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 is viewed as a bustling, welcoming spot for Lebanese and Middle Eastern flavors, offering generous portions, a wide mezze and main lineup, and solid value. The food is repeatedly praised for authenticity and bold spices, with standout dishes such as hummus, fattoush, baba ganoush, kafta, lamb shank, rekakat cheese rolls, and kebbeh; the cocktail list and Arak options also get mentions. The atmosphere is described as cozy and lively with warm decor, though it can be very noisy and seating tight when busy, and online reservations or table arrangements can be confusing. Service is often highlighted as fast, attentive and friendly, but a few experiences report slow or impersonal service and limited knowledge on dietary needs, plus occasional issues like cold pita or uneven portions and, in rare cases, hair in a glass. Despite these inconsistencies, the overall impression is a memorable, shareable dining experience with flavorful, well prepared food and good value that makes many diners eager to return.
This was one my favourite places in Montreal, I went 2 days ago the food tasted really weird & not tasty at all like it used to be, meat wasn't good, hummus with meat wasn't good, something was wrong with either the meat or the seasoning used. I ordered Mawzat Friki & kafta karaz & both tasted equally bad. Very disappointed, I hope it was just a one bad experience. It wasn't just me my girlfriend felt the same too
Mar 1, 2026
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The hummus with lamb & salads were excellent. Sausages & kofte were decent but not something I would come back for. The lamb chops werent too good, chewy fat & overcooked for my taste. Service was very good.
Their fattoush was one of the best I've ever had. I didn't even know salad could taste so good. Rakakat were also great. I liked the kafta. The lamb shank was good. Kibbe labniye was not for me. Moubammara was also awesome. My friends really loved the hummus kawarma but I thought it was okay. Very cute decor & I love the coke alternative products they have 🤘🤘🤘
Mar 30, 2025
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One of the best Lebanese restaurants in town. Food was great especially Riach, grilled chicken, hummus & baba Ganouj, the service is great & the staff are very friendly. Cozy place & nice ambience
Tried a lot of new items, everything was delicious. My favourites were the salad, hummus, & lamb shank. Table fav was the bbq shrimp! Everyone liked the fried cheese too , but it was very salty
If you were a foodie who love try amazing food, here will have an excellent experience with Middle-Eastern cuisine. Had hummus, Fattouche ,keftas & FATTET MAKDOUS. Pretty much love all the dishes:) worth to try
It was a greatly authentic food with very kind staff. I had a fantastic experience & recommend the experience. Mouhammara, shawarma hummus, kofta kebab & lamb shank were great !! Ahmed who served us was great!!
Aug 6, 2024
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A true gem in the heart of Montreal. I feel like this place isn't raved about enough! Incredible isn't even the word to describe the quality of the menu, its flavours, its dishes- everything. I travel often to the Middle East & this is the closest thing to that. Hate to say it... it's even better!!!!!!!! I would give this place a 12/10. An absolute MUST-GO if you want to experience true high quality middle eastern dishes. Try the lamb hummus, the kibbeh & the Kefta Karaz. Literally there's nothing like it. We were 4 & the bill was 200$ & we ate literally everything!!!!!
Going to eat there makes you feel like you are invited in someone's house to have dinner. I loved the atmosphere & energy of the restaurant, it was cozy & homy. I ordered the mawzat friki (see picture) for my main dish which I loved! Also, ordered the hummus & babaghanouj for appetizers which i also highly recommend!
This is our first visit to this restaurant, party of 5.. Dishes we tried: moutabbal, hummus with meat, nakanek, aries, tabbouleh, grilled chicken, fatteh, grilled kafta, & kafta with tahini. I have to admit, we were pleasently surprised with the food. It gets 9/10, & that is the highest I ever rated. Rice with kardamom was excellent so are all the other dishes. I would recommend to anyone who has good taste palette. Just make sure you booked a day or two in advance. Prices can be better though. But not overly priced for the quality.
Jun 30, 2024
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Overall very content. One of the best hummuses out there, perfect texture & flavor. The raqaqat were perfect. The kefta méchoui nicely spiced & cooked. My fish may have seemed bland bc of too much vegetable & spice blend. The service was wonderful, we felt right at home.
Very good food. The fattouche salad has to be one of the best things I have ever eaten. The lamb was not good. But the hummus was flamboyant & out of this world. It is also EXTREMELY expensive. Since I can't give them a number rating, I am giving them a 93/100.
Was disappointed with this restaurant. The baba ghanoush was overpoweringly smokey - it's all we could taste, the minced lamb in the hummus was grisly & greasy & yet the meat was still dry & not well seasoned - just tasted gamey. The hummus itself tasted only of tahini, & the meat/Kefta Koraz was also dry. The fattoush was good but not great - too much pomegranate molasses & not enough lemon or fresh parsley/mint to be great. The baklava was maybe the best part but very small. Will not go back - the takeout counter at Adonis is far better...
Le restaurant est vraiment basique. Je m'attendais à plus pour le prix qu'il propose. Le hummus & le Karaz kefta pas fameux. le restaurant est vraiment petit donc les tables sont collée pas vraiment confortable.
Un restaurant sans prétention où la saveur explose à chaque bouchée. J'hésitais à prendre le hummus avec la viande, mais ho quelle belle expérience! De loin le meilleur hummus que j'ai mangé. Tout était bon & le service fort sympathique. Le seul bémol est la lumière très forte si vous êtes assis au bar. Nous reviendrons assurément
