Layla at MacArthur Place

Layla Restaurant is a hidden gem in Sonoma; we so appreciated the lovely ambience and delicious food, without having to leave town. We enjoyed leisurely cocktails, flavorful meals and great service on the peaceful, tree shaded patio as the sun was going down. My husband has celiac disease, and our server asked about food allergies as soon as we were seated. There are several GF options on the menu, which was a treat. We started with well-crafted cocktails, probably the best vodka gimlet I've had in years. (For those who don't do alcohol, there is an interesting selection of mock-tails.) The salads looked very generous, but we decided (with the help of our server) to have the roasted brussel sprouts along with our entrees, that also included some veggies. The salmon and the scallops entries were cooked perfectly. The GF birthday dessert was heavenly. The patio cooled down as the sun set, and I wished I had brought a light jacket. However, there were two types of patio heaters and the one on wheels worked perfectly to take off the chill. If you're a local or a visitor, you'll be sure to have a memorable experience at Layla's!

Oh Layla, you were such a beautiful surprise! My husband called The MacArthur place to make a reservation with Sadles a stake restaurant that we had previously visited. Clearly it has been changed since and boy am I so appreciative that it is now Layla. As I had already mentioned my husband while making the reservation was asked by staff, if there were any allergies at the table? I am allergic to tomatoes as well as a protein in wheat, gluten. Upon arrival I was shown the GF items on the list, as well as what dishes didn't have tomatoes! My son, my husband and myself had the best experience. We sat outside in their very luxurious outdoor dining area! Which offered an extremely private atmosphere. I have been craving their Poke Bowl as well as my husband's Lobster roll & my son's French fries since we left! 🍟We even ordered a large fry to go! Our adult beverages were absolutely delicious. We enjoyed a Jalisco Heat & spritz Veneziano. You guys if you truly read my reviews and use them for perspective on incredible dinning experiences, you MUST visit Layla!! Thank you to everyone whom made our experience spectacular ✨