Restaurant Laila in Potsdam

Delicious food and friendly staff

The best in town, we were here in Potsdam, we tried some dishes in this restaurant and it was great😋

Totally recommended this restaurant. Perfect service and best Persian food in Potsam

The oriental cuisine on offer is delicious, and the service is friendly, although it could be more attentive. What's awful these days, however, is that card payments aren't accepted, and there's no information about this on the website or when making a reservation. At the table, you're told that an ATM is just two minutes away.

Cozy vibe, delicious dishes, authentic Persian cuisine

Super-great family-run restaurant. Feel good and enjoy in a Persian ambience, which can even be found in the sanitary rooms. Definitely worth a visit! Very tasty food, also for vegans. Extremely courteous staff, very friendly! Be careful: none Card payment possible (but bank is around the corner😉)

We (2 people) came for dinner without a reservation. A very friendly employee gave us a table reserved for later for 11/2 hours .......and we had a great, delicious meal. It's a shame that we don't come from Berlin... we would visit the restaurant again and again. Only recommended!!

Very friendly and fast service. The food was delicious. I can only recommend it

Excellent cuisine and service. We would love to come back 👍🏻

Highly recommended! Great, authentic atmosphere, delicious food - beautifully presented, very friendly and attentive staff. Gladly again.

Super delicious cuisine, my recommendation, an absolute must when you are in Potsdam

There were two of us and we had pre-booked a table. Since I wasn't sure when choosing the dish whether the vegetarian curry might be too spicy for me, I asked the waiter, who went into the kitchen - and then brought me a small bowl of the sauce so that I could try it briefly! Mega-accommodating! ☺️ The food was served very quickly, tasted great and was very filling. 👍 Great recommendation! Thank you very much, that was a good start to our short trip to Potsdam.

The food is very tasty and has a very good quality. We'd love to come back!

Food good, service friendly, nice atmosphere - but too dark - wireless table lamps desirable!

Insanely good cuisine, very nice service

To get a table at Laila Restaurant, you should reserve in advance. You can do this conveniently online. The ambiance is very harmonious and creates a cozy atmosphere. Since we couldn't decide between the various Persian dishes, we opted for the surprise platter for two. We started with a salad that impressed us with its diverse flavors. A selection of two different types of rice, a vegetarian side dish, and two meat dishes were served attractively. The dishes served were characterized by first-class quality and excellent taste. My expectation was that I would experience something creative from Persian cuisine... I was missing the taste "surprise."

Up date today 21 march /this restaurant even this restaurant made his own customers from a few or more people tried his food and expensive but never changed his rice portion Also this is not afghany portion of food ..i came to this restaurant in my mind I will receive Iranian or Afghanistan food , i ask the waiters of what food they are especial with also he say they cook kabeb and shabzey and afghany kabely plus I ask about the prices he say the kabeb is 27 € and ather dish was 22.50 € which is still expensive, food came nothing like afghany or Iranian food its a big dish fill it with very little rice and some meat and small salad and separate meat totally the dish not afghany or Iran ,plus the restaurant name as he say it's in Germany I pass it 2 times And in end no bill no card only cash why

Was in this restaurant for the first time today and I was very impressed with the food and the service... an absolute recommendation 🫡 Greetings from Plug Money 💯💪🏼

Laila – a real insider tip in Potsdam! 🌟 We had the pleasure of visiting Laila Restaurant and it was an absolute highlight. The food was incredibly delicious - every dish was a work of art made from fresh ingredients and harmonious flavors. I was particularly impressed by the excellent service. The entire team was warm, attentive and made sure we felt completely comfortable. A special thank you goes to the boss, who personally took the time to explain the dishes to us. This hospitality made our evening an unforgettable experience. Many greetings Lars and Katharine

The two of us were there today and really enjoyed the evening. The food was first class. Even a subsequent change to the order was carried out quickly and easily. We were treated very friendly and personally by everyone. We would love to come back and can only recommend Laila.

A great restaurant. Perfect service and great food.

We went based on a recommendation to reserve a table for the evening. That didn't work this time. But we decide to drink some tea and try some dessert. So delicious and lovingly prepared. The atmosphere is very warm and the staff is friendly and competent. You can tell that the restaurant is a family business. We would love to come back and look forward to trying typical Afghan dishes.

It was a magnificent experience. We were there with friends, had mom's menu on the table, Lebanese red wine - sooooo fantastic. The boss Ramin explained every dish, it was wonderful. We will definitely become regulars.

No card payment possible and no receipt is offered. You ask yourself why... ;) The food was mediocre, nothing really special.

Everything was TOP, very friendly staff and the food gets 10 stars. Was very satisfied.

Poor quality and expensive food!

We liked it very much. We were there spontaneously during a weekend stay and can recommend it.

Food: very expensive (3 dumplings + 1 tea = €15), selection limited Service: friendly, had to wait 20 minutes for tea with 5 guests, same with food Ambiance: dark, very dark. Hard seating We won't go there again

Everything was great, all the food in our group was delicious. The small restaurant was comfortably furnished inside. Very good location centrally in Potsdam city center.

Great restaurant with very nice service. Food was great. We'd love to come back. It's very difficult only with parking spaces, it's Potsdam

Were there for the first time, the staff is very friendly, accommodating and always available for a little chat without the service suffering. The food is explained/addressed if necessary. Everything was fresh and tasty, the meat was very juicy and we were completely satisfied. Unfortunately only cash payment.

The food was very tasty and the quality of the food was very surprisingly good!

It was an exceptionally great evening there and fortunately the surprise menu was to our liking. A nice chat with the host after the delicious mocha rounded off the enjoyable evening.

Absolutely recommend the restaurant! Great food and very friendly service. The decor is beautiful and the toilets are an eye-catcher (or stool).

An all-round successful evening with friends in this highly recommended restaurant. Atmosphere, service and food were perfect. It was my first Persian meal and since I prefer mostly vegetarian food, I really got my money's worth here. The informative but unobtrusive service staff answered all of our questions about the food and culture. The four of us went through the entire program, aperitif, mixed starter plate, main courses, wine and, for complete satiety, a shared dessert plus mocha (including 3 almonds).

Delicious food. We tried Vegetarian options.

Lovely place for a delicious dinner. The desert were few but tasty. My dinner of orange sauce and Salmon along with vegetables was really nice. The prices were very reasonable. The place was surprisingly quiet but perhaps we were early as people in Spain tend to eat later. This restaurant will be on my list for dinner when I’m next in Antequera.

Oriental dishes modern and with nice service and atmosphere. A place suitable for lovers and groups - but please register. Potsdam is the right place for this restaurant. 👍

The best Restaurant in Berlin ..

Food was good but staff is unprofessional and they take only cash. Seems like they care about making money only. Asked for Tap water. They didn’t refuse. But also never brought it. Even after reminding them. Also seems like they are evading taxes as an expensive restaurant taking no card

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.

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

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!

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!

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 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

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!

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

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)

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

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

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. 🌼

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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 😊.

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

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.

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.

The great and amazing and super delicious food .

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

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!

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.

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