Food Menu

At Layla, dining is about connection and conversation invoking flavours and dishes that transport you to faraway places and emotions. Our menu is lively, layered and designed to be social & inclusive, built on smoke, spice, complex by harmonious flavours, freshness and above all exceptional seasonal Queensland produce. Its flavour focused, adventurous and refined without being fussy and challenging. Menus change with the seasons, keeping the experience fresh, fun, and full of discovery.Gather your friends, order generously, and let the table become your journey.

Start

Freshly shucked oysters, natural OR with fermented habanero, mango & Persian lime

42 / 78

Blue swimmer crab urfa biber, pineapple jam, toasted corn crisp

13

1pc (gf)

Taramosalata filled zucchini falafel, dill & flaxseed

11

1pc (vo)

Lamb filled warqaa pastry, cinnamon sugar

12

1pc (vo)

Hokkaido scallop, fennel seed za’atar burnt butter, wild garlic

13

1pc (gf)

Roasted red pepper toast, white anchovy & labneh

10

1pc (vo)

Dips & Breads

Grilled Bazlama bread, brushed in a roast sesame umami butter

9

1pc (vo)

Grilled pita

9

1pc (gf)

Whipped hummus, smoky chickpeas & lemon

16

(v / gf) Add Spiced lamb OR Habibbi butter chicken +4

Baba ganoush zalook & eggplant ash

16

(gf)

Bagila fava bean, marjoram, fil fil & broad bean salad

16

(v / gf)

Muhammara, roasted red peppers, walnuts, kaak & pomegranate molasses

16

(v)

Small to Share

Whipped ricotta, basturma, cucumber & coriander seed pickle

22

Poached Mooloolaba prawns, fiery harissa, preserved lemon & fragrant herb pesto

29

Walker tuna crudo, orange blossom, honey, white balsamic ponzu & lemon thyme

28

Brisbane Valley quail wrapped in kataifi, shiitake mushroom tarator

26

(vo)

Sweet potato coriander, red onion, green olives, almonds & smoked paprika oil

19

(v)

Turkish beef dumplings, mushroom XO, smoked pepper oil & yoghurt

29 / 48

Crispy calamari in a fragrant coconut & kashmiri chilli crumb

27

(vo / gf)

Large to Share

“Habibbi butter chicken”, ras el hanout butter chicken gravy

54

(vo / gf)

Mooloolaba coal grilled swordfish, glazed in burnt orange & saffron, olive oil & kaffir lime

65

220gm (gf)

Westholme Wagyu sirloin, almond hummus, biber split jus & grilled cos lettuce

75 / 130

300g / 600g (gf)

8-hour slow roasted lamb shoulder, smoked eggplant, pine nut, lemon & za’atar sauce

62

(gf)

Roasted pumpkin & coconut harissa curry, pearl couscous

42

(v)

White fish kefta fisherman’s stew of dried fruit, roasted tomato, fennel, chickpeas, calamari, mussels & dill

56

(vo / gf)

Sides

Aged rice & lentil pilaf, baharat & crispy onions

16

(v / gf)

Roast onion & Bundaberg zucchini candied garlic & cumin dressing

18

(v / gf)

Mixed lettuce leaves radish & onion with tabouleh dressing

16

(v / gf)

Fries, harissa aioli

15

(vo / gf)

Sweets

Whipped knafeh, lemon verbena syrup, vanilla bean & lime ice cream

18

Dark chocolate tart, pomegranate molasses & mint crème

18

Candied ginger syrup “Gulab Jamum” coconut ice cream & pistachio

18

(vo)

Seasonal ice cream — Mango & black pepper OR Summer plum & clove OR White chocolate & lemongrass

8 / 14

Shared Feasts

Shared Feast

105pp

Optional drinks pairing +65pp

Shared Meze

  • Whipped smoked hummus / Bazlama bread
  • Walker tuna crudo / Sweet potato
  • Whipped ricotta, basturma

Shared Main

  • 8-hour slow roasted lamb shoulder, smoked eggplant, pine nut, lemon & za’atar sauce
  • Aged rice & lentil pilaf, baharat & crispy onions / Mixed lettuce leaves radish & onion with tabouleh dressing

Dessert

  • Whipped knafeh, lemon verbena syrup, vanilla bean & lime ice cream

Add Snacks (+20pp)

  • Blue swimmer crab / Scallop / Lamb filled warqaa pastry

Add On Main (+18pp)

  • “Habibbi butter chicken”, ras el hanout butter chicken gravy

Premium Shared Feast

145pp

Optional drinks pairing +90pp

Snacks

  • Blue swimmer crab / Scallop / Lamb filled warqaa pastry

Shared Meze

  • Whipped smoked hummus / Bazlama bread
  • Whipped ricotta, basturma / Crispy calamari
  • Poached Mooloolaba prawns, fiery harissa

Shared Main

  • Westholme MBS 5 wagyu sirloin, almond hummus, biber split jus & grilled cos lettuce
  • Roast onion & Bundaberg zucchini candied garlic & cumin dressing
  • Aged rice & lentil pilaf, baharat & crispy onions

Your Choice of Dessert

  • Dark chocolate tart pomegranate molasses & mint crème
  • Whipped knafeh, lemon verbena syrup, vanilla bean & lime ice cream

Add On Main (+18pp)

  • Mooloolaba coal grilled swordfish, glazed in burnt orange & saffron, olive oil & kaffir lime
  • “Habibbi butter chicken”, ras el hanout butter chicken gravy
  • 8-hour slow roasted lamb shoulder, smoked eggplant, pine nut, lemon & za’atar sauce
Wine selection at Layla

Wine List

The wine list for Layla is more than just a selection of bottles—it tells a story that reflects Bris culture and its appreciation for thoughtful, well-crafted wines. With Brisbane’s laid-back yet sophisticated approach to dining in mind, its focused on small-batch producers, sustainable growers, and winemakers who balance tradition with innovation.

Brisbane’s subtropical climate also played a key role in shaping the list. From crisp whites and vib warm afternoons to elegant, lighter-bodied reds for cooler evenings, each wine was chosen with purpose. The goal was to create a balanced selection—exciting yet approachable, refined but unpretentious—enhancing every dining experience while giving guests the freedom to explore and enjoy without intimidation.

*Menus and prices are subject to change with no notice

Cocktails

Layla’s cocktail menu is a bold fusion of Middle Eastern spices, fresh botanicals, and vibrant flavo transport guests on a spice-infused journey. From the aromatic depth of Passionfruit Arak to the warm complexity of a Ras El Fashioned, each cocktail is crafted to balance tradition with modern mixology.

For a refreshing twist, our non-alcoholic selections offer fragrant and sophisticated alternatives, Lemonade or the NoGroni, ensuring everyone can experience the spirit of Layla—without the spirits.

*Menus and prices are subject to change with no notice

Cocktails at Layla