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Mediterranean Restaurant, Afghan Restaurant, and Middle Eastern Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
"Lamb shank kebabs and the beef kebabs were delicious!"(4 Tips)
"Moroccan beet salad also great."(2 Tips)
"Pomegranate chicken flat-bread was awesome."(2 Tips)
"Friendly service and the anar chicken and lamb kebabs were delicious"(13 Tips)
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John SimsDecember 31, 2013I highly recommend this restaurant. I had the eggplant & pomegranate entrée with rice. The interior setting is relaxed & classy. Our wait staff wasn't pushy, very enjoyable experience.
Emmiliese ClemmMay 10, 2016Don't miss the kadoo boranee. Unlike anything I've tried before. The chicken flatbread was delicious, as was the eggplant main.
Abood AbussaudJune 25, 2018Nice environment, great service, amazing food! I highly recommend this place! I recommend the cilantro salad, lamb shank, and the fillet mignon kabob
Get the roasted cauliflower or the trout. Good wine list. Excellent for allergies....they have a menu in the back with every single ingredient listed. Ask for it if you have allergies.
Wilson Favre-DelerueJune 2, 2017Decent Middle Eastern food. The terrace is the real jewel of this restaurant.
NahidJuly 9, 2014Get patio seating if available (gorgeous). Great food, prices in the $20-30 range for entrees.
- Gretchen IversonMarch 24, 2018Lamb shank kebabs and the beef kebabs were delicious! Such a lovely atmosphere and excellent service.
- Jakub NešetřilMarch 2, 2015Incredible combination of stunning food and stunning service. Pomegranate chicken flat-bread was awesome.
Doris NeubauerDecember 31, 2016The butternut squash bolani and its accompanied three condiments are fabulous. Flatbread is excellent.
hartmann schoebelDecember 29, 2018The flavors were great! The Moroccan beet salad and pomegranate chicken kababs were very tasty.
NmMarch 9, 2016Didn't like the chicken kabob .. Eggplant and parmesan on flatbread is recommended .. Great service .. Little pricey .. Crowded ..
Virgi R.March 25, 2013The pomegranate eggplant are a must try. Good selection of beers & wines. The staff is lovely and helpful.
Ricardo JerezDecember 27, 2016Nice Mediterranean food in a fancy place with no that much fancy prices!
- Nico PitneyNovember 16, 2013Grilled chicken flatbread is out of this world. Moroccan beet salad also great.
Nathaniel MuñozMay 18, 2012Wine list is great and works well with their delicious menu. Cute garden seating.
Try the Leek Dumplings - Officially called Aushak dumplings on menu, these are light & succulent
Trisha LiuDecember 18, 2010The lamb shank was exquisite - must try! Portion sizes were nice, medium size. Eclectic wine list - I liked the 'rocks & gravel' syrah/grenach.
Fedor BartoshJune 25, 2018Interior reminds me of community centers of Soviet Union era, but food is great and lamb kabob aka shashlik is probably the best I’ve had in California so far- Trisha LiuDecember 18, 2010For dessert - cardamom and pistachio rice pudding with fresh persimmon... Yum!
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Laili Restaurant
101 Cooper St #B (btw Front and Pacific)
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
United States
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
United States
Closed until 11:30 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Tue–Thu, Sun
- 11:30 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
(831) 423-4545
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Lunch, Dinner
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Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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