Kwizinn
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Kwizinn
Caribbean fusion inspired cuisine 🌴
Opens Today at 5 pm
| Monday | 5 pm - 10 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 pm - 10 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 pm - 10 pm |
| Thursday | 5 pm - 11 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 11 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am - 11 pm |
| Sunday | 11:30 am - 10 pm |
Info & Location
About us
At Kwizinn Vieux-Port, co-owners Michael Lafaille and Claudia Fiorelli bring a vibrant fusion of Caribbean flavours to the heart of Montreal's Old Port. Chef Mike Lafaille expertly blends traditional Caribbean spices with contemporary culinary techniques to create unique fusion dishes such as our octopus carpaccio, lobster poutine, plantain burger, and bao fall of di bone. The bold use of fresh herbs, rich marinades, and zesty sauces brings out the authentic and vibrant flavours that define Kwizinn Vieux-Port’s Caribbean fusion cuisine.
For a more immersive experience, Kwizinn Vieux-Montréal offers a range of special events throughout the week. Enjoy jazz nights every Thursday from 6 to 9 pm, while Fridays and Saturdays feature local DJs spinning beats late into the night. Every Friday to Sunday, indulge in a delightful brunch from 11:30 am to 3 pm, where you can savour dishes like our Fried Chicken Sandwich with coconut-marinated chicken, maple syrup, pikliz rosé, or the Tropical Wrap filled with sautéed vegetables and a choice of shredded griot or braised beef. The menu also features our creamy 3 Cheeses Mac n’ Cheese, the flavourful vegetarian dish Grilled Eggplant Obe Ata, and the savoury Chef Lafaille's Griot with fried plantains and pikliz. After brunch on Sunday, enjoy a lively Cuban night from 6 to 9 pm. We also have a private dining room perfect for groups and special occasions, and we regularly host thematic evenings, from Caribbean-inspired culinary nights to rum-tasting events.
For a more immersive experience, Kwizinn Vieux-Montréal offers a range of special events throughout the week. Enjoy jazz nights every Thursday from 6 to 9 pm, while Fridays and Saturdays feature local DJs spinning beats late into the night. Every Friday to Sunday, indulge in a delightful brunch from 11:30 am to 3 pm, where you can savour dishes like our Fried Chicken Sandwich with coconut-marinated chicken, maple syrup, pikliz rosé, or the Tropical Wrap filled with sautéed vegetables and a choice of shredded griot or braised beef. The menu also features our creamy 3 Cheeses Mac n’ Cheese, the flavourful vegetarian dish Grilled Eggplant Obe Ata, and the savoury Chef Lafaille's Griot with fried plantains and pikliz. After brunch on Sunday, enjoy a lively Cuban night from 6 to 9 pm. We also have a private dining room perfect for groups and special occasions, and we regularly host thematic evenings, from Caribbean-inspired culinary nights to rum-tasting events.
Our Specialties
Caribbean cuisine, Chicken, Griot, Crispy Bananas, Beers & Tropical Cocktails.
Amenities, services & more
We accept: Master Card, Visa, InteracBrunchFood TruckGood For GroupsGreat selection of cocktailsGreat selection of winesPrivate RoomReception Services / Private EventsResto-BarTasting MenuTerraceTheme / Unique Experience
More details
For groups of 12 and more, please make sure to read the information found in our reservation section.
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Menu Brunch Cocktails Jungle Cocktails Carte des Vins / Wine list Private Events Événements privésEvents (2)
Ongoing
Cuban Night Every Sunday
Ongoing
Jazz Night Every Thursday
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Cuban Night Every Sunday
Ongoing
Jazz Night Every Thursday
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griot(67) cocktail(57) musique(54) drink(50) recommend(44) riz(41) sauce(38) music(36) chef(35)Page 10 of 34 - 669 Reviews
Matthew
I went here during F1 for a Saturday dinner. It was great. Service was excellent. Food was all delicious. They even had a great aged rum selection. When I visit MTL again I will be returningView more
Arthur
Best culinary experience in Montreal, I love the place, the atmosphere & the food is excellent! It's a must try.View more
Stéphanie
Assez déçu comme première expérience. Je vais commencer par le positif le service était très bien (serveur excellent) & l'ambiance est bien. J'ai pris une entrée d'accras de morue pour 20$ qui ne valais pas du tout la peine (rapport qualité prix). Puis, je trouve déplorable que les plats principaux (35$-50$) ne viennent pas avec un accompagnement de riz ou plantains. Il faut débourser un extra de plus pour un accompagnement (6$-10$). D'ailleurs, j'étais estomaqué pour le prix du "pikliz" à 6$ (sachez qu'un pot de pikliz pour une dizaine de portion se vend à 7$). Bref, je comprend que le loyer doit coûter cher au vieux-port, mais ces prix ne valent pas pour la qualité de la nourriture.View more
Germilee
Love the new location. Paid parking next door is very convenient. Waitress not as knowledgeable had to ask ( could be knew) Food was tasty. Nice portions. Would recommendView more
Laura
The food it's really tasty, well done & abundant. I love this place when it was in Wellington first & now in Old Port has a great space too! I didn't take pictures of the food, but believe me. It's really good!View more
Parth
Kwizinn Old Port is a disappointment compared to the previous location in Verdun. The service is slow, the cocktails are okay at best & the prices are sky high for the quality of food. The pork bao was tasty, the shrimp salad was below par & the tomahawk steak was average (quality of meat was not the best). The only saving grace is the ambience. They also don't have the Caribbean platter they had at the previous location.View more
James
Food was decent, bit pricy. Recommend the Bao & duck empenatasView more
Lilou
Staff sympa mais un peu débordé. Plats très bons mais vraiment chers. Nous y sommes allés pour la soirée musique cubaine live un dimanche. Le son était trop fort. Pauvres gens qui sont devant l'enceinte. Ça doit rester une musique de fond pour laisser les gens parler. On n'est pas à un concert au Mtelus.View more
Gabriella
Probably one of the best meals I've had... ever. Everything was good & considering we ordered almost half the menu it is high praise! & as a haitian family our expectations were high but Kwizinn surpassed them. One of the greatest gems in Montreal!View more
Diamond
Belle place super propre, super chaleurex, j ai adore la nourriture, la presentation, l ambiance & tres agreable & le service a clientele a 150%. Je vous le recommande tres fortement.View more
Gina
Great twist on Haitian food. Very nice decor & music.View more
Rik
Excellent sur toute la ligne. Quelle belle découverte. Nous étions content de discuter avec John qui était fort sympathique & qui nous a présenté sa famille. Nourriture goûteuse & repas copieux. DJ apprécié aussi lors de notre visite. Merci pour le tiramisu. On a deja hâte d'y retourner. Bravo 👏🏼View more
Maroussia
Fall-off-the-bone kabrit! Where to begin? It was honestly such a fun night. The place looks amazing. It's very immersive & it feels like we're entering a fancy grave. I loved the music by A$h Banks; it was top-tier selections nonstop! The food was so tasty, really well-seasoned & exceptional. Each dish was so unique & well-executed. We had 2 cocktails which were very delicious & potent! The mac & cheese was baked & creamy, & it didn't taste like water, as opposed to 99.9% of other places where they serve mac & cheese. It was really authentic & comforting. My discovery is the octopus carpaccio - let me tell you this one is a show stopper. SO fresh. & it was topped with a bruschetta-like sauce & focaccia. It was so unexpected & daring to compose a dish like that, but the tastes blended so well together, & it was also topped with mashed avocado. SO creative. I recommend this dish to everyone! The kabrit was G.O.A.T. It came with shishito peppers & it was literally the most tender kabrit I have ever tasted in my entire life. It just fell appart & melted like butter in my mouth. The griyo was outstanding! This dish is very authentic & simple, but it is executed exceptionally by Chef Mike Lafaille. The pikliz was pikliz! Very delicious & it's just what you hope for & more. We also ordered allocco which was just a delight! They use the sweet, ripe plantain & it was such a perfect addition to our dishes. I find the the menu is ecclectic & unexpected, but there is definitely caribbean tastes & influence in every dish I've tasted. I find it so rare to find fusion restaurants that make sense & Kwizinn makes sense! It's really well-executed & it was worth every penny. Don't go there without an open mind. It's truly an experience & they also do brunch & have fun events. I also appreciate that they were very family-friendly. We came with a baby & they didn't make us feel uncomfortable, which some fancy restaurants can sometimes make you feel like & inconvenience if you have a family or young baby, but it was not the case at Kwizinn. It's very welcoming. The service was great! I could feel the passion in every person who served us. It shows that they love what they do. They tended to our needs & were super friendly. I love that it's a chic environment, but it's also very warm & loving. A huge shoutout to Claudia who is such a great host & made me feel at home! This one is already a staple in the city. It's so worth it. I can't wait to go back & try more dishes. I'm really proud that we have such an institution here in Montreal. Bravo to everyone involved! Fantastic experience. Will recommend & tell everyone.View more
Sosthene
Yo yo yo, the cuisine in this place is just 👌🏽👏🏻...I'm from Central Africa & eating here felt like I was at home. It's a very modern touch on Afro-Carribean food.View more
Chris
Our server visibly relaxed when we opened with "Help us choose. Spicy is okay." Things went well from there. We ate light, choosing the pork griot & the mushroom empanadas. Both were very good, Solid wine list too. We'll be back soon for a full meal.View more
Jasdev
It was average. My wife ordered the chicken, & they burned it. She said it was dry. It didn't look like what others had on their pics on here. They also didn't provide a half chicken, just wings & drumsticks. Felt like we didn't get value on our order here. I ordered the burger, & it was really good. The fries were the driest fries I ever ate in my life. It was unedible though. Overcooked was a regular theme with the food, even the plantains were dry. I didn't make for an enjoyable dining experince. Even the djon djon rice wasn't djon djon rice. We were confused at what we were served. The atmosphere was nice. I was thinking that I'd come back & order the appetizer plate before the food came. I think I'll pass instead.View more
Jenna
Really flavourful & delicious food! The atmosphere was also gorgeous & I loved that there was a live DJ. The service though very nice, wasn't the most attentive & we found ourselves thirsty a lot & our drinks ended up coming after our meal arrived. But overall I still really enjoyed the experience!View more
Suzanne
Une très belle découverte, excellent accueil, plats originaux & a prix raisonnable pour la quantité !View more
J
Got to enjoy this beautiful new location with a group of friends. We got to try many sharing plates. All were absolutely delicious. The cocktails were amazing, the atmosphere was very pleasant. A must try experience. We will definitely be back.View more