Kwizinn

Amazing! Vibe, decor, food, cocktails were all perfect! The octopus carpaccio was absolutely delicious!!! So much so that we went back a second time. It was the BEST dish we had during our stay in Montreal. I’m still thinking about it! We also had the griot which was very flavorful and not too fatty. Highly recommend Kwizinn! You’ll eat well and feel happy doing it!

We had an amazing time after the F1 races with the team at Kwizinn. Hospitable , knowledgeable and e training to say the least. Our bartenders knowledge on cocktails was superb leaving her a dealers choice option for my first cocktail and she did not disappoint. This a new location for them and well laid out and designed . Speak easy downstairs for late night event . Well.done. I'll be back ☘️🤙

This place changed my g'dmn life. No, seriously, that is how this place felt. Came to Montréal and I fell in love, not with the city but with Kwizinn itself. My daughter and I were recommended by friends to come here, and we wandered in at dinner time on a quiet Sunday evening. We had not really checked the menu/prices beforehand, but I think had we, we might have been scared off and not gone. The atmosphere is immaculate. Their location is a beautifully decorated space near but not on the main road of Old Montréal. On one side of the restaurant is a larger group seating are and on the other is a more intimate dining room where the bar and floor to ceiling windows give you views of the square. From the flowers on the table to the color of the benches, you can tell everything in this place has been carefully chosen to reflect the type of restaurant they want to be. It is kid friendly, but older kids; not like the ones that would scream. The wait staff was so attentive, too. Our waitress (I'm sorry I forgot your name!) was lovely and had so many recommendations for us based on our likes and dislikes. Water glasses were never empty, the table was cleared promptly, and questions were asked in great detail. Not in an irritating way, in an I see you and I care kind of way. It was genuine, and you can tell they really enjoy and love what they do. All this, and I haven't even gotten to the food yet. My god. The yucca fries and the sauce - definitely got my kid to eat her vegetables. The plantain burger made her eyes water both from spice but also love. And the Cornish hen with the sauce and grilled pineapple... wooooww. It was so tender and juicy while retaining the smoke and char of how it had been cooked. At the end of all that, they recommended dessert. I wasn't hungry, but we ate the beignets anyways. To round out the night, we were fortunate enough to take in their regular Sunday night Cuban band. It was a wonderful experience and we can honestly say that we might make a trip back just for the food.

Amazing food, had their special April carribean sushi fusion menu and it was really good. The sauces were 🫶 A DJ was there but the music is not too loud. Very reasonable prices for Old port.

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 and 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 and to please 8 different personalities and taste buds, I’m truly impressed and 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 and music were amazing! Compliments to the chef!! I will most definitely stop by whenever I come to Montreal! I have to get the fish tartar and the octopus 🤤🤤🤤

Tried the Kwizinn food truck while walking through Old Port and was pleasantly surprised. At $21, the griot plate seemed a bit steep at first—but honestly, it delivered. They use a different cut than your typical griot: four big, fatty, juicy pieces of pork, perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. The riz collé was moist and delicious, not dry like you sometimes get. I'm usually not big on pikliz, but theirs hit the spot—just the right balance of acidity and heat without being overpowering. We also tried the plantain burger, which was super original and full of flavor. All in all, a delicious and memorable stop. Would definitely come back.

My partner and I went here on a Saturday night after landing in Montreal. The service was great and 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 and they were very tasty. The night we were there, there was a live DJ which was pleasantly surprising!

Kwizinn was a cool experience. I went with my partner as one of the experiences for Passport MTL and I was very happy with my choice. We started off with fresh oysters that came with a tangy, citrus sauce. Then, we shared the pollo dish where the chicken was so tender and crispy at the same time. Everything was well seasoned, and it came together well. The service was absolutely lovely. She was very kind and always made sure that we were okay. I appreciated that a lot. The atmosphere was great too, I bet it would be even more gorgeous in the evenings. I personally don't think we came at the right time since there seem to be many events hosted throughout the week. However, it was a great experience nevertheless.

We choose an Awesome Chef experience here vs. just a regular restaurant in Montreal with a few inexperienced cooks. The amazing atmosphere, vibes from staff and other guest is worth finding out for yourself. We instantly were taken to memories of Jamaica, Barbados and Curacao beach bars. With DJ's playing Afro beats I got Soul Cafe mix with Cuban party when we came back in the morning for their Afro Beat Vibe Brunch.

Loved this spot! Right in Old Montreal this restaurant has a combo of Caribbean and Asian fusion. We were lucky enough to try the sushi platter with several different spins on sushi rolls. We got to enjoy jazz music all night and the service was great.

Really a 4.5 stars as the food is really good except for the fries. I've never seen fries like that before. I couldn't eat them. The fish tartar is great, the oysters were fresh and tasty and the bottomless mimosas packed a punch. Great location and warm service upon entry and throughout. I'd definitely recommend.

Arrived a little after the restaurant opened when the traffic was on the low side, so wait time on food wasn't bad Shared between 2 people: Plantain hummus (4/5) - different in a good way, reminded me of a subtle banana pudding flavor Jerk Passion Wings (4.5/5) - tasty, just wish there was more than 3 wings Bao Buns (4/5) - brisket was tender and overall tasty Rice and Peas (3/5) - lacked some flavor Passionfruit Martini (5/5) I would definitely come back again! Overall 4.5/5

Food was really good and unique. Never had some of those dishes before! Service was ok. Took awhile to get served but eventually everything was good. Ambiance was so cool!

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, and 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!

Food was amazing Service was 5 stars Ambiance with the dj was a really great vibe for a date night. Can't wait to try it again soon

I appreciate how the chef is bringing the Haitian culture for people to experience it, but I think the restaurant caters to the demographic/ area. The dishes are unique but not traditional Haitian dishes. The meals also lacked a LOT of flavor. The restaurant is def a 3 out of 10. I would recommend just sticking to the appetizers because those were the only items that were good. I high recommend the Akra (even tho it's not the trading way of making akra it did have a nice twist to it) and the plantain fries. The Mac & cheese was okay. The cremas was also pretty good! The lambi (conch stew) was VERY DISAPPOINTING! The griot pieces are way too big (they're typically smaller / bite size pieces). All in all it was nice to experience this restaurant but I wouldn't return here again. Definitely try it out for yourself !

Cute little Carribean place. We were 2 ppl and we got the shared plate for 2 but it was alot. It was nice to have different stuff on the platter to try but definitely alot to share for 2 ppl, I wish they had told us that the portions are insanely big. The food itself was so good, the only bad part was that the crab was overcooked. They have the meat or the seafood platter that you can chose from, we chose the meat,on the platter we had okra, plantain, griot, lamb, steak, crab, octopus, arrancini, rice, salad and a few dipping sauces. We got mojitos as drinks, the drinks were average If we do go back with will probably be a bigger group to share the platter, or we would get out own plate. Plus it would cost you cheaper if you get your own plate This place was full when we went and it was very noisy you can hear other ppls conversation because everyone was talking to loud and can't really hear the person in from of you. This place is good for big groups I find

An enormous disappointment. Food was grim and service was nearly non-existent. After a really long wait, I ordered the goat and a cocktail. While ordering, I asked if they had some really good hot sauce. The server refused to bring me any and said that the dish was already spicy. After another really long wait without my drink being brought or my water being refilled, the runner brought the goat out. I asked about the cocktail and he told me they were still preparing it. The goat was two blocks of meat on ribs, brought out room temperature, sitting in a pool of vinegar with maybe a token shot at some spice. And that was it. No rice, no potatoes, no plantains, no vegetables. Just chunks of room temperature meat sitting in a brown vinegar bath. I did ultimately find one very sad and thin slice of artichoke down in the bottom. Almost as an afterthought. The cocktail finally arrived just as I was ready to chew on the bones. Basically for dessert. The water was never refilled. The meat and cocktail came to $74. The restaurant bills itself as Haitian fusion cuisine, with lots of curious Mexican dishes on the menu such as tamales or else birria made from pork (?), with music in Spanish blaring out the speaker onto the sidewalk. Haitian cuisine can be so phenomenal This wasn't.

We went to have Easter brunch at @kwizinnverdun. The early, bright sunlight and the lively, vivid, supereme colour scheme made us feel like we were in the Carribean. But the real reason we just couldn't pass up this morning feast? Lobster. Grilled. Cheese. Yes, it's as good as it sounds. And those puffy, fluffy, pretty, plumpy Japanese pancakes were equally yummy. Add bottomless mimosas and very friendly, prompt service to that and you've got a recipe for a fantastic start to your day.

We enjoyed great food and had a very positive experience with our servers. This restaurant is a very special place and was our favorite experience during our stay in Montreal

Great service, food, and vibes for Sunday evening dinner with babes... The music and drinks made it a complete deal. The lamb chops as the tapas were tasty. We'll be back.

Food in general was quite good and for what you're paying, the portions are definitely very generous. Good for if you're super hungry or sharing. For appetizers, we obviously got the cod accras. They were delicious but I think I like Palme's better. Verdun's were a bit smaller and much softer. Palme's were bigger and had more of a firm bite to them, and were a bit saltier (pleasantly so.) Both were nice and spicy, but the Palme's were spicy from the sauce while Verdun's accras were spicy themselves and accompanied by this delicious tart and buttery sauce. It's up to your preference, but I like almost all accras I come across! My partner got the jerk chicken, which I had a little bite of. Was good but not outstanding, but chicken was moist and fresh which is a big plus. I got the griots--very good, loved the fatty parts which were nicely fried and browned. With the rice though it was a bit dry, had to take a lot of bites with the kale to moisten it up, which meant the kale was finished quite quickly. There was a sauce that came with as well, which was good (not too salty--the griot was seasoned well enough so this was nice) but still not enough of it to moisten every bite on the plate and a bit watery. You could always ask for more though! But I wonder if the chefs don't think it's too dry? Service was pleasant and there was live music which my partner really enjoyed.

I would always order from kwizinn at work for lunch, but this was my first experience at the restaurant. It was so great that within one week we went twice. The cocktails are amazing and well done. Now let's talk about the food: OH MY GOWWD!!! I'm Caribbean and I'm telling you that I've never had such tender "griot" I can still taste it while writing this. It's totally worth the trip. And I recommend this place.

Kwizinn old port is a definite must. Food was delicious. Exceeded expectations both the food and the cocktails. The waiter was professional and very helpful. The ambiance was just perfect. We were there for jazz night.

Been to this place recently and love the atmosphere. The food portions are huge though, I mean we rolled out from the place with bellies full of delicious food. If you like spicy sauces and I mean SPICY SPICY, then ask for their spicy sauce, but beware, it's for those who can handle really hot hot food, not for the beginners. Their service was great and the ambiance is very chill. Definitely recommend.

The food was excellent and the owner was very friendly. Came all the way from Massachusetts to try.

Where do I start? Well I have no pics as proof cause honestly there was no time for all of that lol. I got straight to business when my food came out. Let's start with their new location in Verdun, nice modern take to a Haitian vibe with the black art and tropical vibe definitely makes you feel like you are about to partake in the real authentic experience. I had the Cornish hen, djon rice and sweet plantain and let me say..... nothing felt closer to a home cooked meal than this. It was absolutely delicious and prepared with love! You can tell! On top of watching this family of owners all working together to make that experience top tier. Was quite the night. Service was great from the moment we were seated, I always judge based on how fast I am presented with water and a menu! That's bare minimum in my eyes, I'm ok with everything else taking time. But for a table of 7 our drinks and food all came out in a well thought out order and fast! We ordered a little bit of everything on the menu and not one thing disappointed. For a first time experience there I am beyond ecstatic to go back and would recommend to anybody who wants value for their money to give this place a shot! 5 stars but I would definitely give them more if I could.

Food in general was quite good and for what you're paying, the portions are definitely very generous. Good for if you're super hungry or sharing. For appetizers, we obviously got the cod accras. They were delicious but I think I like Palme's better. Verdun's were a bit smaller and much softer.