Leila is described as a warm, intimate spot with a lively yet relaxed vibe and a menu that blends Mediterranean and North African influences with a focus on fresh, flavorful ingredients. Dishes like sardines on toast, octopus, merguez, bitter lettuce and artichoke salad, and pasta such as cavatelli and tagliatelle ragu are highlighted for their balance of technique and rustic charm. The setting includes a backroom speakeasy style bar and a welcoming terrace, making it popular for dates and gatherings alike. Service is repeatedly praised for attentiveness, knowledge, and hospitality, while the atmosphere and cocktails, wine list, and overall value receive strong notes of praise. A few voices mention small portions or high prices relative to portion size and occasional slower service, but the prevailing sentiment is that the experience is memorable, distinctive, and worth returning to for the food, the vibe, and the sense of being cared for.
Super restaurant, les plats sont très bien travaillés ! Les desserts étaient succulent ! À essayer les yeux fermés! Merci a Amine de nous avoir transmis avec ses délices en Méditerranée. J'y retournerai, ils changent les plats occasionnellement. Sans oublié le service impeccable & chaleureux.
Vraiment très bien accueilli !! Le staff est très professionnel! La nourriture excellente avec beaucoup de saveur & les portions bien balancé. Très bon cocktails aussi! De retour définitivement!!
May 25, 2025
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From the owner to the servers/bartender the service was amazing. Food…… fantastic! Nothing fell short, everything was very delicious! 10 out of 10. If you haven't tried this place, please do your self a favor & check it out!
Leila is my new favourite restaurant in Montreal. You could tell a lot of passion goes into their dishes. Quality ingredients & as fresh as it gets. The staff is incredibly accommodating with impeccable service. Can't wait to come back! 😍
May 24, 2025
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In one word,'wow' - what an amazing experience we had at Leila?? The minute we entered the door, the service from everyone was exceptional. Special shout out to Danny, our server, who presented the menu options with such passion & enthusiasm. Amine Laabi was kind enough to stop by to talk to us as he helped us decide on our final choices. We decided on a shared menu for 2, which I highly recommend: marinated peppers/ olives/ pickles, sardines on toast, ricotta brown butter, octopus on a bed of white bean purée, tagliatelle ragu, & last night's special - capellini with lobster. Everything was scrumptious & decadent while plated beautifully on what seemed like my grandmother's heritage dinnerware. We were so full that we opted out on dessert but the options all sounded delicious. The ambiance is warm & inviting with its eclectic, vintage decor. We will be back - I highly recommend Leila & it's Mediterranean cuisine❣?
Tout était succulent & excellent! Le service est irréprochable ! un GROS 10/10!!!!! on a pris plusieurs variétés & on a tout adoré
Je vous le recommande à 100% & n'hésitez surtout pas à aller essayer leurs plats délicieux !!
zeinab & jack
Food was delicious. Pasta masterfully cooked, octopus tender & succulent, fried skate was a very ingenious take on fish & chips. Service was good. They knew & explained their wines very well. Also got to chat with the kitchen staff & they were all very nice. Will go back for sure
Apr 27, 2025
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Sit at the bar, you wont regret it. Delicious all around, cant wait to go again & have cocktail in their little lounge in the back. Thanks again everyone !!
Great food & service at Leila. The bitter lettuce & artichoke salad, pasta dishes & the skate fish all amazing! Cozy atmosphere with excellent & attentive staff. Highly recommend!
We had a great experience at Leila. The food was amazing, with some really unique flavours. Our server was wonderful too - super attentive & helpful. Overall, a great visit & I would definitely go back.
