[6][7] Popular ghazal singer Talat Aziz expressed his fondness to the song stating, "I liked "Laal Ishq" by Arijit Singh from Ram-Leela.

[10] Bollywood Hungama's Rajiv Vijayakar calling Arijit Singh "a complete and stunning revelation" appraised the "effortless" composition by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and "shade esoteric" lyrics by the duo Siddharth–Garima.

[12] Similar sentiments were echoed by Yashika Mathur from Daily News and Analysis who further called the song "spiritual".

Basu, crediting Singh for its soul, explained; "By effortlessly making this slow song into a mesmerizing hear, the track is well grounded in classical music".

[14] Writing from Rediff.com, Joginder Tuteja wrote: "An easy to ears number which has a soothing feel to it, Laal Ishq is for the ones in love".

[16] Mumbai Mirror writer, Anand Holla calling it "the standout track" eulogise the use of instruments in the song and explained; "Arijit Singh's persuasive voice lights up this slow-paced hymn to love".

[17] Bryan Durham of The Times of India saying "Laal Ishq" is one of those tracks that seem situational and moody, mentioned that it has a "for-all-times quality".