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Kwizinn
311 Rue Saint-Paul Est · Ville-Marie
Dishes the press names (23)
Plantain burgerCity icon
“Apart from keeping bangers like his plantain burger, it’s a far cry from his old platters with rice, salad, and pikliz” The Main
Named by 4 outlets: Cult MTL · MTL Blog · Tastet · The Main
Short rib bao buns
“empanadas with scotch bonnet jam, short rib bao buns with a hoisin-mango sauce, or plantain hummus with a lemon confit” The Main
Named by 2 outlets: MTL Blog · The Main
Djon-djon rice with ham
“Haitian classics like djon-djon rice and griot are done justice but Kwizinn is perhaps best known for its fried plantain burger.” Cult MTL, Feb 2021
Named by 2 outlets: Cult MTL · Tastet
Griot (fried pork)
“Haitian classics like djon-djon rice and griot are done justice but Kwizinn is perhaps best known for its fried plantain burger.” Cult MTL, Feb 2021
Named by 2 outlets: Cult MTL · Tastet
Empanadas with scotch bonnet jam
“oysters served with a calamansi sabayon, empanadas with scotch bonnet jam, short rib bao buns with a hoisin-mango sauce” The Main
Named by 1 outlet: The Main
Oysters with calamansi sabayon
“explore Caribbean cuisines further with things like oysters served with a calamansi sabayon, empanadas with scotch bonnet jam” The Main
Named by 1 outlet: The Main
Bon bagay cocktail
“on demande le cocktail bon bagay – créole pour « la bonne chose »” Tastet, May 2019
Named by 1 outlet: Tastet
Caribbean ceviche
“le ceviche carribéen, les” La Presse, Nov 2025
Named by 1 outlet: La Presse
Caribbean smoked fish
“Leur poisson boucané à l’antillaise et parfumé à la sauce au tamarin est aussi un incontournable” Narcity, Jun 2024
Named by 1 outlet: Narcity
Chayote and corn gratin
“on y trouve un poulet entier à l’ananas, un gratin de chayotte et maïs, du riz djondjon au jambon et un gâteau au rhum et Kremas.” Tastet, Oct 2020
Named by 1 outlet: Tastet
Choco la la hot chocolate cocktail
“Choco La La, un chocolat chaud au rhum brun avec sirop d’épices de Noël.” La Presse, Nov 2025
Named by 1 outlet: La Presse
Cod fritters
“les acras de morue,” La Presse, Nov 2025
Named by 1 outlet: La Presse
Gratinated oysters
“les huîtres gratinées, le” La Presse, Nov 2025
Named by 1 outlet: La Presse
Mac and cheese
“the bao buns, plantain burger, mac and cheese, a variety of meat and fish dishes and of course, Kwizinn's standout sharing platter” MTL Blog, Apr 2024
Named by 1 outlet: MTL Blog
Octopus carpaccio
“laisse-toi séduire par leur carpaccio de pieuvre garni de sauce épicée au habanero” Narcity, Jun 2024
Named by 1 outlet: Narcity
Plantain doughnuts
“les beignes aux bananes plantains de Kwizinn se retrouvent, sans aucun hasard, sur notre liste des meilleurs beignes en ville” Tastet, May 2019
Named by 1 outlet: Tastet
Plantain hummus
“short rib bao buns with a hoisin-mango sauce, or plantain hummus with a lemon confit” The Main
Named by 1 outlet: The Main
Ribs
“les côtes levées et” La Presse, Nov 2025
Named by 1 outlet: La Presse
Rum and kremas cake
“du riz djondjon au jambon et un gâteau au rhum et Kremas.” Tastet, Oct 2020
Named by 1 outlet: Tastet
Samosa
“Leurs plats sont funky et leurs samosas qui est un feuilleté farci de pommes de terre et épices, est délicieux.” Narcity, Jul 2021
Named by 1 outlet: Narcity
Sharing platter
“the bao buns, plantain burger, mac and cheese, a variety of meat and fish dishes and of course, Kwizinn's standout sharing platter” MTL Blog, Apr 2024
Named by 1 outlet: MTL Blog
Tomahawk steak
“the move is the tomahawk: a 40 oz steak for two, served with home fries and pikliz, prepaid at $180 per party” The Main, Jun 2026
Named by 1 outlet: The Main
Whole pineapple chicken
“Au menu, on y trouve un poulet entier à l’ananas, un gratin de chayotte et maïs, du riz djondjon au jambon et un gâteau au rhum et Kremas.” Tastet, Oct 2020
Named by 1 outlet: Tastet
The room
- Licensed capacity
- 148 inside, 14 on the terrace
- Terrace
- Yes
- Licence held by
- 9356-4656 Québec Inc.
Source: Québec liquor licence register (RACJ), updated 2026-09-23.
What was here before
Chez L'Epicier Restaurant 2020
In the press (45 articles · 6 outlets)
Where to Take Dad This Father's DayThe Main · Jun 2026Temps des Fêtes | Siroter un cocktail dans un décor de NoëlLa Presse · Nov 2025You can try street food from over 15 countries at this Old Montreal festival this monthMTL Blog · Aug 2025A local’s guide to the best restaurants in Old MontrealThe Main · Jul 2025Montreal's La Poutine Week starts tomorrow — Here are 7 of the wildest creations you can tryMTL Blog · Jan 2025What hot cocktails tell us about the slow burn of Montreal’s bar sceneThe Main · Dec 2024MTLàTABLE 2024 : découvrez les trésors gastronomiques de MontréalTastet · Oct 2024Kwizinn : les Caraïbes dans le Vieux-MontréalLa Presse · Sep 202411 bons restaurants que les vrais Montréalais adorent et que les touristes ignorentNarcity · Jun 2024Mike Lafaille : l’étoile montante de la cuisine caribéenneTastet · Jun 2024Kwizinn: New Horizons in Caribbean Cuisine for Mike LafailleThe Main · Apr 2024Food in Montreal: new Simpson's-themed donuts, a world-inspired brunch & empanada bánh mìMTL Blog · Apr 2024Montreal restaurant Kwizinn's new Old Port location will transport you to the CaribbeanMTL Blog · Apr 2024We Asked Montreal Chefs Where They'd Eat For Less Than $20 & Here Are Their Cheap FavesMTL Blog · Nov 2023Over 100 Montreal Restaurants Are Serving Affordable 3-Course Meals Next MonthMTL Blog · Oct 2023MTLàTABLE | Tout le monde à table !La Presse · Oct 202319 Caribbean Restaurants In Montreal Where You Can Get A Real Taste Of The IslandsMTL Blog · Jul 2023An Epic Streetfood Festival Is Back In Montreal's Old Port With Dishes Starting At $3MTL Blog · Jun 20232 Montreal Restaurants Are Mixing It Up To Give Us A Month Of Creole Bánh MìMTL Blog · May 2023Série | Plongée dans les coulisses des cuisines québécoisesLa Presse · Mar 2023Montreal Is Hosting A Cabane à Sucre Festival This Week — Here's What You Can EatMTL Blog · Feb 2023This Montreal Restaurant Has A Massive Platter That Gives You A Real Taste Of The CaribbeanMTL Blog · Dec 2022Kwizinn Verdun: The warmth of the Caribbean on Wellington StreetTastet · May 2022Actor Danny Glover Was Spotted At A Montreal RestaurantMTL Blog · Mar 2022Temps des sucres | Suggestions pour se sucrer le becLa Presse · Mar 2022#BlackOwned: Black-owned restaurants in and around MontrealTastet · Feb 2022Formules take-out : suggestions d'adresses à emporterTastet · Jan 2022Rosemont-La-Petite-Patrie: Our take-out suggestionsTastet · Jan 2022Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie : nos suggestions d'adresses pour emporterTastet · Jan 202212 Comfort Food Restaurants In Montreal That Hit Just The Right Spot In WinterMTL Blog · Nov 20216 chefs réputés nous disent leurs restos coups de coeur abordables à MontréalNarcity · Jul 2021Your 2021 guide to Montreal restaurants: Verdun, Saint-Henri, Little BurgundyCult MTL · Feb 202111 Montreal Restaurants That Deserve To Be On Your 2021 Food Bucket ListMTL Blog · Jan 2021Voyager à Montréal : la cuisine internationaleTastet · Jan 2021Bonnes adresses pour un menu à emporter | Rosemont, Villeray, Mile-Ex et AhuntsicLa Presse · Nov 2020Where to get great take-out when dining rooms are closedTastet · Oct 20207 Restaurants On Rue Wellington For When You Want A Taste Of MTL's Coolest NeighbourhoodMTL Blog · Oct 2020Suggestions de menus à emporter pour l'Action de GrâceTastet · Oct 20207 restaurants à Montréal qui cherchent des employés pour leur réouvertureNarcity · Jun 2020#BlackOwn : voici une liste de 67 restaurants à MontréalNarcity · Jun 2020
Tablevane · Montréal · Facts from public records and the Montréal press, each with its source. Built 2026-09-24. Sources: Ville de Montréal open data, Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux (via Données Québec), and the outlets linked on each page.