Kwizinn
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Kwizinn
Caribbean fusion inspired cuisine 🌴
Opens Tomorrow 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.
Menus (7) QR Code
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)
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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)
Pour toutes demandes de presse, veuillez envoyer un courriel à alanna@kwizinn.ca
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 30 of 34 - 669 Reviews
via LibroJ'ai adoré! La nourriture était excellente & le service hors pair. J'y retournerai & je recommande à 100%
via LibroThe chicken wasn't even a half chicken like in the menu. Wife said it was dry. Fries were dry & could barely eat them. The rest was good though. Overall disppointing a bit.
via LibroExcellent food, excellent service & great staff. Highly recommend as they also have gluten free ans vegan options.
via LibroExcellente cuisine! Ambiance agréable, service courtois. On recommande!
via LibroUne très belle surprise. Des plats excellents assaisonnés à point, sans excès. Nous allons certainement y revenir.
via LibroLa bouffe était très bonne , le service impeccable, une bonne ambiance. Le seul bémol c'est le manque de personne noire dans le staff a l'exception du cuisinier. Mais je retournerai manger à cette place . Je recommande ce resto
SaedAl--8692
1 Review
The food are super good & the ambiance are really good service is A+ I Recommend it everybody to come & try this incredible food I'm soo happy to be here. & the chef Mike is amazing so I give Chfe Mike 5 Star for the great decoration great food & service thanks for the waitress & The great service definitely I will be back 😋😊🤙
PriscillaPar-840
1 Review
Beautiful place! I admire the effort put in the decor: the photos are authentic, showing a glimpse of culture & everything else, from the painted walls to the shells at the bar give off tropical vibes that makes you escape reality when you enter the restaurant. I love how the place is run by a small family as opposed to a franchise because they are much more genuine & friendly. They do an excellent job at making you feel welcome & can even crack a few jokes here & there with you. Apart from that, the food is outstanding. They have unique ways of presenting their dishes which would not be found elsewhere; for instance, how the burger is served with plantain patties as opposed to burger buns & it comes with yucca chips that are fried there instead of french fries. Sure, some people may say that the food/drink is a bit pricey, but I've seen it be made first-hand which involves many, MANY steps & ingredients that is put into each individual serving. Likewise, some of these ingredients are hard to find & are imported directly from the country of their origin. All in all, if you haven't tried Kwizinn yet, you're definitely in for a treat;) & it merits multiple visits.
Vonlipi-9497
1 Review
To be totally truthful...I was not the one who ordered...but I was given a HUGE pièce of your griot. The pork tasted good....it was a tad undercooked for my taste (PINK) ....but what really motivated me to write a review is that I could see herbs on the pork....but I could not taste them! Were they really old herbs or what
Let's face it this is 2020....you are opening a new restaurant....you need to make a MEGA impression with your dishes...you need to create the craving that will make peopleorder, & order again....
ClaireSt--835
1 Review
J'adore voyager. Mais en ce moment, ce n'est pas le temps. J'ai reçu un excellent repas à mon travail un samedi qui m'aurait semblé bien morose autrement. Toujours en gardant la distanciation, avec les collègues, l'expérience créole des mets Kwïzinn est devenue, le temps d'un repas, comme une véritable fête sous le soleil pour nous tous. Merci!!
via LibroCuisine excellente, belle assiette & portion généreuse. Les drinks sont très bon & l'endroit à une belle ambiance festive!
via LibroBelle ambiance, excellente bouffe, surtout le tassot, bonne musique, dommage que ca tourne pas en club ;) Hésitez pas à aller féliciter le chef
via LibroBelle ambiance & excellent service. Les plats sont préparés & présentés avec amour, mais surtout délicieux.
via Libroplat de griot délicieux mais musique trop forte lorsqu'on essaie d'avoir une conversation
via LibroBeau décor , ambiance tranquille le dimanche mais la bouffe est excellente par exemple & le cocktail lakansyel était tres délicieux ... I will deff come back & I told everyone around me to go visit
via Libro
Belle ambiance!!
Les employés sont sympas :)
La nourriture est géniale!!!! Bon bagay!!!
& encore merci de m'avoir trouvé 2 places de plus. :p