I was recently invited to Layla Restaurant and Lounge Bar in Esher to sample the delights of this popular restaurant. Layla’s website describes its food and drinks as Eastern spice and European sophistication. From my experience this is almost a perfect description.
Layla is a restaurant I had heard of before, knew it was popular but had never actually visited so was delighted to be asked to review.
We arrived at 6.30 (Wednesday evening) to an empty restaurant but by 7.00 the restaurant was almost full. For a Wednesday evening this was impressive and testament to a valued restaurant.
The restaurant offers contemporary dining in an intimate setting. There is a mixture of traditional seating to luxurious private alcoves perfect for parties and food sharing.
We kept the ordering simple and chose the sharing menu for two and just had a glass of house wine each. This options proved to be excellent with ample food.
Here are 5 things to do at Layla Restaurant and Lounge Bar in Esher
1. Have a glass of champagne in the lounge bar before you sit down for your tasty, spice filled meal. Have a look at the elaborate champagne menu here before you go.
The Lounge Bar at Layla Restaurant, Esher
2. Book out a private alcove and share food with friends.
A Private Alcove at Leyla Restaurant in Esher
Look up from the alcove and you will be dazzled by this!
3. Enjoy the a selection of cold Mezzes from the sharing menu for two.
A Selection of Cold Mezzes from the sharing menu for two
Authentic vine leaves filled with rice, herbs and spices (v)
Traditionally light and refreshing Lebanese parsley salad
4. Wait in anticipation for the hot main course selections.
Layla’s Chicken Curry – Deliciously mild and tangy curry sauce with tender chicken pieces
Traditional shish kebab of seasoned minced lamb on a bed of roast vegetables, served with rice, mint yoghurt sauce and a tomato salsa
The full main course platter
5. If you have enjoyed your experience at Layla restaurant and lounge bar in Esher then you should visit the newly opened Layla restaurant and lounge bar on Wimbledon high street.
Contact Details
Esher: 110 High Street, KT10 9QL (01372 462333)
Wimbledon: 33 High Street, SW19 5BY (0208 9447696)
To make a reservation then please e-mail using [email protected].
I would thoroughly recommend a visit to this restaurant. I think the pictures speak for themselves. The food is tasty and the spiced perfectly. You will not go hungry and Layla is perfect for medium size parties who don’t mind sharing.
If you don’t have time for a meal then the luxurious lounge bar might just fit the bill for a sophisticated evening evening of top quality cocktails with friends.
If you have a restaurant or event you would like me to attend then please e-mail me using [email protected].
Thank you for reading.
David Ridings
