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Layla Restaurant

4.1
4.1
306 Reviews
£26 to £40
Lebanese
110 High Street, Esher, Surrey KT10 9QL

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
Layla restaurant fashions Eastern spice and European sophistication into a gem of contemporary dining. From the pomegranate champagne cocktails to the sultry decor, the mood is intoxicating, vibrant and unique. Choose an intimate table or a secluded private alcove to enjoy a multi-course fragrant feast and authentic Lebanese wines. For those new to Lebanese cuisine, Layla offers a selection of sharer menu's which incorporate a large selection of some of the most popular dishes on the menu. There are plenty of dishes suitable for vegetarians and the pistachio and vanilla and rosewater ice creams are a customer favourite!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Lebanese
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Sunday: 12pm until late.
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jean Ghanem
  • Catering
    Ideally located for corporate events as well as private parties in and around Surrey. Our capable team looks after all aspects and incorporates a wide variety of cuisines in the menu, combining a modern European style with Arabic and Lebanese flavours to create a wonderful fusion of tastes. Call us to discuss your requirements with our catering team who will guide you through our extensive menu and help you design the perfect selection for your guests.
  • Private party facilities
    Beautiful, large, semi-private booth available for parties of 8 - 14. Semi-private dining area available for up to 30 people.
  • Neighborhood
    Esher
  • Parking details
    Public parking available 100 yards from Layla Restaurant
  • Entertainment
    Layla hosts fantastic live entertainment Wednesday,Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings with live muscicians and singers. Lively belly dancing evenings are held once a month. Please contact reservations for dates to avoid disappointment.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 306 people are saying

Layla Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 2.6Value

NoiseModerate

306 Reviews
  1. Mandmeals

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 8, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Want an afternoon tea with a difference? Try Layla's new offering. Sandwiches with unusual and tasty fillings, the best and lightest scones I have ever sampled and the most delightful little original pastries. Add to this a good choice of teas and a Bellini to kick it all off and you have a delightful afternoon. The service was friendly and attentive and my only criticism was the price. It certainly isn't cheap at £26.50 per head (£36.50 if you have a champagne tea) but we were led to understand that they are looking to offer larger group discounts and possibly a slightly cheaper non - alcohol version. We really enjoyed our afternoon and feel that Layla's afternoon tea is worth a visit.

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  2. legaleagle

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on December 19, 2015

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    My friend and I dined at 7pm. The service was very good and food delicious. Portions slightly on the small side. The restaurant was very busy but service did not suffer as a result. My one negative comment is the music which seemed to get louder as the evening progressed. My friend and I found it difficult to hear each other and so I think this venue suits a younger crowd particularly as there is a bar at the front.

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  3. Steele

    Surrey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 13, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Lamb and cocktails were fabulous! A great Friday night out. Will definitely return.

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  4. Charlie79

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I chose this restaurant on recommendation from another friend for its cocktail bar, I decided to have dinner there too as it was my birthday. I couldn't have been happier with my decision, they were quite simply amazing. The staff were attentive, friendly and checked in on us throughout the meal, but without becoming intrusive. The food was absolutely delicious and the choice of vegetarian and meat dishes was great! Overall they completed a very special birthday for me.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Surrey1 review

    2.0

    Dined on September 26, 2015

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I had previously been to Layla restaurant with a good experience on Saturday 26th September I recommended that I take a friend to your restaurant who used cook Lebanese food cuisine,I think you have changed the menu,the first course was fine but I think the main course was nothing more an attempt to create Lebanese cooking but did not achieve it's aim, sorry but I don't think it was value for money

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  6. robbo38

    Surrey2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on September 25, 2015

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service started well but drifted off to non existent as the restaurant got busy and they didn't spot mistakes from the kitchen ie missing dishes etc. Would have ordered more drink more if had been asked. Confused mis-sold starters disappointed from the start and left us hungry as were way too small to be sharing as advertised and way to expensive for what they turned out in front of us. Mains were generally good but failed to excite anyone. Could have been great. Maybe next time if i dare risk it but couldn't recommend to anyone until they get a firm grip.

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  7. Londoner

    Surrey36 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on September 20, 2015

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    They have recently changed the portion sizes to be much smaller but kept prices the same which is a shame. I used to love this restaurant but it doesn't seem good value for money with the smaller portion sizes. That said - the mezze and the main courses are all delicious.

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  8. foodfighters

    Dorset8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 5, 2015

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Esher has the best restaurants in the wider area. Our first time at Layla proved that it conpetes with the best in town. Will definitely go back and recommend to friends. Layla made us rediscover how epic Lebanese food culture is.

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  9. Greengiant

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on July 11, 2015

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    My partner and I both ordered the muscles to start- different than expected- and we're absolutely amazing. Very tender and came with a lovely chilli and garlic sauce, I've never tasted anything like it, it was so so good! For my main I order fish of the day- which was talapia- this came on a bed of Mediterranean mixed veg rice. The talapia I felt was over cooked and dry as anything, the only thing that made it edible was the sauce on top of it. The rice however was my favourite, the saving grace! The reason I didn't send the dish back! My partner ordered the chicken skewers which he said were tender and very well flavoured. I also ordered a pineapple sunrise (non alcoholic cocktail) which was to die for too! Service for drinks were a little slow, we were often sat with empty drinks while the waitress was bringing/ taking away our plates which I thought was a bit annoying. The desert menu is very minimal, nothing took my fancy, which was a shame as I really fancied having something sweet! Our bill was £82 altogether, the average amount that we'd spend on a meal out. I don't feel it was worth £82 in all honesty I would expect a slightly higher standard of food and service for the amount we paid.

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  10. Surreyfoodiegirl

    London3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on July 4, 2015

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The decor was fantastic and we have wanted to try the restaurant for some time. However it was utterly disappointing. The menu is limited in comparison to normal Lebanese restaurants. The food wasn't particularly tasty and was very overpriced for the portion size. We went on a day where there must have been something happening at the race course nearby as it was very busy in the lounge/bar. But that meant that the service in the restaurant was almost non existent. We had to ask for our drinks 3 times and the salad arrived a while after the rest do the food, again because we had to ask. Had high hopes for this restaurant but won't be visiting again.

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FAQs

Layla Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01372 462333.

Layla Restaurant is rated 4.1 stars by 306 OpenTable diners.

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110 High Street, Esher, Surrey KT10 9QL

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Esher
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Sunday: 12pm until late.
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Lebanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public parking available 100 yards from Layla Restaurant
  • Payment options
    Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jean Ghanem
  • Entertainment
    Layla hosts fantastic live entertainment Wednesday,Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings with live muscicians and singers. Lively belly dancing evenings are held once a month. Please contact reservations for dates to avoid disappointment.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Ideally located for corporate events as well as private parties in and around Surrey. Our capable team looks after all aspects and incorporates a wide variety of cuisines in the menu, combining a modern European style with Arabic and Lebanese flavours to create a wonderful fusion of tastes. Call us to discuss your requirements with our catering team who will guide you through our extensive menu and help you design the perfect selection for your guests.
  • Private party facilities
    Beautiful, large, semi-private booth available for parties of 8 - 14. Semi-private dining area available for up to 30 people.
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