Laili Restaurant Menu

Welcome to Laili Restaurant, an exceptional Mediterranean haven located at 101 Cooper St, Santa Cruz, CA. This charming eatery invites you to explore the richness of Mediterranean cuisine through its carefully curated menu.

Start your culinary journey with vibrant appetizers like the Mediterranean Plate, featuring hummus and tabbouleh, or try the hearty Maushawa Soup, brimming with five beans and tender lamb. For a refreshing salad, the Moroccan Beet Salad captivates with its intricate flavors of marinated beets and goat cheese.

Entrées are a highlight, with dishes such as Chicken Kabob and Garlic Lime Filet Mignon Kabob, both served with fragrant saffron basmati rice. Each dish is thoughtfully seasoned, harmonizing tradition with a modern twist. Customers rave about the fresh ingredients and warm service, making Laili a cherished dining experience. Don’t miss the chance to relax on their lovely outdoor patio while savoring a glass of wine!

APPETIZERS

• Mediterranean Plate

  hummus, tabbouleh, baba ganoush, cucumber yogurt (vegan w/o yogurt)

  US$15.00

• Maush-awa Soup

  5 bean soup, lentils, split peas, garbanzo, mung, kidney, braised lamb, qurut yogurt

  US$15.00

• Vegetarian Maush-awa Soup

  5 bean soup, lentils, split peas, garbanzo, mung, kidney, qurut yogurt

  US$14.00

• Kadoo Borani

  butternut squash, garlic, qurut yogurt, fresh mint (vegan w/o yogurt)

  US$16.00

• Mantoo

  ground beef and onion dumplings, tomato sauce, yellow split peas, qurut yogurt

  US$15.00

• Aushak

  leek dumplings, chard, lentils, qurut yogurt (vegan w/o yogurt)

  US$14.00

• Bolani

  fried turnover filled with choice of butternut squash or spinach served with jalapeno-walnut, yogurt, and apricot chutney (vegan w/o yogurt)

  US$15.00

• Eggplant parmesan Flatbread

  caramelized onions, fresh tomato sauce, qurut yogurt, mint

  US$20.00

• Apricot Chicken Flatbread

  parmesan, medjool dates, pomegranate, fresh mint

  US$22.00

• Pear Gorgonzola Flatbread

  caramelized onion, balsamic reduction, microgreens

  US$20.00

SALADS

• Mixed Greens

  cardamom-herb dressing, pomegranate seeds (vegan)

  US$11.00

• Moroccan Beet Salad

  turmeric, coriander, marinated beets, wild arugula, goat cheese (v / available)

  US$16.00

• Cilantro Caesar Salad

  romaine, cilantro, mint, parmesan, house made naan crisps

  US$12.00

• Greek Salad

  romaine, feta, kalamatas, tomato, cucumber, red onion, lemon mint vinaigrette (v / available)

  US$13.00

• Spinach Salad

  pickled onion, candied walnuts, seared halloumi cheese, balsamic vinaigrette (v / available)

  US$14.00

ENTREES

• Chicken Kabob

  chicken breast, saffron basmati rice, mixed vegetables served with jalapeno-walnut, yogurt, and apricot chutney

  US$32.00

• Garlic Lime Filet Mignon Kabob

  filet mignon with a garlic lime sauce, kabuli rice, mixed vegetables served with jalapeno-walnut, yogurt, and apricot chutney

  US$42.00

• Lamb Kabob

  Lamb tenderloin, kabuli rice, mixed vegetables served with jalapeno-walnut, yogurt, and apricot chutney

  US$42.00

• Beef Koobideh Kabob

  seasoned ground beef, saffron basmati rice, mixed vegetables served with jalapeno-walnut, yogurt, and apricot chutney

  US$29.00

• Trout

  pan roasted with lemon garlic sauce, saffron basmati rice, salata

  US$34.00

• Salmon Filet

  with dill dijon sauce, saffron basmati rice, chard, caramelized onion

  US$36.00

• Filet Mignon Steak

  garlic-herb compound spiced 6 oz filet mignon, pan-seared broccolini, roasted paprika potatoes

  US$48.00

• Anar Chicken

  roasted half chicken with pomegranate sauce, roasted paprika potatoes, mixed vegetables

  US$35.00

• Lamb Shank

  braised lamb, kabuli rice, mixed vegetables

  US$42.00

• Koobideh Burger

  seasoned ground beef topped with gorgonzola cheese, mint aioli, caramelized onion served with roasted paprika potatoes and mix greens salad

  US$25.00

• Braised Lamb Pasta

  house made fettuccine, tomato cream sauce, zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, green onion, parsley

  US$29.00

• Salmon Pasta

  house made fettuccine, creamy tomato basil sauce, capers

  US$29.00

• Arugula Pesto Pasta

  house made fettuccine, sun dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts (contains walnuts)

  US$25.00

• Pomegranate Eggplant

  saffron basmati rice, chard, caramelized onion, qurut yogurt (vegan w/o yogurt)

  US$29.00

• Roasted Cauliflower

  chickpeas, tomato ginger sauce, saffron basmati rice, qurut yogurt, salata served with jalapeno-walnut, and yogurt chutney (vegan w/o yogurt)

  US$29.00