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Leila, Honolulu, HI

Leila

4.6
4.6
37 Reviews
$50 and over
Moroccan

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
San Francisco-based Chef Mourad Lahlou and Hawaii’s own Chef Chris Kajioka have come together to create an elegant fusion of Moroccan inspired cuisine with vibrant Mediterranean flavors characteristic of the rich culture they celebrate.

Located in the heart of Kaimuki at 1108 12th Ave, Leila’s exquisite dishes represent the rich flavor profile found across the Moroccan landscape. With masterful craftsmanship and award winning service, Chef Mourad and Chef Chris’ newest restaurant addition embodies the stylish and charming personality of the surrounding neighborhood.

Enjoy the ease of family style dining as you relax in our lush and warm atmosphere while basking in exotic tastes that intersect at the places of rustic and unique.

Please be aware that we allocate 2 hrs max for parties of two and 2 hr 45 min for parties up to six. There is also a 20% Service Charge for parties of 6 or more. Mahalo!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Moroccan, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 888-0884
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Chris Kajioka & Chef Mourad Lahlou

What 37 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Leila offers a vibrant dining experience with bold, exciting flavors and impeccable service. Guests rave about the "amazing 7 salads" and the "delicious lamb," noting the restaurant's lively atmosphere and knowledgeable staff. While some found portion sizes small and the noise level high, the overall dining experience is "absolutely delicious" and highly recommended.

37 Reviews
  1. Chanel

    VIP

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food gets better each time we visit! Thank you for an amazing experience, once again.

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  2. Ashlyn

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambience and service was very good. The “seven salads” was so good and dessert was 11/10. As for the main entrees (lamb and fish), we could’ve done without which is why at $85/pp I didn’t think it was worth it.

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  3. Cedric

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great concept and environment by the owners of Miro, Senia, etc. The service was on point and our server was incredibly knowledgeable in food and wine pairings and we enjoyed interacting with him. The food courses were made up of several small Moroccan dips and made to order flat spread which was tasty and well executed but there was a VERY long wait and transition to the main course of a shared platter of Wagu steak which was also good with couscous and farro sides. Enjoyed the elevated food experience, but…the overall dining experience feels overdone and pretentious. 2.5 hrs to eat bread, dip, and shared platter of steak was a bit much. Combined with a bill of $400 for two people inclusive of $36 for two glasses of vermentino and two mock tales left us feeling a bit unsatisfied. If service can be a bit more efficient amongst the servers, food runners, and kitchen team; I’d appreciate it more. Currently the fine dining niche attempted here feels clunky and overpriced. I’d rather just keep going back to Miro for a more authentic fine dining experience.

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  4. Annie

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The 7 salads are excellent and very satisfying with the fresh endives and bread. We ordered the lamb, brazino and wagu beef, and the six of us voted for our favorite dish in the above order. Our overall experience was great with the exception of the wagu beef which was too lean to be considered marbled wagu. We do not think it is worth the $50 upcharge! The date cake with buffalo ice-cream was soooo delicious! My second time visiting the restaurant in 2 weeks!

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  5. Mardi

    VIP

    Denver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing meld of flavors- fresh and thoughtfully prepared food! Surprisingly tender and flavorful meat with perfect herbal accompaniment!! Truly delightful

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  6. Amy

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The 3 set courses at $85 per person is fine — but they charge extra per piece of bread which is ridiculous, and the lemon cocktail I had tasted like lemon water. That said, the “seven salads” had tasty flavors, the fish was cooked perfectly and the desert was spot on! Pair the desert with the Malmsey (Madeira, Portugal) and mwah! The atmosphere was okay, but the music was tacky 70s music in a Moroccan restaurant, which really blew the vibe. Luckily the waitress was stellar and really pulled together the experience!

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  7. Coryne

    Hawaii

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit and we thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience! The food was absolutely delicious! Add on the bastiya!!! Our lovely server, Mona, was wonderful! She was very knowledgeable, articulate and fun! Cocktails were creative and tasty. Just a heads up, entree portions are for 2. I was a tad disappointed that my Eating Buddy and I couldn't try the lamb and the branzino but that just means we need to return with more friends! 😊

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  8. Emily

    VIP

    New Orleans

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A delicious and luxurious meal. The intention behind each dish (like the hand rolled couscous) was clear and made for a fabulous experience.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful birthday dinner with friends at Leila- highly recommend!

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  10. Roberto

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience. The 7 salads were amazing. We particularly loved the roasted pepper hummus and the eggplant dish. My wife is plant-based and she flipped out on the roasted cauliflower entree. The date cake dessert was beyond all expectations. It's now her favorite restaurant.

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Leila is rated 4.6 stars by 37 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Leila

1108 12th Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816-3767

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    12th Ave. & Harding
  • Area
    Honolulu
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Moroccan, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Chris Kajioka & Chef Mourad Lahlou
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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