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Layla

Modern Middle Eastern restaurant on the Montague Road corner in West End, built around smoke, spice and shared plates.

West End$$$Middle Eastern

  • Date night
  • Big group
  • Special occasion
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Booking via sevenrooms · checked 2026-08-25

The story

Layla is described by the venue as "a celebration of food and culture, inspired by ancient spice trails with an Australian accent", serving "borderless food and beverage" that draws on regional traditions while leaning on Queensland produce. The kitchen is led by Shane Delia, and dishes are "designed for sharing, generous, vibrant, and created to spark conversation".

In their words, from their site· checked 2026-08-25

Menu a sample

Start

  • Roasted red pepper toast, white anchovy & labneh$101pc (vo)
  • Taramosalata filled zucchini falafel, dill & flaxseed$111pc (vo)
  • Lamb filled warqaa pastry, cinnamon sugar$121pc (vo)
  • Blue swimmer crab urfa biber, pineapple jam, toasted corn crisp$131pc (gf)
  • Hokkaido scallop, fennel seed za'atar burnt butter, wild garlic$131pc (gf)
  • Freshly shucked oysters, natural or with fermented habanero, mango & Persian lime$4242 / 78 depending on quantity.

Dips & breads

  • Grilled Bazlama bread, brushed in a roast sesame umami butter$91pc (vo)
  • Grilled pita$91pc (gf)
  • Whipped hummus, smoky chickpeas & lemon$16(v / gf) Add spiced lamb or habibbi butter chicken +4
  • Baba ganoush zalook & eggplant ash$16(gf)
  • Bagila fava bean, marjoram, fil fil & broad bean salad$16(v / gf)
  • Muhammara, roasted red peppers, walnuts, kaak & pomegranate molasses$16(v)

Small to share

  • Sweet potato coriander, red onion, green olives, almonds & smoked paprika oil$19(v / gf)
  • Whipped ricotta, basturma, cucumber & coriander seed pickle$22
  • Brisbane Valley quail wrapped in kataifi, shiitake mushroom tarator$26(vo)
  • Crispy calamari in a fragrant coconut & kashmiri chilli crumb$27(vo / gf)
  • Walker tuna crudo, orange blossom, honey, white balsamic ponzu & lemon thyme$28(gf)
  • Poached Mooloolaba prawns, fiery harissa, preserved lemon & fragrant herb pesto$29(gf)
  • Turkish beef dumplings, mushroom XO, smoked pepper oil & yoghurt$2929 / 48 depending on size.

Large to share

  • Roasted pumpkin & coconut harissa curry, pearl couscous$42(v)
  • "Habibbi butter chicken", ras el hanout butter chicken gravy$54(vo / gf)
  • White fish kefta fisherman's stew of dried fruit, roasted tomato, fennel, chickpeas, calamari, mussels & dill$56(vo / gf)
  • 8-hour slow roasted lamb shoulder, smoked eggplant, pine nut, lemon & za'atar sauce$62(gf)
  • Mooloolaba coal grilled swordfish, glazed in burnt orange & saffron, olive oil & kaffir lime$65220gm (gf)
  • Westholme wagyu sirloin, almond hummus, biber split jus & grilled cos lettuce$75300g $75 / 600g $130 (gf)

Sides

  • Fries, harissa aioli$15(vo / gf)
  • Aged rice & lentil pilaf, baharat & crispy onions$16(v / gf)
  • Mixed lettuce leaves radish & onion with tabouleh dressing$16(v / gf)
  • Roast onion & Bundaberg zucchini candied garlic & cumin dressing$18(v / gf)

Sweets

  • Whipped knafeh, lemon verbena syrup, vanilla bean & lime ice cream$18
  • Dark chocolate tart, pomegranate molasses & mint crème$18
  • Candied ginger syrup "Gulab Jamum" coconut ice cream & pistachio$18(vo)

Shared feasts

  • Shared Feast$105Price per person.

Prices as at 2026-08-25. They change —the venue's own menu is the authority.