Leila – Middle Eastern
Leila invites guests into a vibrant, sun-drenched sanctuary where the table becomes a colorful mosaic of shared plates and the air carries the enticing aroma of toasted spices. Velvety swirls of smoky baba ghanouj and tangy labneh give way to the satisfying crunch of golden falafel and herb-flecked salads, celebrating the bold, soulful flavors of Levantine tradition. It is an experience rooted in communal warmth, where every bite of spiced kibbeh or crispy cauliflower feels like a fragrant invitation to linger and celebrate.
1245, Griswold Street, Detroit, MI, 48226 +13138168100 https://www.leiladetroit.com/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $$
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Cold Mezze
- Hummus - $12: Chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baba Ghanouj - $14: Smoked eggplant, tahini, lemon, garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Labneh - $11: Strained yogurt, olive oil, za'atar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Muhammara - $15: Roasted red pepper, walnut, pomegranate molasses Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tabbouleh - $14: Parsley, tomato, onion, bulgur, lemon, olive oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fattoush - $14: Romaine, cucumber, tomato, radish, pita chips, sumac vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Hot Mezze
- Falafel - $13: Chickpea and fava bean fritters, tahini sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kibbeh - $16: Beef and bulgur shell, spiced ground beef, pine nuts Available at: dinner, lunch
- Batata Harra - $12: Spicy roasted potatoes, cilantro, garlic, chili Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Cauliflower - $15: Tahini, parsley, pine nuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Shish Tawook - $28: Marinated chicken breast skewers, garlic sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Kabob - $36: Grilled beef tenderloin skewers, grilled vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Chops - $48: Grilled lamb chops, za'atar potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Branzino - $42: Grilled whole Mediterranean sea bass, tahini, pine nuts Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Lebanese Tea - $5: Black tea, rose water, pine nuts Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Turkish Coffee - $6: Finely ground coffee, cardamom
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