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Kwizinn

Caribbean fusion inspired cuisine 🌴
4.5$$ & $$$
11:30 am - 11 pm
Monday5 pm - 10 pm
Tuesday5 pm - 10 pm
Wednesday5 pm - 10 pm
Thursday5 pm - 11 pm
Friday11:30 am - 11 pm
Saturday11:30 am - 11 pm
Sunday11:30 am - 10 pm
CaribbeanSeafood/FishExoticGrillCreativeCajunFusionTapasVegetarianContemporary/ModernInternationalSmokehouseGluten-free OptionsBrunchFood TruckGreat selection of cocktailsGreat selection of winesResto-BarTasting Menu

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.

Our Specialties

Caribbean cuisine, Chicken, Griot, Crispy Bananas, Beers & Tropical Cocktails.

Amenities, services & more

We accept:  Master Card, Visa, Interac

More details

For groups of 12 and more, please make sure to read the information found in our reservation section.

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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

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4.5 with 1064 ratings on RestoMontreal.ca

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Dr
4.0

Décevant. Cher ( qualité prix). Drinks médiocres. Service lent. Salade très bonne par contre.View more

Jul 4, 2024
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Larry
5.0

We snuck in before the dinner rush. The wait staff was gracious & the caribbean meals were very good. Happy we visited.View more

Jul 3, 2024
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Ric
5.0

Très délicieux , bon service l'équipe est formidable. 😁😁View more

Jul 2, 2024
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Terry
3.0

We ate outside because all the tables inside were reserved. We placed our orders & waited more than 45 minutes before our plates arrived. During that wait outside, we had to Inhale the exhaust from cars driving right by. The portions were small for the price paid. (That is a cliche for a pricy $$$ restaurant). The Alloco I received, based on my order, was burnt; completely black. The plantains were overly ripped. I was too tired to say anything about it to the waitress given that I drove more than 7 hours from the USA. Being accustomed to real Ivorian (Côte D'Ivoire) & Haitian cuisine, we were not thrilled with what we got. However, we will give it an average rating. On the other hand, the atmosphere & the waiters/waitresses were friendly. I will highly recommend staying indoors for anyone who wants to avoid car exhaust inhalation.View more

Jul 2, 2024
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Pamela
5.0

Food is awesome. Friendly, efficient staff. Fabulous music!View more

Jul 2, 2024
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Mymy
5.0

Repas incroyablement exceptionnellement succulent !!! Chef Mike est venu trinquer avec nous. Ambiance musicale ensoleillée avec DJ. Décor tropical. Bravo !View more

Jul 2, 2024
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Philippe
5.0

I had the fish of the day & it was fantastic! Great service, drinks were great & the atmosphere warm. Highly recommendedView more

Jul 1, 2024
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William
5.0

A bresh of fresh in the dining scene, being a hotel concierge, its fun to discover new flavors. Keep up the creativity & innovations.View more

Jul 1, 2024
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Kelsea
5.0

Spicy Drag brunch was awesome! 👌🏽 Food & drinks were amazing as usual!!View more

Jun 30, 2024
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Kamini
5.0

Drag brunch was so much fun 🥰💖View more

Jun 30, 2024
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Mathieu
5.0

Great food & entertainment at the spicy drag brunchView more

Jun 30, 2024
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William
5.0

Food & drinks were delicious! Will be back to try more of the menuView more

Jun 29, 2024
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Desiree
4.0

It was a nice little spot. I loved the empanadas. They were delicious with that yummy sauce 😋View more

Jun 24, 2024
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Johnny
5.0

Stumbled upon this place while walking though old port, & what a success it was! The drinks & appies were delicious & the staff was utterly great! They gave us amazing suggestions for the rest of our stay. Thank you!View more

Jun 24, 2024
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Gary
4.0

Stylé, délicieux, & un service hors pair.View more

Jun 22, 2024
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Judy
5.0

Absolutely delicious food, great atmosphere, great music & excellent service! We enjoyed our time for sure!View more

Jun 22, 2024
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Athena
5.0

Pleasantly surprised by this restaurant! We were finding it difficult to find a restaurant that would accommodate a group our size but they accepted. Perfect sized table for chatting, & we got the tasting menu & it was....well beyond our expectations. Great value, delicious & thoughtful service. Will be back.View more

Jun 20, 2024
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Julien
2.0

It is good noir have own restaurant but i think better location would be in cote des neiges for them not here it is bad image for montreal when noir come 514plex i always send to my friend in cote des neiges there is good place for themView more

Jun 17, 2024
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H.
2.0

I went on a sunday night with 2 friends. & it's their cuban night. The cuban music was so loud that the we add to yell for the servers to hear us & they had to yell back in our ears. Really did not enjoy that athmosphere. Was the music good? Yes, but the noise level is wayy to high. Altough the restaurant call itself "carribean fusion", I knew the chef is Haitian, so I had faith that the food would be good. But oh my. We ordrered accra, oysters & boa buns as starters. The oysters were fresh & good. The accra was burnt & undercooked, probably because the oil temperature was too high, & frankly it's a disgrace to call that an accra. For main, We had the fish with djondjon rice, the burger & the pork chop. There was a big chunck of epis in the fish (see picture)🤦🏾‍♀️. The fries in the burger were burnt🤦🏾‍♀️ (see pictures). The pork chops were ok though. For the riz djondjon, I get that it was late, but we only got Graten (overcooked crispy rice for the non haitians reading). It would have been better if they told is that they are out of djondjon rice. Paying 9$ for a small bowl of graten is crazy man. We also ordered 3 coktails that were good. We ended up paying about 300$ for an experience that we did not enjoy at all. Maybe it was a bad night for them. But I will not come back.View more

Jun 13, 2024
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OlivRic26
4.0

Avec des entrées exquises, un service sans pression, une ambiance chaleureuse, tout passer un bon après-midi entre amis ou en tête-à-tête. Bien entendu, c'est plus pratique de prendre le métro pour s'y rendre.View more

Jun 10, 2024
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