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 but harmonious flavours, freshness and above all exceptional seasonal Queensland produce. It’s 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 pomegranate & hibiscus dressing

44 / 82

½ doz / doz (gf)

Spiced blue swimmer crab tart, pineapple jam, toasted corn crisp

14

1pc (vo / gf)

Hokkaido scallop, harissa & lemon burnt butter

14

1pc (gf)

Chemen cured salmon, herbed yoghurt & zucchini falafel

12

1pc (vo / gf)

Crispy lamb-filled Moroccan cigar, cinnamon sugar

13

1pc (vo)

Charred red pepper, whipped labneh & anchovy toast

11

1pc (vo)

Dips & Breads

Grilled Bazlama bread, brushed in a roasted sesame umami butter

10

1pc (vo)

Grilled gluten-free pita, brushed in a roasted sesame umami butter

10

1pc (gf)

Whipped hummus, herbed chermoula chickpeas

17

(v / gf) Add Habibi butter chicken OR spiced lamb +4

Smoky baba ganoush

17

(v) Add Habibi butter chicken OR spiced lamb +4

Muhammara, roasted red pepper dip, walnuts, kaak & pomegranate molasses

17

(v)

Small to Share

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

30

(gf)

Yellowfin tuna crudo, crispy capers, pickled green chillies & white anchovy dressing

29

(vo / gf)

Sauteed young calamari, fragrant dry chermoula spice

28

(gf)

Spiced crispy eggplant, sweet & sour tamarind, cumin dukkah

20

(v / gf)

Whipped ricotta, shaved air-dried beef, cucumber & coriander seed pickle

23

(vo)

Crispy fried lamb ribs, cumin salt & tamarind vinegar, fried curry leaves

36

(gf)

‘Manti’ mini Turkish beef dumplings, Marrakesh spiced burnt butter, pumpkin, pickled tomatoes & almonds

30 / 49

Large to Share

‘Habibi’ butter chicken, ras el hanout butter chicken gravy

56

(vo / gf)

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

67

220gm (gf)

Westholme Wagyu sirloin, smoked Turkish pepper jus & grilled cos lettuce

78 / 135

300g / 600g (gf)

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

64

(gf)

Cinnamon roasted pork tomahawk, poached Turkish apricots, almonds & red Aleppo pork jus

59

500gm (gf)

Pan roasted blue eye cod, sorrel cream, poached potatoes & smoked mussels

58

(gf)

Olive oil roasted heirloom tomatoes filled with rice, preserved fruit & dill, kasundi emulsion

41

(v / gf)

Sides

Aged rice & lentil pilaf, baharat & crispy onions

17

(v / gf)

Grilled asparagus, mustard & tarragon dressing

18

(v / gf)

Mixed lettuce leaves, radish & onion, tabouleh dressing

17

(v / gf)

Fries, harissa aioli

16

(vo / gf)

Sweets

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

19

Dark chocolate tart, pomegranate molasses & mint crème

19

Orange blossom crème caramel, candied Tunisian brick & toasted almonds

19

Seasonal ice cream – Mango & black lime OR Black sesame OR Caramelised honey & filo cream

9 / 15

(v) vegan (vo) vegan option (gf) gluten free
We only serve Australian seafood

Shared Feasts

Shared Feast

110pp

Optional drinks pairing +67pp

Shared Meze

  • Whipped hummus / Bazlama bread
  • Yellowfin tuna crudo / Whipped ricotta, shaved air-dried beef
  • ‘Manti’ mini Turkish beef dumplings, Marrakesh spiced burnt butter

Shared Main

  • 8-hour slow roasted lamb shoulder, smoked eggplant, pine nut, lemon & za’atar jus
  • Aged rice & lentil pilaf, baharat & crispy onions
  • Grilled asparagus, mustard & tarragon dressing

Dessert

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

Add Snacks (+21pp)

  • Spiced blue swimmer crab tart / Hokkaido scallop
  • Charred red pepper, whipped labneh & anchovy toast

Add On Main (+20pp)

  • ‘Habibi’ butter chicken, ras el hanout butter chicken gravy

Premium Shared Feast

149pp

Optional drinks pairing +92pp

Snacks

  • Spiced blue swimmer crab tart / Hokkaido scallop
  • Charred red pepper, whipped labneh & anchovy toast

Shared Meze

  • Whipped hummus / Bazlama bread
  • Poached Mooloolaba prawns, fiery harissa / Crispy fried lamb ribs, cumin salt
  • Spiced crispy eggplant, tamarind sweet & sour, cumin dukkah

Your Choice of Main

  • Westholme Wagyu sirloin, smoked Turkish pepper jus & grilled cos lettuce
  • Cinnamon-roasted pork tomahawk, poached Turkish apricots, almonds & red Aleppo pork jus

Shared Sides

  • Aged rice & lentil pilaf / Grilled asparagus, mustard & tarragon

Your Choice of Dessert

  • Whipped knafeh, lemon verbena syrup, vanilla bean & lime ice cream
  • Orange blossom crème caramel, candied Tunisian brick & toasted almond

Add On Main (+20pp)

  • Mooloolaba coal grilled swordfish, glazed in burnt orange & saffron, olive oil & lime leaves
  • ‘Habibi’ butter chicken, ras el hanout butter chicken gravy
  • 8-hour slow roasted lamb shoulder, smoked eggplant, pine nut, lemon & za’atar jus
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 Brisbane’s evolving dining culture and its appreciation for thoughtful, well-crafted wines. With Brisbane’s laid-back yet sophisticated approach to dining in mind, it’s 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 vibrant rosés perfect for 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 flavours, designed to 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, like the Rosewater 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