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.
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.
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.
Jun 10, 2024
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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.
La nourriture est bonne mais les quantités sont très petites. Il faut prendre plusieurs plats pour se rassasier. Finalement, ça coûte cher pour bien manger.
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.
Jun 1, 2024
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What a gem hidden in this building. Staff was incredibly helpful & answered all our questions. The pot of mint tea was wonderful at the end of the mram
Bonjour à tous, j'adore l'endroit, le service & surtout leur bouffe quel régal, mes préférés sont : Mouhamarra, humus, baba ghanouj & kefta mechoui & le vin libanais (Massaya - Terasse de baalbeck). le service est rapide & super car tout le monde est au petit soin, on se sent chez nous. Ne changez surtout rien.
Coming to this restaurant changed my life. My bald spots have filled in, my coworkers respect me, & the relationship between my parents & me has never been better. All because I came here & ate food prepared by God's hand. Bless the ground upon which this restaurant has been built.
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!
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.
Yummy Lebanese food. We were visting from Ottawa (where there is a shawarma place at every corner) but I had yet to experience middle eastern food like this! Everything tasted fresh, healthy, & tasty (especiallytha fattouche salad). Two of us shared four plates & we did not feel like we over-ate. Service was great - plates started arriving within minutes of ordering, & were cleared as soon as they were empty. Atmosphere is cozy, but it felt like a tight space (mainly for adults). I will definitely visit again!
