Our Story
A Journey Through Mediterranean Flavors
Born from a Love of the Mediterranean
Maison Almaz was born from a deep passion for the Mediterranean way of life, where meals are savored slowly, ingredients are celebrated, and every gathering becomes a cherished memory.
Our founders traveled extensively through Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, and the Mediterranean coast, collecting recipes, forging friendships with local artisans, and immersing themselves in centuries-old culinary traditions. When they discovered Canggu, they knew they had found the perfect place to share this passion with the world.
Today, Maison Almaz stands as a bridge between two beautiful coastlines: the Mediterranean and the shores of Bali, united by a shared love of hospitality, warmth, and exceptional food.
Two heritages, one name
Almaz, a Diamond in Two Languages
Almaz means diamond. In Russian, almaz. In Turkish and Arabic, almas. It is the same word, carried out of Greek and across the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, and it is the reason this house has never had to choose between two heritages.
On one side, the Mediterranean our founders travelled: Greece, Turkey, Lebanon. Mezze made to be shared, fish from the grill, olive oil and lemon.
On the other, the Slavic tradition that shaped how we host. Caviar served with the ceremony it deserves, blinis, zakouski laid across the table, vodka poured cold, and a shisha ritual guided by our own masters until three in the morning.
A diamond is only pure carbon, arranged well. That is the whole idea of this house.
Our Philosophy
At Maison Almaz, we believe that dining is more than sustenance; it is an experience that engages all the senses. We are committed to sourcing the finest ingredients, honoring traditional techniques, and creating an atmosphere where every guest feels welcomed and valued.
Quality Ingredients
We source premium olive oils, aged cheeses, and fresh herbs directly from Mediterranean suppliers, combined with the finest local Balinese produce.
Authentic Techniques
Our chefs honor time-tested methods: slow-roasting, wood-fire grilling, and hand-crafting every mezze plate with care and precision.
Warm Hospitality
Every guest at Maison Almaz is treated like family. We take pride in creating memorable experiences through genuine warmth and attentive service.
The Founder
Why Constant Built the House
Constant tried his first shisha in Bali in 2020. After the second, he was in love, not only with the ritual but with the craft behind a properly made bowl. The more lounges he visited, the clearer the problem became: he could not find a place where shisha was treated as an art rather than a business, somewhere calm enough to work or hold a meeting. Too many venues served poor shisha, with the wrong technique or the wrong equipment, or were simply too loud.
So he built what he was looking for: a house with the best shisha masters, capable of advanced, considered sessions, in a room that stays calm, with no live music, but with a soul that changes with the seasons. Maison Almaz opened on 5 January 2026 with a single main room. And because a house is never one room, other spaces followed, each with its own décor and mood: the lounge, the terrace, the Private Room.
The question is no longer which lounge to go to, but which part of Maison Almaz.
The People
Who Makes the House
Kadek
Chef
Twenty years across very different kitchens, refining his craft, before joining Maison Almaz to build a cuisine that is authentic and precise, while revisiting the dishes he loves most.
Emil
Shisha Master
For Emil, shisha is a family story; he grew up in it. He learned first from his family, then alongside Russian masters who taught him their techniques. He will take on any request, especially the most technical, and even a simple mix with Emil stays with you.
Daniel
Shisha Master
More than five years of shisha, a real passion for the tobacco itself, and years of learning at Emil’s side. Daniel will tell you what you did not yet know about shisha, and turn a simple session into the session.
Playa
Shisha Master
Playa’s tobacco blends carry you from one country to another. He is, by some distance, the master who most loves to build a shisha in a fruit head.
Riska
Host Manager
Riska welcomes you and finds you the best available seat. Be warned: she forgets nothing, so from your second visit she already knows your habits.
Constant
Founder
Fell for shisha in Bali in 2020, could not find the house he imagined, and opened it on 5 January 2026. Still the one deciding which room comes next.
Guest reviews
What guests say
4.9 out of 5 from 319 Google reviews
★★★★★
We came to Maison Almaz for a lovely dinner and had such a great experience. The place is absolutely beautiful, with a very chill, calm and relaxing atmosphere.
★★★★★
Daniel and Emilio took very good care of our shisha. Food was great and a nice atmosphere. Will come back!
★★★★★
Shisha here was very good. Thanks to the shisha guy, Daniel, for making the best shisha for my holidays in Bali.
★★★★★
Absolutely outstanding. Food was incredible, menu choices vast, cocktails amazing and the service was seamless. Daniel and Emillio are shisha experts, with amazing personal blends. I completely recommend this venue for food, drinks and shisha.
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Experience Maison Almaz
We invite you to join us for an evening of exceptional food, fine drinks, and the warm embrace of Mediterranean hospitality.