lundi | Fermé |
mardi | Fermé |
mercredi | 18:00 - 22:00 |
jeudi | 18:00 - 22:00 |
vendredi | 18:00 - 23:00 |
samedi | 18:00 - 23:00 |
dimanche | Fermé |
Le Virunga Restaurant c’est l’histoire de deux passionnées de la culture africaine, qui vous invitent à découvrir la richesse gastronomique de ce continent qui leur est cher.
À travers des recettes traditionnelles revisitées, le restaurant célèbre les saveurs authentiques de l’Afrique sub-saharienne, tout en mettant à l’honneur les produits locaux du Québec.
À la fois simple et créative, cette cuisine témoigne avant tout d’un respect des ingrédients et de la gastronomie.
Le Virunga restaurant se veut un lieu convivial et chaleureux emprunt d’un service professionnel et de qualité.
Cheffe Maria et sa fille Zoya vous accueillent avec générosité pour une expérience culinaire unique, entre mémoire, modernité et transmission.
Carte de vins 100% sud-africains
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african(44) saveur(44) dishes(36) cocktail(36) dessert(34) vin(31) unique(28) recommend(28) wine(27)I wanted to discover something new & authentic during our recent visit to Montreal. While browsing eater, Le Virunga caught my attention & I decided to try it. While my diet is mainly vegetarian, I occasionally eat non vegetarian dishes. My husband & I were pleasantly surprised by the high quality of the dishes & a range of amazing new flavors at this neighborhood restaurant. We absolutely loved the fact that the atmosphere was very relaxing & comfortable yet sophisticated. I sincerely admire the mother & daughter team & their determination to bring a piece of their African heritage to this northern city. Thank you! I wish you all the best in your persuit of your dreams! PS If possible, please add more vegetarian dishes to your menu.
Cuisine raffinée & épicée. Excellent service & accueil. Je recommande sans hésitation pour ceux qui veulent découvrir la cuisine africaine.
Amazing food. Incredible Service. Charming atmosphere. Authentic experience. Everything from the cocktails (Elephant Tree & non alocholic Kibri) to the starters (ginger soup & avocado mango shrimp dish) to the main course (oxtail & goat) & finally dessert & tea (plantain donuts & chai rooiboos) was delicious & thoughtful. A true gem!
Le Virunga – a visit well worth it!
Last evening, I set out with a foodie friend to discover Le Virunga. Traffic woes, street closures & exasperating parking frustration almost changed my plans. But perseverance prevailed, & turned out to be well worth it. Tucked away in the heart of the Plateau, Le Virunga restaurant is cozy, intimate & tastefully decorated. A life-size, chalk-drawn map of Africa on the back wall faces the entrance; other walls are adorned with hangings depicting African art & culture. The table runners in hues of blue, brown & gold, some patterned, some plain, are an imaginative evocation of the African continent. Le Virunga features a Pan-African fusion menu with touches of French gastronomy, & highlights a few local Quebec products. Offerings are diverse, all very tempting & include vegetarian options. We particularly enjoyed the starter named after the resto itself, Le Virunga: spicy marinated shrimp showcased on a macedoine of fresh mango & papaya, lightly drizzled with pili pili vinaigrette & garnished with sprigs of arugula & slices of avocado: delectable. Suya – tenderloin brochette - was tender & tasty. For mains, ginger-&-cinnamon-roasted Marieville duck was flavourful, the plantain fries extraordinary. Veal sirloin topped with a mound of mashed mauve sweet potatoes, a layer of sautéed spinach & a plantain crisp as a finishing touch, melted in the mouth. Hot pepper sauce condiment served on the side. Dishes are creatively plated & presented to appeal to both sight & appetite. The background rhythmic music, at just the right volume, playlisted on Spotify created just the right vibe. Prices are eminently affordable. Service was warm, gracious & attentive. Definitely worth an encore visit, & an opportunity to explore the wine & dessert offerings.
Absolutely delicious. The only drawback was a thunderstorm knocked out the power during the meal! This put the staff to the test, who rose to the challenge beautifully.
Highly recommend the pangasius, a very light, flaky catfish. Pinotage & Mandela Tonic paired well with the light, flavorful fare. Would definitely come back!
We really enjoyed the food. The only comment I can make is about the restaurant. It was a hot summers night & I don't believe the air condition in the restaurant was fully functional.
We had a great dining experience at Le Virunga. We both had the leg of goat & it was absolutely delicious. In addition, the service, drinks, & ambience were all great. We would definitely come again to try more dishes & we highly recommend it to others.
Excellent. The menu included options suitable for pescetarians, vegetarians & vegans as well as a range of meat & fowl dishes. The oxtail was to die for. Exceptional cocktails.
Excellente cuisine originale , service impeccable, cadre agréable. Ambiance calme où on peut se parler sans crier, ça fait du bien.
Vraiment excellent!!! Belle présentation d'assiettes, bon service.je vais y retourner!!!
Excellent service, ambiance agréable (musique avec un bon niveau de fond sonore) & surtout tr`s bonne nourriture. La carte nous a plus inspiré cette fois ci mais le goût reste présent. Parfumé, épicé, ... Très bon.
AMAZING food. Service can be a bit slow to check-in on you, but worth it.
Wow! Great food. Great drinks! Great ambience! I will be recommending Le Virunga for some time to come.
Excellent cocktails, friendly service & a unique & thoughtful menu.