Noosh

Exquisite Sephardic Jewish cuisine served with love. I started my lunch with a tasty bean soup and when I inquired about some hot sauce they brought out three piquant delights. One was a fig persimmon sauce, one a jalapeño, cilantro, and basil pesto like paste, and the last was chile paste.
The lamb brisket sandwich was THE BEST sandwich I have had in years and probably the best in Madison! It was heaping with tender, slow cooked lamb chunks and topped with a crunchy slaw. The side spinach salad was perfectly dressed with a savory tahini garlic dressing.
Great find, I will back and have been getting the word out. Welcoming staff made me feel like I was being served by family and you’ll love Layla’s bubbling personality.
I loved it so much I had to purchase their first gift certificate for a colleague of mine so she could have the opportunity to savor this deliciousness. Come here…

Great place! I took my wife and daughter there last night, and we very much enjoyed our meals. I had the duck leg special… grilled and served with rice and spinach salad dressed with tahine. The chutney on the side was the best I’ve ever tasted. Just when you think Madison has run out of great restaurants to try, up pops this one! Give it a try!

This place is still under construction, but I went to a soft opening because it is right by my work. I got a Kosher BLT made with smb bacon and it was amazing. Very high quality food, and reasonable prices. I can’t wait for the hard open!
Oh, and they have freaking drive through!

Tried this new place, I think a sister restaurant to Layla’s on the square. As others have said, the dining room/​décor are in process but the food is ready to go! I thoroughly enjoyed the chicken and rice with salad, great seasoning on the chicken. The kale & cheese borekas were stellar too. Overall solid prices for super tasty food, and friendly service. Check it out!

Superb food from a small kitchen
New Park St restaurant where the old Taco Bell used to be. The home made food is delicious served by Layla herself the goddess of the kitchen. Items are family heirlooms delicately spiced and served in hearty helpings. I had the Shakshuka a tomato based entrée topped with poached eggs and a gorgeous hunk of challah bread. My wife asked for a recommendation and was given a spicy, flavorful lamb stew over rice. The place is quaint and still being fixed up with oddball items decorating the open dining space. A wonderful relaxed dining experience. Much recommended.