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 energetic atmosphere that many patrons find perfect for a night out, birthdays, or celebrations, frequently highlighting the beautiful decor, live DJ performances, and high-quality cocktails. While the food consistently earns praise for its fresh ingredients and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dishes, experiences with service tend to vary significantly. Many guests report feeling well taken care of by professional and attentive staff, yet others have noted issues with slow pacing, disorganized service, and inconsistent professionalism. Despite some mixed feedback regarding portion sizes, pricing, and volume levels, the majority of visitors appreciate the vibrant vibe and intend to return, noting that the management often goes above and beyond to accommodate requests and ensure a memorable visit.
I honestly rarely leave bad reviews & I wish I could put 0 stars but my experience at Kava was terrible from start to finish. We went there for my friend's birthday expecting a nice dinner, especially considering how expensive the menu is, & it ended up being one of the worst restaurant experiences I've had.
I ordered the lamb shank plate, which was almost $100 for only three small pieces, & after waiting OVER AN HOUR for our food, it arrived cold. Not only was the food overpriced, but it was also extremely underwhelming & honestly very mid for the price point.
What completely ruined the night for me though was finding a piece of glass in my mouth while finishing my meal.. YES A PIECE OF GLASS!!! That is completely unacceptable & genuinely dangerous. I informed the waitress, who apologized & offered me a dessert as compensation, but the dessert never even came!!
For the prices they charge, I expected quality food, proper service, & at the very least basic safety standards. Instead, we got cold food, long wait times, poor follow-through, & a dangerous situation that could have ended much worse.
Super découverte à MTL ! Les plats étaient délicieux de l'entrée au dessert, on sent la qualité & le soin apporté à chaque assiette.
Le personnel est accueillant & attentif, ce qui rend le moment encore plus agréable.
Je recommande vivement & j'y reviendrai avec plaisir.
Jan 7, 2026
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Went for their New Year's Eve dinner - took 30 mins to get a cocktail menu, 45 mins to get the first course, 60 for the appetizer, then over 90 for the entree. Left before dessert. More of a cocktail bar than a restaurant in my opinion. Food was good but service was spotty. We saw other tables in the same position as us - even a few that just got up & left. If you plan a New Year's Eve prix fixe dinner - I'd hope you'd plan for it to execute it. Not worth the cost at all
Service très décevant.
Nous avons presque été mises à la porte après à peine 2 heures de service, alors que ce délai incluait l'attente pour recevoir nos plats. Notre table était juste devant la porte, on nous a apporté la facture alors que nous mangions encore le dessert, & le gérant est venu nous dire, mot pour mot : « Les filles, il faut partir ».
Le tout pour un repas très cher, avec une viande difficile à mâcher.
Expérience froide & inhumaine, clairement orientée vers le roulement rapide des clients plutôt que le respect. Honnêtement, on est mieux chez soi😐
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.
Je n'ai rien à redire sur la qualité de la nourriture, mais malheureusement c'est uniquement de la que vienne mes deux étoiles…
Le service était plus que moyen, les serveuses se perdent dans leur table (la nôtre voulait en l'occurrence nous amener la carte des desserts avant même que nous ayons eu les plats) mais soit, les erreurs sont humaines.
En revanche, les cocktails à moitié renverser sur les table ainsi que l'oublie de la bougie, car nous sommes venus dans le cadre de l'anniversaire de ma mère, à laisser à désirer…
Ceci étant dit, nous avons également du attendre un long moment avant de pouvoir commander nos plats, & les autres serveurs sont à plusieurs reprises venus nous prendre les assiettes avant que nous les ayons finit.
L'atmosphère n'est pas trop mauvaise, mais l'intérieur a une musique bien trop forte & l'extérieur est pollué au niveau du son à cause de la sortie de climatisation du bâtiment.
Globalement j'aurais tendance à dire que c'est le genre de resto qui correspond très bien à un monde artificiel d'influenceurs (puisque je ne mentionne pas l'ambiance presque dérangeante entre clients & serveurs…) mais je déconseille pour un repas de famille, c'est dommage
En espérant vraiment être le plus constructif possible.
Bravo à la cheffe KerenJL & toute son équipe!!! Vraiment impressionnant💪
Nous avons adorés la nourriture, atmosphère, & que dire des desserts qui étaient vraiment délicieux! Merci spécial à Guillaume pour son accueil & professionnalisme. BRAVO KAVA!!!
Recommande fortement
Super soirée dans ce resto ! Les plats étaient vraiment bons (j'ai failli finir l'assiette de mon +1) & le service super sympa. Ambiance détendue, bonne bouffe, & franchement rien à redire. On reviendra, c'est sûr mais cette fois, je garde mon dessert pour moi.
