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    Layalina Mediterranean Restaurant and Lounge

    4.1 (302 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chicken Shishtawook
    Lysette R.

    First time here! Decor is very nice. I loved the colors and the lighting. Big space that can fit a lot; plenty of tables and bar space. I came in for lunch so not many were in. I was able to choose my own seat and was greeted by the bartender quickly. I took her recommendation since I'd never eaten here before. She recommended what many order here. The salad was good. Very fresh. The fried pita chips on top was a nice crunch. The meal itself was decent. The chicken had good flavor but was incredibly dry. Rice was fluffy and had good flavor. The l to go ramekin with the white paste was very spicy, but yummy. I'd be willing to try more here, but would shy away from any chicken entree.

    Veggie appetizer platter and beef and chicken Shawarma with the rice.
    Alison S.

    What a lovely experience! Mom and I decided we would try to find parking in downtown Denton because this restaurant looked wonderful online. The place is simply yet ornately decorated in a style that feels like the near East; beautiful lamps, mosaics, and draped cloth softening the feel of the space. The person who waited on us was delightful. Knowledgeable, kind, professional, and thoughtful. We hope the next time we go we get to see them again. OK, and then there's the food which is absolutely delicious. My mom had never had baba ghanoush and she fell in love with it. That made me so excited. We had the veggie platter appetizer we couldn't even finish because we also had beef and chicken Shawarma with rice and another side dish. We both agreed the food was excellent. We had just ordered too much! The proportions, generous, herb and flavoring well balanced and best of all the food tasted incredibly fresh! Will be back for sure .

    Layalina tea
    Priya G.

    Went to this place for the first time base on a random search for Mediterranean food. If you are around Denton and like Mediterranean food and lounge, this is a good place. The server was excellent, efficient, and polite. I went there for my lunch was not busy, and no wait time. I ordered their chicken shawarma platter with  baba ganoush and french fries, a plate of falafel with a side of hummus and pita bread, and a pot of tea. I liked the Hummus and the falafel plate. It was delicious and crispy. The chicken was a bit salty. The ambiance was good. I would go back to this place to try their hookah.

    Plenty of warm pita
    Mark D.

    We stopped here for an early dinner on a week night and the restaurant wasn't very busy. Initially, we weren't quite sure we were in the right place since it didn't have the traditional look and feel of a restaurant. The music, which was on a loop and slightly loud, seemed more appropriate for a lounge, not a restaurant. Once we sat down, we were greeted by the server and we started enjoying the atmosphere. We ordered the vegetarian sampler, chicken shawarma, and the lamb kabab. Our meals came with a basket of pita on the side. The vegetarian sampler, consisting of dolmades, falafels, tabouleh salad, baba ghanoush, and humus, was excellent. Each item was fresh, nicely presented, and delicious. If you like a lot of lemon, this sampler has lots of it (in a good way). The chicken schwarma could have used a tad more seasoning but was perfectly cooked and tender. The rice was also nicely cooked and fluffy. The lamb kabab was the best of the bunch. The meat was very tender and perfectly charred on the outside and slightly pink on the inside. When I revisit, I will be ordering this as my main entree. The pita was served warm and was perfect to swipe up the hummus and the baba ghanoush with. There was some training in progress but the service was attentive and very friendly. The two young ladies checked on us several times during the meal. Portions were very generous. We had enough leftover for another meal. If you're in Denton, this is a good place for a healthy Mediterranean meal.

    Lamb kebab
    Jay C.

    The food here is very good! The appetizers were excellent and our entrees were very well prepared - the seasoning was on-point, the portion size was excellent. Kibba appetizer was so delicious and a worthwhile experience. Mixed shawarma was perfect! Lamb kabob was incredibly tasty! Can't wait to get back here and try more off their menu. Quick note - the service here is incredibly slow. We arrived and it took a while to get served our appetizers and meal due to only the brunette of the two waitstaff really making an effort to attend to everyone. The blond waitress seemed to only be attending to the one hookah and later second hookah groups. Lots of people came in and left when they either didn't get immediately served, or when they found out how long the wait for the food would take.

    Dolmas (stuffed grape leaves), babaganoush and hummus topped w gyro!!! So good!
    Molly T.

    I hosted an early birthday lunch for myself on 5/15 and had emailed the owner days prior to ensure BYOB was ok. It is ok and I walked in right at 11ish to see my table of 15 already set up and right by the window. The window was open so we got to take advantage of the nice breeze that day. Let's just say that Layalina is one of my favorite Mediterranean places in Denton. The food is always fresh, homemade and the staff is awesome! We started with the babaghanoush, hummus topped with gyro meat, mounds of lovely pita, fried cauliflower and the lamb kebab. The table ordered many things as well but I got distracted with our pile of yummy food! It's a nice change of pace when you're looking for an adventure in cuisine. You can't go wrong with what I just mentioned. And, the dolmas were amazing as well. Grape leaves stuffed with lemony rice.. Now, I'm hungry again! What are you waiting for? Go there. Get some. Support a fantastic local place. Life is too short for boring food!

    Chicken Shawarma
    Shelly H.

    Really cool atmosphere and great Mediterranean food!! Chicken shawarma was great as was the gyro sandwich. Warm fluffy pita bread was spot on along side the Hummus and falafel.

    Falafel Basket
    Manvita M.

    I went with my husband here on a Friday night - the place was pretty empty. I loved the staff - they were very responsive and active. We ordered hookah and it was OK too. I got their falafel basket with a side of rice and really liked the food. Was just expecting a little bit more vibe. But happy with the service and the food.

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    Best shawarma in Denton, but the lack of attention to detail kills the experience. Made my order wrong at least 4 times.

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    Everything was great except for the turd and having to beg for water. Stick to the appetizers.

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    The food was not my cup of tea. The rice had an awful flavor. I love Mediterranean food but I was very disappointed

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