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.
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Menu Brunch Cocktails Jungle Cocktails Carte des Vins / Wine list Private Events Événements privésEvents (2)
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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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Mikaèle
C'est une expérience. À ne pas confondre avec les restaurants haïtiens du quartier qui vous donneront un repas copieux cuisinés par des madames haïtiennes pour 20$. C'est une fusion de mets & il faut être prêt à dépenser.View more
Arthur
Super expérience au Kwizinn ! Les plats sont délicieux, plein de saveurs & bien présentés. L'ambiance est chaleureuse & le service vraiment attentionné. Je recommande à 100% & j'y retournerai avec plaisir !View more
Iamhairdiva
10/10 outta 10/10
Exquisite!! Booked back on Feb 1st for a surprise birthday dinner. We had the degustation meals which came with lots of options & truly each meal were fire 🔥🔥.
Everything we had hit the spot, the freshness, flavours to spiciness, to tenderness of the meat! The whole crew loved it & to please 8 different personalities & taste buds, I'm truly impressed & grateful for a superb experience.
I don't drink alcohol but the others did let me know they loved their drinks. My mocktail was on point.
The vibes were immaculate! Decor & music were amazing!
Compliments to the chef!! I will most definitely stop by whenever I come to Montreal! I have to get the fish tartare & the octopus 🤤🤤🤤View more
S
Vibe was good, they had a good DJ but the food was just ok.. no flare & pretty basic. They brought our order of rice to a diff table, it got sent back to the kitchen & when it was finally delivered to our table the rice was cold. Really fatty griot & the portions are small for the price.View more
H
Excellente expérience. Belle ambiance. Service impeccable. Le dj'était su a coche' 🤌🏾. Beau choix de menu, cependant, j'ai trouvé mon Riz djon djon trop salé & pâteux. Sinon le reste était parfait.View more
Audrey
Endroit exeptionnel. Nous avons pris le menu spécial St-valentin : 10/10View more
Brian
DELICIOUS!!! Made a reservation here for a Sunday night which also had a live Cuban band, Havana Mambo, which was awesome. The staff was lovely, the venue is beautiful, the drinks were great, & the food was AMAZING! Their brunch also looks to be a good time, so would want to come back for that. I HIGHLY recommend for a great time, if you're looking for something fun, different, & delicious, this is the place to go!View more
Nathan
My partner & I went here on a Saturday night after landing in Montreal. The service was great & the food was very tasty. The bao was really good! I highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for great African/caribbean food. The cocktail choices were also great & they were very tasty. The night we were there, there was a live DJ which was pleasantly surprising!View more
Aurélie
Très bonne cuisine ! Super restaurant. Haute qualité des produits. Cuisson parfaite du griot & du cabri ! Nous étions dimanche nous avons eu des musiciens cubains en live c'était top. Nous recommandons ce restaurant. Manger de la bonne nourriture des caraïbes par -15 degrés nous a bien réchauffé ! Le riz djondjon était excellent aussi ! Nous avions pris le menu dégustation ... Faire confiance au chef ! Très bons cocktails aussi 😉View more
Floredie
Très belle ambiance, l’accueil était chaleureux & le service impeccable. Les cocktails étaient bien équilibrés & parfaitement préparés. Un endroit idéal pour passer un bon moment.View more
Barbara
La cuisine est bonne & le personnel souriant mais 28$ pour un champignon coupé en deux sur un peu de sauce… J'ai juste l'impression qu'on m'a volé mon argent.View more
Rachael
Warning: tourism trap 1st location was incroyable. 2nd location got a bit worse. 3rd location in Vieux-Port is made for tourists! Overpriced & overhyped. The service however, is extremely AMAZING! Ambiance of restaurant is lovely. I do not recommend the Chef Tasting menu, it's too expensive. - Bao was oddly tangy. Not a good bao. - cold menu: plantain hummus purée is extremely creative & executed so so well. - cold menu: arctic char & octopus was comme ci comme ça, pas mal. - avocado was mixed with cod, which is cool & unique. - pork (griot) was extremely dry. The meat sauce could not have made it better. - salad was lame & shrimp not good. - Coleslaw was spicy & really nice - plantain was dry - jerk chicken was the best thing, would recommend! - mushroom infused rice was creative & not bad - would not recommend the empanadas, they were dry. Overall, the items are so creative. But the ideas were not executed well. It's too bad that this is not good Caribbean cuisine.View more
Luke
We went to the Christmas bar downstairs. Everything was good, but I wish they had more dairy free options for people with allergies. Most of the Christmas cocktails had milk products in them which isn't bad in & of itself, just kind of wish they had something clearly labeled for people.View more
Luc
Wow belle soirée à cet endroit. La nourriture succulente & repensée! Le staff est super, je recommande.View more
Jules
The plantain was dry & the food just wasn't it. Definitely recommend anything from the grill though :) Loved the location & the waiters were nice. Over all, I would expect better food from a Haitian restaurantView more
Alexandra
Expérience médiocre au bar caché de Noël : Le poisson ne sentait pas frais, on nous a chargé un frais de réservation de 8$/personne alors qu'il n'y avait aucune attente sur place, on ne venait pas ramasser notre table, bref, le marketing de ce resto ne reflète pas l'expérience.View more
T
TOO NOISY !!! before you walk in you are confronted with a blaring speaker pointing outside, with the door wide open. Then you get inside , the place is beautiful & the menu is interesting. However don't plan on having a conversation because the music is too loud & everyone is talking loudly to hear one another. Not relaxing or enjoyable. Just look through the window to see the pretty interior then walk away. Turn down the stupid speakersView more