Leila

Best

5.0

a delightful dive into the rich flavors of the Mediterranean. This charming restaurant embodies the genius of simplicity, with no forced themes, instead opting for an authentic experience that focuses squarely on the food. From the cloth napkins to the plates my grandma would have, it felt like being invited into someone's home.

We started with the sardines on toast, which might be one of the best entrees I've ever had. Equally surprising was the bitter lettuce & artichoke salad. Something I typically never order - yet here, it was a revelation. The balance of flavors & the vibrant presentation transformed my perspective on salads entirely.
Finally, the pesto cavatelli was beautifully crafted & wonderfully fresh.
To accompany the meal, we couldn't resist the $5 special on Peroni & Negroni (that rhymes).

Seated on the terrace in a laid-back atmosphere surrounded by fragrant basil plants & the gentle hum of good music, we truly felt comfortable.

A celebration of Mediterranean cuisine in its most straightforward form. No need for extravagant flair when the food speaks for itself. A restaurant that values quality & simplicity.

V

5.0

Leila is probably the most impeccable spot I've tried in Montreal this summer. Honestly the only place that truly wowed me with their dishes. The sardine toast? Unreal. The octopus? Hands down the best I've had in Montreal-beats all the hyped places serving it. I'd 100% come back. Big round of applause for the service too, one of the owners welcomed & served us, & you can tell they really know what they're doing.

Antoine-Samuel

5.0

Service vif, chaleureux & courtois & une menu traditionel & audacieux avec une superbe terasse & un backroom mythique. Leila a tout pour plaire. Les sardines sont les meilleurs que jai mange de ma vie & la sommeliere est top notch vraiment recommande pour un date night ou un 5 a 7 de bureau sur la terasse

Mélissa

5.0

J'ai adoré ! J'ai déjà hâte d'y retourner. Les sardines… vous devez y goûter!

LucyBru-7872

1 Commentaire

5.0

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❣?

Julian

5.0

Great service & even better food! Sit at the bar with Alizee for a wonderful night! The sardine toast is a non negotiable!

Rami

5.0

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!

Sarah

5.0

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

Maheu

5.0

Tout était excellent. La joue de boeuf fondait dans la bouche, les tagliatelles étaient vraiment frais & la sauce au veau généreuse. Toutefois, mon plat préféré fut le poisson bar. Nous avons demandé du pain pour nettoyer l'assiette. Je n'aimais pas les sardines mais ils ont réussi à me faire aimé les leurs. Belle sélection d'alcool. Ambiance & service A+

Alexandre

5.0

Welcome to Leila a South-Mediterranean restaurant tucked away in the Mile End neighborhood of Montreal that draws you in immediately with a warm interior & vibrant service. The menu is comforting with full of rich flavors from the sardine toast, lamb merguez to the tagliatelle ragu & beef cheeks.

Bienvenue au Leila, un restaurant sud-méditerranéen niché dans le quartier du Mile End à Montréal, qui vous attire immédiatement avec son intérieur chaleureux & son service dynamique. Le menu est réconfortant & plein de saveurs riches, du toast de sardine à la merguez d'agneau, en passant par le ragu de tagliatelles & les joues de boeuf.