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.
J'ai visité ce restaurant pendant le week-end du Grand Prix avec une amie, & malheureusement, l'expérience a été décevante. La serveuse a mal expliqué le menu de l'événement, nous laissant penser qu'on pouvait ajuster les plats selon ceux qu'on voulait c'est à dire ne pas payer le menue F1 mais payer les plats qu'on allait prendre du menue, mais à la fin, on a été facturée pour le menu complet alors qu'on avait pas tout pris. En plus, elle a inclus elle-même le pourboire dans la facture, m'obligeant à donner 20 % de tips, ce qui n'est pas acceptable, car je voulais choisir le montant moi-même & j'aurais mis 15% pour le service reçu. Je ne vous recommande pas ce restaurant, & je ne voudrais pas y revenir non plus.
May 23, 2026
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Nous sommes venus en groupe & nous avons vraiment adoré l'ambiance du restaurant. La nourriture était excellente, très bonne du début à la fin. Ce qui a rendu notre expérience encore plus agréable, c'est surtout le service impeccable.
Un grand merci à Oneyssa qui nous a servis avec un grand sourire tout au long de la soirée. Elle était attentionnée, professionnelle, rapide & très agréable. Son excellent service a vraiment fait une différence & a rendu notre expérience encore meilleure. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir !
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.
I just had my 25th birthday with my friends & the food is fantastic & the vibe is amazing but even though the waitress was very nice I believe she was understaffed because it didn't make sense that they forgot to make my appetizer as well as my girlfriends, then they forgot the main dish of my friend who she just ordered the pasta & they forgot her wine. Vibe is great & food is great but they either need to get organized or hire another waiter to help them & this place would be 5 stars.
Honestly disappointed. The restaurant had a beautiful atmosphere & interior design. But the rest fell short.
- didn't have items on the menu & wine
- we asked for an English menu, server said they didn't have it, but we saw it at the entrance on the way out.
- ordered Diet Coke, it was a glass of ice with a splash of Diet Coke to taste
- ordered the Bavette medium rare & it was over cooked. What's worse was the steak was cut into slices, so it's not even like they didn't see it or know. Served me anyways. No excuses there.
- felt pressured to pay for bottled water
- server handed me the bill because I was closer instead of in the middle of me & my boyfriend, would've expected a bit more etiquette with the positioning of the restaurant.
I wouldn't have minded any of the above, but then don't charge me like a legit restaurant. Don't ask me how I want my steak cooked if you only cook it one way.
We had high expectations & unfortunately were quite disappointed. I hope the feedback can help them continuously improve to match the food & service for the price & ambiance.
