Layla at MacArthur Place

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   GaryG

   San Francisco

   38 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   38 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had an exceptional dining experience at Layla. We sat on the patio and it was lovely! I think it's the most lovely outdoor dining venue in the city of Sonoma. The food was delicious. I highly recommend the charcuterie to share as a starter - wonderful veggies and dip and stunning presentation. Lamb chops were the best I've had in ages!

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   Cher

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall3food1service3ambience3

   Layla offers a lovely setting and was at one time our favorite local place. The valet service at the front door is welcome since parking can be an issue. But this time (some of) our food was simply put ... no good. Examples: spaghetti that was undercooked and covered in a too salty to eat sauce, gnocchi that was pasty and undercooked (sent back), double lamb chop that was very tough and strong tasting. An asparagus soup with lavender was different and a spaghetti special was good, though the serving was small (less than a cup).

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   set11224

   San Francisco

   78 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   78 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This is one of the best restaurants in Sonoma County. The food is wonderful, the service excellent and if you eat outside it is peaceful and lovely. It is excellent for special occasions, for a friends’ get together, or a business meeting. I have been there a couple of times and definitely will be returning.

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   VickiW

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We love the quiet, elegant atmosphere. Great salads, friendly staff. Thank you!

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   PatriceR

   New York Area

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall4food4service2ambience5

   Food was delicious and the outdoor setting was lovely. Staff was pleasant but not friendly. Also I had to ask 5 times for honey for my tea.

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   mfcufc

   Houston

   127 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   127 reviews

   Dined on June 26, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   A great experience all round. Good cocktails to start, interesting appetizers (the smoked carrots were really good) the gnocchi was ok but I’ve had better. Service was good on a perfect evening for eating outside.

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   KerenB

   Miami

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on June 25, 2022

   overall3food3service5ambience5

   Super expensive and small portions

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   3 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on June 24, 2022

   overall3food2service2ambience5

   Our waiter was pretentious and non-engaging with our table of 5 women. He expressed wonder that I ordered a bottle of wine for myself. The sea bass and mahi were thin overcooked filets. The ragu was the best entree by far. The ambiance is fun and beautiful - wishing our experience with good and service could have matched the lovely surroundings.

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   CourtneyL

   New England

   10 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on June 23, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing service and food. Attention to detail was above and beyond. What a beautiful outdoor patio. It was quiet and relaxing. I highly recommend this place.

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    51 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience5

    I will try to keep this to this to the point. We asked to be seated at a certain table and were told that specific table was reserved for a party arriving at 6. (It was 5:30 at that time). The waiter said he would check with the host. The “host” came out and said it was indeed reserved and that the party was arriving shortly. That we understood, what was not clear was why he was so rude and condescending. We finished our meal a little after 7, not only was that table still empty, there were only four other tables with people dining at them. His behavior was not acceptable in any way. He should not be in the service industry. Definitely not suited for it. On the other hand the young man who assisted the waiter was wonderful. He had a smile at all times and went out of his was to make sure we had a good experience. Our waiter was also good. The food was quite good. I just don’t know if it was good enough to make up for the Host’s rudeness. Unfortunate!

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    Carol

    San Francisco

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    always the best experience- lovely spot, food , staff amazing!

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    Test

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience4

    Underwhelmed. Dined for brunch on Father's Day - no special menu. Ordered hanger steak and eggs. Did not taste like the freshest steak. Hollandaise sauce had a weird herb that neither went well with the steak nor the potatoes. Was not given a steak knife. Was not offered shade until late into the meal. BUT were given a free dessert. Would probably stop by for drinks, but not to dine. Beautiful space!

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    hanaya

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The venue is clean and beautiful

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Ambiance and service were excellent. “Layla Benedict” was uninspired, did the tomato instead of ham make it special?

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    RDBJVS

    San Francisco

    126 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    126 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience4

    Turkey sandwich lacked flavor. Turkey breast had extended refrigeration taste. Flat bread was tasty. Service was excellent. Comfortable seating amid pleasant surroundings.

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    dine1

    San Francisco

    71 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Sitting on the patio and enjoying a delicious Sonoma Cobb salad was a great dining experience.....no loud people and great service.

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    RebeccaW

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    OUTSTANDING. Very accommodating service, everyone was friendly and welcoming. The food is TO. DIE. FOR. We had the crispy spring potatoes, roasted mushroom & mouse, buccatini pasta, and carpaccio. By far, one of the best experiences I've had at a restaurant in YEARS. Best daquiri I've EVER had, too. The outdoor setting is gorgeous, calming, and peaceful. The indoor setting is stunning, inviting and welcoming. Amazing, we will be back many, many times.

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great ambiance with good food

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    Flash

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall2food1service5ambience5

    We were there for Sunday Brunch. There is the main dining room and then there is a beautiful patio off the main dining room. On Sunday there was no one in the main room and the patio was filled. After we were shown our table and received our menu, it took 15-20 minutes for the waiter to come and greet us and ask if we wanted coffee. After the initial wait, the waiter and busser were very attentive to what we needed. The food was very poor. I had the Eggs Benedict but it came without the Canadian bacon. They offered hash browns or salad and I choose salad but got overdone burnt hash browns. My wife got the eggs and bacon and the bacon was so overdone that it was almost burnt. Very dry and very crispy. The bread came dry and we had to ask for some butter. The bearnaise sauce on the benedict had no flavor. Would be come back? Not really.

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    Larouex

    Seattle

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    We went top shelf with an excellent wine selection. Service was top notch and food was executed at a high level.

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    HSILVA

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience5

    Layla was a lovely environment with attentive wait service and good food. However, the service could have been a bit warmer in nature and the food felt a bit over priced for some items - an order of focaccia was $9 for a small plate with three pieces barley to share. The highlights were the tuna tartar, roasted carrots, and the desserts. Everyone left satisfied and the gluten free options were a great detail.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding in every way! Highly recommend.

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    wcfoodie

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    From the greeting at the front, to the bar, to the restaurant, to the patio, there was nothing to be desired. The staff was young, energetic and capable. The food was creative and delicious. Everything was a highlight! We talked about the sauce on the grilled trumpet mushroom appetizer all the way home. A plus!

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    JudyM

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2022

    overall3food2service2ambience3

    I was-disappointed with the service We had to ask more than once for things like cream with the coffee, or feta cheese that was missing on a salad. Also the Cobb salads were quite disappointing. Mostly lettuce.

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    MalcolmC

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Layla has a beautiful outdoor patio with tinkling fountain. The new menu is excellent with lots of choices. And thankfully the shrieking bridesmaids were in a distant room.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Superb!!! Ambiance definitely the best part but Layla checked off all the boxes

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    Susie

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great vibe. Good food. Amazing service. Beautiful atmosphere. Make sure to check out the patio.

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    BeccaO

    Boise

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The space - both inside and out - is beautiful. The staff is lovely and knowledgeable. The foo and wine were wonderful. It’s a really great experience!

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    set11224

    San Francisco

    79 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was my first, but definitely not last time, at Layla. Everything was outstanding, food, ambiance (outside) and service.

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    Rm94118

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food and service

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    Gazebolover

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience5

    It was my first time for lunch at Layla and I must say I was disappointed. The setting is absolutely lovely but the food was uninspired. I had the Cobb salad with chicken added. The chicken was tasty and well cooked but the rest of the salad had little flavor. The traditional bleu cheese was not used in favor of feta and I think that was a mistake as it is not very flavorful when combined with a dressing that was not exciting. They need to add something. A stronger dressing ( more of a vinaigrette) with maybe something sweet in the salad as a counterpoint. The Chef needs to taste it and tweak it a bit. And btw. Plain black iced tea can be very tasty and refreshing. Yours isn't. Maybe a better quality tea or perhaps an orange slice instead of lemon? or both?

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    AngelicaC

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I had a very nice breakfast date with myself at Layla. The place was nice, clean and a very pleasant environment. I ate outdoors. Staff were very friendly, polite & kind. I I ordered the omelette, but asked if they can do it using egg white instead, The waitress replied with a “yes” and offered the mixed lettuce salad to compliment the omelet. When I took my first bite of the omelette, I knew then that the person who cooked this definitely knows how to cook eggs. It was light, fluffy and perfectly done with creamy Boursin cheese and fresh herbs. I had a nice cold fresh iced tea to drink with it. It was a beautiful morning! Perfect outdoor temperature!

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    FormerManhattanite

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The food was stellar, the ambiance pleasant & the service attentive. Thanks.

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    KClarkM

    Dallas

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2022

    overall5food4service3ambience5

    We visited Layla for my husband’s birthday. The hostess recognized him immediately with a birthday greeting. However, our server never mentioned it;-( The restaurant is lovely and we really enjoyed the spacious outdoor patio. The food was very good. We enjoy pesto pasta and roasted chicken. The carrot appetizer was very nice. This is a beautiful spot. Recommend when looking for nice dining options in Sonoma. We also stopped by the bar. Excellent vibe and service.

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    Mamatall

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food and menu by the new chef was absolutely fabulous. We can hardly wait to go back!

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    Kevnn4

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A hidden treasure! Layla was amazing! Atmosphere was perfect, service was top notch and the food was NEXT LEVEL! We will be back for sure.

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    AMKo

    New York Area

    261 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    261 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    So beautifully laid out, you expect imaginative cuisine, and that is what you get. Breakfast does have the basics, but so much more such as a Boursin omelet, toasted bread or bagel with avocado and delicious smoked salmon, short rib “hash” and eggs. Lunch is similarly exciting. I can’t say about dinner, because they are closed Monday (you can eat in the lovely. Ar, but we didn’t).

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    abby

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    rethink your music choices. much to loud and hard rock for an lovely outdoor luncheon venue otherwise lovely!

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Chef excellent. Our food was outstanding! Service is amazing. The valet guys are so attentive, helpful and nice.

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    WilliamL

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall1food3service1ambience4

    Server completely ignored every request

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