Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 15440 reviews

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Menu
3.8 ★ from 72 reviews

Three of us had a lovely dinner in the outside garden. We had the meat dumplings and beet salad as appetizers. Both delicious. We also ordered the pomegranate e...

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Great service, nice ambience and delicious flavorful food!

The cilantro salad is so good and the salmon with dill sauce is insane! This is one of my favorite places!

It was our first time at Laili and we ate in the outdoors patio, which is lovely. Both the food and the service were terrific. We had the butternut squash bolan...

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We had a theatre ticket for 20 o'clock and booked a table for 545. 2 1/4 hours seem enough to be obvious. but our food came only 20 minutes before we had to go....

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Laili in downtown Santa Cruz offers a beautiful outdoor dining experience with delicious Mediterranean cuisine. While some reviewers noted issues with service, such as slow response times and forgotten orders, others praised the attentive staff and warm atmosphere. The food received mixed reviews, with some finding it excellent while others were disappointed with the quality. Overall, Laili seems to be a popular choice for those seeking Mediterranean cuisine in Santa Cruz, with a charming atmosphere and a wide selection of dishes worth trying.

Restaurantji
4.3 ★ from 687 reviews
Noomin
02.09.2024 - 13:30

Excellent middle-eastern-inspired food with “nouvelle” touches. We usually order a lot of appetizers, salads, and a few desserts , and revel in the wonderful fl...

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frequentdiner
02.09.2024 - 13:30

We were seated outdoors so the noise level was less than it would have been indoors. Lovely patio seating as others have mentioned. Attentive service throughout...

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marjorieS
02.09.2024 - 13:30

This is my favorite restaurant in Santa Cruz. I especially like LaiLi's outside dining. The fod is splendidly prepared, sauce are what sauces should be elegant...

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Justbehappy13
02.09.2024 - 13:30

Pasta softness varied. Order 3, all of them were not consistent. One was mushy, other was too al dente, last one was devoured. Appetizer was small, didn't inclu...

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Beautiful interior and great service. Menu not particularly inspiring. We shared a Caesar salad (very fresh and tasty), and pear Gorgonzola flatbread (bread was...

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Google
4.4 ★ from 13 reviews
Yevgeniy
23.01.2024 - 10:31

Absolutely amazing food, really fast and professional service! Loved the outdoor seating with the heaters. I would add that the price is actually really good fo...

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James
23.01.2024 - 10:31

We have been dining at this restaurant for more than 5 years, and the food is delicious! Whether it's burgers, kebabs, or anything else they serve, it's always...

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Ben
23.01.2024 - 10:31

I sampled a variety of dishes and appetizers at this restaurant, and it's difficult to make a bad choice here. There are so many unique and delicious flavors. O...

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Daniel
23.01.2024 - 10:31

The most important issue at this restaurant is the portion size. Customers may not mind paying $16 for a beet salad, but it is frustrating to receive a tiny sal...

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Deep
13.11.2023 - 20:32

Good food, good service, decent vegetarian selection. We arrived at lunch time, around 12:30 pm. There were very few people sitting indoors. I didn't check how...

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Opentable
4.7 ★ from 2775 reviews
Anonymous
23.01.2024 - 10:31

The food, ambiance, and service at this restaurant are all excellent. Thank you!

SuzanneH
23.01.2024 - 10:31

The food is delicious, the service is great, there is a lovely patio, and the menu is thoughtful.

steph
05.05.2024 - 05:12

I had an amazing time at this restaurant! The prices were very reasonable and I will definitely come back next time I am in town. I highly recommend trying it o...

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PaulE
05.05.2024 - 05:12

It was pre-pandemic since we had had the pleasure of dining in Laili's beautiful courtyard and we are both so glad that we did. I ordered the delicious salmon w...

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Lieve
05.05.2024 - 05:12

Loved everything! Will definitely tell friends about it and return soon!

Yelp
4.5 ★ from 1305 reviews
Paula
13.11.2023 - 20:32

The food is fantastic. I enjoy dining on the outdoor patio. The menu has remained the same since they first opened, but I wish they would offer some new dishes.

Beverly
13.11.2023 - 20:32

The beautiful ambiance and magical outdoor patio at this restaurant are simply stunning. The food is always delicious and the service is excellent.

David
13.11.2023 - 20:32

The food choices are fantastic, and the service is even better. The outdoor seating area gives me a European vibe.

Dana
13.11.2023 - 20:32

My favorite restaurant of all time! Laili is an amazing fine dining restaurant with Mediterranean/ Indian/ Pakistani/ Afghan food with nice environment especial...

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Happycow
4.0 ★ from 1 reviews

This vegetarian-friendly restaurant offers a variety of options for vegans. I recently visited with a group and was impressed by the menu, which encourages dine...

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Conniemm
12.10.2024 - 10:10

This vegetarian-friendly restaurant offers a variety of options for vegans. I recently dined here with some colleagues who were visiting. The menu encourages di...

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Doordash
4.8 ★ from 2100 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.5 ★ from 1291 reviews
Sirved
4.6 ★ from 3449 reviews
Menuwithprice
4.0 ★ from 130 reviews
Gastroranking-us
4.0 ★ from 3702 reviews

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