This is the perfect spot for a group dinner: perfect ambiance with dim lighting, delicious dishes in shareable sizes, and cocktails to write home about. We ordered lots of cold and hot mezzes to share and there were some clear standouts. Here's the order of preference in cold mezzes: 1. Beetroot & Feta was a true winner with a generous serving of food and enough feta to satisfy your Mediterranean cravings. 2. Olives: Do order the bowl of olives. For 4 bucks, you get lots of them and olives are always a must! 3. Warak, the grape leaves come in 5 and are good for sharing. They were standard affair; the filling was not very rich. 4. Tabbouleh was overpowered by the parsley; there was barely any bulgur or tomato in there. I probably wouldn't order again. Hot mezzes were in a league of their own: 1. Hummus & Hashwi was smooth and paired well with the ground lamb and pinenuts on top. The tahini really came through in the hummus, giving it a perfectly creamy texture. 2. Chicken wings with lemon and pepper were so on point with the seasoning that this was one of the top dishes on the table. Sadly, I don't think this is part of their normal menu. 3. Batata Harra, crispy potatoes with spices and jalapeños were decadent. It would be perfect to pair this dish with any of the grilled entrees. 4. Arayes was ground meat stuffed in a grilled pita served with liquid tahini sauce and was sliced for ease of sharing. Nothing particularly amazing about this dish, but it was easy to distribute. 5. Sujuk (Armenian sausage) despite the description, was not spicy and felt bland. It was in a tomato sauce, but honestly could have stood out more if it were grilled with sauce on the side. 4. Haloumi with watermelon and mint was a weird mix. Usually watermelon is paired with a creamier cheese like feta, and the rubbery texture of the haloumi did not pair well with the watermelon. We got the mixed grill and the baby back ribs as the entrees for the table and both were tasty, but the mixed grill was juicier and the well-spiced ribs were rather dry and didn't pack a ton of meat. The shish kafta was the best out of the shish kebab, shish tawook, and shish kafta combination. The lamb shish kebab was a bit dry, but the garlic and tomato sauces helped soften the taste. If you're getting dessert, I'd skip the knafeh. This is a shredded phyllo based dessert with stringy cheese inside and when done well, it can be the best dessert you could have. However, this one was rather dry due to not being covered in enough syrup to soften the phyllo and somewhat burnt on the sides. What was lost with the desserts was totally made up with the drinks though. Anne Hathaway was picture perfect and quite tasty. This place is a gem at the heart of Detroit and worth making the trip. Come here in a group to try as many dishes as possible. read more

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I loved this place. It is an upscale restaurant with friendly staff. The hummus was so smooth and had a good hint of tahini without being overpowering. The lentils had great flavor and were spiced nicely (not spicy)--the confit garlic paired nicely with the hummus. Usually, I'm not too fond of Tabbouleh, but this place was top-notch. The menu is well labeled with VG for vegan and V for vegetarian. There are a lot of vegan options. read more

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We had such a wonderful time here! The servers are so incredibly wonderful and will check in frequently to ensure that we had a good experience. The food also tasted delicious - the khunafa was my favourite! The appetizers were also quite delicious. The Anne Hathaway was so refreshing and light.. I could have definitely helped myself to more! read more

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Made reservations online. Arrived on time and was a little confused on the location. I felt like the restaurant was very discrete. There was no sign on the building or door with the the name of the restaurant. So I looked up the address and saw the numbers on the door to the patio was connected to where people were eating. So we went inside the door next to the patio. Once inside, we knew were in the right place. We were greeted and seated almost immediately in a comfy booth. Once seated, we got waters and ordered some yummy appetizers : Eggplant Fettah , Batata Harra (potatoes), and a lamb dish that was made similar to a quesadilla. Although we enjoyed all the appetizers, the batata harra was our favorite! Like the seasoning is A+ ! I couldn't get enough of them! Sidenote: our waitress was fantastic! She couldn't have been any better. For entrees we ordered the following: Creekstone Ribeye, baby back ribs, Lebanese Rice, and Roasted Cauliflower. Let me make this VERY clear! Whoever heavily seasoned that steak, THANK YOU! I can't even tell you the last time I had a steak seasoned that well! The roasted cauliflower was also better than I expected, especially with the added tahini! It screamed yum all in my mouth! The ribs were really good, very tender and the seasoning was spot on. The rice, we weren't too much of a fan of compared to everything else. For dessert, I ordered the blood orange and pineapple sorbet. I love sorbet so it tasted delightful as expected. Overall, I know we'll be back because I'm still thinking those potatoes and that ribeye to this day. Thank you for such an amazing experience! read more

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What a beautiful place to have dinner on the patio in the Summer - downtown views, delicious food, good vibes. It's taken me quite awhile to make it back here - I eat this style of food so often, I thought it would be hard to make a special night of it, but I was wrong! All the food is elevated and so delicious, and the cocktails are perfect as well. Beets & feta are my favorite, and I'd come back just for this dish. So flavorful and perfectly made. Fresh pita, smoky baba ganoush, a whole dish of olives, and the best fattoush salad ever. They make these magical croutons that stay crispy when tossed with the salad. Yum! We also had the salmon, which was perfectly cooked and very flavorful, and the lamb kafta, which I highly recommend. Juicy, savory and just perfect. This is a great place to take people who are very into Lebanese food and also for people who have never tried it. I already can't wait to return. read more

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My family and I absolutely loved this place! I was a little worried because my family loves eating all the good food when they come to visit and I was risking it by taking them to a place I had never been to. We made a reservation and were seated promptly. I chugged the Anne Hathaway because it was so good. All the apps were super flavorful (my dad couldn't stop raving about the garlic confit - he wanted to order another). Pita comes free and it's the good fresh fluffy kind. Entrees are a little small but I kind of expected that. Everything cooked perfectly and great service - servers name was Sam (maybe Samy?). Will def be back with friends! Check my TikTok for a video: @dietitian.em.b read more

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Fantastic, flavorful food and cocktails! Very friendly staff, and the pita bread is phenomenal as it's baked fresh in a wood-fired oven. I highly recommend this modern, industrial style restaurant! read more

Been here countless times over the past few years, service and food have never disappointed! Hussam was our server during our most recent visit - he was very kind, patient, and accommodating, as we were seated shortly before the kitchen was closing. Leila is known for the apps so I recommend getting mostly apps and an entree. My favorite entrées are the Mixed Grill and Creekstone Ribeye. I always get Batata Harra, Eggplant Fettah, and Fattoush Salad. All of the desserts are mouthwatering as well! read more

Love Leila! Food and drinks are always super good my favorite place to take a group of people in Detroit

The food was phenomenal! It was so delicious. I also love the vibe and atmosphere of the place so much. Will definitely be back time and time again. My wife and I absolutely loved this place. The service was also friendly, made great recommendations, and stopped by several times to check on us. read more

Great spot for so many reasons. Here are a few: - opens at 4 so if you go to a matinee show or a 1pm red wings game Leila is open for you and your friends. - lots options both meat and veg - mezze - small plates/tapas are great for large groups and also gives you the ability to try many things - tried Lebanese wine lately? You have to! - cocktails and desserts - as inventive as they are tasty - classy place - but welcomes all and makes you feel at home. read more

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I love the overall Ambience of the restaurant! I total recommend this place for a girls night out! We did a girls night today and we reserved for 6 ppl. The hostess were so friendly and welcoming. The server knew the menu very well. The drinks were amaizng. We ended up ordering appetizers and shared a entree and ordered 3 desserts to split. We were so stuffed at the end. We really enjoyed our self's. We ordered more food but I forgot to take more pics lol. I do highly recommend the cauliflower and the half a roasted chicken. read more

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Can't say enough good things about this restaurant. The vibe is jumping and the food is amazing. Next time I'm in Detroit, I am definitely coming back. read more

We came across Leila's when we were bar hopping post show at the Detroit Opera House. The restaurant is beautiful. Love the decor and love the smell of the Lebanese food. Probably what lead us to this place. We opted to sit at the bar. Great location. Right in the center of the bar. Great for being in the mix of everything and people watching. We ordered a round of drinks, an old fashion and the Levanita. The Levanita is one of their speciality drinks. I love tequila so that lead me to the Levanita. So fresh and yummy. The staff was so nice! From host to bartender, we had a great time. read more

Very good service and good food: desert and that raw lamb is nice. Vibe is good for the downtown.

We had a terrible experience we ate there was told we could walk around and come back for our car, that there was no time limit .we get back in. Our cars are not able to be gotten from the valet. The valet just left left seven young women in the middle of downtown Detroitwith no way to get their car very bad communication on their part. They told us we could walk around and come back whenever to get our car terrible terrible terrible shame on them no phone number. Nothing to contact to get our car. it turned my daughter's bachelorette party and ruined it. read more

I've been to Leila quite a few times now and every time for me is better than the last! It has the exact the styling and atmosphere I look for in a restaurant and they serve excellent dished. the Lebanita is my favorite drink, the tabbouleh is amazing, the muhamura is incredible, the batata harra is something new I tried this time but not a disappointment. It's a super crispy fried potato dish with a zesty flavor and was just fantastic. Nothing but good things to say for Leila, I cannot wait to return. read more

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Whatever you do don't go here (Gatekeeping) but if you do get the batata harra and baba ghanouj. Phenomenal. Love a dim atmosphere. Excellent service Liv is my fav @ the bar. read more

Leila is the perfect Middle Eastern restaurant. A fancy take on traditional Lebanese. I was concerned it would just be Americanized food, but their flavors and spices were authentic. The meat plate was a great taste of everything but the Areyes was a little too meaty for me. Their portions are great. WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOT PASS ON THE LEBANESE SUNDAE; the best dessert I have ever had. The service was great and the manager or shift leader kept checking on us and asking how all of our food was. Very kind staff. The dark lighting is perfectly set and I love the lighting and vibes. read more

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Still perfection--- in every way. From the classy and professional service, their strong presence without being invasive, and the amazing food and libations, Leila really does NOT disappoint!! Highly recommend the hummus (still), and the halloumi (this time it had summery fruits!). Everything I've ever had there is incredible! read more

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Some of the best Middle Eastern food I've ever had in a beautifully decorated dining room. My favorite dish was probably the Muhammara. The salmon was also very good. I'm a huge fan, I'll be back (just not too often because of the cost). read more

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Food was amazing!! The hummus and the confit garlic were absolutely some of the best things I've tasted. We will definitely be back to try to the combo meat platter. The only thing I found was strange was the inability to split up our checks by party as we had 6 total in the party, 3 couples. But the service was phenomenal and the vibe is cool. read more

Leila - Anne Hathaway - Lebanese Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

This place was amazing!! Every dish we got was sooo good. The Muhammara in particular was insane. Service was attentive and friendly. The vibe is great for either date night or entertaining people from out of town. There is something for everyone as far as the menu goes. read more

Leila - Hummus - Lebanese Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

This is a good spot for a fancy date night of celebration dinner. It's an interesting concept to have a high dining version of middle eastern food, so I like it for that aspect. All of the dishes I've tried here have been really good, so the flavor is definitely there, and the ambiance of the restaurant is really fancy and nice. However, given how many good middle eastern restaurants are in the area, especially taking Dearborn vicinity into consideration, it's sometimes hard to justify the high prices when there are so many good alternatives. read more

Leila - Lebanese Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Definitely a favorite spot to share a bunch of dishes with friends. The ambiance is lovely inside, the service is attentive, and the food is so flavorful. We always go a little overboard with ordering the dips but they're all just so good! Also recommend the halloumi which changes seasonally as well as the grape leaves. The changing cocktail list is always all delicious as well. read more

Leila - Lebanese Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Really enjoyed eating here. The ambiance was very cool with dim lights and a lot of energy. The food was very good too. My favorite was the eggplant fettah and the hummus! read more

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My girlfriend and I flew into town for a couple days and we went to Leila for our first meal in Detroit. John was friendly and made conversation with us. The food was top notch and refreshing. We sat outside. Go to this place. read more

I can't believe it took us 4 years to visit Leila.... It is quickly becoming my favorite restaurant in the area. The service, ambiance, food, drinks, and wine are simply amazing. Although this comes as no surprise with the exceptional staff and history they have in the hospitality world. We had drinks at the bar while we waited on the rest of our party. The drinks were perfectly refreshing and balanced. Not too sugary, not too boozy, but just riiight. For dinner we decided to just eat heavy mezze. We enjoyed everything we had, which rarely ever happens. "Enjoy" wouldn't actually be accurate.... We loved and devoured everything that we ordered. From the hummus, tomato kibbeh, eggplant fettah, etc. it was just amazing. Especially the eggplant fettah which came recommended by our server Scott. It wasn't something I would normally order and it was probably my favorite item. As well, we enjoyed a bottle of the Chatteau Musar. If you haven't tried it due to being unfamiliar with the vineyard or Lebanese wine, try it. The 2001 was absolutely exceptional and worth every penny. Furthermore, if you're into wine but not sure which direction to go with a new vineyard or varietal, this is the place to start your journey. Their knowledge of wines and meeting flavor profiles is unparalleled in the greater Detroit are. We will be back to Leila again and again and again... read more

I attended a small family celebration here and enjoyed our time at this establishment. The location was relatively easy to get to for an out of Towner. The atmosphere was perfect for a small group of 6. The appetizers or small plate offering were perfect for sharing and quite delicious. The menu was perfect for our group as we have a variety of dietary restrictions and there were ample options for everyone. It looks like the cocktails were delicious as well. As for the entrees, they were prepared perfectly to order, however, everyone commented on their dishes being over salted and I would have to agree with my entree as well. I understand restaurant chefs season their food but this was heavy salt while the other spices were well balanced. I only have one other issue and that is the combining of the bill for a small party of three couple into one check and a mandatory tip. This most be a new trend, but inconsiderate for the guest. We all now have to decipher the bill and send electronic payment to the payer of the bill and most services delay the availability of those funds. Although the wait staff may like this, this is very inconvenient for the patrons. I often pay in cash, this eliminates that ability for me. All in all I enjoyed my experience and may return with friends and family. read more

This has to be one of the coolest spots I've been restaurant wise in downtown Detroit yet! I love the vibe here- it's chic, relaxed, upscale, and buzzy all at the same time. I felt as if I had been transported to a restaurant in NYC or Chicago and really enjoyed the ambiance at Leila. The patio area has a decent amount of space and there are also tables located inside with windows that open to the outside so you get the best of both worlds! I enjoyed a glass of wine the server recommended and it was good but the food was my favorite part and very filling. The server was very attentive and intent on filling our bread basket whenever we felt like it which was awesome to go with the hummus and spicy sausage appetizers ordered. I had high hopes for the shish tawook but it wasn't as tasty as the appetizers here. It felt weird to have the chicken be so yellow- maybe due to turmeric? It was tasty just not the shish tawook typical style I've had before in other places. I also felt there was a lot of use of tomato sauce such as in the spicy sausage and rice. I'd think twice if you have acid reflux, lol. I think this place is best if you want to try a few hot and cold mezze options and share with friends as the portion sizes are definitely decent / shareable with 2-3 people! read more

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First time. We were looking for somewhere special to celebrate our over 30 years wedding anniversary. We've heard great things about this place, so decided to try it out. Strongly recommend reservations. Staff is very friendly. The wine excellent. We shared the tasty fattoush salad. I ordered the bass, and my husband the kabab.. so flavorful. We were delighted by a surprise dessert. Crazy fluffy topping that resembles a feathery cotton candy. With a vanilla with hints of citrus ice cream. read more

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Valentine's Day dinner at Leila was SPECTACULAR to say the least!! My best friend knew the restaurant and head chef well, so he came over and introduced himself, explained every dish, offered recommendations, and took our dinner order while the waitress grabbed our drinks and put in our appetizers that he suggested. When you don't have much to say, you know it was a fabulous and memorable experience! The descriptions are in the photos and I'm sorry that's the best I was able to do. This is not a place we can come to all the time with our busy schedules and children, but we will definitely return soon on a future date night. Just an AMAZING dinner experience is all I can say! From beginning to end. Bravo to the staff for their help with the little ones and smiling through it all. read more

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If you are in downtown Detroit you have to go here. Fabulous food! Even better service, and even though is was September 23 we ate outside on the patio and really enjoyed our meal. I highly recommend the pita and Mahamara dip. I liked it so much I had to find a recipe so I can make it at home. The Halloumi cheese was really good too. And now I'm craving the Baklava and want more!!!! Do not miss this culinary experience. read more

Everything was excellent!! The food, the cocktails, the service. I crave this place often. Beautiful dining experience.

Delicious food, great service. The portions seemed small but actually filled me up and had leftovers. The server came by with lots of recommendations. Great upscale dining experience! read more

A super fun and chic restaurant located in the heart of Capital Park! The ambiance is 10/10 with cozy seating, mood lighting, and contemporary music. Now onto the food. I don't know if I've ever had tastier Lebanese cooking. The pita is hot, fresh out of the oven (no pre packaged food here folks) and the menu has plentiful options for both warm and cold appetizers. We sampled dishes from each section of the menu which made a delicious and well balanced dining experience. Come in ready to share food among all the members of your party. The staff is very knowledgeable of the menu which is always an added bonus. Overall, it was a great bang for your buck. Two cocktails, chicken, falafel, hummus, pita, cucumber salad, and a chocolate tart came in at just over $100 for us. The amount of food you get, service, and setting makes for an amazing value for a nice night out. Can't wait to be back soon! read more

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My experience here was forgettable. That's not a bad thing either. I walked up to this restaurant out of random curiosity on a weekday early evening to find out it was packed full of people and reservation only unless I wanted to sit in one of the couches I called in my head "social clusters." I was given a menu and was blown away....by the price of this Mediterranean food! I had to keep telling myself "it's Downtown Detroit...everything has a premium here." I settled for a safe, staple kefta and. It was passable. The dishes are very presentable and deconstructed which I am mixed about. Felt like I was making my own shawarma when another well known shawarma place was not too far away and cheaper. I'm sure there is an allure about this place that has not touched me yet for me to "get it" but me personally, this place did not feel like It was meant for locals. Seems like a place a tourist would google, see that the pictures look like fine dining and go. read more

Our drinks were so good that I forgot to take food pics... Food was good too... If someone likes spicy food then Batata hara is really good... My fiancé doesn't like cheese but when we had haloumi he loved it... Overall really good food and upscale ambiance in Detroit area...!!! read more

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The food was different! If you are open to trying Lebanese dishes, then try it. But if you're a picky eater, don't eat here. I had the chicken wings with fries. The chicken wings had a lemon/zesty taste which wasn't bad. Unfortunately they didn't have ranch, but the fries were also really good. The service was pleasant. I did feel just a little rushed but I understand the policy. The ambience is really a 10/10 for me. I love the dimness, music, and indoor/outdoor atmosphere! :) I would definitely come back for the chicken wings but probably nothing else on the menu read more

Leila - Chicken wings and fries - Lebanese Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

We didn't have reservations so were seated at the bar. And very happy this was our fate. Jonathon was the best ever bartender and waiter. We ordered the beets and feta, hummus, chicken kabob, drinks, desserts and more. Everything was perfection. Being a Chicagoan, I have a plethora of restaurants for comparison, and hands down you will not be disappointed. read more