Racine Créole is the story that we, children of DYASPORA, heard. The history of the legendary hospitality of the Haitians, the history of grilled meat and fish by the sea, the history of KOULE BWESON, at the carnival and country festivals.
Overall, reviewers describe Racine Créole as an outstanding Haitian restaurant with consistently delicious dishes, especially griot, tassot boeuf, cabri, and chicken, that are well seasoned, tender, and served with generous portions. The menu highlights include flavorful pikliz, plantains, and fragrant djon djon rice, with many noting that the food tastes authentic and made with heart. Guests praise friendly, welcoming service, clean surroundings, and a warm, family-like atmosphere, though a few comments point to occasional service gaps or small portions for certain plates. The atmosphere, value for money, and the care shown by the staff create a positive overall impression, leading to repeat visits and strong recommendations.
Delicious, authentic, freshly made Haitian food. We had the legume dinner & fried snapper dinner (snapper is not on the menu, but available by request). Both were cooked perfectly. The plantain was fried perfectly - crisp outside, soft & delicious inside. Pikliz wasn't brought with the plate, was a tiny amount, & cost extra??? That would be my only negative feedback. Pikliz should be included with every meal. I'd eat here again for sure.
The service could've been better. I didn't get a receipt after I paid, & there weren't any upsell attempts as expected with Haitian restaurants. If you need anything extra, you have to ask for it. There was some renovation being made, but no sign indicating or apologizing to the patrons for how the place looked.
Getting customers back into a business isn't just about the food, but also the atmosphere, the service, & the decor.
Mar 8, 2026
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Honest review.. Viande dur & dry, Riz n'est pas chaud, banane pesée etait bonne & le macaroni etait correct..*PAS DE PICKLYZZZ DANS LES PLAT* this is haitian food …WHERES MY PICKLYZZ! . Deceiving.
Racine Créole is one of the best Haitian 🇭🇹 restaurants in Laval! The food was delicious, full of authentic flavors, & served fresh. The service was excellent; the staff were welcoming, attentive, & made the experience even better. Highly recommended!
What an incredible experience! This place is the real deal-super authentic haitian food that tastes like it came straight from the motherland! The vibe was warm, inviting, & full of character-exactly what you want when you're craving Haitian food. Portions were absolutely perfect, so you can enjoy every bite without feeling stuffed. From start to finish, everything was spot on. I'll definitely be coming back & recommending it to anyone!
If you're in Laval, hands down best Haitian restaurant over there. The vibe, the place, the food, the music. Everything was in sync. Place is a bit small, but that doesn't take away from how great it is. I prefer takeout anyways. I had chicken wings plate with rice & macaroni salad. Chicken 10/10. Rice 7/10 (Not the best rice I've had, but it's okay). Macaroni salad 7/10 (I've had better also). Overall 8/10. Hoping to try other things on the menu next.
Went for a friend's birthday party & had a good time. The owner kept coming to our table to make sure we were happy with the food. The chicken wings are EXCELLENT! The pate are crispy & simply delicious, i took a dozen to go & got an other dozen the week after. As a Haitian-Canadian, I approuve this restaurant ☺️
