Restaurant Laila in Potsdam

Pretty inconspicuous from the outside, inside lies one of the most interesting evenings I've had in a long time. We visited this restaurant with 9 people and since none of us had ever tried a dish from this nation, we took different plates so we could try everything. And the food was great. I would like to explicitly recommend the leg of lamb meat here. It's also a recommendation in terms of price - we still ended up with 2 drinks per person at only €25 per person. The only negative points I can point out are, 1. It was really very warm in the restaurant. And 2. Because the restaurant was really full, it naturally took a long time until we had the food.

We went to the Laila restaurant with 6 friends on our Potsdam weekend, had an excellent meal there and were served very friendly and courteous. We were also very impressed by the nice conversation about the country and its people with the owners. Everything was just right!

Incredibly great service in a very pleasant atmosphere. The decor and the food are great. It was our first time here but we would definitely come again. A nice experience to eat here

This restaurant offers excellent and delicious food, a cozy and relaxed atmosphere, and the most polite staff.🤩

Foul House - great ambience and extremely nice service. Personal and close to the guests. Very happy again We were here as a group and it was perfectly prepared.

Great food, nice staff, cozy atmosphere. Always happy!

I went to this restaurant spontaneously and luckily got a table. The food and drinks are really great and the service leaves nothing to be desired. However, what is an absolute NOGO these days is that card payments are not accepted. Only cash or via PayPal... After asking why, the answer is: Internet problems... Ahjaaa

Persian restaurant in downtown Potsdam. Atmosphere typical of the country. Reservations required in the evening as it is very busy. You will be warmly welcomed and seated. The menu is not too big, meat lovers and vegetarians have been taken into consideration. The dishes are tasty. The service is quick and you feel like you are in good hands. We are fans of the restaurant.

The food was great, with a clear taste. The kebab was fresh, the sauces were delicious, and the service was friendly. In my personal opinion the prices correspond to the obvious quality of the food. An experience you definitely want to repeat!👍🏻

I love you all🥰‼️greetings from Wolfgang and Andrea plus Lilly

I came across this very stylish restaurant in Potsdam by chance. The service is personal, you immediately feel welcome, you are happy to be advised on your selection and the kitchen of this family business keeps what the service promises. In particular, the glazed orange peels on the basmati rice were a taste fireworks display. I have rarely eaten so well!

Very tasty food, but also high prices. One star deducted because you can only pay in cash. There's really no reason for that these days (except one, of course)

Tastiest Persian so far with a nice ambience. Silent music and wonderful lamb dishes

We ate very well there. All dishes were very tasty and freshly prepared. Pleasant atmosphere and very friendly service. One point deducted for only accepting cash payment.

The atmosphere is very good, and the main courses No. 11 and 22 are both highly recommended!

We ate so badly that we went back not 2 but 3 nights in a row! Amazing to say the least. Excellent food quality, friendly and prompt service and reasonable prices considering the overall quality. All in a nice venue. In short, also recommended for the most refined palates.

Lovely restaurant with nice variety of dishes… the vibes are also good and the staff are friendly.. it is recommended to have a booking on the weekend cause it gets real crowded

This restaurant in Potsdam is really great. The interior design is nice. Music selections are very good. And most importantly, their dishes appeal to both the eye and the palate. The employees were also very attentive and friendly. I've already added it to my favourites. 🌼

We ordered 4 different dishes and they were all excellent. Even though the price is a bit expensive, it is worth it, it is really successful

The Laila restaurant is located at Lindenstraße 56, 14467 Potsdam. This is a good Persian restaurant. The ambience and atmosphere there is very pleasant. There are also good guests here. I drank good beers there and ate a Tandori as Bamyan. Both were very delicious. The staff is very friendly, helpful, socially competent and very valuable. I would be happy to recommend this excellent address. Ladies and Gentlemen If you liked my review, please give me a like! Thank you in advance for all your good efforts. With kind recommendations Bernd Gutermuth

We were very enthusiastic, the food was great (mixed starter plate, grill plate and surprise plate) and the service was even better. Very attentive, polite, friendly and funny. I can recommend it without reservation.

Excellent service! The waiters knew exactly what they were doing. Very tasty and well seasoned.

Das Zentrum Potsdams ist ganz besonders: in allen Straßenzügen etwa gleich hohe kleine Häuser mit je zwei Stockwerken und manchmal einer zusätzlichen Gaube, alte Laternen, altes Kopfsteinpflaster. Am Ende dieses Altstadt-Areals sind jeweils unübersehbare historische Bauwerke (Brandenburger Tor, Jägertor), in der Mitte Sperrpoller, um durchrauschenden Durchgangsverkehr zu unterbinden. Es gibt also nur Anlieger- und Gelegenheitsverkehr, Fußgänger dürfen auch auf der Straße gehen. Der Clou jedoch: etwa 50 verschiedene Restaurants auf engstem Raum mit allen möglichen Angeboten -- Steakhaus, Weinlokal, deutsche, französische, griechische, spanische, russische, libanesische und persische Küche, Thai-Restaurant, Inder, kroatische Kost und was es noch so gibt. Wir entschieden uns für persische Küche. Fast sämtliche Lokalitäten sind in kleinen Räumen mit jeweils geringem Platzangebot und so wurden wir zunächst abgewiesen, aber dann fand sich doch noch ein kleines Tischchen. Alles im Laila ist sehr eng, im Toilettenraum sogar so sehr, daß man sich kaum bewegen kann. Auffallend war an diesem Abend von Anbeginn die herzliche Gastfreundlichkeit des Servicepersonals. Da ich als Hauptspeise ein laut Karte Linsen enthaltendes Gericht bestellen wollte, wählte ich als Vorspeise, um etwaige Verdauungsprobleme zu vermeiden, nicht eine von mir sonst bevorzugte orientalische Linsensuppe, sondern eine Tomatensuppe. Die war mit durchaus reicher Geschmacksnote, harmonisch abgeschmeckt und insofern köstlich. Danach "Kufte": Das ist nicht viel anders als die in der Türkei als "Köfte" bezeichneten gut gewürzten Hackbällchen, hier serviert mit geschroteten gelben Linsen, Tomatensoße und Reis. Es war eine recht ordentliche Portion, das Fleisch von sehr guter Qualität, alles wohlschmeckend und soweit empfehlenswert. Aber persisch??? Von den Linsen habe ich nichts bemerkt, also blieb Gehacktes in Tomatensoße mit Reis, wie es so ähnlich überall serviert wird, vielleicht mit einer homöopathischen Dosis persischer Gewürze. Ich habe einmal in einer anderen Stadt persisch gegessen, dort duftete es schon bei Ankunft wunderbar nach orientalischen Zutaten und das Essen schmeckte himmlisch, authentisch und natürlich auch etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig. Schade trotz bester Qualität, daß man sich hier offenbar davor scheut, so wie ja auch in zahlreichen Asia-Restaurants hierzulande eine Kost geboten wird, die mit echter Landesküche der jeweiligen Herkunft weniger zu tun hat als vielmehr eine Annäherung an den hiesigen Standardgeschmack anstrebt. Um mehr Gäste anzulocken? Ich weiß es nicht. Meine Begleiterin hatte "Sereschk Palau" bestellt, bestehend aus Safranreis, kandierten Orangenschalen, Berberitzen, Lamm- und Kalbfleisch, Spinat und Salat. Klingt interessant. Ich habe es nicht probiert, ihr hat es durchaus gut geschmeckt, aber auch sie fragte mich angesichts des doch wenig orientalisch geprägten Geschmackserlebnisses, was daran typisch persisch sein sollte. Ich konnte ihre Frage nicht beantworten. Aber wie auch immer: Das Essen schmeckt ungeachtet dessen hier sehr gut. Größtes Manko: Es wird nur Barzahlung akzeptiert. Willkommen im MIttelalter?

Really incredibly delicious authentic food. All the waitresses were super nice and talked to us and told us about the origins of the restaurant. As native Iranians, we are definitely convinced and would love to come back!

Our CASHFLOW SECRETS food tasting brought us here. Everything was very tasty.

Ambiance, service and food are all great! Nice waiters, very attentive and quick. The food is uniquely good. Sufficiently large portions, well seasoned and very tasty. After a good hour we had our starters and the main course, even though the restaurant was completely full inside and well outside too. The only point of criticism: €5.90 for a large beer/drink is outrageously high and no longer in line with the market.

Food, service and ambience at its best

In short, for me one of the best restaurants in Potsdam. We have lived here for 7 years and have tried a few restaurants but this is one of the best, along with the cooking room. Reservations definitely make sense! We were there from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday and it still became noticeably more crowded. But the two waiters were super friendly and we had to try the large surprise platter for two people since it was our first time there. The food tasted really good. For dessert there were figs and a mocha. We both left the restaurant and were satisfied. And in this case we will definitely come back! Thank you Laila

A really great restaurant, highly recommended! Top service, good advice, incredibly good cuisine, really tasty, the location is fantastic outside in the summer, but unfortunately now in the fall, hence the point deduction, the next room was very drafty, so I immediately got a cold. But I absolutely recommend it!!! Thank you!!!

Very good food, waiters are very knowledgeable, you can also have the preparation explained to you, great value for money. Feel-good atmosphere.

Mit der Reservierung hat alles einwandfrei funktioniert, das Ambiente und der Service war sehr angenehm und das Essen hervorragend. Allerdings, dass man nur barzahlen kann, ist nicht so ganz zeitgemäß.

Excellent service, very good advice on changing the selected dishes and side dishes to avoid allergic reactions in connection with certain spices - in other words - comprehensive knowledge of the ingredients used was available. We enjoyed it very much.

The attitude of the staff was polite and friendly, the environment was beautiful, the food was expensive in my opinion, and it was small in size but they had delicious sauces, I was a little surprised by the food service because we had to ask for spoons and forks.

Five of us were there for the first time. It was the best meal we have ever eaten in a restaurant. The lamb was tender and well seasoned, the rice was a dream. No matter what we ate, it was all very good. Large portions and beautifully presented to the eye. Unfortunately we didn't manage to do everything. They wrapped it up nicely for us and we took it with us. The service was friendly and attentive and quick. We would like to go there more often but we live at the other end of Germany. The oriental ambience was also very nice. 5 stars in all areas 🥰👍

Here we cook and serve with love > heavenly, fantastic, recommended! Everything tried was delicious; we'd love to come back.

I haven't eaten so well in a long time 😊.The rice and sauce were delicious, the chicken was very tender. We actually wanted another dish, but we had already run out, which wasn't a bad thing at all. You get full, but don't feel full. We'll definitely be back!!! 😃

I give it five stars with full confidence. For me, the food is one of the top things I have ever eaten in this culinary area. The service was also top notch. With reservations (my recommendation) we had great seats, very attentive service and great advice on choosing our dishes. No deduction in the rating, but the lack of card payment options (we had already noticed before) and the still water were discussed at the table. It could have been bottled tap water, which wouldn't be a bad thing - except for the price. No matter what, we were all full and very satisfied. Thank you very much and see you next time...🙋🏻‍♂️

Very tasty food and friendly staff!

Simply a great evening in a relaxed atmosphere, with attentive and competent staff and extremely delicious food! It was rich and above average. You should make a reservation. Very happy again!

The restaurant is very nicely decorated, with outside seating. We were greeted very warmly with a cold drink, the staff is incredibly friendly and attentive. The portions of the dishes are generous and the dishes are prepared with a lot of love. In addition, the dishes are very beautiful! We'd love to come back :)

A beautifully decorated restaurant. The food was very good and the service was attentive.

The food was excellent and very tasty, the service was great and quick and the place was very clean. I can definitely recommend it 😍👌🏼

It took a while for the food to arrive at the table, but it was worth the wait - very tasty.

Highly recommend the lamb, a bit salty but very good nevertheless

Very tasty food and attentive staff

A really nice place to feel good. The ambience is super nice and hospitality is very important here. If you want to eat comfortably and deliciously, you should definitely stop by. A big thank you to Asis for the great service!!! Whenever I'm in Potsdam again, a visit to Laila is definitely a must 😊.

The vibes was good also the service was excellent, the waiter helped us to find English version of menu online but the food taste was not that much delicious honestly

Excellent oriental cuisine, with especially very good meat. The service is more than impeccable. So all in all a top restaurant and highly recommended!

Delicious food, great wines, good service

A very attractive restaurant, good food, nice music in the background, friendly staff, definitely recommended if you are in Potsdam

Laila is one of the best restaurants in Potsdam. Very fine spices, everything tastes great, and the people who work there are super nice and helpful. You feel very comfortable and it is a culinary feast for the senses

The surprise platter for 2 was great, especially the sweet rice and aubergines. A bit pricier than your average restaurant.

The great and amazing and super delicious food .

This is definitely NOT a Persian restaurant by any means! The food is not authentic, and the taste isn’t the one that you’d expect.

Bis jemand uns einen reservierten Tisch geben konnte bzw sich zuständig fühlte war die Stimmung für den Abend schon etwas gesenkt. Leider konnte das Essen und der Service am Tisch die Stimmung nich verbessern. Das nur Barzahlungen akzeptiert werden, (kein Hinweis auf Webseite oder bevor man das Restaurant betritt) ist nicht zeitgemäß.

The restaurant is not Persian, it has a very limited Afghan (maybe) menu with Indian rice instead of Persian rice. The taste was not authentic at all. The name and design of the restaurant is Arabic and the food is not Persian. The staff are checking on you annoyingly as if they are want you to leave the table asap.

Masha Allah, the restaurant is good, the food is Afani kulish ❤️✌️

None of the foods were Persian, maybe Afghan food but if you desire a Persien food this place is not a recommended place to go. Personell were nice but the food and quality couldn’t satisfy us!

Top, very friendly staff and very hospitable

Super nice attentive staff. Homemade freshly cooked meals. Family business. Authentic. Always happy to come by. No long waiting times. Everything perfect.

The food was amazing. It was fresh and served promptly. Presentation was pretty satisfactory too. I specially liked the green chutney with grill. It was tangy and spicy. The rice tasted good. We ordered grill for two. Note: they only take cash. It costed 70€ for two.

Very friendly staff and really delicious food

Can be recommended. Persian cuisine with appropriate spices. Reasonably priced. Staff very attentive.

Very expensive average food compared to Persian restaurants in Vienna 2x more expensive A bottle of tap water 6.5 outrageous Never again

The food was just great! The prices are really reasonable and the service is top! Highly recommended 😋

Very tasty food, friendly and attentive service. We recommend.

Very beautiful there. Unfortunately you can only pay in cash outside. The food was really tasty. The service was very good. The price-performance ratio is simply too expensive...(for us) seems to be due to the area. Main course over 22 euros..It was definitely better in Berlin.The food selection there is more traditional..Tip: Persian Düopelstrasse in Steglitz...

Very nice restaurant with a great atmosphere and very good and authentic food!

Wir hatten langfristig im Vorfeld einen Tisch bestellt, wir waren 8 erwachsene Personen und feierten einen Geburtstag. Meine telefonische Bitte, einen Platz für das Geburtstagskind etwas besonders zu gestalten (vielleicht mit einer Blume, einer Kerze oder einer Serviette) wurde kurz und barsch damit abgelehnt, dass sie so etwas nicht machen, und Blumen ständen eh auf dem Tisch. Wir kamen pünktlich an, standen über 5 Minuten im Hauseingang herum, wurden dann an unseren Tisch geführt, auf dem keine einzige Blume stand, keine Kerze, nichts. Die Inneneinrichtung des Restaurants ist allerding sehr schön (bis auf den Umstand, dass man auf dem Weg zur Toilette sehr eng an einem bestzten Tisch vorbei muss und dort böse Blicke erntet). Wir bestellten unser Essen, mein Mann wollte als einziger zusätzlich eine Vorspeise, die zusammen mit den Hauptspeisen kommen sollte. Die Vorspeise wurde leider vergessen, kann ja mal passieren... Das Essen war tatsächlich ganz hervorragend, ein wahres Geschmackserlebnis, jeder Bissen ein Genuß. Die Küche hätte locker 6 Sterne verdient, wenn es die gäbe. Der Service war zwar höflich, wirkte aber irgendwie lust- und respektlos und keinesfalls herzlich. Leider darf man auch nur 2h bleiben. Als die Rechnung kam, stand die vergessene Vorspeise mit drauf. Mein Mann bat darum, diese raus zu nehmen, da sie ja nicht serviert wurde. Da hat der Kellner die Augen gerollt. Ich weiß nicht, ob wir nochmal wieder kommen. Das Essen ist ist wirklich episch. Leider passt der Service nicht dazu.

This is an Afghan restaurant, not a Persian one! The interior, the design, the plates, the music, and most importantly the menu items were all Afghan or Arabic! How is that possible?! A disappointing experience if you are looking for an authentic Persian restaurant!

Really good. Thank you for the super delicious evening. Service top, food top, ambience top. We would have liked to sit outside but maybe next time. We'll definitely come back. Thank you very much

Very "sighted" and courteous service; tasty & with little waiting time; comfortable outdoor terrace; reasonable price-performance ratio

Great cuisine, delicious wines, definitely one of the best restaurants in Potsdam

Delicious food, cozy atmosphere and welcoming staff. If you are into Iranian/Afghan food, you must stop by.

Lovely Iranian/Afghan food made with love. And according to traditional recipes. Friendly service and efficient operation. We got 2 grill plates that came with manto (Afghan dumpling), babakanosh and various sauces. My sister ordered vegetarian ghormesabzi. All food was cooked to perfection 👌

Very tasty sambosas, with great dips, delicious mango lassis and a great interior decoration from the restaurant to the toilet decorated with love. We find the drinks (Lassi and Spezi) too expensive at around €6 each for 0.4l. The service was friendly.

Food was good, a bit heavy in the amount of capsicum in every dish. Grilled vegetables were disappointing - too much olives, too little variety of actually ‘grilled’ veggies (the capsicum were just slightly cooked in oil). But the most disappointing thing is that when ordering STILL water that comes in an obviously multiple used refilled bottle which had SPARKLING written on it and the waiter confirmed it was still and then being charged €7 which is regular price if it would be the real stuff and not just refilled!!! That’s cheating on the customers.

sehr zu empfehlendes restaurant, direkt in innenstadtlage, ruhig. essen 1A, sehr lecker. einziger nachteil: nur barzahlung, daher 4*.

Food is great. Service can't be beat! Can only be recommended!

Delicious food, fair price, friendly staff and cozy environment. Be aware that you can only pay with cash or PayPal.

A nice and surprising restaurant. We enjoyed the food and the service.

The Indian restaurant is located in the Dutch quarter in Potsdam. We sat in the counter area, which is sometimes a little restless and a little cramped... We became very! We were kindly served by the waiter behind the counter and made a few recommendations, such as wine. The mantis were tasty, but perhaps could have used a few different sauces. So that they could develop their aromas more individually. The starter was just great! We would definitely come here again 💫

Perfect Afghan/Persian food in a great ambience at a high price. Great again this time. Thanks

The location is beautifully oriental. Seating outside is ok. The food was really good, the portions were rather small for the price. There was no alternative for children. Drinks menu manageable. The staff was nice, but they weren't asked often. The restaurant was also busy that evening. Price performance is good, just not for the big hungry. No card payment possible!!!

I especially recommend you to eat the kebab.

Tolles Restaurant in super Atmosphäre Wir hatten Vorspeise, Hauptgericht und Dessert und waren rundherum zufrieden Super Geschmack und sehr freundliche Bedienung Fazit: unbedingt probieren

Very good Persian cuisine. We were thrilled.

Super tasty and very nice service. Great ambience. We had a lovely evening.

Mega delicious food! Gladly again! Staff very polite and helpful.

This wasn't just dinner. THAT WAS A REAL EXPERIENCE!!!!!!!!!

The food was slightly better than perfect (and we can compare with other good Persian restaurants); the staff exceptionally friendly and accommodating; the atmosphere is very appealing! Unfortunately no card payment possible. Why actually…..?

For dinner you have to be at Laila's early in the evening to get a seat. Only cash payment is possible. Persian spices, really cool. Very nice service.

Nice Resturant and the outside tables have a nice atmosphere.

Excellent food from an area that can really be described as exotic: Persian restaurants are not as numerous in this country as Chinese or Italian ones. Everything is freshly prepared. That's why you have to allow a little time before the food is brought. You can shorten this with a delicious black tea flavored with rose water that comes from the samovar.

Very tasty food. Really recommended! Warm greetings to mom. 🤗 The service was friendly, but we had to wait a long time for our main courses. And unfortunately no card payment possible.

Persian restaurant. You can do it. Unfortunately only cash payment. Therefore only one point when it comes to service. Service very friendly and attentive. Eat good.

Unfortunately no card payment possible! But it is clearly pointed out on the map! Unfortunately, that's why a star is deducted! Food was good! We were a large group and it went relatively quickly! Operation and service friendly and eager! Ambience very nicely decorated!

Very fantastic atmosfer, I highly recommend you to visit if you have time.

Very, very tasty and attentive, friendly and courteous service. The Mantis are heavenly.

Excellent food and amazing service 👏