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.
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! 😍
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
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.
Une carte magnifique, un personnel attentif & compétent, des propriétaires présent qui aimes ce qu'ils font. Dès l'arriver on se sent les bienvenue. Les conseils du personnel l'ambiance & même les salle de bains sont juste A1. BRAVO
Absolutely fantastic experience at Leila! The sardines on toast, seafood salad, bitter salad, & cod cheeks were all exceptional - fresh, flavorful, & beautifully presented. The wine list was spot-on, & Chef Amine's energy & passion truly came through in every dish. A must-visit for seafood lovers!
Wow. The food was absolutely phenomenal. The Cornish hen & beef cheek falling off the bone, the cod cheeks absolutely bursting with flavour. Wow!!!
On top of that, the service was impeccable. Phil was so warm & inviting, & our food arrived in nicely timed, well-served portions.
This restaurant is fresh, authentic & a unique approach to North African food. The Italian influence is subtle, but present. To top it all off, the wine selection is greatly curated, & their sommelier (who is surprisingly young!) is incredibly knowledgeable.
Un grand merci à ma sommelière Alizée pour le service & les recommandations des plats & vins !
J'ai mangé les sardines, la pieuvre & les merguez .. tout était délicieusement préparé !!
Je reviendrais vite pour goûter le reste de la carte
