A Middle Eastern restaurant specializing in cold and hot mezzes (small plates to share), kefta brochettes (minced lamb, nuts, onions and spices), various meat and poultry dishes as well as vegetarian specialties. Weekend brunch.
Kazamaza delivers authentic Lebanese and Middle Eastern cooking with generous portions and good value, featuring standout dishes like the lamb shank, hummus, muhammara, and kefta, all enjoyed in a warm, lively setting. The menu is varied and inclusive of vegetarian options, and the atmosphere feels welcoming and social, making it a popular spot for friends and families. Service is repeatedly praised for attentiveness and friendliness, though on busy nights the space can feel crowded and the noise level high. A few visits note inconsistent dishes or questions about gluten free options and pita quality, but most diners leave impressed and eager to return. Overall, Kazamaza is seen as a top choice in town for flavorful, well-prepared Lebanese fare with friendly service and a cozy vibe, and reservations are wise when it's busy.
Nous avons eu des problèmes avec le système de réservation. On n'a jamais reçu de confirmation. Nous nous sommes présentés en espérant que la réservation avait tout de même fonctionné. L'hôtesse nous informe que non, mais qu'elle vérifiera avec son gérant des réservations s'il est possible de nous placer au bar. Elle adresse le même message à un autre couple sans réservation. Nous patientons & elle revient pour nous informer qu'il ne sera pas possible de nous accueillir ce soir & que les prochaines disponibilités sont passées 21h (il était 19:15). Nous (& l'autre couple) quittons. Rendu à l'auto, nous vérifions les réservations. À notre grande surprise, il y a de la place dès 19:45. Nous réservons & nous attendons dans l'auto. À 19:20 nous recevons un appel comme quoi la réservation n'aurait pas dû être accordée & qu'il n'y a plus de place ce soir. Le système n'aurait pas dû accepter une réservation à 19:45. Je rappelle qu'il y a avait de multiples disponibilités à partir de 19:45. La fille s'excuse pour l'inconvénient mais nous demande si nous sommes proche & qu'elle peut nous offrir le bar alors que 5 minutes avant elle ne pouvait pas. Très ordinaire comme gestion & j'ai rarement vu des restaurants renvoyer des clients au lieu de tenter de trouver des solutions, surtout sachant que c'est un mardi soir. Un vendredi j'aurai possiblement pu comprendre qu'ils étaient déjà over-booked. Ceci n'enlève pas le goût aux délicieuses assiettes mais questionne la qualité du service de l'établissement. Il semble avoir plusieurs problèmes avec l'application de réservation...
May 5, 2026
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Retourné 10 ans plus tard, & c'était encore mieux que dans mes souvenirs. Kafta aux cerises griottes : sublime. Le staff était très sympathique & souriant. Populaire donc il vaut mieux réserver pour être bien installé (nous étions au bar, beaucoup de passage à cet emplacement).
Délicieux repas. Mention spéciale pour leur Baba Ganouj qui vaut le détour. Petit bémol: se faire dire juste après le dessert que notre temps est écoulé, même gentiment, même si ça devient une pratique courante dans la restauration, termine pour moi sur une note légèrement amère.
Food quality was normal. Don't expect something special. Honestly, I got disappointed considering its rating. Portions are a bit small in my opinion (my food was cold as well!). The restaurent is beautiful & cute, however, they have ruined the atmoshphere with they way they are managing. It is dark & super noisy. All the tables are packed to have as mush customer as possible in a way that there is no privacy & it is hard to hear each other (imagine that it's a birthday of a person in that environment, OH MY GOD!). We entered the retaurent at 9:30 & left by 10:00 due to headache!
This is a really bad restaurant, it is crowded, they have too many tables & not enough space. The food is absolute bad as hell! I had a Taboulé salad & it felt like grass & the Kefta felt like a dried up meatloaf. The tables were tiny & the restroom is like a horror movie closet. Just a bad salad & those 4 meatballs cost $50. The waitress was super busy there was not much service. The restaurant was super noisy no one can hear their friends at the table. What a scam!!!
Apr 22, 2026
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Cool place with delicious food, yummy flavors, good service & friendly staff. I came here last weekend with my girlfriend because we were craving some Middle Eastern food & we were so satisfied by the food we had over a year. We had some kebabs & some rice based dishes & a free dessert because the owner was so nice!
The food was fantastic - I had the hummus & the kefta méchoui & both were indescribably delicious. However, as a frequent solo diner, I have never been to a restaurant that has treated me as poorly as this. My waiter asked me if'no one else wanted to dine with me this evening' & told me that the food I ordered (two dishes) would be'far too much for someone like me.' I was ignored the entirety of my time here & had to get up to ask someone to bring me my addition. Keep this in mind if you are dining solo.
We had a wonderful experience! The food was so flavourful, service was fantastic (shout out to our lovely waitresses tonight) & atmosphere was energetic. Our favourite dish was the lamb shank, the grilled shrimp was also fantastic! Thank you 🙏
Mar 27, 2026
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The place vibe was lovely
The food menue have one option of chicken which was disappointingcause i don't eat meat
The washroom was really unexpected
It is located in the basement,
So small & it wasn't clean .this was really shocking
Incredible experience. We went 100% vegetarian & enjoyed every single bite. Fresh, amazing textures & flavors. Service was kind without being'too much.' The space itself is beautiful.
Definitely best experienced when you go & sit down, but I really appreciate that when they aren't too busy they can do a really great takeout order for me.
But go in person that's the best way to experience it
