Authentic Middle Eastern Cuisine at Our Place or Yours
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Middle East, without leaving the vibrant heart of downtown West Palm Beach.
Leila, a culinary jewel nestled at the corner of Datura and South Dixie, invites you to immerse yourself in an ambiance that evokes the warmth and mystique of the Mediterranean. Under the soft glow of lanterns, amidst a contemporary setting and a lively patio, experience the allure of captivating belly dancers and savor the finest regional delicacies.
Indulge in an exquisite selection of authentic dishes, alongside an array of familiar mezze favorites – hummus, falafel, tabouleh – each prepared with the freshest ingredients and time-honored techniques.
hummus
A velvety blend of chickpea pate, garlic, lemon and sesame tahini. $10
falafel
Delicate croquettes of ground chickpeas, onion and aromatic spices hand rolled then lightly fried to perfection. $12
im-saáa
Eggplant, tomato and onion lightly stewed served in a ratatouille style. $11
tabouleh
A flavorful salad of finely minced parsley, bulgur, red tomato and minced onion tossed in a lemon virgin olive oil dressing. mezza portion. $12
khiar bi leban
Refreshing union of chilled yogurt and cucumber laced with a touch of garlic and mint. May be eaten as an appetizer or a sauce similar to tzatziki. $10
yulanji
Grape leaves delicately stuffed with rice, parsley tomato, onion, lemon juice and olive oil. $13
sambusik †
Flaky and light small pastries filled with minced beef, pine nuts and sweet onion. $13
burak
Delicately fried pastries stuffed with mixture of feta cheese and mint. $14
zahra
Small cauliflower flash-fried golden then splashed with lemon. $13
muhammara †
Roasted red pepper and toasted walnut pate with a hint of lemon and spices. $12
baba ghanouj
Fire roasted eggplant puree with garlic, lemon and cream of sesame. $10
náanak †
A velvety blend of chickpea pâté, garlic, lemon and sesame tahini. $16
hummus bi lahmeh †
Sautéed beef filet tips and toasted pine nuts served a top our velvety hummus. $15
kibbeh †
Lean minced beef, sautéed with onion and toasted pine nuts in the center of a beef and bulgur wheat shell. $16
foul salata
Fava beans delicately simmered in garlic, lemon and olive oil then tossed in a salad of parsley, tomato and spring onion. $12
jibnee mishwieh
Delectable slices of Halloumi cheese grilled in olive oil until golden brown and served warm. $15
fasoulia
Lightly stewed fresh green beans with tomato, garlic, onion and laced with olive oil. $11
basterma
Very thin slices of beef filet cured with a coating of traditional spices. $12
koosa b’dibs ruman
Fried slices of zucchini glazed in a garlic and pomegranate sauce. $13
labaneh
Deliciously rich yogurt cheese spread topped with dry mint & olive oil. $12
mezza tour
Choose any six of our Mezza and enjoy a Tapas-style treat. $69
kibbeh nayyeh
This “Kibbeh Raw” is a traditional version of this Middle Eastern delicacy. A blend of fresh lean beef, bulgur wheat and onion seasoned with Leila’s house spices served with raw onion. (Served on Friday and Saturdays only) $17
† contains nut products
A Family Matter
Since 2003
Weekly Bellydances
Belly Dancing at Leila Every Friday & Saturday Night
Friday nights at 7:30pm and Saturday nights at 7:00pm and 8:30pm
Dawn Rhys is an International Performing Artist, Certified Instructor, and Award Winning Choreographer. Classically trained in Ballet and Jazz, she specializes in Belly Dance and Fire Dancing. She has performed at The Orient House in Istanbul, Turkey, in New York City, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Boston, Atlanta, the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City and Trump's Mar-a-lago in Palm Beach. She has danced for audiences including The Florida Turkish American Association, Tommy Hilfiger, Janet Jackson, Brooke Shields, David Schwimmer, Ricki Lake, Loretta Swit, and Mahmoud Reda and has performed onstage with the B-52s.