Lamb, seafood & veggie dishes get a contemporary twist at this elegant Mediterranean & Afghan spot.
4.6 – 883 reviews $$ • Mediterranean restaurant
Menu
| Dinner | |
| Appetizers | |
| Mediterranean Plate hummus, tabbouleh, babaghanoush, cucumber yogurt |
$11.00 |
| Maush-Awa Soup 3 bean soup, lentils, split peas, braised lamb, qurut yogurt |
$12.00 |
| Vegetarian Maush-Awa Soup 3 bean soup, lentils, split peas, qurut yogurt |
$11.00 |
| Kadoo Boranee butternut squash, garlic, qurut yogurt, mint |
$13.00 |
| Mantoo ground beef and onion dumplings, tomato sauce, yellow split peas, qurut yogurt |
$12.00 |
| Aushak leek dumplings, chard, lentils, qurut yogurt |
$13.00 |
| Bolani fried turnover filled with choice of butternut squash or spinach |
$12.00 |
| Eggplant Parmesan Flatbread caramelized onions, fresh tomato sauce, qurut yogurt, mint |
$14.00 |
| Apricot Chicken Flatbread parmesan, medjool dates, pomegranate, mint |
$15.00 |
| Pear Gorgonzola Flatbread caramelized onion, balsamic reduction, microgreens |
$14.00 |
| Salads | |
| Mixed Greens cardamom-herb dressing, pomegranate seeds |
$11.00 |
| Beet Salad turmeric, coriander, marinated beets, wild arugula, goat cheese |
$13.00 |
| Cilantro Caesar Salad romaine, cilantro, mint, parmesan, house made naan crisps |
$11.00 |
| Greek Salad romaine, feta, kalamatas, tomato, cucumber, red onion, lemon mint vinaigrette |
$11.00 |
| Spinach Salad pickled onion, candied walnuts, seared halloumi cheese, balsamic vinaigrette |
$12.00 |
| Entrees | |
| Anar Chicken roasted half chicken with pomegranate sauce, roasted potatoes, mixed vegetables |
$24.00 |
| Lamb Burger 6 oz burger served on a homemade bun, roasted paprika potatoes, mix greens |
$21.00 |
| Lamb Shank braised lamb, kabuli rice, mixed vegetables |
$28.00 |
| Beef Koubideh Kabob ground beef skewers, saffron basmati rice, mixed vegetables |
$20.00 |
| Chicken Kabob chicken breast skewer, saffron basmati rice, mixed vegetables |
$22.00 |
| Filet Mignon Kabob beef skewer with a garlic lime sauce, kabuli rice, mixed vegetables |
$32.00 |
| Lamb Kabob lamb tenderloin skewer, kabuli rice, mixed vegetables |
$35.00 |
| Pomegranate Eggplant saffron basmati rice, chard, caramelized onion, qurut yogurt |
$19.00 |
| Roasted Cauliflower chickpeas, tomato ginger sauce, saffron basmati rice, qurut yogurt, salata |
$17.00 |
| Braised Lamb Pasta house made fettuccine, tomato cream sauce, zucchini, carrot, green onion, parsley |
$24.00 |
| Salmon Pasta house made fettuccine, creamy tomato basil sauce, capers |
$22.00 |
| Arugula Pesto Pasta house made fettuccine, sundried tomatoes, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts |
$19.00 |
| Trout pan roasted with lemon garlic sauce, saffron basmati rice, salata |
$23.00 |
| Salmon filet with dill dijon sauce, saffron basmati rice, chard, caramelized onion |
$32.00 |
| Lunch | |
| Appetizers | |
| Mediterranean plate hummus, tabbouleh, babaghanoush, cucumber yogurt |
$9.00 |
| Maush-awa soup 3 bean soup with braised lamb, qurut yogurt |
$9.00 |
| Vegetarian Maush-awa soup 3 bean soup, qurut yogurt |
$8.00 |
| Kadoo boranee butternut squash, garlic, qurut yogurt, mint |
$9.00 |
| Bolani crispy flatbread filled with your choice of spinach or butternut squash |
$9.00 |
| Salads | |
| Mixed greens pomegranate seeds, cardamom-herb dressing |
$7.00 |
| Moroccan beet salad turmeric, coriander, marinated beets, wild arugula, goat cheese |
$10.50 |
| Cilantro caesar salad romaine, cilantro, mint, parmesan, house made naan crisps |
$8.00 |
| Greek salad romaine, feta, kalamata, tomato, cucumber, onion, lemon vinaigrette |
$9.00 |
| Spinach salad pickled onion, candied walnuts, seared halloumi, balsamic vinaigrette |
$9.00 |
| Wraps and Flatbreads* | |
| Veggie wrap hummus, wild arugula, cucumbers, tomato, red onion |
$8.50 |
| Saffron chicken wrap wild arugula, tomato, red onion |
$12.00 |
| Lamb wrap wild arugula, tomato, red onion |
$12.00 |
| Eggplant parmesan flatbread caramelized onions, fresh tomato sauce, qurut yogurt, mint |
$12.00 |
| Grilled chicken flatbread parmesan, apricot chutney, medjool dates, pomegranate, mint |
$12.50 |
| Pear gorgonzola flatbread caramelized onion, balsamic reduction, microgreens |
$12.00 |
| Entrees | |
| Lamb burger tomatoes, red onion, mint aioli, swiss cheese, roasted potatoes, green salad |
$15.00 |
| Arugula pesto house made pasta, sundried tomato, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts |
$12.00 |
| Salmon pasta house made fettuccine, creamy tomato basil sauce, capers |
$19.00 |
| Braised lamb pasta house made fettuccine, tomato cream sauce, zucchini, green onion |
$19.00 |
| Pomegranate eggplant saffron basmati rice, chard, caramelized onion, qurut yogurt |
$16.00 |
| Roasted cauliflower chickpeas, tomato ginger sauce, saffron basmati rice, salata |
$14.00 |
| Pomegranate chicken kabob saffron basmati rice, arugula |
$15.00 |
| Garlic lime beef filet kabob saffron basmati rice, arugula |
$21.00 |
| Lamb kabob saffron basmati rice, arugula |
$21.00 |
| Trout lemon, parsley, garlic, saffron basmati rice, salata |
$19.00 |
| Lunch Combo | |
| Bolani butternut squash or spinach |
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| Maush awa soup with lamb or vegetarian |
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| Mixed greens | |
| Wine & Beverage | |
| White | |
| vinho Verde, Portugal Broadbent light, lemon-lime, fruity |
$8.00 |
| albarino, Spain ’16 Lagar de Besada zesty, crisp, delicate floral aromas, notes of citrus and merality |
$9.00 |
| pinot grigio, Santa Cruz California ’17 Bargetto full notes of ripe fruit, green apple, citrus and oak |
$10.00 |
| sauvignon Blanc, Dry Creek Valley ’18 Dry Creek Vineyard aromas of melon and ripe pear, full mouth feel, lively finish |
$10.00 |
| kerner, Novacella, Italy ’17 Abbazia di Novacella chardonnay-like, full and bright with a lively balance of oak and fruit, spicy finish |
$40.00 |
| voignier, Sierra Fotthills ’18 Bottle Jack aromas of tropical fruit and honeysuckle with flavors of pineapple, pear and citrus |
$10.00 |
| chardonnay, Colchuagua Valley, Chile ’16 Los Vascos crisp, clean, rich melon, unoaked |
$9.00 |
| chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains California ’17 Storrs full, notes of ripe fruit, caramel, and oak |
$11.00 |
| chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 16 Reata juicy and full-bodied with notes of pear and red apple followed by a toasted hazelnut finish |
$12.00 |
| Pink | |
| rose, Santa Lucia Highlands ’18 McIntry Vineyards dry, light, zesty, citrus and strawberry flavors, subtle herb and floral notes |
$11.00 |
| Red | |
| Pinot Noir,Napa California ’16 Ramsay rich and complex with bright fruitiness, hints of bramble-berry, rose and spicy oak |
$10.00 |
| Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains, California ’14 Storrs full mouth feel, fruit driven, notes of toasty vanilla |
$12.00 |
| Pinot Noir, Bourgogne France ’12 Savigny-Les-Beaune juicy and vivacious, fresh and crisp, with little notes of tart raspberry and fruit |
$115.00 |
| tempranillo, Costers del Segre Sapin ’16 Raimat intense dark cherry fruit, notes of spice, silky texture with an elegant finish |
$9.00 |
| Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina, ’17 Altocedro* intense dark fruit, stony minerality, medium tannins |
$10.00 |
| chianti cassico riserva, Tuscany Italy ’14 Santa Margherita notes of cherry and plum with a dry earthy finish |
$10.00 |
| Merlot, Santa Cruz Mountains California, ’16 Bargetto aromas rich in spice, fruit and oak with hints of black pepper, cherry and vanilla bean |
$11.00 |
| Zinfandel,Dry Creek Valley, California, ’16 Ridge “East bench” dark cherry and black currant fruit, balanced acidity with fine tannins on the finish |
$14.00 |
| cabernet sauvignon, Russina River California ’16 De Loach well balanced, blackberry, cherry and plum with hints of cedar spice and tobacco |
$9.00 |
| cabernet sauvignon, Central Coast California ’16 Bottle Jack rich blackberry, bay laurel, mocha, toasted oak and vanilla |
$14.00 |
| barbaresco serraboella, Piedmont Italy ’13 Paitin notes of dried black cherry, raspberry, clove and dried leather with a hint of earthiness |
$75.00 |
| Sparkling | |
| Prosecco Brut, DOC, Italy, LaMarca crisp, light and bubbly with hints of vanilla and bright citrus |
$9.00 |
| prosecco superiore brut,Veneto Italy Sommariva rich, but dry with notes of tart apple, creamy meyer lemon and a hint of toastiness |
$10.00 |
| rose brut, Treviso Italy Luca Paretti clean and crisp with notes of wild berries, rose, and lilac |
$10.00 |
| champagne, “Cachet d’Or” !er cru brut, Champagne France dry, smooth, and subtly spicy with hints of juicy pear and crystallized honey |
$80.00 |
| Dessert | |
| Tawny Port, Douro, Portugal, Nv offley elegant, delicate, red ripe fruit, dry fruit notes |
$5.00 |
| sauternes, Gironde France Le Tertre du Basquet smooth on the palate with hints of vanilla, peach, citrus fruit and honey |
$6.00 |
| Madeira “Rainwater” Medium Dry, Portugal, Nv Broadbent balanced fruit and alcohol, mildly sweet, long nutty finish |
$7.00 |
| 20 Year Old Tawny Port, Douro, Portugal, Nv Niepoort hints of dried apricots with a nutty alcoholic finish |
$15.00 |
| Bottle | |
| Weissbier non-alcoholic Germany Erdinger 330ml | $5.00 |
| Hard apple cider, Pure Cider 5%, Germany 350 ml | $6.00 |
| Black Currant Rose Cider, Pure Cider 5%, Germany 350ml | $6.00 |
| Hefe Weizen Wheat Beer 5.5%, paulaner, Germany 16oz | $6.00 |
| Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel 11%, Belgium, De Halve Mann 11.2oz | $9.00 |
| Mission Amber Ale, 5% San Diego, California 12oz | $6.00 |
| Mission Double IPA, 9.25% San Diego, California 12oz | $10.00 |
| Old Rasputin Stout, 9% North Coast Brewery, Fort Bragg, California 12oz | $7.00 |
| Tap | |
| Scrimshaw Pilsner 4.4%, Fort Bragg,CA 16oz | $6.00 |
| Indian Pale Ale 7.5%, Santa Cruz Mountain Brewery, Santa Cruz 16oz aromatic, lightly carbonated, great balance of malt and lots of bitter hop |
$6.00 |
| Siamese Twin Belgian Style Ale 8.5%, Uncommon Brewery, Santa Cruz 16oz brewed with coriander lemongrass and kaffir lime, watch out this one’s 8.5% |
$6.00 |
| Non-alcoholic | |
| San Pellegrino | $6.00 |
| Iced Tea | $2.50 |
| Apple Juice | $2.50 |
| Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale | $2.00 |
| lime ginger soda: muddled citrus, ginger, mint, ginger ale | $5.00 |
| Qay Maag Chai Traditional Afghan Sweet Tea, Cardamom, Milk (Hot Or Cold) |
$3.50 |
| Hot Tea chamomile, rooibos honeybush caramel, organic green, oolong, white pomegranate,lavender earl grey, and english breakfast |
$2.75 |
| Cardamom Honey Iced Coffee With Cream | $3.50 |
| French Press Coffee organic, fair trade, dark roast |
$3.00 |
| Indulge | |
| Desserts | |
| Pistachio Cardamom Ice Cream | $6.00 |
| Old Tyme Vanilla Ice Cream with Crushed Walnuts, Pomegranate Sauce and Pomegranate Seeds |
$8.00 |
| Baklava | $6.00 |
| Ice Cream topped with Baklava | $8.00 |
| Rose Meringue with Balsamic Strawberries, Chantilly Crème, pistachio crumbles and mint oil |
$8.00 |
| Chocolate Mousse with Sabayon Crème | $6.00 |
| Cardamom Crème Brûlée | $6.00 |
| Flourless Chocolate Torte with Raspberry Purée |
$6.00 |
| Beverages | |
| French Press Cardamom Coffee organic, fair trade, dark roast |
$3.00 |
| Cardamom Honey Iced Coffee | $3.75 |
| Chai | $3.50 |
| Organic Tea chamomile, honeybush caramel rooibos, organic green, white pomegranate, oolong, lavender earl grey, and english breakfast |
$2.75 |
| Dessert Wine | |
| Late-Harvest Riesling, Santa Lucia Highlands California 12 sweet and balanced, perfumed with apricots and honeysuckle |
$6.00 |
| Tawny Port, Douro, Portugal, Nv Niepoort sweet fruit and caramel notes with a fiery spirit finish |
$5.00 |
| Madeira Medium Dry, Portugal, Nv Broadbent balanced fruit and alcohol, mildly sweet, long nutty finish |
$7.00 |
| 20 Year Tawny Port, Douro, Portugal, Nv Niepoort hints of dried apricots with a nutty alcoholic finish |
$15.00 |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: opentable.com
Contact Laili Restaurant
Address: 101 Cooper St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: (831) 423-4545
Website: http://lailirestaurant.com/
Hours
| Wednesday | 4–8PM |
| Thursday | 4–8PM |
| Friday | 4–8PM |
| Saturday | 4–8PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4–8PM |
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