If you want good oxtails island roots is the place to go most definitely
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Missy Love
The best out of all the local restaurants
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Cayy NoLabel
Great Food, Great Costumer Service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert
Nicest people! And everything we ordered was delicious. Tried a variety of dishes. Truly authentic Jamaican food. Fresh ingredients. Can’t believe it has taken me this long to try Island Rootz. Will definitely be making it a regular stop now.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bklyn Born
Delicious Authentic Jamaican food!The owner Vivian is ALWAYS so welcoming and has a warmth spirit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken
Jessica Butkus
Food is always hot, fresh, & delicious. Staff is always a pleasure! 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kush Shukla
Goat curry was amazing. Great authentic Jamaican
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Isabella Pickert
I just tried Island Rootz and I don’t have enough good things to say about it. Their food is the best I’ve ever had and they’re so friendly. They have such a great variety and great prices for quality food !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brianna Grant
I ordered the sweet chili salmon meal and the salmon was good 7.5/10 but the cabbage was my favorite 2/10 and the rice was kind of dry and tasteless 4/10. I ordered a side of jerk wings 8/10 very good just the sides killed the meal for me and it’s so expensive which i don’t mind if it’s worth it. I think they should work on the sides next time i’ll just get salmon and wings
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Liang Soto
This place was my very first experience with jamaican food, and I wouldn't have it any other way. The food here is super delicious and always has me craving it. From the jerk pork to the fried chicken, it's all top notch food. The atmosphere is great and is super homey. The service is on another level though: my personal experiences have been great anytime I go, I practically feel like family each time I go up to order. I couldn't recommend this place any less if you're looking for a new, amazing amazing experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fry Chicken, Rasta Pasta, Rice and Peas, Jerk Chicken, Jerk Pork, Ox Tail
This place is amazing. Th Waterbury area has been lacking in Jamaican cuisine for a while and this is just what we need. Wonderful food and service. Appreciate the Wednesday special and variety of foods to choose from on a daily basis.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mac & Cheese, Rice and Peas, Curry Goat, Brown Stew Chick, Jerk Chicken, Wings, Ox Tail
Dubb OsO
Curry chicken is so tender‼️
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Rice and Peas, Ox Tail
Steven B.
I almost didn't come back, but I was in the area and was hit with the hunger bug. First time I got jerk chicken and a beef patty, which is what I usually get to test the waters with this type of cuisine. It was simply bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with seasoning on the skin that quickly fell off and left with an unseasoned piece of chicken. The second time, the stewed chicken looked good as many menu items had been wiped off the board. The flavor on the chicken was good, but it reminded me of a recipe I make that combines soy sauce, brown sugar, and honey (among some other seasonings). Not quite what I would expect out of this cuisine. The women inside were friendly, but rung me up incorrectly both times I was in their restaurant. It is a smaller place with some tables, but seems most people just do takeout. Ohh and plantains were cold and tough. This probably should be a 2 star review, but they are a new business, I don't want to tank their average review right off the bat.
OMAR IBRAHIM
It’s just
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nadine Brooks
I'm very disappointed in this place I came here a few times the service was good and the food portions was ok. I was home and I decided to order some food. The food cost $26 . I order jerk pork with rice and peas with a side of fry chicken. The jerk pork was cut up in small pieces like you are feeding a child the side order of chicken was a small chicken leg for $3.26. In doing business consistency is key whether you are picking up or delivery. I tell a couple of my co worker about this place that i found a good Jamaican restaurant now you leave a bad taste in my mouth. The picture is below does this worth @26
If you want good oxtails island roots is the place to go most definitely
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best out of all the local restaurants
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Great Food, Great Costumer Service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicest people! And everything we ordered was delicious. Tried a variety of dishes. Truly authentic Jamaican food. Fresh ingredients. Can’t believe it has taken me this long to try Island Rootz. Will definitely be making it a regular stop now.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious Authentic Jamaican food!The owner Vivian is ALWAYS so welcoming and has a warmth spirit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken
Food is always hot, fresh, & delicious. Staff is always a pleasure! 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Goat curry was amazing. Great authentic Jamaican
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I just tried Island Rootz and I don’t have enough good things to say about it. Their food is the best I’ve ever had and they’re so friendly. They have such a great variety and great prices for quality food !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered the sweet chili salmon meal and the salmon was good 7.5/10 but the cabbage was my favorite 2/10 and the rice was kind of dry and tasteless 4/10. I ordered a side of jerk wings 8/10 very good just the sides killed the meal for me and it’s so expensive which i don’t mind if it’s worth it. I think they should work on the sides next time i’ll just get salmon and wings
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
This place was my very first experience with jamaican food, and I wouldn't have it any other way. The food here is super delicious and always has me craving it. From the jerk pork to the fried chicken, it's all top notch food. The atmosphere is great and is super homey. The service is on another level though: my personal experiences have been great anytime I go, I practically feel like family each time I go up to order. I couldn't recommend this place any less if you're looking for a new, amazing amazing experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fry Chicken, Rasta Pasta, Rice and Peas, Jerk Chicken, Jerk Pork, Ox Tail
Restaurantji Recommends
This place is amazing. Th Waterbury area has been lacking in Jamaican cuisine for a while and this is just what we need. Wonderful food and service. Appreciate the Wednesday special and variety of foods to choose from on a daily basis.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mac & Cheese, Rice and Peas, Curry Goat, Brown Stew Chick, Jerk Chicken, Wings, Ox Tail
Curry chicken is so tender‼️
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Rice and Peas, Ox Tail
I almost didn't come back, but I was in the area and was hit with the hunger bug. First time I got jerk chicken and a beef patty, which is what I usually get to test the waters with this type of cuisine. It was simply bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with seasoning on the skin that quickly fell off and left with an unseasoned piece of chicken. The second time, the stewed chicken looked good as many menu items had been wiped off the board. The flavor on the chicken was good, but it reminded me of a recipe I make that combines soy sauce, brown sugar, and honey (among some other seasonings). Not quite what I would expect out of this cuisine. The women inside were friendly, but rung me up incorrectly both times I was in their restaurant. It is a smaller place with some tables, but seems most people just do takeout. Ohh and plantains were cold and tough. This probably should be a 2 star review, but they are a new business, I don't want to tank their average review right off the bat.
It’s just
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I'm very disappointed in this place I came here a few times the service was good and the food portions was ok. I was home and I decided to order some food. The food cost $26 . I order jerk pork with rice and peas with a side of fry chicken. The jerk pork was cut up in small pieces like you are feeding a child the side order of chicken was a small chicken leg for $3.26. In doing business consistency is key whether you are picking up or delivery. I tell a couple of my co worker about this place that i found a good Jamaican restaurant now you leave a bad taste in my mouth. The picture is below does this worth @26
Food: 1
Service: 1