Laya Restaurant

4.8

53 Reviews

$31 to $50

Middle Eastern

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2 people

Mar 5, 2025

10:30 p.m.

Booked 37 times today

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Fancy

Laya is the latest concept from Sunset Entertainment Group (SEG), pioneers of the Hollywood social scene, responsible for some of LA’s most noteworthy nightclubs of the past three decades, including the Sunset Room, Lure, White Lotus, Le Jardin, Green Door, La Mesa Lounge and more..

Laya transports diners to an open-air market, filling the space with earthy, natural materials and handcrafted accents. Top Chef Middle East & North Africa winner, Charbel Hayek brings Middle Eastern cuisine with a California influence to the heart of Hollywood.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Middle Eastern, Californian, Lebanese
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue, Wed 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–12:30 am
Phone number
(323) 463-0006
Website
https://layarestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Charbel Hayek

Location
1430 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028-8126
Neighbourhood
Hollywood
Cross Street
Sunset blvd
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 53 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

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hollywood
Best Ambience
Hollywood
Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Laya Restaurant in LA is a delightful spot with "authentic Lebanese flavors" and a vibrant atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing food, service, and ambiance." It's ideal for late-night dining, offering delicious dishes like tabouli salad and ahi tuna crudo. Despite some service hiccups, it's a "beautiful gem" worthy of repeat visits.

53 Reviews

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JuliaS
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommended Laya. The food was amazing. Our waiter Bobby was so on top of everything. Dare I say he was the best waiter of my life. Laya is drop dead gorgeous. It is hard to describe. We loved everything!!!!
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I made reservations beforehand, was greeted at the front door . We walked in hostess seated us right away . Waiter came recommended popular dishes . we had 4 different appetizers and 3 different main courses and dessert and everything was delicious and wonderful . The drinks was delicious , food was freshly made definitely will be coming back again . I suggest making reservations before it gets really, really busy and the place is pretty big . It’s where La masa used to be .
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ittai
VIP
Los Angeles
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was very good, but expensive for the amount you get, they were stingy on a few items like the hummus and Labne appetizers. We never got the Kibbe balls which were $28 for a set of 4 which is a lot. the meat skewers and the octopus and fish were great. Service was good other then waiting for our first drinks for 20 mins because of only one bartender
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Atina
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it! Food was excellent and the servers were so polite. Definitely worths going back again
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Joanna
VIP
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great ambiance, beautiful place. Will definitely be back
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Bechara
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
That’s is quality food! Finally in LA! Thank you check Charbel
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Armen
VIP
Los Angeles
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of few restaurants in LA that is open late. Food is yum & the ambiance is great. Always a good time at Laya.
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Jennifer
VIP
Los Angeles
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Terrible experience food was bad drinks were not refreshing - the place needs a remodel
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Hassan
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My overall experience at this restaurant was fantastic. The service was delightful, the food was exquisite, and the ambiance was relaxing. This is definitely one of my favorite restaurants I’ve tried.
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Christian
VIP
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience and our server “laurel” (I think) was GREAT !!
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Laya Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 53 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 5, 2025

10:30 p.m.

Booked 37 times today

1430 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028-8126

Additional information

Cross Street
Sunset blvd
Neighbourhood
Hollywood
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue, Wed 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–12:30 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Middle Eastern, Californian, Lebanese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Charbel Hayek
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://layarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(323) 463-0006

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