Leyla Fine Lebanese Cuisine

They have GF items clearly marked on the menu, along with vegetarian/vegan. Their falafel is marked gf! We went for lunch and they do not have a lunch menu. It’s expensive but it’s on King Street. We had the chef’s hummus with pomegranate seeds, and even though the waiter said it came with crudités they brought it with ours, then charged extra for crudités. We had the lentil soup, falafel, and fried halloumi. Everything was very good, but it ended up being $80+ for lunch. It’s small, clean, with clean bathrooms. I’m not sure I’d go again, but it is very nice that they have an adequate number of marked GF items.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The food was absolutely phenomenal. We had the grape leaves, hummus, baba ganoush, beef shawarma, and haloumi cheese. They were all amazing, especially the hummus, cheese, and shawarma! They will bring the hummus out with cucumbers and carrots instead of pita. GF items are marked on the menu and they take extra precautions when you tell them it’s celiac. It is quite pricey though.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Excellent food and they prepare everything without cross contamination if you mention you have celiac or a gluten allergy. Most of the menu is GF and they will replace the pita with veggies for hummus, labneh, other dips. Falafel, potatoes, other fried food have a separate fryer if you request it.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering

Phenomenal food and very informed staff for gluten free/celiac. Menu is clearly marked to what is GF and the majority that isn’t marked GF can be modified by not including the pita bread. The owner is very attentive to allergies and even supervised much of our food preparation to ensure there was no cross contamination.

I grew up eating Lebanese food (grandparents) and this is some of the best I have ever had. We had 5 different apps and 3 entrees and all were great.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout

Everything is very clearly labeled and everyone is beyond accommodating! Anything that’s served with bread, they’ll replace with sliced vegetables. I’ll be back for sure!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The staff & owner were very knowledgeable about gf items & most were marked on the menu. However after talking with the owner, many other items could be made gf because all food is made from scratch. I have been there twice & it was very good both times. You could also tell they use high quality ingredients in their dishes! Will definitely go back every time we are in the Charleston area!

Celiac friendly?

Yes