KazaMaza

We decided to go small plates / entres instead of getting main courses. Everything was tasty and reminded me of dining in a good Lebanese restaurant in the Middle East. Wish they allowed to order one lamp chop as listed on the menu instead of insisting minimum 2 (kinda deceiving- they should just change the menu to list 2 chops instead of singular). Waiter is from France/ Algeria. We paid a nice tip for his friendly and attentive service. Great ambience.

Incredible food, great service. The waiter was really patient and nice and he gave good advice. I had an amazing evening there.

The food at kaza maza is always fresh and incredibly tasty. The lamb hummus is absolutely AWESOME, but you literally cannot miss with any dish, they are all deliciously flavourful. The service is super friendly and quick, and the atmosphere is nicely dimmed, warm and welcoming. I recommend getting a reservation a week or two in advance, even for week nights, although you can get lucky and snatch a last minute table sometimes.

Incredible food. I have been hooked by a friend and keep bringing more and more people to try and they all keep on adding this to their list of best place in town. “I can bring my parents here when they’re out of town”. Great place to have some food and laughs with your girls or some flavorful drinks with your loved one before a night out. Highly recommend and I cannot get over the consistency of the quality everything has. 100/10

Amazing place to eat a very good Middle Eastern cuisine. Their menu is well thought and the service is top notch. I have nothing to say except : go and try it.

This place is an absolute treat. I visited from out of town and knew I had to have KazaMaza for one of my two dinners in Montreal. The food is well seasoned, big portion sizes, and super affordable for what you get. Our group had two dips - the muhammara and 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 and the other served with smoke whole wheat. A week later and I am still dreaming of this dinner. Thank you KazaMaza for serving a taste of the Levant in the heart of Montreal.

Delicious and fresh food. Service is exceptional and friendly as well. Everything on the menu was great and the price point was very reasonable.

Overall we had a lovely dinner here. The place was intimate and charming. Although I thought the tables were a bit too close to each other. We started with the fattouche salad and the baba ghanoush which were both solid options. For our mains we got the lamb shank (fattet mawzat) and the kefta karaz. The lamb shank was our favourite dish as it was fall off the bone and the yogurt sauce complimented it nicely. The kefta karaz was good but reminded me of ikea meatballs since the cranberry sauce reminded of the lingonberry jam. It was still very good but not our fave. The portions were generous and the price was very affordable. All dishes were delicious but nothing blew me away. Would definitely come back though!

This is a 5 star review. Wonderful Syrian restaurant in the Mile-End which was on my list for so long and finally made it several times over the last 6 months. Everything is fresh, flavourful and well presented. We've basically order the classics: Fattoush, Hummus, Babaghanoush, kibbeh, mouhammara, kefta, lamb fatteh. It's an oasis of flavours to be shared either for 2 or in a group. I am huge fan of Damas but the beauty of this place is convenience of not having to reserve way ahead and the price point which is very affordable. Hoping my review is making you hungry and will inspire you to check this place out. Bon appétit! Staff is very kind.

This has got to be my go to spot for Lebanese dinner. There portions are excellent and great to share with friends. The service is always on point and the ambiance is great. I recommend making reservations on the weekend as they are very busy and have limited amount of space inside their restaurant. Prices vary anywhere between 20-40$ per plate . I recommend trying my favourites; hummus kawarma, raqaqat, fattouche,Dajaj mechoui, and the Kefta karaz.

Wow some of the best food I've ever had. Really cozy atmosphere in a very small space. Our table was far too small for two people which made it a bit awkward and the service wasn't perfect but the food was absolutely spectacular and easily made up for anything else. The lamp fell off the bone, the seasonings were perfect. Just delicious. Can't wait to go back.

The food was spectacular. Service was prompt and the ambiance was charming. Delicious!

Go go GO to Kaza Maza. If you're looking for a buzzy place with great food, you found it. Super fun atmosphere with affordable share plates. The service was a bit slow, but I can understand given the place was PACKED, with tables turning in minutes. It's pretty understated, so maybe not the spot if you're looking to wow a first date or charm a client- unless they're foodies. The vibe leaves were a perfect started- dense and acidic, going nicely with a light, crisp fattoush. I loved the mousaqa'a, so bright, cool, and savoury. The lamb chops were killer in terms of taste, but a little fatty. But also I'd order them again, so... Best bite goes to the garlic shrimp. Perfectly cooked, with a charred balance of bitter, sweet, and spicy. Maybe on the over-priced side, but the rest was so affordable I can get over it. I'd recommend this place for couples, small groups or double dates, and foodies looking for a sure thing. If you liked this, please follow my NEW TikTok review page- @nickeatseverything

Hi i was in Montreal for Presidents' Day Weekend with my son his wife and my mother and we decided to go try Kazamaza based on all the great reviews. We walked in on Saturday and there were no reservations available so we left and booked reservations for the following day . The following day we go in anticipating this wonderful experience first it takes them 20 min to seat us . We order most of the salads and appetizers and they were delicious from the tabouli to the hummus you the kibbe and the fattoush . So we decided to order the kofta with no sauce and the lamb chops that ate sold individually we ordered 10 and the shrimp with got exceptional reviews. It took a bit of time but we were patiently waiting in anticipation of a delicious ending to our meal . Well what we got to our shock and horror was a bowl of charred ground beef that was topped with tomato and some other things to cover it , the meat was so charred and dry , it was falling apart like rubble at the touch. Even worse was the 2 plates of lamb chops that were completely charred to a crisp ,totally un edible. When we called them over they took back the kofta and offered to remake we refused and they take that off the bill but totally refuse to remove the burned lamb chops that were not eaten . They made us pay and they were individually charged at $7 a piece . Very Rude never experienced anything like this and we are from New York !

There is something about eating on a terrasse that definitely makes the experience more enjoyable. However, we believe it would have been excellent either way. Juicy, tender, well-cooked, melt-in-your-mouth meat, flavourful spices, great sauce all served in a tagine for an aesthetic accent on a lovely meal.

Found this spot on Yelp! We went there on a busy day without reservations. They were kind enough to accommodate us after a short wait at the bar. The servers are friendly and helpful. We ended up ordering the Fattet Dajaj which is Pulled chicken and rice. And three dips to share with Pita Bread. The taste of the food and quality of ingredients is excellent. The restaurant has a nice warm ambiance and feel good vibe! We were pleasantly surprised by our experience and will definitely be coming by again.

Nothing to write home about. SOOOOOOO many other places that have this exact food for way less money and way better quality..

I went with my husband to Kazamaza. My husband is hard to please. We ordered kebba naya for him, makanek, hummus kawerma, 3arayes and kefta Karaz. All food was amazing, nicely presented and freshly prepared. I also liked the ambiance. The place has a positive vibe, they have no music no entertainment but the people there and clients positive vibe give the place this energy. Amazing. Service is as good as it gets. I would also like to thank Fadi for his hospitality. Will back for sure.

Tried this place out and it was better than I thought! Adam and I didn't go for a full meal, we only wanted a consistent snack and that's exactly what we got here. We got some pita bread (they were out of naan), some hummus kawarma, labne, and mini potatoes. We got so much more than expected, the quantities are very generous. Everything was very good. Filling and tasty, I really enjoyed the hummus kawarma. It was the first time I tried that kind of hummus. The pita bread was very normal though so try to order the naan bread if you're looking to get some sauces and share. The potatoes were also pretty normal, not too seasoned so perfect to pair with the sauces but you get A LOT. Enough for 5 people honestly. They are also cut pretty thick. Service was quick (but we were the only people there) and seating is comfortable. It's also a medium sized restaurant. Overall really great. Will go back for dinner.

I came here for a late night dinner. They have nice ambience so if u want to have fine dinner around that area. Their service was good. Food was good. Nothing to complain atleast. I tried their walnut pomegranate and it was okay. Baba ghanoush was good too. Pita was good. Lamb something was good too. Everything tasted fresh.

A nice place to visit, good food and nice service. However, the prices are not reasonable especially that the food portions are very little. I liked the taste but wasn't very special, some dishes are better than others. I like the area and I liked the ambiance, I would recommend it for couples that would like to enjoy a small and expensive bite. Enjoy it and you be the judge.

This was the first restaurant I tried on my first trip to Montreal. The staff members were so helpful and what they suggested was absolute divine. We were the first couple in the restaurant so we got a choice of seats. We were given warm pita bread and olives immediately which was what we needed on the very cold day we arrived in Montreal. We asked our waiter what he suggested since we'd just arrived and was in search for something warm and filling. Our waiter suggested we try a dish called Fattet Mawzat. The Fattet Mawzat is a warm dish containing lamb, eggplant, pine nuts, tomato sauce, and mind blowing spices. I don't know what it is but I love pine nuts in my food. They are just so flavorful. We tried the Labneh and the grilled chicken.The grilled chicken was very juicy and grilled. The setting was very romantic (low lights and candles). It was the perfect way to welcome us to Montreal. I expected to eat only French cuisine while on my mini vacation but I would have never thought my first meal in this French city would be Middle Eastern and I loved every bite. Oh and we also tried some amazing beer named Boréale Rousse. Oh my goodness. This beer was red (yes I said the beer was red -- and no it's not like when we drink green beer for St. Patty's Day). This beer was mind blowing because of the caramel taste! This beer actually paired well with the warm dishes. I will also add that the food was not spicy. Many people think middle eastern food tends to be spicy. The dishes we tried were not at all. I will definitely return here if we go back to Montreal.

Figuring out what you enjoy from their menu is key. I very much enjoy their Fattet Makdous. The regular version is delicious and the vegetarian version while less tasty is still quite enjoyable. I recommend both! Bonus points before this stays good even if delivered. The fattouche salad is good, but I've had better. The beetroot moutabal, mouhammara and kefta mechoui weren't great imo. I'll keep exploring however as the Fattet Makdous was so good that I will order from there again! If I can find a winning set of plates, I'll update this review!

We reserved a table for two 4 days in advance. Arrived at a rather large, empty restaurant but for two other diners. We asked to be seated at a random table at the side of the room but were advised that all such 4 person tables were reserved for 4's. The greeter said our table was reserved for us in the middle of the room. We were then seated at a wobbly table with passages on both sides so narrow that people were brushing us as they went by. Though they later asked us if we wanted to move, we didn't feel like shuffling again. They then blamed us for not moving! We then watched other parties of two enter and take up any tables they seemed to want and even switch from place to place at will. We left after appetizers with the mood of our night spoiled. Never to return again. Food was average. So many better options in Montreal.

I absolutely love Kazamaza! Whether it's in person or when I order in the quality is always spot on. Reasonable prices , authentic food, friendly service and Fresh ingredients, packed with flavour and dishes prepared with care, you really can't go wrong with this place ! I've tried tons of dishes and everything has always been delicious. I recommend ordering a few different dishes to share family style so you can get a chance to taste lots of different things because trust me when you see that menu you're going to want to order everything on it ! this is is in my top favourite restaurants for middle eastern food in the city. Damas holds my top slot but this is a close second. The quality of the food is comparable to Damas in flavour and quality but at a more affordable price. The location is cozy with a decent amount of tables inside and the service is friendly and welcoming , they really know the menu very well and are happy to help you with your choices or with recommendations :) of course in person is the best but even during the lockdown when I have ordered in from here the food was still delicious and the level of quality was still there. I highly recommend this kazamaza you won't be disappointed!

This is a restaurant I have frequented several times over the years but that ends tonight. While the food is consistently good, I had a very unsettling and humiliating experience with my young, male server: I had phoned in a reservation for 6:30 pm and was seated with my cousin on time. At 8:17, at the end of our mains, we were asked if we would like coffee and dessert to which we ordered. It arrived at 8:22. At 8:29 our server indicated we needed to leave as the table was reserved for 8:30 for another customer. In our phone reservation and in my text confirmation no "seating time limit" was indicated (although I am not new to nor against this custom, but had no idea it was the custom here). We told the waiter this but we said okay. My cousin tried to hurry along as we waited what we anticipated would be our bill to pay but it did not come. At 8:38 he returned and asked us to leave abruptly and we said that yes, we knew but we're waiting for him to bring us our bill and he said in a rude manner,"Well you never asked for it!" Shocked, I called him over to speak more quietly to us as people started to look and turn to our table due to his demeanour. I told him that he didn't need to talk to me like this and that he only informed us almost immediately after offering and bringing our dessert which we had no time then to consume and had to leave full plates and cup. (Had we known we would not have ordered more food.) He then said, "I won't let you talk to me that way you can go to the cash and pay." I said okay but would like to speak to his manager. I paid my bill at the cash while waiting quietly but then the waiter engaged me to provoke more conversation about the policy, which I said I had no difficulty with but was not happy about how he spoke to us but he still argued so I asked him to stop speaking so as not to "engage in a confrontation" as I was already embarrassed with everyone turning to us. He obliged and let me pay. My cousin then started to pay his bill and the server began the same confrontation with him so I said, "please stop, I said I would wait for the manager." He then turned to me and said, "be quiet I'm not speaking to you," which at this point I felt my face flush and thought I'd faint and I responded in shock, "your mother didn't raise you right speaking to customers like this," and of course he lost his sh--. I can concede my response was rude but it was a reaction to shocking behaviour after settling a $110 bill and was well within context of a young man in about mid 20's addressing a customer in her 60's. Perhaps age is not the issue but customer relations is. I have young adult children and they would not have spoken to any senior in that manner in any context, but particularly not on a place of work! We waited 15 minutes for the manager after the server of course briefed him. The manager's first words were about my "bad raising" comment to which I admitted but said there was context that he needed to allow me to speak to. He also went in about the seating policy. I told him I was fine with it although was never told (showed him my confirmations where there was no mention and he confirmed that I was right and apologized for this.) He quickly cut me off saying the restaurant was busy and he even had to help out in the kitchen. I told him while I understood the policy, that did not warrant the server's behaviour and that there were other options. He could have let us know when offering dessert that we would have had 5 minutes to consume. He could have offered seats (which were empty at the bar area) to finish our coffee and dessert as obviously it was his error to offer something we couldn't possibly consume. He could have brought us our bill. But most importantly, he could have apologized. And even more importantly, while his mother may have not been at fault for his behaviour (sorry mom of server), the restaurant management was responsible. They offered no resolution and/and or restitution for our experience, only, "we have your number I'll call you but we're busy now". Shall I hold my breath?? Update: A few days later the restaurant owner called me to apologize. He spoke for 15 minutes straight without taking a breath to explain the challenges of the hospitality industry in general and those he is facing with getting good servers. Apparently the same server engaged in another incident with a customer on the same evening I was there after I left. This server will be leaving to pursue his career interests shortly but the owner is so desperate for staff he wouldn't fire him, but did speak to him. He was very understanding and I managed to get in a few comments. I was impressed that he took the time to call me, does say a lot about his commitment to customer service. Since I no longer live in Montreal, not sure I'd go back on one of my short visits, I prefer not to roll the dice. However, I would not discourage a local to go, the food is great.

The food is Lebanese and the ambiance is cool. We have been here couple of times and we always order the same, the lamb with yogourt and the cherry kebab! The tabula and fattosh salads are tasty! The food always takes a lot to arrive based on our multiple experiences but look into it in a positive way as they are making everything fresh :)

One of my favorite meals I've had in Montreal! We ate outside during sunset on their patio, splitting a bottle of wine and stuffing ourselves silly with hummus, baba ganoush, shaved filet mignon, grape leaves and lamb. The Greek wine we ordered on a whim was incredible, complimenting every dish perfectly. Every single dish we ordered was put together with such care and interesting little details, like pomegranate seeds on the baba ganoush. Highlight was the lamb shank, which was tender and spiced to perfection. Can't wait to return to Montreal so I can make my way back here.

My dinner was a mess. When we arrived, nobody greeted us at all. A waited walked by bus many times. A woman kept staring at us from the bar area. I was getting a bad vibe. Finally the woman came up to us and said hello. We said we had a reservation. She replied the manager walked out with the reservation device. A few minutes later, the manager apparently returned and we were seated. It took nearly 30 minutes for our two entrees to arrive. I was seriously going to leave. We enjoyed the food itself but I was already agitated. I had seen other tables who arrived after us least served with their meals. I didn't understand what the problem was. As predicted, our efforts to flag down the staff to pay the bill were ignored. At one point, she literally was right behind me and I helped out my credit card and said very audibly "excuse me." She ran away as I kept calling her. Finally, we persuaded a man to take care of our bill even though he kept saying it was not his table. If they were short in the kitchen, then they should have explained that. If not, they were a disorganized wreck. I will never understand why some people who run service businesses fail to communicate. It only makes things worse by being quiet than explaining and winning my sympathy. I can not see returning to this restaurant. Ever.

Cozy restaurant, friendly service, and good taste as well. Me and my friend shared both our dishes (they gave plates to share). We had lamb shanks with rice and yoghurt (~$22) and kofta with sour cherry sauce (~20). The portions were huge! We were more than done midway. I loved the kofta, beautiful flavours in the cherry sauce and the meat was tendered to perfection. The kofta was served with smoked wheat pita which has the texture of crispy nachos, really compliments the meal. The dish also comes with a side of rice. The lamb shanks was also good but the yoghurt was overwhelming for me and after couple of bites, I didn't feel like having more. If you're not big about the taste of Greek yoghurt, or sour yoghurt or just milk in genera, I'd strongly advice against choosing this dish. I liked the flavour of anar (pomegranate) in the dish and wish there was more of that. We also ordered desert (halwa) and I didn't like it that much. I just want to say though that I didn't like it simply because of my personal taste. The dessert was extremely sweet and chewy, glazed with more gooey sweet syrup. I didn't finish it because the entire concept of this dessert was a bit off for me. You might like it if you like the taste and texture of bubble gum. I'm giving the place 3 stars because I feel this is a promising place but my ordering might not have worked in my favour but I am definitely coming back here to give this restaurant another shot!

A group of us have been wanting to try this Syrian/Lebanese resto for some time so we finally made our reservations using OpenTable. We had no issues getting our table at the right time and the entire process was painless. Love having my reservations being respected! This is a small establishment of about 50 interior seats and can get quite loud when it starts to fill out. They do have a terrace if you're into that kind of thing as well. Sitting down we were served the traditional plate of fresh pita as well as olive/peppers. Menu is somewhat limited but they stick to their specialties and I totally respect that! We shared a bottle of champagne to celebrate an event and decided to order 5-6 hot/cold mezze dishes along with 2 of their lamb kebbe main meals. I would have liked a bigger main meal to share, perhaps with filet mignon. The fattouch salad was honestly one of the BEST fattouch salads I've EVER eaten... and I've eaten my fair share of these!! It had the acidity I crave and the pomegranate seeds made it bitter sweet... it was perfect. I definitely went for seconds and maaaaaybe even thirds and found myself ready to fight the other people at my table for more! "Fite me" Another item I really liked was the Akkawi (cheese) rolls. They were perfect! Crunchy on the outside and some and flavorful on the inside. The Kibbe was just OK. They seemed harder (perhaps overcooked). Taste just wasn't there. Shame. The hummus was great, lots of flavor and went sooooo nicely with the smooth fresh pitas. Yummy time! The side potatoes were quite disappointing. Completely lacked flavor and some slices were a undercooked. Needed salt. Not worth the calories. Out of the 2 main meals we collectively preferred the Kabab Bil Karaz over the Mechoui. The Kabab Bil Karaz is simmered in a delicious sweet cherry sauce garnished with pine nuts and it really brought out the meat's flavors. The mechoui plate paled in comparison. For dessert I had their atayef (ricotta based crepe in a rose water honey) and it was just OK. They come in a pair and I'd rather have had just the one instead of two tiny bites. The atayef dessert was dry and could have definitely used more rose water honey. The coffee was Turkish style. Made to be shared in pairs. Service started off great but as the place got busy completely fell off. Very friendly however and helpful. Really liked my experience at Kazamaza and would see myself go back.... THAT FATTOUCH.

Very good location, and a busy restaurant. But the food that we ordered, Fateh and chicken were very bad. The only good thing that was good was the Fatouch. The people who ate the Fateh got sick, but it may have been a coincidence, but....

Yesterday my cousins, husband and i took one of our cousins visiting from Germany out. We asked her what she wanted to eat and to which she replied Lebanese/middle eastern. So we decided to go to come here. Such a good choice! Everything we ordered was so good! From appetizers to main to desserts. We all shared various appetizers and i think that it was the best way on doing it. Like that, you get to try it all. As for the main, I ordered the kefta in grenadine and tahini sauce with rice. So much depth of flavours! My husband got the octopus. Braised and grilled to perfection! My cousin from Germany had the lamb. The meat fell right of the bone! The kibbé was very flavourful and the chicken really moist and tender! They have a small wine list and are not very well equipped for specialty cocktails. You can maybe have a gin and tonic but that's about it. I chose to go with a private importer a was really happy with my choice. Good service. Great ambiance. Delicious food! Very reasonably priced! Omg i fell in love all over again with this type of food! I will be coming back very soon.

I have to say that compared to so many other middle eastern restaurants I have been to in Montreal, KazaMaza is quite average. I have been here twice and both times their service was ok. Also, their lamb shank portions are quite small. My friends who ordered the dish were still hungry. Plus, their chicken dish sells out quite fast so make sure you let them know your choice when calling to reserve a table. Lastly, for a middle eastern restaurant of this standard, they don't serve fresh pita bread.

Montreal, you are so lucky to have this restaurant. Great sit down Lebanese/Syrian restaurants that go beyond shawarma are hard to find. Everything I had was fantastic. And believe me, I sampled a large portion of the menu. Fattoush - beyond words. This is an incredibly flavorful dish that will leave you wondering how a salad upstaged the rest of your meal. Not to be missed. Baba Ganoush - Smokey eggplant dip topped with sweet and sour pomegranate seeds. So many great flavor a married together. Mouhamara - red pepper, walnuts, breadcrumbs ground together into a delicious dip Moussa'qa - eggplant and peppers stewed together in a tomato sauce and served cold topped with lebnah- a thick sour cream that is hard to stop eating Fried Kibbeh - crispy fried bulgur wrapped around ground meat and nuts Kefta in pomegranate tahini sauce - served over rice, the sauce is to die for Service was friendly and attentive as well. The atmosphere is non pretentious but still a nicer restaurant, perfect for a date or meeting up with a group of friends (lots of dishes meant to be shared with a group). By 9 pm on a Saturday it was full save for one or two tables plus people waiting. Seriously, if you are curious about middle eastern food, Kaza Maza will make you a fan.

Came here with family while visiting Montreal. Ambience is very nice and raised expectations. Waited for an hour for our order to brought out(party of 6); 1 persons dish brought out 20mins prior to anyone elses; once everyone elses food was brought I was told my Salmon was forgotten and would talk another 10mins; server offered any appetizer free of charge. Food was very simple and basic; grilled chicken dish was dry and burned, veggie entrie was okay; minus the lamb was still charged same amount. No one was thrilled about the food; Kefta Kebabs are good. I would not recommend this place as their are many other great Mediterranean options in Montreal which are alot better.

Most everything was very very bland and expensive for what it was. Baba Ghannouj was the best thing we had, nice and smokey. The fattouche salad was sweet and forgettable. The kefta mechoui had absolutely no flavour,, none, zero!! We also had the fattet makanek this was a bit better. Minced lamb in a rich tomato sauce with tahini and crispy pita chips. The textures were great but again there was no flavours. All these dishes are usually prepared with exotic middle eastern spices, creating yummy and flavourful foods.....NOT HERE. The service was also pretty weak. A big disappointment!!!!

Can I do a 3.5? The first few times I went I'd have given it a 4. Everything tasted good, it just felt a little overpriced for the quantity served. Lamb Kefte and braised lamb were delicious - as were the salads and all the dips in the apps. The most recent time there was so much oil in the dishes - there much have been half an inch of oil in the round ramekin at the end - that it did not feel good. Only if someone told me this had changed, would I return. Actually - that's not true. I'd probably give it another shot as it really was great the first few times. I would just order carefully or ask about the oil content! That's my piece of advice to you too if you go!

Writing this review in 2019! Went to Kazamaza for the second time for a birthday celebration expecting the same high quality food and experience, and unfortunately was extremely disappointed! This restaurant was amazing when I visited it in 2015, i gave them a glowing review on yelp then but unfortunately it went downhill since then! Upon arrival we were served the traditional olives and pita bread...we were a party of 5 and were served exactly 5 olives...really? Are olives that expensive these days? We ordered 4 meze plates...hummus, mouhammara, vine leaves and baba ghanouj...the only decent one was the mouhammara, the rest tasted like they just came out of a can! For the main dish I ordered the mowzat frikih with yoghurt...the meat was ok but was burned at the bottom and the tiny side yoghurt was barely enough for the dish! No one enjoyed the tiny portions! Never coming back to this restaurant and don't recommend it all! There's lots of great middle eastern restos in Montreal, spend your money elsewhere!

Excellent experience , the best Mouhamara that I have ever tasted period ! The taboule was great, and the Fatté was also Delicious ( yes that was a capital D ) topped off with qatayef for desert. The service was excellent, it added to the great meal.

Took my middle eastern family to this restaurent during the Christmas holiday. Was very embarrassed and upset by how rude and unfriendly the staff was to them. The store owner actually stopped us on the way out to complain about the tip, even though we had actually tipped despite the slow and unfriendly service. Have never had such hostile service at a restaurent before.

My aunt and I went to Kaza Maza for dinner on a Friday night. We were lucky to get a table without reservations because we noticed that most tables had a reserve sign and the place filled up quickly. The restaurant is so cute and homey with brick walls. We shared the lamb shank braised in yogurt and tahini. The meat fell off the bone. It was so good!! We also shared the garlic shrimp. The shrimps were big and let's be real... anything garlic is amazing! The dishes came with a side of rice and pita bread. Everything was delicious! We got a half bottle of house wine which was also pretty good. We shared a dessert (Aish el Saraya). It reminds me of baklava but doughy and you can really taste the rosewater. It was good and light! And of course we ordered the mint tea... mmm so good & refreshing! I would go back to this restaurant for sure !

Incredible food, fresh and flavorful ingredients. Beautiful ambiance. Friendly wait staff. My first time in Montreal and i don't think I have ever had such tasty Mediterranean food.

Fantastic food, fantastic service. A friend of mine (from out of town) and I arrived right when they opened on a Saturday and pretty much had the place to ourselves. This meant that the staff was able to chat more and suggest and recommend different foods to us - which was great! We ended up trying things we would have originally overlooked! The hummus with lamb was fantastic as was the lamb shank - but I'm fairly sure everything on the menu would have been fantastic as well! I'm definitely planning on returning.

Spent five days in Montreal, the great food city, and this is the only place were my girlfriend and I ate. The service was very friendly and we got a good local tips for our trip. Food wise, it was one of the most flavorful and vibrant meals I've had in a while. Fattouche salad was fantastic... A pomegranate vinaigrette made it sing. Fatter Makdous is a layered eggplant, ground lamb, yogurt and crispy pita dish and taste even better than it sounds. But the real star of the show is the Mutabbal Betteraves. A Mediterranean beet dip that reminds you of hummus... But I really can't do justice with words. It's a must have dish. Mix it with the labneh and spread it on pita for a can't miss combination. In case you missed it... Get the beets!

Lamb shank with friki and kefta with tahini (sesame paste) and pomegranate. Without trying them out, how would you guys know what it taste like?! We would just like to describe them simply: lamb was fork-tender and friki had good amount of spices which gave great flavors; and kefta had toasted pistachios & walnuts in the meatball with its shockingly delicious rich sauce. Fell in love with Syrian cuisine already..! The service was very good. We loved the waitress who talked like a good friend taking care of/sharing many things in life. One thing though, the restaurant got very busy after 9 pm and there was only one waitress, it was a bit too long to wait for the check. But anything was fine. We were truly pleased with the food and service by the time we were about to leave. Anyone out there who hasn't tried Syrian food! Please take a visit to Kaza Maza!

Delicious food and amazing service! We came from NYC and loved the whole experience. It felt very welcoming. We will be back next year! Definitely share a plate of hummus and save room for dessert.

Wow was this place ever amazing! Insanely good food, excellent service.... wish I could eat more !

I had a huge craving for middle eastern food....... found this restaurant with good reviews and decided to give it a try. We reserved via OpenTable for a Tuesday evening. Luckily we did!! as we were a large group (8 adults plus 2 children). To our surprised, the restaurant was pretty full for a Tuesday evening. We were seated at the back of the restaurant which was perfect, we had our little corner to ourself. The restaurant felt like home and cozy. Plenty of paid parking on the street, but also saw on their website they have available parking spots at the back of the restaurant. Baby friendly place (but to be on the safe side, preferably reserve high chairs if needed as they only have 2 available). From the menu, we ordered an entree along with 2 main meals per couple. Unfortunately, I didn't take any pictures... but you can refer to previous postings to confirm the portions they served were really generous! I ordered the mouhammara spread (with unlimited pitas) and the lamb kefta with eggplants. It was delicious!!!!! Loved the few bites of pistachios crunchiness inside the kefta. The next morning we were still talking about the restaurant how it was a good find, with good food and would definitely recommend and return.

Food was very good but staff was not. Asked our waiter for suggestions as it was our first time there. Waiter literally asked, "suggestion for what?" After we got our food and started eating, no one came to ask how the food was, if we wanted something else to drink...etc. Eventually our waiter came to ask if we were done and if we wanted to take the home the leftovers to which we agreed. When he brought us the takeout dish, he brought us the bill. He did not inquire if we had enjoyed our meal, if we wanted dessert or coffee, which we were planning on ordering but didn't since he had already decided our evening was done. Probably will not be back...too bad because the food was tasty.

Average food, overpriced and the staff is not friendly at all, i dont believe i'll ever be returning

I made a reservation for myself and two girl friends, and we had an amazing time. The food was colourful, so flavourful, and beautifully presented. If no one were around, I would have licked the plates off. This was also my first time trying Lebanese red wine and it went great with what we ordered.

What a nice place. If you read my reviews, you know I avoid peak hours. We chose 3 mezzes: Hummus, Mutabbal betteraves (beets) and Mousaqa'a. All three were great, but the Mousaqa'a... amazing. Tabboule salad but tabbouleh salad - fresh ingredients. Baqaqat was hot, crisp and the right amount of cheese melt inside. I love a good tartar and perhaps I am not used to the cultural preparation differences, but this was my least favourite dish of the night. I felt it needed more seasoning and textures. The white fish was amazing - do flavourful. Very friendly service - highly recommend. No room for coffee or dessert, we were so full! Will definitely go back.

The food was ok, but the ladies room looked and smelled so unpleasant that I couldn't enjoy the dinner and won't go back.

I really didnt like the food, especially considering the price, but it's a question of flavor and personal preference. I've never had these flavors before, and it didnt help that the entrees I chose (Mouhamarra, mousaqaa, stuffed vines...) were all cold, which i was told is how they're served. The olives they brought as sides were really bitter, and the Kefta my friends ate were so so. They put cold salad on hot kefta, so everything ended up being kind of cold. Maybe it's enjoyable to eat cold cooked vegetables in Syrian heat but in Canadian winterish weather... Not my cup of tea. And the flavors, I just really did not enjoy them. Again, personal preference, but no one at my table took a liking to it. So warning, not for everyone. I still recommend it for date night or a group dinner. I like the mood lighting, and service is diligent. It's worth trying once, you might like it!

We had dinner here as a family of eight and really loved that the plates can be easily shared. We shared 5 mezzes, 2 salads and 6 main courses. Personally, I think the fattouche at this restaurant is the best. It is not too salty or sour, it is seasoned perfectly. We had a lot of lamb courses. Everyone agreed that the cherry simmered lamb dish was the best, along with the mechoui. The friki and fattet makdous came in second. Our non red meat eaters said the garlic chicken and sea bass dish were really good too. As we left, we noted that the neighbouring table ordered lamb chops that looked really tasty too! It is now on my list of things to try for next time. With the amount of food we ordered, we were stuffed! I could see why people say the service is slow. There are very few waiters for a full house ( and it seems to always be full). We arrived before the crowd and was served before the restaurant became packed, so we thought the service was great! I would definitely return with big groups of friends in the future!

I came here two years ago with the fam and it has been *The* restaurant that's left us salivating for more. This time, we came for the brunch offered on weekends. Brunch comes with pita, pickles, coffee/juice, and a different menu- although normal menu is available too. The standout dishes were the baba ghanoush and fattouch salad. The bg came garnished with pomegranate seeds and parsley- it was vibrant and chunky. The roasted eggplant flavor beamed through in each bite. The fattouch salad was perfectly dressed. I particularly liked the scallions and thinly sliced radishes in the mix. We ordered two lamb dishes- my mom can't not have lamb when it is available- the brunch kawarma and one of the specialty keftas, the grenadine one. The kawarma was a ground lamb baked under eggs. The kefta was a little bit tougher than I remember it being the last time. Biggest complaint is that the entrees don't come with rice so we ordered it separately. Nevertheless, there was free flowing pita to sop up the sauce. And for non-French speakers, they offer an English menu!

This cosy and warm restaurant is a must if you enjoy Mideastern cuisine. Every dish we ordered was excellent, tasty, and well priced. The service was attentive and quick. I will be going back soon.