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.
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!!
Very pleased with the quality & presentation. Service was excellent! Ordered a'Mexican style beer' (Lager served in a cold glass with a rim of salt & lemon juice at the bottom), kebbeh nayyeh (meat tartare), rekakat (cheese rolls, I totally recommend them!), sizzling makanek in pomegranate molasses (sausages), batata (potato) & delicious kefta karaz with fried pita. Recommended portions for 2 people: 3-4 appetizers + 1 main to share.
First time trying Middle Eastern food & wow… it blew me away. 🌙✨ I honestly just want to go back & order the entire menu. Pro tip: make a reservation because it's packed every single day.
The service was quick, & sitting outside with the views & lighting made it even better. I had the Fattet Mawzat , the meat was melt-in-your-mouth tender, the creamy base was rich, & the burst of pomegranate on top tied it all together perfectly.
Definitely coming back for more.
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.
Aug 27, 2025
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L'endroit est plutôt nice mais j'ai rarement vu un restaurant aussi bruillant. De plus on a attendu 30 ou 40 min juste pour commander. Pas eu de drink pour patienter.
Seconde fois dans le restaurant & c'était déjà les deux même problèmes.
This place is an absolute treat. I visited from out of town & knew I had to have KazaMaza for one of my two dinners in Montreal. The food is well seasoned, big portion sizes, & super affordable for what you get. Our group had two dips - the muhammara & baba ghanouj - which we devoured followed by three mains. One of our mains was kefta remmen, which were meatballs served in pomegranate tahini sauce. The other two were lamb shanks - one served with a yogurt tahini sauce & the other served with smoke whole wheat. A week later & I am still dreaming of this dinner. Thank you KazaMaza for serving a taste of the Levant in the heart of Montreal.
Our recent visit was unfortunately quite disappointing. Upon arrival, we waited a considerable amount of time to be acknowledged & seated, which was not a great start. Things didn't improve much from there; we discovered a hair in one of our water glasses, which was quite off-putting. The service itself was also problematic. Our server seemed incompetent when it came to knowledge about gluten-free options, making it difficult to order safely. To top it off, the restaurant was extremely noisy due to a large group, making it nearly impossible to hear each other or our waiter. This, combined with the unattentive service, made for a very frustrating dining experience. On the positive side, we will say that the food was good, which was at least a redeeming factor. However, the numerous issues with the service & atmosphere significantly detracted from our overall enjoyment. We hope these issues can be addressed for future diners.
Jul 27, 2025
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