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Laila, Asheville, NC

Laila

4.8
4.8
130 Reviews
$31 to $50
Indian

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2 people
7:30 p.m.
Booked 7 times today
  • Charming
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Healthy
Step into the vibrant world of an modern Indian cuisine restaurant, where the aromas of spices and sizzling delicacies instantly transport you to India. The ambiance is lively and colorful, reflecting the spirit of modern Indian culture. The menu showcases an array of mouthwatering dishes, from tandoori kebabs to rich curries to buttery naan and aromatic biryanis. Each dish is meticulously prepared, blending a symphony of spices that leave your taste buds tingling with delight. The warmth and hospitality of the staff make you feel at home. Whether you're a fan of fiery flavors or milder options, Laila is an unforgettable gastronomic journey through the flavors of India.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (828) 998-2220
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 130 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Healthy

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Asheville

    Healthy

  • Asheville

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Laila shines in Asheville's dining scene with "amazing food" and "attentive service." Guests rave about its "fragrant spices" and "authentic Indian cuisine," offering unique dishes like Tandoori Bronzino and Railway Goat Curry. The ambiance is "classy yet comfortable," making it a "must-visit" for Indian food enthusiasts.

130 Reviews
  1. Heather

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Andaaz so we were so excited when we found out they have a sister restaurant! The food was just as amazing and our waiter, Jay, was fantastic. What a lovely experience. We'll definitely be back!

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  2. Janet

    VIP

    Western NC

    48 reviews

    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    A little tight on space, but good food and service.

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  3. Becca

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a little too loud, but the food was phenomenal

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  4. Susan

    Charleston

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Having just returned from Nepal, and eating authentic Indian food while there, I was looking for a local restaurant that might serve just as authentic Indian food. Laila exceeded my expectations with delicious, authentic Indian food and wonderful hospitable service.

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  5. Jim

    VIP

    Dallas

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Asheville has several fine Indian restaurants. We live here, and in our humble opinion, this modest but classy, unassuming family-run restaurant is the most reliably excellent, comfortable Indian restaurant in town. They offer all the standards (including goat!) and every dish on the menu is beautifully executed. Great bar also. There’s just nothing wrong with this place. Go there! Have a phenomenal Indian meal.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Chris

    Pittsburgh

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food and service we’ve ever had in Asheville!

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  7. Melissa

    VIP

    Western NC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the second time we ate here this week. It was wonderful. The food was great. The service was excellent. Dipak was our server, and he went above and beyond consistently. The first time we went this week, it was with my mother-in-law. She had never been to an Indian restaurant. The owner, Raj, went out of his way to give her a taste of the dishes to make sure she knew what to order. He had us try a few things and made the experience exceptional - we felt like we were in his kitchen. This food is consistently good and we will be back. We love supporting this group before and after the hurricane. Thank you!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was incredible- not just your usual Indian dishes but things I had never heard of! Tried 3 new dishes and they were all amazing!!! My girls said the chicken tikka masala was the best they had ever had. The cheese and bacon naan appetizer was delicious as was the railway goat curry!

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Erica

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time here and it did not disappoint! We shared the Tandoori Jumbo Shrimp, Railway Goat Curry, and Baingan Bartha. All was delicious! I may even ask for hot spice level next time! Our waiter was super sweet and attentive throughout the meal, too. We sat in the patio area which was perfect and would love to sit at the bar next time we go. After all Asheville has been through these past couple of months, it was nice to have a little sense of normal. Please, show some love and support to this local restaurant!

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Krista

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful restaurant. We loved the food and the service.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Laila is rated 4.8 stars by 130 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:30 p.m.
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Laila

77 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-3626

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Asheville
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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