topped with mint aioli, butternut leaf lettuce, red onion, tomato, and swiss cheese, mix greens: served with roasted paprika potatoes and mix greens salad
Lunch Combo
Two of the following items $22, All three of the following items $29
Bolani
butternut squash or spinach
Maush awa soup
with lamb or vegetarian
Mixed greens
20% of the shared item will be added for split plates, kids menu available
topped with mint aioli, arugula, caramelized, gorgonzola cheese, served with roasted paprika potatoes and mix greens salad
vegan / gluten free options available; 20% of the shared item will be added for split plates.
Desserts
Pistachio Cardamom Ice Cream
$8.00
Old Tyme Vanilla Ice Cream
$11.00
with Crushed Walnuts, Pomegranate Sauce and Pomegranate Seeds
Baklava
$8.00
Ice Cream topped with Baklava
$14.00
Rose Meringue
$12.00
with Balsamic Strawberries, Chantilly Crème, pistachio crumbles and mint oil
Chocolate Mousse with Sabayon Crème
$11.00
Cardamom Crème Brûlée
$11.00
Flourless Chocolate Torte
$9.00
with Raspberry Purée
Beverages
French Press Cardamom Coffee
organic, fair trade, dark roast
Sm$6.00
Med$9.00
Lrg$14.00
Cardamom Honey Iced Coffee
$7.00
Chai
$7.00
Organic Tea
$5.50
chamomile, honeybush caramel rooibos, organic green, white pomegranate, oolong, lavender earl grey, and english breakfast
Dessert Wine
Tawny Port, Douro, Portugal, Nv Niepoort
$12.00
sweet fruit and caramel notes with a fiery spirit finish
Madeira Medium Dry, Portugal, Nv Broadbent
$14.00
balanced fruit and alcohol, mildly sweet, long nutty finish
White
Vinho Verde, Portugal Broadbent
light, lemon-lime, fruity
Glass$12.00
Bottle$44.00
Albariño, Vionta, 20 Rias Braxias, Spain
zesty, crisp, delicate floral aromas, notes of citrus and merality
Glass$15.00
Bottle$56.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Morgan 22 Monterey
Flavors of citrus pith, peach, and grapefruit are lively and refreshing. The small touch of oak accents the bright acidity by adding elegant texture. An incredibly food-versatile wine, it's a natural match for prawns, trout, and lighter salads.
Glass$15.00
Bottle$56.00
Chardonnay, Santa Cruz, California 21 Storrs
full, notes of ripe fruit, caramel, and oak
Glass$16.00
Bottle$60.00
Talley Chardonnay 21, San Luis Obispo Coast
Aromas of lemon curd, plum blossom and almond paste lead to flavors of meyer lemon, graham, pineapple and marcona almond. The finish is complex and long. Pair this wine with salmon or chicken kabob.
Glass$17.00
Bottle$64.00
Pinot Grigio, Domenica, Trentino, Italy
Brilliant straw yellow color with notes of sweet chamomile and lilac on the nose which fade into scents of white stone fruit. The initial taste is ample, rich, and soft. pairing best with salmon, anar chicken
Glass(Glass)$13.00
Bottle(Bottle)$52.00
Pink
Rosé, Birichino Vin Gris, Santa Cruz
Aromas of stone fruits, hibiscus, and watermelon dominate the perfume, with the ever-delightful Cinsault contributing the violet top note
Glass$14.00
Bottle$52.00
Red
Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains, California '14 Storrs
full mouth feel, fruit driven, notes of toasty vanilla
Glass$18.00
Bottle$68.00
Tempranillo, Costers del Segre Sapin '21 Raimat
intense dark cherry fruit, notes of spice, silky texture with an elegant finish
Glass$13.00
Bottle$48.00
Zinfandel, Ridge Three Valleys, 21, Sonoma County, California
dark cherry and black currant fruit, balanced acidity with fine tannins on the finish
Glass$19.00
Bottle$72.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Francis Ford Coppola-Diamond Collection, Paso Robles
rich blackberry, bay laurel, mocha, toasted oak and vanilla
organic
Glass$15.00
Bottle$56.00
Malbec, Graffigna Glorious Selection
Alluring violet-red in color, this wine boasts fresh fruit aromas which balance the delicacy of the violets with notes from aging in oak. Excellent fruit concentration and elegant. Great with filet kebab, lamb kebab, lamb pasta
Glass$15.00
Bottle$56.00
Raymond, Reserve Selection, Cabernet Sauvignon 19, Napa Valley
Welcoming red fruit aromas waft from the glass in this 2019 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Waves of red currants and plum sauce roll across the palate with notes of red licorice and spice-dusted blackberry fruit flavors. Full-bodied with fine-grained tannins, the finish has a hint of caramel and lingers
Bottle$95.00
Red Schooner by Caymus / Voyage 11, Argentina
Grapes for this Malbec are grown in the Andes Mountains of Argentina, then chilled and transported by ocean voyage to Caymus, where we use our winemaking techniques to create a style that is dense, dark and supple. Falling outside standard labeling rules, Red Schooner does not include a vintage date but is known by the voyage from which it traveled. Strikingly smooth, with scents and flavors of dark fruit and fine, textural tannins
Bottle$90.00
Sparkling
Torresella, Prosecco, Italy
Rich with floral and delicate fruit notes and crisp, clean finish of dancing bubbles
Glass$13.00
Bottle$48.00
Cava Brut Rose, Spain, Anna De Codorniu
Delicate red cherry colour. Fine and persistent bubbles. It is elegant and light. Well balanced between acidity and sweetness with a refreshing finish.
Glass$15.00
Bottle$56.00
Ca' del Bosco Franciacorta Cuvee Prestige Edizione 45, Italy
This beautiful sparkling wine shows a unique aromatic profile with spicy notes of spearmint and fresh oregano leaf. Beyond those vertical aromas are heavier tones of stone fruit, honeydew melon, and blanched almond
Bottle$95.00
Zonin, Prosecco Rose, Italy
This delightful sparkler delivers aromas and flavors of crisp green apple, lime, white peach and a hint of sage. Vibrant acidity and invigorating bubbles offset the fruit flavors.
Glass$13.00
Bottle$48.00
Dessert
Tawny Porto, 10* Taylor Fladgate, Portugal
$12.00
Balanced fruit and alcohol, mildly sweet, long nutty finish
Porto Reserve, Bin 27, Portugal
$14.00
Rich Blackberry & cassis aromas with a velvety finish
Bottle
Weissbier non-alcoholic Germany Erdinger 330ml
$7.00
Double IPA, Double Dog 12% Flying Dog Brewery, Maryland
$8.00
Red Ale, 5.8% Boont, Anderson Valley
$7.00
Old Rasputin stout, 9% north coast brewing co., Fort Bragg
$8.00
Almanac, Big Love, Hazy Big Dipper 9.0% ALC/VOL
$10.00
Paulaner, Hefeweizen, 5.5% ALC
$8.00
Santa Cruz Scrumpy Pomegranate Hard Cider
$14.00
Tap
Egyptian Cotton (Hazy Ipa) 6% WoodHouse Blending and Brewing, Santa Cruz
$12.00
Early Bird (American Light Ale) 5.4% WoodHouse Blending and Brewing, Santa Cruz - 16oz
$12.00
organic
Laili Sour (Pomegranate), 6.7% WoodHouse Blending and Brewing, Santa Cruz - 16oz
$14.00
organic
Non-alcoholic
San Pellegrino
$8.00
Iced Tea
$6.00
Apple Juice
$6.00
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale
$6.00
Lime Ginger Soda
$7.00
muddled citrus, ginger, mint, ginger ale
Qay Maaq Chai
$7.00
Traditional Afghan Sweet Tea, Cardamom, Milk (Hot Or Cold)
Hot Tea
$5.50
chamomile, rooibos honeybush caramel, organic green, oolong, white pomegranate,lavender earl grey, and english breakfast
Laili is an expression of the passion found in the Middle Eastern story of star-crossed lovers “Layla and Majnun”, popularized over 1,000 years ago. Rooted in the time-honored flavors of the Silk Road, our cuisine is a delicate balance of the rich flavors of the Mediterranean, infused with a unique Afghan twist. It is a dining oasis in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz, where the past meets the present, tradition meets modern customs and passion is realized.