KAVA propose un voyage culinaire authentique, ancré dans les traditions grecques et méditerranéennes, avec une touche moderne et experte du grill. Les convives peuvent s'attendre à une sélection robuste de plats consacrés par le temps, des tendres brochettes de souvlaki grillées à la perfection à la savoureuse moussaka aux riches couches de béchamel. Le menu met en valeur les ingrédients les plus frais, privilégiant les saveurs vives et acidulées caractéristiques de la région. Chaque assiette témoigne de l'art de la cuisine méditerranéenne, offrant une expérience satisfaisante et mémorable pour toute occasion. Découvrez le véritable goût de la Méditerranée, méticuleusement préparé pour une aventure gastronomique exceptionnelle.
Kava propose un cadre magnifique et raffiné qui séduit constamment les clients grâce à son décor élégant, sa musique entraînante et son énergie vibrante, ce qui en fait une destination idéale pour les soirées et les célébrations spéciales. De nombreux visiteurs soulignent la cuisine d'inspiration méditerranéenne, délicieuse, fraîche et bien présentée, accompagnée de cocktails de grande qualité. Le service est fréquemment décrit comme étant chaleureux, professionnel et attentionné, de nombreux membres du personnel étant félicités pour leur dévouement à offrir une expérience culinaire accueillante et mémorable aux clients.
So incredibly overhyped, & unfortunately, the service no longer seems to reflect the price point.
I visited for a small dinner recently, & I couldn't help but remember my first experience at Kava. Back then, the freshness & quality of the food were matched beautifully by attentive, thoughtful service-it genuinely felt worth every dollar.
Even the tiramisu used to be something special, with that wonderful layer of chocolate in the centre. It was memorable.
What happened to this place? It feels like both the food & the overall experience have lost some of the magic that once made Kava so remarkable.
What a beautiful experience for my first time in Montreal! I came in with a group of friends & everything was on point-the food was delicious & the music set the perfect vibe. The highlight of our night was the staff, especially Felix! He took the absolute best pictures of us. If you love great food & need a top-tier photographer for your solo or group dates, Felix is your guy! 100% recommend. 🥰
Had an amazing dinner at Kava. The staff was friendly & attentive, the food was beautifully presented, & the atmosphere was perfect for a night out. 10/10
Unfortunately, my experience at KAVA Griffintown was extremely disappointing. What started off as a nice evening quickly turned into one of the worst restaurant experiences I've had.
When we first arrived, the restaurant was fairly empty there were maybe three or four other tables & our waitress was genuinely very sweet & pleasant. We had absolutely no issues with her personally, & she was probably the only positive part of the experience.
We ordered drinks, calamari, salmon tartare, a bavette de boeuf, & lamb chops. The calamari & salmon tartare were good, although the calamari portion was quite small for the price. The biggest issue started with the drinks. Our appetizers arrived BEFORE our drinks, & we ended up waiting another 15+ minutes. When we asked about them, we were told the bar was having trouble finding lychee for one of the drinks. We eventually got them after waiting even longer.
Then came the mains.
$42 for three very small lamb chops with tzatziki & no sides. Fortunately, the lamb chops themselves were actually quite good. My friend's bavette, however, was absolutely awful. The outside was burnt while the inside was extremely mushy, & the entire dish looked & tasted terrible. The potatoes/fries that came with it were cold & unappetizing as well. She took a bite & couldn't eat the meal.
We politely asked our waitress if it could be changed to the lamb chops since we knew those were good. She was very accommodating & said no problem. At this point, we were already there much longer than expected, so we eventually asked if we could simply take the replacement food to go because we had somewhere else to be. We paid our bill around 9:00 PM, & we were told the food would be brought out shortly.
We then waited.
& waited.
& waited.
Almost an hour passed.
At one point, we even asked another waitress to check on the food, & she never came back to us. We eventually asked our waitress again & were repeatedly told,'just a couple more minutes.'
The strangest part was that we could actually see the bag of food being moved around the restaurant. We watched what appeared to be our takeout bag go toward another table, then later toward another area, & eventually behind the bar. When our waitress finally checked, she told us that our food had been'given to the wrong table' & that it was now ready.
At that point, we obviously did not want it anymore. We had been waiting close to an hour for three lamb chops, & the food had apparently been sitting around & being moved from place to place. We simply asked for the cost of the meal to be refunded since we had never received it.
This is where things became even more frustrating. The manager came over & initially told us they couldn't refund us because they had already'wasted two meats,' essentially making it sound like this was somehow our fault. He then told us that the best they could offer was a $50 credit for a future visit.
A future visit?
We explained that we absolutely did not want to come back, especially after this experience.
The manager went back to speak to the owner/boss & came back saying there was nothing else they could do. My friend had to repeatedly explain that she had paid for a meal she never received, waited almost an hour for it, & was now being told that the restaurant couldn't refund her because they had'wasted' food.
Eventually, the manager personally gave us $50 from his own pocket.
& honestly, I felt terrible for him. He was clearly put in an awful position because of the restaurant's poor organization & customer service, & even when my friend asked to speak directly with the owner/boss, they refused to come speak to us.
The restaurant itself is beautiful & our waitress was lovely, but the food quality, timing, organization, & especially the way the situation was handled by management were unacceptable. But when you're paying close to $50 for a meal & don't even receive it after waiting nearly an hour, I think it's completely reasonable to expect your money back.
I just want to say that kava is a beautiful restaurant with great vibe & music however their food are served cold & portions are very little. Also, at night since they let the door open & the don't have a mosquito net, me & my friend didn't appreciate that mosquitos were all over our food . Even though we where inside. Tbh I recommend to go there during breakfast & in the evening only for drinks .
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.
First time trying the restaurant & I loved it, definitely try it if you're looking for a cute luxurious place with a good aesthetic for beautiful pictures.
Great vibe, warm service, & the food was delicious from start to finish. The dishes were fresh, well-seasoned, & beautifully presented. The atmosphere was energetic without being overwhelming, & the staff made us feel taken care of the whole time.
Definitely a place I'd come back to.
Let's start with the aesthetics-absolutely stunning. The lighting sets the perfect mood, it's cozy yet chic, gorgeous in every detail. It gives New York, it gives Manhattan, it gives money. Truly a vibe.
Now, the drinks-wow. Specially curated, high-end, & balanced to perfection. Each one has the perfect amount of alcohol & flavor, making them dangerously easy to love.
& the food… refreshing, fresh, & full of flavor. Every dish is beautifully composed & just as tasty as it looks.
Overall, this place is a dream. Chic atmosphere, impeccable drinks, delicious food-what more could you want?
Place was amazing, perfect location, beautiful area, awesome people. Everyone was very friendly. Loved the ambiance & location, very good music. Food presentation is good, however must say didnt really taste the best, tried few. Not the best place if you want to enjoy the best food in town, but excellent place to visit for ambiance. Getting orders took a bit long I find, however all personnel is very friendly & does excellent job overall in my opinion. Definitely a recommend!
