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Rainbow Caribbean Cuisine

29 King St. East, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada (City Commercial Core)
(519) 579-2618
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Ranked #11 of 259 restaurants in Kitchener
Cuisines: Caribbean, Jamaican
Neighbourhood: City Commercial Core
Most recent review
- 19 Apr 2013
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Neighbourhood: City Commercial Core
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Montreal
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18 reviews 18 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

I came here with a friend and I went back twice on my own while visiting KW. The food is excellent - tastes like home cooking Caribbean food. The soup is also extremely tasty. If you`re lucky they will also have some home made ginger beer on hand. I read some other reviews where people complained the staff was cold.... More

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Kitchener, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

Rainbow is a downtown staple, and the go-to destination for Caribbean take-out. They do also have a small seating area. Service is cafeteria-style, and not overly friendly, but the food is excellent.

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Angus, Canada
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2012

Been walking by the restaurant for months, finally stopped in. One of my better decisions. I tried the curried goat, which was very tasty. It came with rice and peas, plantain and a side salad, all for $11. Will keep you full for a long time. I will definitely be back to try the ox tail.

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Kitchener, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2012

I've been eating here for years, and I don't see myself getting tired of it anytime soon. Love the chicken roti, love the ackee & codfish...really I just love the entire menu. The atmosphere is relaxed, and although the decor is standard cafeteria style it feels comfortable and homey. I look forward to eating here for years to come.

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Lindsay, Canada
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52 reviews 52 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 June 2012

What a pleasant surprise to find this cafeteria-style Caribbean restaurant in downtown Kitchener! Curries, rotis, patties and many other specialties are filling and tasty. Reasonably priced for what seems to be all homemade food that will stick to your ribs all day. I didn't try the patties, but the woman behind me ordered two dozen, so they must be good!

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Victoria
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61 restaurant reviews
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2012

This is a small cafeteria style caribbean cookery which I would only use for take out. But I would definitely use it. The curry goat, fluffy fresh rotis and jamaica patties were great. Its only a few steps away from the Delta so a great place to pick up some take away for a hotel stay. The price is very... More

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canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2012

They have the best patties in Ontario. The cheese bread tastes exactly like the ones you get right off the beach in Jamaica. The restaurant is cozy and the service is slow, but the food is amazing. They even made me a special order of callalou last time I was in. I'm going to miss this place!!

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Canada
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13 reviews 13 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Best Carribean Food in Kitchener. Very slow service.I guess thats typical carribean peole ..little chilled out ;-) Anyways food is great. Try their Ginger Beer for drink. Price is cheap so cant complain about anything.

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Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
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32 reviews 32 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Okay the service here is very bad. I've never seen a smile out of any the ladies that dish up your food but the food is fabulous. Because of the wonderful food is the only reason I keep coming back. There isn't anywhere else in KW that makes such authentic Jamaican food. Their curried goat is wonderful. I even purchase... More

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Waterloo, Ontario
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7 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

My husband is Jamaican and misses the tastes of Jamaica very much he was so happy when he found Rainbow Caribbean 8 years ago and we have been faithful customers ever since. Our favourite is Cow Foot Soup on Saturdays. A special treat was when the owner's customer appreciation day was free dinners for everyone around Christmas, generosity at its... More

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