KAVA presents a vibrant culinary journey rooted in authentic Greek and Mediterranean traditions, expertly prepared with a modern grill sensibility. Patrons can anticipate a robust selection of time-honored dishes, from tender souvlaki skewers grilled to perfection to flavourful moussaka layered with rich béchamel. The menu showcases the freshest ingredients, emphasizing bright, zesty flavours characteristic of the region. Each plate is a testament to the art of Mediterranean cooking, offering a satisfying and memorable experience for any occasion. Discover the true taste of the Mediterranean, meticulously crafted for an exceptional dining adventure.
Kava offers a stylish and vibrant dining experience in Montreal, frequently praised for its beautiful aesthetic, delicious Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, and energetic atmosphere complete with live DJs. While many patrons highlight the attentive and professional service provided by the staff, a subset of reviews points to inconsistencies in timing and occasional lapses in coordination, particularly during busy periods or special events. Despite some feedback regarding portion sizes, pricing, and sound levels, the majority of visitors find it to be a highly recommended destination for celebrations, dates, or nights out with friends.
This place deserves no more than three stars. The food was mediocre at best. The calamari was average, & the accompanying sauce felt completely out of place. The octopus, while interesting, was not necessarily so in a good way. The internal flavors, mainly from the roasted fennel & the creamy celery purée, clashed rather than complemented each other, creating a strange & unbalanced profile. The flank steak suffered from a terrible sauce that entirely ruined what could have been a solid dish.
Overall, it felt like a restaurant built primarily for the aesthetic. The dishes look impressive at first glance, but fail to deliver once you actually taste them. Given this, the prices are far too high for the quality delivered.
That said, the venue itself is very appealing. The décor is well thought out, & the atmosphere is cozy & relaxed. It is clear that significant effort went into the design. Yet, the restaurant was less than half full on a Friday night, which is telling. The DJ played good music, but the volume was excessive, we could barely hear each other speak.
Overall, nothing remarkable. I will not be returning.
Went to Kava for a Friday night dinner & the ambiance it's nice decor , food was ok nothing so special but service was not good wait long time for main course plus music bit loud & I did not like the crowd.
Food was alright, just overpriced for what it was. The shrimp & zucchini arancini had barely any shrimp & was essentially tasteless without the sauce. Just a little salt would have helped bring the zucchini flavour out. Also for 22 dollars, I shouldn't have to dissect it to find the tiny bit of shrimp.
My lamb chops were alright with the labneh, charred a little too much but that's not the worst. Didn't include any sides.
Vacherin dessert was refreshing, great mix of strawberries & basil. Was expecting more meringue though.
Kava soul cocktail was fantastic. Decor was stylish.
Service was friendly & accommodating, appreciated the wine suggestion, just disappointed that chosing flat water would lead to a 7.50 charge for bottled water, I've only seen that in Europe & not a practice that should be imported.
Tout était parfait ! Les plats étaient délicieux, bien présentés & pleins de saveurs. Le service était irréprochable, avec une équipe attentionnée & souriante. Le cadre est superbe, décoré avec goût, & l'ambiance vraiment agréable. Une très belle découverte que je recommande vivement !
I went for a birthday & we had such a great time. The food was excellent & the vibes too. Very good ambiance, music & decors. They even have a violonist playing!
Update - J'y suis retournée souper avec une amie & c'était exceptionnel. Tout était exquis ! On a particulièrement aimé les Arancini de poulet & l'agneau, la cuisson des gambas était parfaite & les desserts délicieux sans être trop sucrés ✨😋😋
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Nous sommes allées en groupe pour le brunch & on a passé un super moment entre filles 🤩🌸🌸 !
Les plats étaient délicieux, notre serveuse était aux petits soins & le service était assez rapide malgré le monde présent. Il y a une bonne ambiance avec la musique du DJ qui n'est pas trop forte, volume idéal pour discuter.
Le cadre est très beau & moderne avec des touches méditérannéennes. Très instagrammable aussi, avec un beau décor & de belles assiettes.
