Caribbean cuisine: the best places to taste it in Kitchener

5 restaurant menus in Kitchener, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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The Caribbean Kitchen Ltd.
The Caribbean Kitchen Ltd.
91/100 (275 ratings)
Restaurants
Caribbean
Jamaican
Caribbean
Jamaican
Fast food
Caribbean
Jamaican
Cheap Eats
"Been a long time since I’ve been here & the food still tastes great! Jerk chicken roti is one of my..."
Josh Haile
"I got a catering order of jerk chicken and rice&beans for a birthday party. Both dishes were amazing as well as the extra sauces on the side! Many of..."
Mark Saggers
"My wife described this as the best Caribbean food she has had since we moved to Canada 8 years ago, and the kids and I agree!!! Fantastic, tasty, and..."
Chukwuemeka Uche Onuora
"I've been going to this place at the Kitchener Farmer's Market for years and years now and the food is always consistently so tasty! It's one of my..."
Sharmalene Millard
"I love the food here, it’s always great And delicious! And Nikki (she runs the kitchen) makes the BEST RUM CAKE I’ve ever had from any place!..."
Douglas Rugambwa
"One of my go to spots in the KW Area. The food is not only amazing but the customer service is on point. Always greeted with a warm welcome..."
Tasha Gayle
"this place has the best oxtail I’ve ever had! Anytime I’m in the kw region for school I always gotta order from here! 10/10 you won’t be..."
Courage .O
"The food always tastes great, very friendly and welcoming staff. Highly recommended..."
Chris Hunter-Duvar
Marks Caribbean Kitchen
Marks Caribbean Kitchen
91/100 (1418 ratings)
Restaurants
Caribbean
Caribbean
Dinner
Lunch
Curry
Cakes
Caribbean
Table Service
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"My wife and I have been meaning to try this place ever since it opened and we finally got there. Very nice decor and atmosphere, with real West..."
Mike Steinborn
"I finally got around to checking out MCK and was totally impressed. Fantastic decor. Had the curry goat and the best dahl puri I ever had. Craft..."
Dave Ramsahai
"Decor was great, music set the mood perfectly, and the service was excellent. For appetizers, we tried the Calamari, Fish Cakes, and Fried..."
Terry Schott
"Just had my first meal here and it was incredible! First , a lovely atmosphere, great music, nice murals. I ordered the Jerk Chicken, one of my..."
Kim Moore-Pritt
"Visited Mark’s Caribbean Kitchen and Seafood on their soft opening night for dinner. We had the fish cakes for our starter, prawn curry, chicken..."
Navin Singh
"We had a wonderful experience at Mark's Kitchen for our date night! We enjoyed the calamari, goat curry and the eggplant with salted cod. All dishes..."
Laura Anne
"Just finished an amazing dinner with the family at Mark's Carribean Kitchen. I have to say it's been long over due for downtown Kitchener to get a..."
Jeff Czech
"Just had an amazing dinner at Marks! Wonderful service, beautiful presentation and so delicious! The calamari and jerk chicken were so full of..."
Rachel Elizabeth
"Soooooo good! You can taste the love. Ingredients were fresh and service was exceptional. Highly..."
Shawn Macneil
"The food is superb, the atmosphere is relaxing, a wonderful place to enjoy your..."
Annie Foreverblessed Rankin
"Food was very good, place was clean, music was chill and the service was top notch. Would deff be going back. If you enjoy Caribbean dishes you..."
Courtney Gardner
"Best caribbean cuisine I've had in the tri cities, my new favourite spot for breakfast, lunch and..."
Anthony Harrilall
"Authentic, delicious jerk chicken. Best resto in kitchener in ages. Loved..."
Jennifer Thompson
"FANTASTIC food, great decor, great music, very friendly staff, And did I say. FANTASTIC..."
Troy Altman
"Attention all Caribbean restaurants in the KW area. Time to step your game up, because Marks just set the..."
James Springall
"Tasty food cooked to perfection, pleasant atmosphere, friendly..."
Patrick Singh
"Best jerk chicken in..."
Michael Pritt
"Man I don’t usually leave reviews but this place is different. Clean space, amazing food, reasonable prices, friendly staff, and good vibes all..."
Sanjay Veerasammy
"Really delicious food and a party of spices and flavours. Fast and friendly service. Friday evening and I was expecting it to be busier. Fish cakes..."
Sandy T
"My new favourite Carribean food place! Food was amazing! Ox tail was cooked perfectly and very flavourful. Curry goat was soft and tender. Rice and..."
Sue-Ann Siemczyk
"Really good local Caribbean restaurant in downtown Kitchener. The staff were super nice and the food was excellent. For the price, you get a large..."
Johanna Solomon
"Excellent food. Nice decor. Mark the owner came and chatted with us and he was very nice! Overall a very welcoming and the chicken curray seen in the..."
hayley bear
"The lady who took our order was nice and helpful. We ordered "Goat Curry" and "Jerk Chicken" and Caesar Salad for takeout. Our food was perfectly..."
Alaleh - FoodyTO
"Delicious! I got jerk chicken for take out and the rice and peas were outstanding, but the star of the show was the chicken. Juicy and flavorful!!..."
Jam and Tea Blog
Rainbow Caribbean Cuisine
Rainbow Caribbean Cuisine
90/100 (1667 ratings)
Restaurants
Caribbean
Jamaican
Vegetarian Friendly
Caribbean
Jamaican
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Salad
Curry
Sit down
Caribbean
Jamaican
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"These guys have the BEST Ital (Vegan) patties in all of Ontario. Seriously....that and the freakin' festival are INSANE...nom nom...totally worth the..."
Melissa May Height
"Best Ox tail in town ! We try and go weekly , usually ends up being 2-3 times a week . Curried goat is on point too..."
Melanie Ramey
"Great food great service. Great people. Will make the hour trip up just to get all the..."
Elaine Butler
"James was a loving and wonderful man to everyone. I always felt loved by his genuine welcoming when ever you entered his restaurant. Going to miss..."
Lfunique Lee-Aries
"I ordered 3 different curry dishes and one biryani. I am Indian and can say I give them all my seal of approval 🙂. Everything had alot of flavour..."
Tayler Morrison
"Always delicious, I worked across the street from Vijays for several years and have enjoyed eating from there often. I have moved an hour away and..."
Cassandra Bendle
"Ordered off Skip the dishes and the food was fantastic. Will most definitely order from here again!! I will skip on the vegetable pakoras next time,..."
Melissa Capone
Ellison's Bistro
Ellison's Bistro
88/100 (1241 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Caribbean
Caribbean
Jamaican
Jamaican
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Curry
Jambalaya
Crawfish
Catfish
Fish
Shrimp
Salad
Sit down
Caribbean
Jamaican
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Certified! Great lunch at Ellisons today. Service was top notch. Presentation was a 10/10. I would’ve given five stars to the jerk if it was done..."
Andrew Mullings
"Fantastic Caribbean cuisine in downtown Kitchener. It was easy to find parking in the back, but it's also in a nice walkable location near the ION..."
Mokhash Singh Parmar
"Excellent Jamaican cuisine. The staff is super friendly and the food is even better. We tried the blackened catfish and the jerk chicken. Both..."
José Mario Mastrangelo
"I always enjoy bringing people to Ellison's. Local chef and proprietor Elvis is very friendly and welcomed guests to his bistro. I find the food..."
Mel Roman
"Enjoyed some tasty pepper pot soup and delicious blackened catfish. The service was terrific and the price was..."
Karl Braun
"Tastes like my grandmother's cooking. I'm so blessed to have found this place. My favourites are the pepper pot soup, sweet potato dessert, stuffed..."
Danielle
"We visited Ellison's Bistro this past Wednesday and ordered the Rack Of Lamb Port Antonio & Me Mah Oxtail. The food was delicious, the presentation..."
Victor Alexander
"We had some tasty oxtail and jerk chicken at Ellison’s. Also, had a nice chat with the owner, a very friendly guy and an amazing..."
Eugene Costov
"The food was really nice! And really well made. The owner, who also does the cooking, clearly knows how to cook and how to put flavours together that..."
Charlotte Kousholt
"The food is fantastic and all made to order. Everything fresh ingredients and you can taste the passion for wonderful Caribbean food. The server..."
Lori Atack-Smith
"Accidentally found this place on our way through Kitchener. Quaint place with a family feel. Chef came out several times to check in on us. Curry..."
mia clemente
"Fabulous experience. The food is fresh, so flavourful and made with love. Service is homey and genuine. We had the Island Green Salad, catfish and..."
Jenna McCaw
"Ellison’s Bistro is such a gem in Kitchener! the food is delicious, the service so friendly, the prices are fair- if you didn’t try you..."
Urszula Matusik
"I brought a co-worker here who was visiting from the US. She was in the mood for Caribbean food so I started looking for the best option not far from..."
Kat Bee
"Absolutely delicious food, and warm, kind service. Ellison's Bistro is a gem. I got the vegetarian roti, and the person I was dining with got the..."
Max Dewaele
"The best caribbean food that I've experienced. The avocado stuffed veal was flavorful and filling. The pepper pot soup had a unique combination of..."
Andy Peck
"My wife and I had a date night away from the kids and decided to try this restaurant. Upon entry, we were greeted by the hostess and chef in the..."
Stephen Harnock
"Delicious food! Very friendly service. I had Jerk Chicken which was lovely - nicely spiced, my date had blackened catfish which was very..."
Anna Marsh
"I asked for a suggestion for dining and I loved it, very tasty and it was a very friendly experience, I had a short chat with the waitress and the..."
John Cely
House Of Patties
House Of Patties
87/100 (297 ratings)
Restaurants
Caribbean
Caribbean
Caribbean
Cheap Eats
"the best jamaican patties outside of jamaica itself. go there everyone! flavors are awesome...curry goat, jerk chicken, jerk pork, callilou, aki..."
Denise Gandhi
"This place is amazing. I can't believe the selection of patties, I had to buy all of them. Bring a box home, they make an easy delicious meal...."
Trina Nadeau
"Much needed and truly welcome to KW. My son and I had the opportunity to visit and enjoy the patty combo. Quick and polite service. Delicious meal. I..."
Darwin Ceres
"Never disappoints! Only ever had the frozen ones and let me tell you, House of Patties is leaps and bounds more delicious than the frozen store..."
Eric Choi
"Sooooo good.... brought me back to my high school days of getting patties at Betty's.... definitely going to be a staple....maybe even an addiction..."
Shannon Karpowicz
"Everything is really really good but everyone has favorites. Jerk chicken dinner and the curry goat patties are..."
Thomas Smreczynski
"We've been waiting for this place to open. It was worth the wait! There spicy beef patty is..."
Brittany Matheson
"So happy they finally opened. I had the curried goat and coco bread. I will definitely be back for my fix. Very clean establishment, very polite..."
Aaron Cox
"Really Good! Very well made and it's not dry or flakey. Was very impressed with how the tasty it..."
Devon King
"amazing so excited for the jerk and hoping for cheese too !!! brings me back to my youth at Warden station Toronto and Juicy beef patty in Clarendon..."
Cheryl Ceballo
"Omg!! Soo good! I will definitely be back! Had the beef, jerk chicken and ackee... All were..."
Lisa Simds
"Very yummy vegan options!! And genuinely friendly and awesome..."
Saliy Shaker-Elmes
"Great patties! The spicy beef is great and has the perfect amount of heat. Will be back for..."
Kyle Connolly
"The patties were amazing! The pastry was delicious and flaky. The beef was great the spicy wasn’t too spicy. Location is sort of hard to see when..."
Emelda Mabuto
"Ordered here for the first time and the patties were great, very fresh and delicious. Will definitely be ordering..."
Sarah John
"Yesterday I visited the @houseofpatties and tried a mix of their patties. I ordered the box of 12 for $30 and boy was it worth it. I combined a few..."
Talya Smith
"The patties here are simply artisan gourmet delights. The best I had in all of..."
Matt B
"Great patties and at a decent price. My favourites are the spicy beef, jerk chicken or jerk pork. My kids love the mild..."
T. L.
"Loved their patties, jerk chicken is awesomely spicy 🤩. Heads up if you’re not used to eating anything spicy, these jerk chicken patties are no..."
Vanessa Murillo
"This was a 2 star review citing how the patties were amazing, but they were often out of items well before close. That review is old and, ever since..."
Rashaad Nicholas Beg