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LEILA, San Diego, CA

LEILA

4.8
4.8
1047 Reviews
$31 to $50
Middle Eastern
3956 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104-3005

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 134 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
A tribute to the Middle East by CH Projects.

Reservations recommended , walk-ins welcome at the bar.

Leila welcomes you.

858-SAFFRON

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern, Persian, Moroccan
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Majid Mayahi
  • Neighborhood
    North Park
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wine

What 1,047 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Best Ambiance

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

  • San Diego

    Best Ambiance

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
LEILA offers an "out of this world" atmosphere with stunning decor that captivates every guest. The service is "impeccable," and the food, especially the kabobs, is "delicious" and "unique." Perfect for celebrations, the ambiance is both romantic and vibrant. Reservations are a must, but worth the effort.

1,047 Reviews
  1. paulina VIP

    San Diego18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I live in San Diego and I can say that this is the most beautiful and unique restaurant that has San Diego! Food is delicious!

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  2. Racquel

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I truly enjoyed the entire experience, the service was impeccable and I really enjoyed my food and the overall ambiance.

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  3. Maricar

    San Diego11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The lamb shank was to die for and the steak kabob was so tender. Will definitely be back!

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  4. Hannah

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always amazing and service is almost as good!

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  5. Nickolas

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing ambiance & atmosphere, the service was great, but the food however was very overpriced.

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  6. Alan VIP

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful ambience. Way too long to get food or drinks.

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  7. jessica

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Making reservations was easy and I'm happy we got in! Parking is terrible and so it made us a little late but leilas was accommodating. Our seats were lovely. I believe anywhere you sat was an experience! Although it took a minute to get our food the food was delicious!! We both enjoyed what we ordered and the tea was divine!! Although the food was great I wish there were more Halal options for being a mediterranean restaurant. I would have tried the lamb if it were halal. And the knufeh sundae hit the spot at the end! Would return back if we were in the area. But we are from monterey california. Very lovely date night 🌙

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  8. Amir VIP

    San Diego5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Atmosphere is great, food as expected, nothing out of the ordinary, as any other Middle Eastern establishment. Naan bread was very dry, but revived fresh and hot one once complained about it. Service was average. Overall was bit over average just because of the ambiance. Definitely not worth the hype almost impossible to get reservations.

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  9. Lori VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The aesthetic of this place looks neat. It's what you would expect from the restaurant company. The drinks were great, food was good. The downside is that they really overbook. We showed up at our reservation time and had to wait (not a big deal), but they have you wait by the bar which tends to be very overviewed and you're standing next to people eating and in the way of the serving staff leaving you feeling pretty awkward. Expect to be here for a while, dinner took about 3 hours total, after ordering all at the beginning. Also keep in mind that a ton of people want photos, if you can avoid the bridge when seated then do it. Still worth it to go one time! Just be aware of some of these things.

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  10. Gian

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an incredible experience from the moment the door opens. We felt transported to another place. The staff was warm and friendly. They were helpful in assisting our food selection. We felt overwhelmed since it was our first experience. Food was incredible.

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LEILA is rated 4.8 stars by 1047 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 134 times today
Google Map for LEILA

3956 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104-3005

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    North Park
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern, Persian, Moroccan
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Majid Mayahi
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wine
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