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.
I'm always skeptical of Lebanese restaurants outside of Lebanon, but this place eats up. Great food, great drinks, nice atmosphere. I would definitely come again.
Feb 1, 2026
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**Kaza Maza is one of those rare Lebanese restaurants that never disappoints. I've known this place for a long time, & the quality has remained consistently excellent over the years. The food is authentic, fresh, & truly great value for the price.
What really sets Kaza Maza apart is the owner, Fady. He is an absolutely magnificent person-very welcoming, incredibly generous, & always personally taking care of his clients. You can genuinely feel the passion & love he puts into this restaurant.
The ambiance is amazing, with beautiful Lebanese music that makes you feel right at home. It's a true Lebanese atmosphere where you see people from all nationalities coming together to enjoy great food & a warm experience.
Kaza Maza is not just a restaurant, it's a place you keep coming back to.**
I was excited to try this restaurant, but unfortunately, the experience was disappointing due to the service. When my dish arrived, it seemed off-perhaps the oils used to fry the dish was not right or the bulgar wheat was old with an aftertaste. I politely pointed this out to the server, expecting a standard acknowledgment or a check with the kitchen.
Instead, the server immediately dismissed my concern, telling me that this is simply'how Lebanese food is'. This felt particularly insulting, as I have eaten Lebanese food for at least 20 years of my life & am quite familiar with its typical preparation. The server was suggesting I was ignorant rather than addressing a potential error on the kitchen's part.
Good service involves listening to customer feedback & attempting to resolve the issue, not deflecting responsibility or lecturing the diner. The lack of acknowledgment regarding the potential kitchen mistake ruined the meal & the overall experience. I won't be returning.
As a Lebanese person, I honestly feel this place is overrated. We were a group of six & we all agreed the food wasn't good, it was missing a lot of things in terms of flavor & authenticity. It's not terrible, but definitely not a place we'd come back to. Non-Arabs might like it because they don't have anything to compare it with.
My favourite restaurant in Montreal, Lebanese food made with lots of love. I come here at least once a month. The kebbeh karaz & the cheese roll & the batata harra & the Kebbeh nayeh are to die for they also serve arak, very cozy vibe with some Lebanese decor. Really one of the gems of Montreal.
Great Lebanese food, super tasty especially the kefta karaz. A great place to enjoys lots of food with people. The seating arrangement could be better though, & loud overall.
Sep 8, 2025
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Delicious lebanese cuisine! I love this place!
The food is delicious, service is good & the interior is very nice, similar to a Lebanese traditional home. Make sure to reserve to secure a spot, & don't miss trying their cheese rolls (rekakat). So yummy!!
A true Lebanese gem in Montreal. The food is authentic & well prepared, service is fast & proper, & prices are fair relative to both quality & quantity. The restaurant has a nostalgic Lebanese charm that reminds me of back home.
The only good thing I ate was the cheese rolls everything else was mediocre it has nothing to do with traditional lebanese food.Save yourself money & don't buy the potato s & the kafta rouman. Even though the food was really bad the service was great & the restaurant in general looks cute & reminds me of lebanon.
May 9, 2025
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We decided to go small plates / entres instead of getting main courses. Everything was tasty & reminded me of dining in a good Lebanese restaurant in the Middle East. Wish they allowed to order one lamp chop as listed on the menu instead of insisting minimum 2 (kinda deceiving- they should just change the menu to list 2 chops instead of singular).
Waiter is from France/ Algeria. We paid a nice tip for his friendly & attentive service. Great ambience.
I highly recommend this Lebanese restaurant - the food so magical & tasty !
The staff Ahmed was very attentive, the food is fresh & tasty, & dishes are served quickly.
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
