Kwizinn
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Kwizinn
Caribbean fusion inspired cuisine 🌴
11:30 am - 11 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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2025
2024
La Presse
Canada's 100 best (article en anglais)
Interview with CJAD 800 UNWINED WITH MANDI ROBERTSON (audio en anglais)
2023
Meanwhile in the kitchen / Pendant ce temps en cuisine
MtlBlog.com (article en anglais)
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Cult Mtl (article en anglais seulement)
Montreal Gazette (article en anglais)
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Eater Montreal (article en anglais)
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For all press inquiries, please send an email to alanna@kwizinn.ca
Videos
Events
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 25 of 34 - 669 Reviews
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Awesome ambiance!
Food was great. Just a little bit too salty, lil bit. Generous food.
The entrees we absolutely loved!
Loved the drinks, yumm.
via LibroService, ambiance excellent. Mon riz djondjon était cru je retournerai peux être juste pour l'ambiance.
via LibroThe more I come back to this place the more I fall in love with everything that it is giving us. Nothing but positive vibes from the minute I sit down to the second I leave & I am already planning my next reservation... Thank you for being so awesome everything is amazing & so so flavorful, goes well with the entertainment.
via LibroSuper service, plats très bien présentés & succulents !! Nous y retournerons !
via LibroExcellente cuisine & service, portion tres genereuse, belle terrasse. Une belle decouverte.
via LibroPersonnels chaleureux,La nourriture était bonne le cabrit c étais trop bon mais malheureusement il y a pas l option de commender pour emporter ou avoir un extra de cabrit 🥹 le poisson boukanin était pas pire mais il y avait pas sauce pour le riz c est juste ça l inconvénient , puis les bananes plantain étaient mûres ce que j aime moins je vais retourner la prochaine fois c est sû
via LibroUn bon gros 8/10! C'est sûr qu'y a toujours des ptites choses à corriger, genre y avait plus de crème glacée à 20h30, y avait plus de.jus d'ananas...mais ça été une super belle expérience culinaire dans un beau restaurant loin des traditionnelles casse-croûtes haïtiennes. J'y retourne retournerai encore, bravo guys, continue d'améliorer vos recettes, votre service & nous continuerons à vous supporter ✌️
via LibroMeilleur restaurant haïtien au Québec!!! J'ai goûté un peu de tout avec le plat de dégustation du chef & je n'étais pas déçue. 10 sur 10!!!
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C'était génial, service à la clientèle impeccable, la bouffe elle, un vrai délice.
Le meilleur anniversaire que j'ai célébré de ma vie👌🏾
Best experience ever 💯🔥💪🏾
via LibroAi beaucoup apprécié le restaurant: service agréable, bonne ambiance & surtout bonne cuisine. N'hésiterai pas à recommander.
via LibroQuelle belle soirée 🥰 ambiance géniale service impeccable, bouffe wow tout était délicieux savoureux & le ti ponch exquis, on reviendra c'est sur un samedi pour la musique cubaine, félicitations au chef & Toto, merci & à bientôt 🎊
via LibroLe décor est magnifique, excellent service & la nourriture était délicieuse ! :)
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Un restaurant accueillant, très bonne nourriture & généreuse. Nous avons eu un accueil chaleureux.
Nous y retournerons avec plaisir !! Une belle découverte de la tue Wellington.
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WOW, l'ambiance, le service,
Super bouffe (nous avons choisi un menu dégustation & quelques autres plats) TOUT était bon, pas juste bon, excellent.
Le chef est sympathique, motivé & talentueux.
via LibroWe loved the restaurant great atmosphere amazing food. Highly recommend the veggie it was fantastic. We actually felt like we were on vacation Thank you so much definitely coming back.
via Librothe food , the service & the vibe was really good . I recommend this place :)