Reviews consistently praise Kouzina Niata for authentic Greek comfort food, made with fresh high quality ingredients and in house phyllo dough, and for a welcoming family run atmosphere in Mile End. Popular items include spanakopita, tiropita, moussaka, bougatsa, and tarama, with many calling spanakopita the best in the city and bougatsa described as insanely delicious. Desserts like baklava cheesecake and a freddo cappuccino are also highlighted. Takeout and frozen versions are available, along with a range of pantry items and olive oil, making it easy to enjoy at home. The atmosphere is described as charming and cozy, with friendly staff and a clean shop that makes visitors feel transported to Greece. Some notes mention a spanakopita texture issue due to leeks not being washed thoroughly and a request for more dairy free options. Overall, it is regarded as a top destination for Greek food in Montreal, with many saying it is worth a detour.
C'est très bon, mais trop cher. La moussaka est délicieuse & validée par notre ami grec. :-)
Un autre problème est la façon de portionner. Par exemple pour la moussaka, ou le Tzatzíki. Le petit format est trop grand pour une personne, mais trop petit pour deux. & le grand format est vraiment trop gros pour deux & trop cher. Du coup on prend 2 petites portions, pour le plus grand bonheur du restaurateur. Mais il en reste dans la frigo. & ça coute 38$. On dirait que c'est calculé comme ça.
Ha oui & encore une place qui demande du pourboire pour les commandes toutes prêtes, sans service, à emporter.
Niata is perfect. A great place to stop in for a Freddo cappuccino, Greek pie, dessert or any of your favourite authentic Greek dishes. I often go out of my way to stop in here. Their spanakopita is by far my favourite thing & their moussaka is amazing as well. The owners are super kind as well & you can tell they really care about the quality.
You can also purchase some of your favorite Greek chocolates, snacks & honey.
A real gem. Delicious phyllo style pies (pitas) like yaya used to make with a more'refined' touch. No offence to yaya. LOL. They are all delicious. Many other Greek classic offerings including bougatsa, moussaka, & biftekakia. Efgaristo poli.
Great food (special mention: moussaka & their semolina pastry whose name now escapes me), & very friendly hosts. Not much room to eat, but all of the food is convenient to takeaway.
Sep 28, 2024
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To be honest, I didn't expect much, but the food turned out to be delicious. I highly recommend the moussaka; it is one of the best versions I have ever tried. I am surprised Google doesn't list it as an option for recommended dishes. The only minor thing I didn't like was taramasalata. It should be made with fish eggs, but I don't taste them in it at all. I also recommend Greek-style coffee; it tasted great. It would be even better if it would be served with water on a side.
We shared Greek salad, spanakopita, tzatziki, moussaka - everything was perfect. The quality of tomatoes, feta & oil in the dressing to the thickness of the yogurt in the tzatziki, to the pillowy topping of the moussaka. Super satisfying & great service. Will be back soon!
The moussaka was divine. Probably one of the best I will ever have outside of Greece. However the tzatziki needs more (some?) garlic since I didn't taste any. The pita chips could also be thicker. The faro salad was a refreshing addition to our meal. Two could eat handsomely for $15 pp
Jeez. We walked by after patronizing the bagel place next door on a full stomach. Even with a full stomach we destroyed a container of moussaka. Super authentic & tasty. This shop is very pretty too.
Mar 17, 2024
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Best spanakopita in town, hands down. Tiropita, kotopita & smoke meat pita are also awesome. Love the portion size of the bougatsa & love how it's not overly sweet. The moussaka is top tier. Coffees are good. Owners & staff are always very pleasant & kind.
Spanakopita & Kotopita are excellent Moussaka a bit deceiving ... no lamb, not enough eggplant & should not contain potatoes ... but tomato sauce is greek tasting We will try other dishes because this place is simply too nice .. Service is superb & is smells soo sooo good when you enter ...! Go & try it ... you will find something you love ... for sure !
