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.
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!!
Vraiment excellent, certainement l'un de nos restaurant préféré à Montréal. Recommandation pour le jarret d'agneau & les inside qui sont très appétissants.
Jul 24, 2024
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Wow! Tres bon. Nous avons pris plusieurs entrées & repas principal & tout etais delicieux! Le service etais impeccable & le cachet du restaurant adorable!! Je recommande fortement ce restaurant!
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.
Kazamaza is a gem! The food is outstanding, with flavors that are both rich & unique. The service was impeccable, & everyone was very attentive. A special mention to Graem, the bartender, who went above & beyond to ensure we had a great experience. His drink recommendations were spot on. I would definitely recommend sitting at the bar to enjoy his company. I'll be back for sure!
Jun 30, 2024
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Les plats étaient délicieux, néanmoins le service n'était pas des plus chaleureux. Notre serveur n'était pas très investi, nous lui avons demandé des recommandations, des explications & il a vraiment que cité le menu sans plus. À peine levé, ils débarrassaient la table & la nettoyait alors que nous avions littéralement encore notre sacoche sur la table. Je comprends que les réservations soient « timé » mais là on se sentait vraiment mit à la porte.
The food was so good! We took a few mezze & bigger plates, with arak & wine. The desserts too were tasty, would definitely recommend! The service was also excellent, very friendly & helpful staff, could answer questions & make suggestions when we asked. Very clean also.
Vraiment une belle découverte! Tout ce que nous avons mangé était délicieux, je le recommande & c'est certain que nous y retournerons. Le service était rapide & très courtois!
May 19, 2024
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The food is average at best. Plates are small for the price. Service is also slow. There are much better Lebanese restaurants in Montreal. I do not recommend this restaurant & will not be going back.
The food is amazing but the service is spectacular. The waitresses are aware of you at all time. Offering more bread or sanitizer gel if necessary. Explaining in detail the ingredients of each dish. I highly recommend this place. Note booking in advance is highly recommended because it is so good it is always crowded
Great gem of Lebanese food in Montreal! The dishes are priced in the upper echelon relative to other restaurants, but you get quality ingredients & great portion sizes. The braised lamb is simply delicious, & so are the makanek. The restaurant is rightfully always full so I recommend making a reservation. The atmosphere is certainly that of a nice sit down experience, not a fast bite in & out. Service is good & warm, although it can be slightly forgetful when it gets busy. Still very acceptable & hospitable.
