Leila

4.6

51 Reviews

$50 and over

Moroccan

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Neighborhood gem

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
Website
http://www.leilahnl.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef Chris Kajioka & Chef Mourad Lahlou

Location
1108 12th Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816-3767
Neighborhood
Honolulu
Cross street
12th Ave. & Harding
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Mediterranean Branzino
red & green charmoula . cippolini . charred baby gem lettuce
Lamb Meshoui
ras-el-hanout . cumin . carrot . kale shakshuka . aged butter
Zabuton (+25 pp)
snake river farms wagyu . maitake . butternut . huckleberry
Roasted Cauliflower
harissa yogurt . pickled raisins . mustard seeds

Third Course

Date Cake
date . burnt caramel . fior de latte

What 51 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
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Leila offers a "lovely surprise" with "absolutely amazing" food, highlighted by creative Mediterranean flavors and dishes like "the lamb neck" and "date cake." Guests enjoy knowledgeable staff, and the intimate, sophisticated ambiance. While some find it pricey, the "bold and exciting" flavors and attentive service make it a "fantastic dining experience."

51 Reviews

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Tim
VIP
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time dining here but it won’t be the last! A great fixed price menu with great wine pairings. Very tasty!
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Simon
VIP
Vancouver
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food and service were very good. The space is inviting. My experience was spoiled by the air conditioning which made it very cold. The food became cold very quickly and I was cold despite bringing an extra layer to wear. The restaurant lent me a shawl. I think the problem was largely because at the front of the restaurant the vents are in the low ceiling very close to the tables. The rest of the restaurant has a very high ceiling and I presume does not have this problem.
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Robert
VIP
Naples
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was very creative and delicious. It is the most unique preparation of Middle Eastern food. It is certainly Michelin quality. The ambiance is remarkable and our server, Keisha was outstanding.
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Erin
Hawaii
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved our time at Leila! Everyone was so nice and accommodating- the food is fantastic and it’s fun for a group or for a date!
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Debbie
Hawaii
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Dinner was excellent...so delicious!! I especially loved the 7 salads. We ordered the Basteeya Duck as a side and it did not disappoint! I am now a fan of all these Moroccan flavors!
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Karine
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and knowledgeable staff. Complements to the Chef and his team.
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Laura
VIP
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a lovely surprise! This was one of the best meals I've had in a long time. Everything was so good and the quality of the food was excellent. Highly recommend the oyster appetizer special and the lamb neck - those were standouts dishes.
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Carrie
VIP
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
the food is so creative and delicious! my only suggestion would to be to arrive with a healthy appetite because it is impossible to finish every dish no matter how hungry you are!!1
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Juliet
VIP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and drinks are absolutely amazing. Service is top notch!
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greg
VIP
Hawaii
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food. Mourad is the best. Very unique experience and novel for hawaii.
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Leila is rated 4.6 stars by 51 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

1108 12th Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816-3767

Additional information

Cross street
12th Ave. & Harding
Neighborhood
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
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.leilahnl.com/
Phone number
(808) 888-0884

Leila

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Menu

First Course

Olives

Zaalouk

Muhammara

Lebni

Bissara

Tomato Jam

Goat Cheese

Second Course

Mediterranean Branzino

Lamb Meshoui

Zabuton (+25 pp)

Roasted Cauliflower

Third Course

Date Cake

What 51 people are saying

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