Leila receives broad praise for fresh, flavorful Mediterranean and North African inspired cooking, generous shareable plates, and a warm, inviting atmosphere with attentive, professional service. Dishes like sardines on toast, octopus, lamb merguez, tagliatelle with ragu, and other seafood highlights appear across reviews, and the wine list and cocktails are well regarded, with a speakeasy back room adding charm. A few notes mention occasional saltiness or small portions for the price, and some nights with louder music or slower service, but overall the consensus is that Leila delivers a standout, hospitality-driven dining experience with creative, high-quality cooking and a welcoming vibe.
Ne mérite clairement pas 4.8 étoiles actuelles. Les plats sont 50/50 certaines saveurs bien réussies, d'autres un échec total. Les portions sont beaucoup trop petites pour ce qu'on paye. Je recommande pas.
Expérience mitigée comparé aux attentes: je m'attendais à un concept fusion savoureux basé sur le travail sur les réseaux sociaux du chef qui a démarré ce restaurant, mais j'ai été très déçue.
Les portions sont clairement à revoir pour les prix qui sont proposés. Les merguez & le plat de dorade étaient succulents, mais j'ai été déçue par les Spaghettis au pesto (quantité minime, froides… j'avais l'impression de manger une salade de pâtes faite maison avec peu d'efforts), aussi déçue par les haricots blancs qui goûtaient la boîte de conserve de tomates.
Le service était HORRIBLE (même pour Montréal) pas nécessairement en raison des serveurs, mais plutôt le temps d'attente pour recevoir sa commande mais aussi sa facture. Ils étaient clairement understaffed en cuisine ou en serveurs, mais ça ne fonctionnait pas.
L'endroit est chaleureux: la petite salle au fond style speakeasy est cute.
Bref, il faut travailler sur le menu, augmenter les portions & proposer un meilleur service si on veut maintenir cette tranche de prix.
J'y retournerais pas d'aussi tôt, mais peut être mérite une meilleure chance dans le futur s'ils continuent de se développer!
Jan 16, 2026
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Leila offers a truly exceptional dining experience that stands out even in Montreal's competitive culinary landscape. From the moment you arrive, the atmosphere is elevated & inviting, but it is the service that truly sets this establishment apart. A special mention must go to Amine, whose professionalism & genuine warmth made our evening unforgettable. It is rare to find a restaurant where the staff is so clearly passionate & engaged; the positive energy among the team & ownership is palpable & translates into a seamless guest experience. The food & ambiance are top-notch, making Leila a premier recommendation for both locals & those visiting the city. I look forward to my next visit
Great food great service! Everything was fresh & tasty service was excellent. Giving 4 stars instead of 5 on food because nothing was life changing but everything was great.
Wow ! Great place to visits & stay. Very good diner with authentic meals : nothing overworked, crazy choice of good products, very nice staff…. Will come back
Dec 6, 2025
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deliciousssssssss 10/10! The food is amazing! Their concept is really inspiring & the service… wow! It's like they're all happy to greet you like you're family ! Highly recommend
The food was quite good but disappointed in so many other ways. The service was terrible . Extremely slow & non engaging . As it was our first time she recommended the'tasting menu' as we were 4 people. Portions were so small I felt like I was robbed . The main course was 3 pieces of swordfish for 4 people how does that make sense ? The food was good but a restaurant is more than just the food & they did not deliver .
Nov 9, 2025
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Everything about the experience was amazing. The service, the food & the vibes were great. Thanks again to Danny & team for the great recommendations, & the time they took with us. Highly recommend!
This place was simply amazing!
Found parking right away on a Saturday night.
Food was excellent, drinks were amazing as well. Amazing service from everyone
Can't wait to come back!!
I've been recommending thing place to all my foodie friends ever since we went for the first time. What a unique spot! Food is amazing, ambiance is quaint, & the service makes you feel like you're being served by family. Can't wait to come back, & thanks Dany for the great experience :)
