5. WendyV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Everything was terrific.. love the ambiance inside and outside, and the service is friendly and attentive. Only suggestion I have would be to add a couple more choices to the menu. Great place.. will return.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Absolutely beautiful place, amazing service, and yummy food!

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  7. JenS

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Posh, high end, great atmosphere, lovely setting, pretty. Good food, pricey, but done very well. My only complaint, the Gazpacho (which was very tasty) had so much green onion, that I almost immediately started feeling indigestion & am still feeling it almost 24 hours later. I'd just say ease up a bit on that onion--everything else was very good.

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  8. Sarah

    Seattle

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely beautiful ambiance, impeccable service, and mouth watering food. I’d highly recommend the rabbit pasta dish- best thing I ate during a week long stay in Sonoma.

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  9. AquinoV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Highly recommended. The service was excellent and the staff courteous.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Layla is a beautiful restaurant, we sat at the outdoor patio and it was stunning. The appetisers liver mousse and asparagus risotto were outstanding. We were disappointed with the service. One of the dishes wasn’t put in until we asked after waiting a while. My wife has an allergy and even after informing the server; we were given a dish with a lot of mushrooms that she is allergic too. And the server remarked in a very nonchalant way that she got too busy to take care of it.. there was barely an apology forget compensating for the dish my wife couldn’t eat. It’s too bad the service didn’t live upto the mark, otherwise the experience was delightful.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was FANTASTIC, the service was superb and the outdoor ambiance is lovely. Highly recommended!

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  12. b625

    Richmond

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    We were seated next to a large party, which was annoying because the rest of the tables were empty when we arrived. The food was decent, but we expected more for the menu prices. We felt that the portions were very small.

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  13. Marv

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Veggie omelet = spinach and cheese. No bueno. Scones had potential until they were bran without disclosing that. No bueno. Large party arrived with 4 dogs. Really? No bueno. Not sanitary.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food, loved the brunch & cocktail + wine choices, the atmosphere was 12/10!

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  15. suzanne

    San Francisco

    149 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    149 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service in a friendly beautiful setting. Food is well prepared, excellent quality and creatively prepared and presented. The outside deck is lovely. Definitely recommend!

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  16. ShaifJ

    Edmonton

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience2
    It’s a absolutely lovely place. Quiet nite in restaurant definitely made it awkward and little diff. But that’s life. Outstanding place. Service ! Good! Drink! Etc etc.

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  17. SteveD

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good is always great and service was awesome Will keep coming back

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  18. 1234

    San Francisco

    73 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Beautiful setting for elegant dining but poor value for money. We were lead to believe that the salmon tatare appetiser was "plenty" to share when, though very good, it was just enough for a small portion for one, as was the gazpacho soup. The prices were high.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great experience with a group of 5 outside. Exceptional service. They were perfect at coursing out the food. The food quality was phenomenal, especially the scallops and wagyu steak. Really good wine list as well.

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  20. SheriS

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service!

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  21. Leigh

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    The food is delicious however........the prices have gone up and portion size has shrunk considerably [and I am talking within the last 6 months or so]. It's not a good sign if people are hungry after dinner. We split a salad, each had an entree & dessert. Still hungry.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a wonderful setting for our lunch. In a backyard patio with full grown trees , the waitstaff brought us the most delicious meal, a tomato salad for my wife and a halibut sandwich for me. It was delightful.

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  23. Winnie

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great food. Everything tasted great. Kids meals are really significant and filling.

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  24. JackMack

    San Francisco

    167 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    167 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Ratings would have been higher if not for warning at reception that there were wasps in the area so outside dining was not advisable.

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  25. Brandy

    St. Louis

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful dinner here. And the restaurant was really beautiful. Would highly recommend.

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  26. Wood1gem

    San Francisco

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I took my friend to celebrate her birthday. The food, venue and service were all outstanding! This has now become our favorite spot for brunch and lunch.

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  27. Kdolphin

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Gorgeous patio, great service. Food was pretty good, not many options for non meat non seafood eaters, very small portions (tortellini). Too expensive for what we ate and the quality of it.

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  28. Out2dine

    San Francisco

    47 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Delicious Pineapple Mojito! Great service and ambiance, as always!

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  29. Clhbugzy

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    Beautiful place but the food is not flavorful. Average at best

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  30. WendyM

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    The food is delicious and creative but portions were too small for the price. The service was almost too attentive with silver ware disappearing more often than need be (and once it disappeared completely!) The amuse bouche absurdly small and it would have been nice to have some bread served, complimentary. However, I was pleasantly surprised with a complementary birthday dessert and our server was extremely helpful and pleasant in all ways.

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  31. Carli

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came for brunch and it was delicious. I had the avocado toast and my husband had the breakfast burrito and both were very good! The coffee was great too! The environment is beautiful and calming as well.

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  32. Brooke

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our bachelorette party had a great lunch at Layla. It is a beautiful place and we will be back.

    Layla at MacArthur PlaceResponded on August 4, 2023

    Dear Brooke, Thank you so much for sharing your lovely review of your lunch at Layla! We're so pleased that you had a wonderful experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  33. FunFoodie

    Sacramento

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Layla! It’s one of our very favorite breakfast places in Sonoma. The staff is absolutely lovely, the ambience is modern and fresh, and the food is always delightful. Definitely give it a try if you haven’t been! 5-stars!

    Layla at MacArthur PlaceResponded on August 4, 2023

    Dear FunFoodie, We are positively beaming! Thank you so much for your glowing recommendation of Layla. We look forward to welcoming back very soon!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    The service was fine but the food was below par. The chicken sandwich was overdone and tough, the burger was not medium rare, the halibut sandwich was over done, and the BLT was just fair. The ambiance is good. We would not go back.

    Layla at MacArthur PlaceResponded on August 4, 2023

    Thank you for sharing your review of your recent experience at Layla. We regret to hear about the quality of your meal and sincerely apologize on behalf of our team. We do hope you will consider providing us with another opportunity to properly shine in the future.

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  35. kate

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Layla's is a lovely place for a summer afternoon lunch in the garden. We enjoyed it very much.

    Layla at MacArthur PlaceResponded on August 4, 2023

    Dear Kate, Thank you for sharing your lovely review of your lunch at Layla! We're pleased to hear that you had an enjoyable afternoon, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Cheers!

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  36. ChristopherH

    San Francisco

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We all had separate brunch dishes and everyone loved them. They have the best Bloody Mary's!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Marty, the manager, was very attentive, pleasant and added to our experience. Our server provided great yet was not over-bearing. The food was spectacular.

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  38. LolaOak

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    A wonderful dinner in a beautiful space. Service was excellent. Food was good, however the size of salad was disproportionate with the entree's. We were five women that all ordered the same salad. The salads were very large. Would have been nice if the server, offered to consider sharing, they are on the larger size. (I do blame the kitchen not the server however.) It was fine, but surprising. Then you expect a larger entree, but they are not large. In fact a hungry guy, would be looking under the plate for more. They were more appetizer size. Very good and we had only one complaint. The tortellini was too al dente for one person in our party. Drinks were great. Overall was a very pleasant evening.

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  39. un4seen

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff at Layla's are stellar! And as always, we had another wonderful meal - we appreciate that the chef was able to create a vegan entre for one of our guests...we highly recommend Layla''s!

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  40. Kate

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    My girlfriends and I dined at Layla yesterday and received a warm welcome from start to finish. We enjoyed a delicious lunch outside on the patio in a lovely setting under the shade of the trees. The service was very good, food very tasty and ambience was perfect for an afternoon luncheon. I would highly recommend that you treat yourself to lunch or dinner at Layla.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Layla at MacArthur Place is rated 4.6 stars by 1171 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Layla at MacArthur Place

29 E Macarthur St, Sonoma, CA 95476

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hwy 12/Broadway
  • Neighborhood
    Sonoma
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Californian, Continental
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private, and street parking available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Francisco Lopez, Jr.
  • Entertainment
    Entertainment is available for large party bookings. Check out Facebook page for upcoming events.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.macarthurplace.com/layla/
  • Phone number
    (707) 938-2929
  • Private party facilities
    Layla offers semi-private restaurant buy-outs as well as multiple private dining options through the restaurant or catering. View our space at on our website and contact for ajordan@macarthurplace.com for booking inquiries.

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