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Established in 2014, L A L A in West Bay, specializes in healthy ethnic cuisine including Latin dishes, Caribbean, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Indian and Thai made mostly vegan, vegetarian with many gluten free options as well as fresh local fish and shrimp options . We prepare everything from scratch using local , organic & whole food ingredients . Share plates! We are artist owned and host many local artist work from paintings, prints and sculptures, glass, wood, stone, handmade cards, silver jewelry + so much more to explore! Take home gifts from our natural market dedicated to local honeys , jams, chocolates and our LALA made dips, sauces & specialties for your hotel, beach or excursion!
PRICE RANGE
€3 - €16
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
CUISINES
Healthy, Latin, International, South American
FEATURES
Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Takeout, Reservations, Street Parking, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music
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Reviewed 10 March 2020 via mobile

My daughter and I visited this cute little gem for lunch when I was searching for sources of local art. The art wasn’t anything special but the meal was fantastic - delicious, fresh and healthy options. I would highly recommend checking it out for lunch...More

Date of visit: March 2020
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109isabellaw, Owner at LALA Art Gallery & Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 11 March 2020

Thank you for coming!

Reviewed 10 March 2020

LaLa's Cafe has been our favorite on the Island. They offer a great menu; great food and great atmosphere. The food is refreshing and is delicious. The service staff and cooks are friendly and always accommodating. Also, they have beautiful art pieces on display that...More

Date of visit: March 2020
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109isabellaw, Owner at LALA Art Gallery & Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 11 March 2020

Thank you so much! I'm glad you appreciated our beautiful space & home cooked healthy dishes. I hope we see you again!

Reviewed 3 March 2020

Loved the healthy food made from fresh ingredients with lots of vegan options. Very friendly service and nice island atmosphere. Cute little gift shop as well.

Date of visit: March 2020
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109isabellaw, Owner at LALA Art Gallery & Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 4 March 2020

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed everything! See you again soon!

Reviewed 27 February 2020

Vegan, veggie and GF options. Delicious, fresh food in a beautiful setting. The GF salad was served with warm pita bread that was definitely not gluten free after letting them know that person had a wheat allergy, so not sure what happened there, but we...More

Date of visit: February 2020
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109isabellaw, Owner at LALA Art Gallery & Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 28 February 2020

Hi! Thank you so much glad you enjoyed our home cooked food and ambiance. I asked our wonderful server and she said yes she had added the pita bread but at the table was told the husband would enjoy it so I believe it worked...More

Reviewed 24 February 2020

This is our third review of Lala, each one year apart. The restaurant is now in the capable hands of Bel (Isabella) and Shel, who assumed command in spring of 2019. Many of the dishes are the same, although recently at least there were exclusively...More

Date of visit: February 2020
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109isabellaw, Owner at LALA Art Gallery & Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 25 February 2020

Thank you so much! We so appreciate you coming back and supporting our efforts and delicious, ethnic home made food and artful ambiance we are creating! Yes, we have kept most of the dishes from the past, minus a few and have added a few...More

Reviewed 24 February 2020

The setting and decor of Lala is unique, quaint and fun. We enjoyed looking at the art while waiting for our food. The service was excellent; a very friendly young gal who's name unfortunately I don't recall. The food was a bit disappointing. Although not...More

Date of visit: February 2020
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109isabellaw, Owner at LALA Art Gallery & Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 25 February 2020

HI, glad your liked the art, the ambiance and our wonderful service! Sorry you didn't like our pasta, it is rotini with a roasted tomato , garlic and white wine sauce we make in house topped with mozzarella, we use roasted tomatoes as well for...More

Reviewed 15 February 2020 via mobile

Samsoa’s were tasty. The Moroccan stew was good but lacking in depth. The pasta dish with cheese was over cooked and flavorless. The carrot cake was nice and moist but the super lemony icing didn’t work with it. Love lemon but not with carrot cake?...More

Date of visit: February 2020
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109isabellaw, Owner at LALA Art Gallery & Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 15 February 2020

HI Again! Thanks for feedback ! Glad you liked our Samosas and Ambiance! Come back for a complimentary dish or dessert next time your back visiting, hopefully not too many more years! I will check with staff and see if they were off as everything...More

Reviewed 7 January 2020

Such a nice little restaurant that is very cozy and tucked in a little small jungle feel. Very nice owner and servers. Very aware of dining customers needs. Worth the short walk from Infinity Bay Resort.

Date of visit: December 2019
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Isabella W, Owner at LALA Art Gallery & Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 8 January 2020

Thank you so much ! Appreciate your support !

Reviewed 30 December 2019

Found this spot on our last day in West Bay. Wish we had discovered it sooner. They were offering a plant based brunch on the day we stopped in. The gift shop had some great finds.

Date of visit: December 2019
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Isabella W, Owner at LALA Art Gallery & Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 31 December 2019

Thank you so much! we appreciate it!

Reviewed 23 December 2019

Isis was our server and was incredibly attentive, friendly and professional. Her homemade habiscus tea was out of this world. We love the atmosphere .. cozy islandy. Come here for romantic cocktail happy hour or family dinner. Food is amazing, fresh and vegan menu avail....More

Date of visit: December 2019
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Isabella W, Owner at LALA Art Gallery & Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 25 December 2019

Hi Guys! Thank you so much! Yes Isis is great, all of our staff is, we are lucky to have the best staff! Glad you liked the L A L A made Hibiscus tea! we now offer it in our market space to go along...More

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jimr821
6 March 2018|
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Response from 109isabellaw | Property representative |
Hi! We are mostly vegan, vegetarian, plant based, whole foods & have many gluten free options but we also offer the option to add fresh fish and shrimp to many dishes including our tacos, curries, pasta, stews + so that we... More
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Terri R
2 March 2016|
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Response from hillsarajo | Reviewed this property |
I think it depends on the time of year. If it's peak season, email Lala and she'll give you an answer.
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Andy S
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