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.
Only tried mezes & tapas. The baba ganoush, the muhamara are very very good. The fatoush was good, but nothing you cannot find elswhere in any other middle eastern restaurant. A bit salty, though.
Nourriture savoureuse, portions généreuses. Par contre, un seul choix de vin blanc au verre & service à revoir. Le serveur a été désagréable, froid, expéditif & sans sourire. Dommage.
Excellent, amazing delicious food! The flavors are rich & layered, it's really an experience for the palate. We kept saying « Humm that's so good » for everything we tasted! I especially recommend the M'HALABIÉ, it's a light texture rich in flavors, orange blossom, pistachios & rose jam on the top! The ambiance was really nice too! It was cozy & chic, with beautiful oriental lamps & music! I would recommend this restaurant to all my friends!
Food was excellent, the only issue was the sitting setup. We were a big group with a reservation but still had to squeeze, which caused the plates to be pretty much all over each othe
Everything is delicious (don't skip the cheese cigars rolls & the grilled fish is sublime!), but the dessert is just on another level. The Halawat el Jibn is just pure poetry from the first bite.
**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.**
Dec 12, 2025
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Une excellente expérience chez Kazamaza !
La nourriture est délicieuse, les quantités très généreuses, & les saveurs vraiment authentiques.
Un merci spécial à Hanin, qui nous a servis avec beaucoup de douceur, de professionnalisme & de sympathie.
Son service a rendu notre visite encore plus agréable.
I'm not sure what the dish was called, but if the chicken comes grilled in triangle pieces you've hit jackpot. Whoever made it knows exactly what they're doing 100%
Enjoyed the rest of the food too & we ate well for a group of nine people. The place isn't huge so a group that size is definitely a tight fit but they made it work for us just great.
The staff are very nice & the overall atmosphere was cozy & warm for an early winter night. Would definitely recommend this place to others, & will definitely return for more of that chicken in the future.
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.
