Chef’s Kiss

Layla

Restaurant · Middle EasternWest End4.7 (375 Google reviews)

10+ gluten-free dishes

22 dishes marked gluten free

33 dishesmenu read 5 Novlaylabrisbane.com.au

Always confirm with staff

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What the menu saysWe only serve Australian seafood.
  • We only serve Australian seafood.

Badges show only what the menu states. Anything else: allergens not listed, so ask staff.

Food menu

Wed–Thu from 5pm; Fri–Sun lunch 12–3:30pm, bar menu 3:30–5pm, dinner 5pm–close
  • Freshly Shucked Oysters$44

    Natural or with pomegranate & hibiscus dressing

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish (our guess)

  • Spiced Blue Swimmer Crab Tart$14

    Pineapple jam, toasted corn crisp (1pc)

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish (our guess)

  • Hokkaido Scallop$14

    Harissa & lemon burnt butter (1pc)

    Free of glutenLikely dairy, shellfish (our guess)

  • Chemen Cured Salmon$12

    Herbed yoghurt & zucchini falafel (1pc)

    Free of glutenLikely dairy, fish (our guess)

  • Crispy Lamb-Filled Moroccan Cigar$13

    Cinnamon sugar (1pc)

  • Grilled Bazlama Bread$10

    Brushed in a roasted sesame umami butter (1pc)

    Likely gluten, dairy, sesame (our guess)

  • Grilled Gluten-Free Pita$10

    Brushed in a roasted sesame umami butter (1pc)

    Free of glutenLikely dairy, sesame (our guess)

  • Whipped Hummus$17

    Herbed chermoula chickpeas. Add Habibi butter chicken or spiced lamb +4

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely sesame (our guess)

  • Smoky Baba Ganoush$17

    Add Habibi butter chicken or spiced lamb +4

    VegetarianLikely sesame (our guess)

  • Muhammara$17

    Roasted red pepper dip, walnuts, kaak & pomegranate molasses

    VegetarianLikely nuts (our guess)

  • Poached Mooloolaba Prawns$30

    Fiery harissa, preserved lemon & fragrant herb pesto

    Free of glutenLikely nuts, egg, shellfish (our guess)

  • Yellowfin Tuna Crudo$29

    Crispy capers, pickled green chillies & white anchovy dressing

    Free of glutenLikely fish (our guess)

  • Sauteed Young Calamari$28

    Fragrant dry chermoula spice

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish (our guess)

  • Spiced Crispy Eggplant$20

    Sweet & sour tamarind, cumin dukkah

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely nuts, sesame (our guess)

  • Crispy Fried Lamb Ribs$36

    Cumin salt & tamarind vinegar, fried curry leaves

    Free of gluten

  • 'Manti' Mini Turkish Beef Dumplings$30

    Marrakesh spiced burnt butter, pumpkin, pickled tomatoes & almonds

    Likely gluten, dairy, nuts (our guess)

  • 'Habibi' Butter Chicken$56

    Ras el hanout butter chicken gravy

    Free of glutenLikely dairy (our guess)

  • Mooloolaba Coal Grilled Swordfish$67

    Glazed in burnt orange & saffron, olive oil & lime leaves, 220gm

    Free of glutenLikely fish (our guess)

  • Westholme Wagyu Sirloin$78

    Smoked Turkish pepper jus & grilled cos lettuce, 300g / 600g

    Free of gluten

  • 8-Hour Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder$64

    Smoky eggplant, pine nut, lemon & za'atar jus

    Free of glutenLikely nuts, sesame (our guess)

  • Cinnamon Roasted Pork Tomahawk$59

    Poached Turkish apricots, almonds & red Aleppo pork jus, 500gm

    Free of glutenLikely nuts, egg (our guess)

  • Pan Roasted Blue Eye Cod$58

    Sorrel cream, poached potatoes & smoked mussels

    Free of glutenLikely dairy, egg, shellfish, fish (our guess)

  • Olive Oil Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes$41

    Filled with rice, preserved fruit & dill, kasundi emulsion

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Aged Rice & Lentil Pilaf$17

    Baharat & crispy onions

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Grilled Asparagus$18

    Mustard & tarragon dressing

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Mixed Lettuce Leaves$17

    Radish & onion, tabouleh dressing

    VegetarianFree of gluten

  • Fries$16

    Harissa aioli

    Free of glutenLikely egg (our guess)

  • Whipped Knafeh$19

    Lemon verbena syrup, vanilla bean & lime ice cream

    Likely dairy (our guess)

  • Dark Chocolate Tart$19

    Pomegranate molasses & mint crème

    Likely gluten (our guess)

  • Orange Blossom Crème Caramel$19

    Candied Tunisian brick & toasted almonds

    Likely nuts (our guess)

  • Seasonal Ice Cream$9

    Mango & black lime OR Black sesame OR Caramelised honey & filo cream

    VegetarianLikely sesame (our guess)

  • Charred Red Pepper, Whipped Labneh & Anchovy Toast$11

    1pc

    Likely gluten, dairy, fish (our guess)

  • Whipped Ricotta, Shaved Air-Dried Beef$23

    Cucumber & coriander seed pickle

    Likely dairy (our guess)

The menu’s own key: (v) vegan · (vo) vegan option · (gf) gluten free

Set menus (per person)

Set menus, banquets and tasting menus: a meal for the table, priced per person, often with a minimum number of guests.

  • Shared Feast$110

    Meze: whipped hummus / Bazlama bread; yellowfin tuna crudo / whipped ricotta, shaved air-dried beef; 'Manti' mini Turkish beef dumplings, Ma

    Likely gluten, dairy, nuts, sesame, fish (our guess)

  • Premium Shared Feast$149

    Snacks: crab tart / Hokkaido scallop; charred red pepper, whipped labneh & anchovy toast. Meze: whipped hummus / Bazlama bread; poached Mool

    Likely gluten, dairy, egg, sesame, shellfish, fish (our guess)

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
AddressCnr Montague Road &, Raven St, West End QLD 4101, Australia
AreaSydney
KindRestaurant · Middle Eastern
Phone+61 7 2113 8489
Websitelaylabrisbane.com.au
BookingOnline
Google rating4.7 from 375 reviews
Menu read5 Nov 2026 from laylabrisbane.com.au
Hours
  • MondayClosed
  • TuesdayClosed
  • Wednesday5pm–10:30pm
  • Thursday5pm–10:30pm
  • Friday12pm–10:30pm
  • Saturday12pm–10:30pm
  • Sunday12pm–10:30pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Layla

Does Layla have gluten-free options?

Yes: 22 dishes are gluten free as served, from the menu read 5 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Layla coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “We only serve Australian seafood.”. Chef’s Kiss reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Layla open?

Monday: Closed. Tuesday: Closed. Wednesday: 5pm–10:30pm. Thursday: 5pm–10:30pm. Friday: 12pm–10:30pm. Saturday: 12pm–10:30pm. Sunday: 12pm–10:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Layla online?

Yes, through the venue’s booking page: https://www.google.com/maps/reserve/v/dine/c/_ETzdedN3xk?source=pa&opi=79508299

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