If you are looking for food full of different flavor profiles and a different take on traditional dishes this is the right place. I ordered the Oxtail sushi, salmon roll (sushi) and buss up shop Roti . It came with roti, curry chick peas and I ordered a side of mango chutney . Was so flavorful. It is a family ran Establishment so you have to have sone patience with the service. read more

Island Cho - Caribbean Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

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UPDATE - AUGUST 2024 - My wife and I have continued to give business to Island Cho (with in-person visits and take-out orders) a number of times since our first visit and review. We continued to give them glowing reviews and recommend them to a number of our friends and colleagues. Last week, my wife's family was visiting us from out-of-town. We wanted to take them all out for a nice dinner and thought that we would surprise them with a visit to Island Cho. We really hyped up the restaurant to them and told them that they would love the food. We arrived a little bit before 6:00pm. We were seated right away and there wasn't anyone else in the restaurant. After we had all looked over the menu, our orders were taken. So far, nothing unusual. Our drinks/water were not delivered to the table soon after we ordered. We thought this was a little unusual and that perhaps they would be brought out when the food came out. The drinks arrived to our table about a half hour after we ordered, but the food did not follow. We noticed another family came in and were seated around this time. After a short while, they looked visibly upset and got up and left with no explanation. My two young children were very hungry and we were doing our best to keep them occupied. My wife's family asked us if the food normally takes this long, to which we replied, "No, it's very unusual." Nearly an hour after we ordered, the owner/server brought the "Caribbean Wings" (one of our favorite appetizers) to the table. We thought that the rest of the food would be coming shortly after, but before we knew it the wings were gone and we were waiting once again. At this point we debated just paying for the drinks/wings and leaving, but then we would have to find a new restaurant to wait at. We decided to just cut our losses and continue waiting. We also attempted to ask someone how much longer the wait would be, but no one was even at the front counter anymore. Approximately an hour and a half after ordering, the owner returned and said that the rest of the food would be brought out in "five minutes". We brought up that we had two young children who were very hungry and asked why the wait was so long. He informed us that there was only one person working in the kitchen and then he sped away. The owner eventually returned with the food, but only two plates. It was another 5-10 minutes before any other plates were brought out. My wife told the owner, "We're still waiting for my older son's meal and you still haven't brought out the Shrimp Wontons that we ordered." The owner informed us that the aforementioned wontons would not be coming out because they were out of them. My wife asked why we weren't informed of that when we first ordered them. He replied, "We didn't realize until we were about to make them." My poor son sadly kept on saying, "Where's my plate? Where's mine? I'm so hungry." He eventually received his food, but at this point he was so tired that he couldn't even finish it. We decided to just cut our losses, finish the food that was brought out to us, and then settle the bill. The whole experience was well over two hours and we were leaving well past our sons' bedtimes. My wife and I took our sons out to the car while my sister-in-law settled the bill for us. When she came out, she told us that the owners informed her that none of their kitchen workers showed up due to bad communication, etc. She also said that they didn't exactly apologize for our poor experience but rather gave a long list of excuses. My wife and I were SO EMBARRASSED for hyping up Island Cho to our family. We realize that the restaurant industry is not an easy one and that problems arise at the drop of a hat. That being said, we feel that the owners of Island Cho handled this bad situation VERY POORLY. The least that they could have done was give us a heads up when we first arrived. "Hey, we're very sorry but we are short-staffed tonight. You can stay if you wish but it's going to be a long wait," or , "We're very sorry but due to unforeseen circumstances we're unable to accommodate your party." Nope, we received no warning at all. They deducted the items that we didn't receive, but there was no apology or any sort of discount for our poor experience. Although the food was just as delicious as it had been on previous experiences, it was just a little bit too little and too late. After getting home, we found that several patrons have shared similar experiences to ours over the past six months or so and voiced them on both Yelp and Google. We don't see how Island Cho can continue as a business much longer if this sort of bad service and bad management persists. Although we love supporting local businesses (especially family-owned), we cannot in good conscience continue to recommend and support Island Cho. We will NOT be returning again. read more

Food timing and quality need help. I absolutely love Carribean cuisine. I used to have a friend, many years ago, that was a chef. He made fantastic curry goat and great jerk chicken. When I saw the goat on the menu I had to have it. I'll honestly admit that the goat was delicious, as was the baked mac and cheese. The let down was the 55 minutes it took to get my food and the fact that the peas and rice were severely undercooked. They were actually inedible. Yes, I did mention this to the server, when she came back at the end of the meal. Room temperature was borderline sweltering, no ac, and the music level was quite loud. Would I come back? For the goat, maybe. I'd forego the rice though. read more

Island Cho - Curry goat, rice and peas, baked Mac and cheese - Caribbean Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

We have been to Island Cho a couple of times now and it's just the start of our love! The blend of Trinidadian and Jamaican cuisine with other creative dishes will keep us coming back! Oxtail sushi? It's here! This tropical feeling restaurant is bright and colorful. Every bite was excellent and full of flavor. I'm beyond thrilled to have found a spot that makes such amazing roti! I had it with the goat curry and it was perfect and tender. The food also includes things like jerk chicken quesadillas, shrimp wontons, wings, shrimp and plantains, and more. We had never had jerk pork before coming here and we will definitely do so again! The owner, Gillian, is so wonderful. We loved her instantly. The restaurant is a dedicated to their late first daughter. Butterflies are everywhere in honor of her so make sure to keep an eye out. read more

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I am only giving a * because I have to. The experience on Mother's day was horrible. We waited for at least 1hour and half for food to reach our table of 4, including a 3yr old baby. And the orders arrived with long periods in between. There was another family seated when we sat down and clearly they were frustrated just as we were. The food was not authentic and not good. The jamaican red snapper escovieched was fried so hard that the fork could not penetrate. This was poorly done and not the way escovieched is done. The trini dish was awful to say the least. The queisidilla was a poor excuse and they were all misrepresented to the cultures to which they truly belong. The owners should go back to what they did before. Restaurant and cooking food for the public is just not for them. I wish that we had read the reviews before we decided to go there. #stayaway read more

Amazing Jamaican and Trinidadian food. So much flavor. Restaurant is cute and charming, staff are friendly and attentive. Can't wait to come back and try more of the menu. Stewed chicken was delicious, wings and shrimp were so crispy and delicious. Tucked away in a shopping plaza in North Haven, Island Cho is worth seeking out for a great eating experience hard to find in CT! read more

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We're in love with Island Cho and its ability to bring the best authentic Caribbean cuisine to North Haven! Family/woman owned you can feel the love in all the dishes. Naturally, we wanted to try the things that aren't readily offered anywhere else so we indulged in beef patty, shrimp, wrapped in plantains, curry, dishes, sushi - yes sushi, fried chicken, and all the amazing side dishes that complement the leading star of each plate. They do serve wine and beer, which if you're like me, you always appreciate a good wine pairing with a local dish. The service is highly personal and great! If you're looking for an intimate and tasty experience, stop reading and GO! read more

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If you want to pass away while waiting for you food this is the right spot. If you like under fried plantain this is your spot. If you want to be served something that you didn't order then met with an indignant attitude that you don't want to sit and waste your life away while they correct their mistake this is the spot for you. Also don't expect to be served water while you wait for your food. Screw industry standard, they are doing it their own way. I hope this kind of restaurant doesn't find me soon again in life. read more

Food and service was and is amazing. Cooked from scratch to perfection. Felt like back home. Restaurant style was nice read more

It's hard to comprehend what's going wrong at this establishment, but it's evident that this restaurant is suffering from a severe staffing (and leadership) crisis. Our reservation was for 5:30 PM, yet we weren't seated until 5:50 PM. We managed to order by 6:00 PM, but by 6:45 PM, only one appetizer had been served. When I inquired about the delay, a waitress nonchalantly promised a 5 to 10-minute wait. After another intolerable half hour, frustrated, my party and I left to dine elsewhere. I strongly advise against dining here. The music is excessively loud, the air fresheners overwhelmingly strong, and the general atmosphere is one of dissatisfaction among the patrons. People were visibly agitated, waiting to order, receive their food, or even pay for their meals. Even for takeout, you'd be wise to order at least 2 hours in advance (or 2 days). Should the owner respond to this review, I would appreciate a clear explanation as to why my party and I were left waiting for our meals over two hours past our reservation time. Is that level of neglect considered acceptable at your establishment? read more

Amazing food...Gourmet taste of Trindad with warm Island hospitality. Highly recommend! read more

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Where do start? Well how about the nasty bathroom. Hair all over the toilet seat. Dirty toilet paper on top of the sink. Second. They ran out of ox tail which is fine so i got the jerk quesadilla. 5/10. The rum punch was warm because they ran out of ice. The tables was dirty and some many flies hovering over our plates. I just let the flies eat the rest of the food at that point. The rasta pasta is sweet and has a cinnamon taste. read more

Island Cho - Hair everywhere - Caribbean Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

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Went to this place after a movie with my girls today and I was utterly disappointed. I saw a TikTok review and they hyped it up so much. But we got there at about 3pm on a Monday and it was completely empty. We were greeted by a young lady, who was friendly, but spoke very softly. We gave our drink order and food orders. I ordered the jerk chicken and asked if the chicken had sauce (personally don't like sauce bc that's not authentic jerk) she said yes and confirmed but was a mixture of bbq and hot sauce. I asked if it could come without the sauce she said yes. I asked if the chicken had jerk seasoning on it like normal. She said yes, so I ordered it without the sauce. I also wanted told her I was going to place a to-go order. One cousin ordered the curry shrimp and Rasta pasta. One cousin ordered the curry goat roti. My sister ordered 2 things to go. By 4pm all the food hadn't come out only the curry goat/roti. Then the Rasta pasta, then the jerk chicken. The To-go order hadn't come out by 4:30 and my sister had to leave without her food (we brung it to her). But it turns out that's when we learned you could only pay cash or cash app. Once the food got there it was completely disappointing. The jerk chicken was old and dry and had no flavor or jerk rub whatsoever. The peas and rice had all of 11 beans in it and had no flavor and the cabbage was blah. I tried to nibble a piece of chicken but it was too dry. The Rasta pasta was weird. It tasted like sweet Alfredo and had no spice whatsoever. The goat was just ok. The best thing that came out was the roti and the drinks. The food was way overpriced I paid $30.92 for food that was tasteless and dry. Then when the waitress came back after we asked for the bill we were told to pay cash or cash app, we asked if debit/credit cards could be used she said yes but it's an extra 4% charge, and then said just use cash app. She gave us tickets with our totals and walked away. We paid (very reluctantly bc the food was trash) and left. 0/10 do not recommended. read more

Island Cho - Jerk chicken - Caribbean Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

I stumbled upon this restaurant while grabbing pizza in the same plaza and said that I would have to try it. I did takeout and would highly recommend calling ahead as this is more of a sit-down style restaurant. It seemed like I waited for 40 minutes for my food to come out. Overall, I enjoyed the food that I tasted. I ordered oxtails, fried chicken and beef patties. I liked that the meats came with two sides. The oxtails and fried chicken were pretty tasty and I loved the Rasta pasta side. Unfortunately, when I arrived at 6pm on a Friday night they were out of Mac and cheese. The service left a lot to be desired, I was never really greeted although several employees passed me. I'm used to this treatment from Caribbean restaurants but I would say most of their patrons would not be, given the area, so it's something they should keep in mind. I would try again. read more

Island Cho - Oxtail, fried chicken, Rasta pasta, cabbage - Caribbean Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

What an amazing little restaurant! The owner, which by the way, is the ONLY cook is very friendly and welcoming. She's the B O M B! The place is clean, food on point, and drinks made to order. When I tell u my husband and I cleaned our plates, we licked our fingers afterwards. The service was amazing and the food won't disappoint! I wish her much success!! read more

Island Cho - Caribbean Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

Was going to say stop in if you are going by, but honestly worth making a special trip! Caribbean food not my thing typically, but oh, my!!! The jerk chicken was LITERALLY the best I have ever had, including the actual Caribbean islands! The meat was incredibly tender and the jerk sauce sublime. Homemade makes ALL the difference! Dahl was out of this world and potato and chickpea side very good, too. Took leftovers home and my husband heartily agreed on all points, without any prompting. Future date night for sure! read more

Island Cho - Jerk chicken, dahl, potato and channa - Caribbean Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

First time trying Island Cho in North Haven! Our family ordered take out - Pork Cho, Shrimp Burger, Baked Mac & cheese and, Shrimp wrapped in plantain. We were greeted by the lovely owner and another staff member at the front desk who took our order. They were both very kind and welcoming! The inside of the place is beautiful - great ambiance. We ordered take out and the food carried really well! The pork Cho was super flavorful. The side of rice was delicious. The baked Mac and cheese was great. Overall the food was very yummy, seasoned well and tasted like it was made with love! Please support our local small business and give this place a try! It's well worth it! read more

Island Cho - Pork Cho, Shrimp Burger, Baked Mac & cheese and, Shrimp wrapped in plantain. - Caribbean Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

Good food and good vibes! When it comes to my Caribbean food I can get pretty picky. This had the closest taste to home food. It was warm, fresh, and tasted like mommas cooking. You can tell the food was made with passion and love. Also as a soca girl, I couldn't stop the waist from shaking my chair as I was waiting for my food. Also I'm a Hindu, so there were food options whether I'm "fasting" or not. I also loved the buss up shot, not everyone can make those with the perfect amount of oil, not too greasy, not too dry. Good company, good service and delicious food! read more

The first question you need to ask yourself.. WHY HAVEN'T YOU BEEN HERE YET?????? This fantastic Caribbean food will really wow you. The made to order food is just delicious. My husband ordered the Ox Tail, and said it is by far the best he has ever tasted. The Jerk Chicken Quesadilla was just spicy enough, with big bold flavors. The spring rolls (ESPECIALLY the dipping sauce) was perfectly prepared and so delightful . I really loved the homemade Strawberry Hibiscus Sorrel (Iced Tea) which was packed with so much flavor. This small, family run business is a really great addition to North Haven and it is great to see such a pleasant, hard working family running it. Their commitment to providing fresh, made to order food with great service is evident. We really enjoyed our dinner, and we can't wait to return, especially for to-go food. Also they are open until midnight, so all of the people who are out there working 2nd or 3rd shift can still enjoy their food! UE/DD takes 30%of the money to deliver, so call them directly and place your order because they DELIVER also!!! A+++++++++++++ read more

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I've never had Caribbean food before and I was so excited to see this restaurant pop up a mile from my home. My boyfriend and I walked in and were greeted by a lovely family. Initially, we were planning to dine in, but they were not open to dine in for another week or so. Regardless, they still offered us dine in and reassured us it was okay which was kind. We politely declined and said take out would be fine since we live so close. We ordered the oxtail with a side of rice and peas and mac and cheese. As well as the pork jerk, cabbage, and plantain Cho. The sides were seasoned perfectly and had lots of flavor. I would be content just eating a side of that rice for my whole meal- it was that good. The plantain Cho (shrimp wrapped with plantain) were crispy and not over cooked. The oxtail had good flavor, although it was not my cup of tea due to the fact it was more fatty than I anticipated, but I won't take a star off because that's my own preference and has nothing to do with the cooks. My boyfriend liked his pork jerk, but said it was slightly tough. He loved the sauce that came on it though. Overall, I'm happy with my first Caribbean cuisine experience. I love to see a mom and pop restaurant become successful and hope this one does. read more

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For my first time I enjoyed my time there it was worth the wait, for those going for the first time the wait is long but it's because the food is being made on the spot so it is fresh and warm, I also loved the service that was there l, very friendly and it felt like home as soon as I walked in, read more

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My brother sent me the link to this restaurant and I got immediately excited about the Trini/Jamaican infusion as we love and enjoy all cultured collision foods as much as we appreciate traditional cooking as well. I think people get so hung up in their expectations of how they are use to making it that they forget everyone have their own style and to always make sure you appreciate that persons creativity when you try other folks cooking. I absolutely enjoyed the expression in this food style! Two powerful country's delightful cultural flavors! What?! That's magic to me! This is a rare find restaurant for New England! So I'm Trini, but mannn I wanted the jerk chicken! My husband is from Alabama so He wanted His fried fish sandwich that we ordered in to eat on site. We also, ordered to go a whole fried fish, jerk wings, 2 paratha and 2 dhalpurrie to take home which stayed very nice until dinner ,The roti- It was still nice and fluffy and ready to eat for me with my left over curry chicken and baigan choka. It was perfect! The wings was robust in flavor and perfectly spiced and tasty, the fish was the hot for our kids as they are pescatarians. Between the rich Jamaican flavors and the Trinidad traditionals , the whole infusion experience was exquisite! It's definitely top quality. Listen if you want fast food it's not gonna happen but if you want well cared for and prepared fresh and worth your money be prepared to wait for this experience. But if you in a hurry then order the food ahead of time. I live 3 hours North from the restaurant but I will definitely make this part of my trip when I'm headed south every time. The service is very personable and Gillian is down to earth and welcomed Us as if We were in Her Home. But I don't expect any less from a Caribbean folk! We Love people! We share! We Help were needed and We feed everybody! This is what they offer! Good Food and Good Vibes! The place was a goldmine. Go try it for yourself! read more

Island Cho - Caribbean Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

I've ordered from Island Choo for the first time through GrubHub a few months ago. Since my initial order, I have been very pleased with having found a spot that delivers with careibean flavors, and great seevice. Today is my very 1st time actually stepping foot inside of the place I rely on to serve great food, and I'm very pleased! The establishment is modern, neat, clean, & spacious. The resteraunt is nice enough to host formal events, yet chill enough to come dressed exactly as you are! I say that the folks here knows how to run a business! read more

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Authentic Caribbean food is hard to find in CT and I was glad this place did not disappoint. We had the vegetable roti (buss up shot) and oxtail. Both were delicious. Definitely the best caribbean style roti I've had in CT. Service was great. The owner was very pleasant and the setting was very inviting. Would do again. read more

Island Cho is delicious. They make the food to order so it can take a while. We recommend calling ahead to put your order in 30-45 minutes prior and then you don't need to wait too long. It is worth the wait. We've been twice now. The oxtail is the best I've ever had, tender and fantastic flavor. The plantain Cho is very good, the breading on the shrimp is unique and tasty. We loved the wings. The baked macaroni and cheese is very flavorful. The men enjoyed the jerk pork and curry goat. My children enjoyed the long mein and shrimp tempura roll. My MIL enjoyed her salmon. Gillian is the owner and she treats you like family. Definitely go! read more

Amazing Food! Love their jerk chicken quesadilla! And their French fries are perfection! They never disappoint! We had a GrubHub issue and when I called the restaurant they delivered my order right away themselves. read more

If you happen to be visiting New Haven or just want to go on a road trip to a new destination, add Island Cho to your to-do! Appetizers, entrees, drinks... EVERY thing exceeded my expectations. Taste, presentation... no complaints whatsoever. Oh and the owners are the sweetest people I've ever met. Will definitely return!! read more

Island Cho - Caribbean Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

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This place is a must try! Very easy to find and no-hassle parking is an added bonus. When you walk in you can tell right away that they take pride in the cleanliness and ambiance of the establishment. It is very well decorated with a modern aesthetic. Now on to the food which is the reason why you're reading. The food is impeccable! I ordered curry goat, oxtail and buss up shut (roti). Absolutely amazing! There is a bit of a wait because the food is fresh and made to order so it is best to order ahead if you don't have much time. Otherwise, enjoy the soca music and catch a vibe until your food is served. It is most certainly worth the wait! The customer service here is really just the icing on the cake. The owners are so friendly and attentive and it completes the entire experience. I would definitely recommend you to go experience this place for yourself. read more

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I ordered my food through Grubhub, ordered around 3:10pm said it would be ready 3:59pm. Which I was fine with, came in was told 10 mins and there's a whole party. They should've stopped taking take out orders if they couldn't deliver to the customers. Waited over 1 hour and a half for my order and still nothing. Customer service terrible. read more

I was highly disappointed that I wasn't able to save any of my food for later that I originally planned because the jerk chicken was on point! Very Delicious!! read more

Island Cho - Jerk Chicken - Caribbean Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

I wanted this place to good soooo badly. I ordered a curry chicken roti which was suppoto come with spinach, pumpkin & channa. Instead, I was given a bowl with six pieces of chicken, which weren't even cooked thoroughly because they were so hard. I received the roti skin wrapped in foil paper and none of the other toppings which were supposed to come with it. I have never never ordered a roti, and received it deconstructed in multiple containers. my chicken had no flavor and it wasn't cooked enough. It was hard. I wouldn't recommend...threw my food away: read more

I traveled to CT from Boston for a weekend staycation. I was craving rice (I'm Haitian), and I wanted to support a black-owned business. I stumbled onto this place by a CT influencer on Tiktok. The food was amazing, hands down. It was so good that I brought some back home. Honestly, probably the best Caribbean restaurant I've been to food-quality wise, and that's saying a lot coming from me. Prices are VERY affordable. It took a little over an hour for me to get my food, but I didn't even care lol: I know and expected it. At least I had my rum punch lol. Only negative: they have an automatic 20% "dine-in fee" added on to your tab, but I didn't even know about it until 2 weeks after. I have the paper menu with me, and I don't see it written anywhere. Something like that should be stated. I still would 1000% come here again. read more

Island Cho - Oxtail sushi roll - Caribbean Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

Review is for take-out only. Large order quoted 25-35minutes for pickup but was not ready for 1 hour. New business so clearly need to get a routine down. I think this is their 2nd location or a relocation so had higher hopes. Food was delicious but rice and peas (really red kidney beans) had a few too many whole cloves inside that caught me off guard when I bit into them. Kids loved the Mac and cheese. plaintains were sweet and tender. Jerk chicken quesadilla was tasty but tasted like pork not chicken. Portions for carb sides were generous, meat portion on stewed pork was rather small. Jerk chicken portion was more generous and delicious. Looking forward to trying more menu items at the next trip. read more

I was very excited to try Island Cho Caribbean Cuisine. Being that Caribbean food is limited where I live in Meriden. I heard very good reviews prior to my experience. However, the day I went I was disappointed. I ordered a shrimp burger which on the menu fries and coleslaw is included. When I got home I realized there was only a shrimp burger. The flavor of the actual shrimp burger wasn't horrible but it wasn't the best and the presentation of the food wasn't great. The actual ambiance of the restaurant is nice and clean. The service was quick. I called ahead by time I arrived the wait was less than 5 mins. The menu has so many interesting options I might try to visit again to try something else but I wouldn't go out my way to order from there like I did the first time. read more

1st time there with my wife. We found the traditional Jamaican cuisine to be excellent. I had the Curried Goat was outstanding slow cooked and balanced very well with the curry spice. Rice and peas and steamed cabbage perfect. My wife had the Jerk Salmon. She enjoyed it immensely. Great flavor and a nice kick of Jerk seasoning. But not over powering. Waitstaff was pleasant and attentive. We had a very nice experience and would recommend it highly. read more

This past Thursday night, August 29, 2024, we went to dine with family members at Island Cho Caribbean Cuisine restaurant in North Haven. We were looking forward to it since our daughter and family had been there for lunch a few times and had a good experience. We walked in and were immediately greeted and shown to our seats. Handed menus and after a short time our various orders were taken. Interestingly the restaurant was not very busy and there were a lot of empty tables at that time - early evening. Then it began to get very strange. It took two hours to receive our food in a very piecemeal fashion. There was no communication from the wait staff as to how much longer before the food comes out. No apology forthcoming for the inordinate amount of waiting. There was no attempt to placate us, the patrons or more importantly, the two young children with any offers of appetizers due to the long wait for the food. The waiter did say after more than one hour of waiting that most of the restaurant staff failed to show up for work and there is only one person in the kitchen. It would have been helpful to know that upfront and let the customer decide if they wanted to endure the wait or come back another time. Other restaurants tell customers if they're experiencing delays in being served and give an estimate of how long the wait would be. When finally the food was brought to our table after 2 hours- it was tasty but frankly, not worth the exceptionally long wait time. Further, we were shocked that the 4 year old's order was the last one to emerge from the kitchen, after everyone else was done with their meal! Ridiculous in so many ways. No real apology was given and nothing was comped as a courtesy and acknowledgement for the terrible service. Some reviews of this restaurant on Google.com showed that they apparently have had a staffing problem for the past year and there have been other reviews of very long wait times for food to be served. If the restaurant doesn't solve their staffing and communication problems in the near-future, then they will be a forgotten memory on the restaurant scene. This is a shame because we all wanted to support a family run business and appreciate this type of cuisine coming to the North Haven community. Needless to say, no one in our party will be back to this establishment. Carol and Ed K. read more

This place serves a fusion of West Indian and Jamaican cuisine as the owners are from those parts of the world. No complaints with the taste and quality of food. Tried the shrimp with plantain, jerk chicken, goat curry. Sides included spinach, lentils, Mac n cheese and dahl puri. However it took an hour for the food to arrive. There is a mandatory 20% service charge. There are no curtains for the front windows so if you're there during sunset you'll roast as the a/c can't keep up with the heat. The cash register still has the audacity to ask for a tip after you pay the service charge. Best order takeout. read more

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I tried Island Cho Caribbean Crusine today. I was somewhat disappointed. The decor of the place is absolutely beautiful. Upon reviewing the menu, I was extremely excited. I had several questions regarding the menu, and the individual working the cou ter could not answer them. She had to keep going to the back to get the answers. There were also discrepancies on the menu. On the menu, it states that ALL sandwiches come with fries and coleslaw. This is not the case. In addition, the price for shrimp, chicken, or veggie would tons was 11.00. On my receipt, it added 2.00 additional for shrimp wonton. The menu should reflect any upcharge for items so it's not a surprise to customers. Finally, the taste of the food was okay. The shrimp wontons were not good. The filling was lacking cream cheese and spices. The rasta pasta was good. The jerk chicken, rice and peas, and cabbage were good, but the portion was small. I am not sure if I will revisit, but I wish them the best. read more

Island Cho - Shrimp wonton with jerk sauce - Caribbean Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

Tonight I went to this restaurant with my girlfriend and it was a amazing experience it felt like I just stepped foot in Trinidad you can just feel the culture in there they also had a wide variety of foods on there menu I recommend the jerk chicken, jerk quesadilla , the rasta pasta and oxtail. The establishment also had perfect service on top of it thanks again to the little girl that served us. the food was fresh and delicious I definitely recommend giving this place a try!!! read more

Food is top quality high end, service unmatched and ambiance very Caribbean, vibrant and comfortable! Home away from home! By far my favorite place to eat any day of the week, they are open late and everything is made to order! read more

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