Le Virunga
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Le Virunga
Stylish, cozy bistro plating braised goat leg, slow-cooked oxtail & other African-inspired dishes.
6 pm - 10 pm
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 6 pm - 10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 pm - 10 pm |
| Friday | 6 pm - 11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 pm - 11 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Info & Location
About us
Virunga Restaurant is the story of two women passionate about African culture, who invite you to discover the gastronomic richness of this continent, which is so dear to them.
Through revisited traditional recipes, the restaurant celebrates the authentic flavors of sub-Saharan Africa, while showcasing local Quebec products.
Both simple and creative, this cuisine demonstrates, above all, a respect for ingredients and gastronomy.
Virunga Restaurant aims to be a warm and friendly place, offering professional and quality service.
Chef Maria and her daughter Zoya generously welcome you for a unique culinary experience, combining history, modernity, and heritage.
100% South African wine list
Through revisited traditional recipes, the restaurant celebrates the authentic flavors of sub-Saharan Africa, while showcasing local Quebec products.
Both simple and creative, this cuisine demonstrates, above all, a respect for ingredients and gastronomy.
Virunga Restaurant aims to be a warm and friendly place, offering professional and quality service.
Chef Maria and her daughter Zoya generously welcome you for a unique culinary experience, combining history, modernity, and heritage.
100% South African wine list
Our Specialties
Sub-Saharan Pan-African gourmet cuisine.
Amenities, services & more
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Press
Must-Visit Restaurants on the Plateau-Mont-Royal
International Women's Day: These Women Are Reshaping Montreal's Restaurant Industry
Montréal en Lumière: When the City Shines Through Its Flavors
Eating Local in Montreal: Our Top Picks Committed to Serving Quebec Foods
Gastronomy and Black History Month: The Restaurateurs Bringing Montreal to Life
Le Virunga: l'un des trop rares restaurants africains à Montréal
Behind The Scenes: Le Virunga (article en anglais)
Events Nearby
POP Montreal International Music Festival 2025
Sep 24, 2025 to Sep 28, 2025
BLVD Festival 2025
Aug 28, 2025 to Aug 31, 2025
Reviews often mention
african(44) saveur(44) dishes(36) cocktail(36) dessert(34) vin(31) unique(28) recommend(28) wine(27)Page 12 of 29 - 568 Reviews
via LibroAccompagnés de personnes âgées, nous avons profiter d'un excellent repas, d'une ambiance assez tranquille pour échanger librement avec eux & d'un service très chaleureux & courtois.
via LibroNuméro 1 sur toute la ligne. ACCUEIL chaleureux & patience de la serveuse pour expliquer le menu. AMBIANCE feutrée & décor rappelant l'Afrique sans être trop chargé. CUISINE exquise & savoureuse; dosage subtil & parfait des saveurs & des épices. Première expérience...à répéter sans réserve.
via LibroI went 3yrs ago & came back yesterday. Still delicious, great service perfect for a date night !
via LibroBelle découverte! Une cuisine qui nous amène ailleurs tout en étant raffinée. Un bon rapport qualité-prix.
via LibroTout est délicieux (cocktails, entrées, repas principal & dessert). Le vin conseillé allait très bien avec les plats. Service attentionné & naturel. Très belle ambiance. Une de mes belles expériences resto. C'était la première fois mais pas la dernière.
via Librobravo !!! Une expérience unique! Un accueil chaleureux! Des mets délicats & fins, tout était franchement magique ! Du début à la fin nous avons été émerveillé par cette atmosphère de douceur & de saveurs exquises! Merci pour cette soirée de rêve. Merci !!!
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Another delicious meal at Le Virunga 🤩
My wife & I both enjoyed the Argentinian shrimp with mango appetizer & she had the artic Char & I the lamb. Beautiful presentation & their sauces are simply delicious with a balance that enhances the proteins. We shared a dessert to finish off our gourmet meal. I also want to congratulate the sommelier, very good quality South African wines at an affordable price point.
Looking forward to our next meal at Le Virunga 😋
via LibroJe recommande vivement. Cuisine originale & raffinée, vins fantastiques, service personnalisé, un endroit unique à Montréal
via LibroImpeccable food, great service, lovely staff. Even if parking is hard to find, it was well worth the great experience we had.
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Vous aimez découvrir de nouvelles saveurs de nouveaux vins dans un décor recherché?
Le Virunga vous réserve un bel accueil & un service attentionné.
via LibroDélicieux, service impeccable & ambiance fort agréable. Nous y retournerons avec plaisir !
via LibroLovely experience. Attentive staff, excellent food,intimate setting.
via LibroWarm welcoming atmosphere. Excellent meal. Unique mixology. Looking forward to next visit.
via LibroJust Amazing! Would've given it more than 5 out of 5 stars if possible!
via LibroJ'ai vraiment aimer la nourriture, l'ambiance est cosy & chaleureuse. La nourriture fait vraiment voyager !
via Librowe were there for a special event, part of Montréal en lumière & a special menu conceived of & produced by Lysanne O'bomsawin was our treat. a happy marriage of pan-African & Abenaki ingredients were presented (with beautiful pairings of South African wines) in a parade of gorgeously plated dishes, each with its own twist: confit de canard on a base of cloudberry jam, smoked trout, wapiti tartare,, smoked mutton & a rasberry paté with coconut ice cream. everything was delicious, the portions were adequate, the service & the atmosphere with a great pan-African playlist at a reasonable level wrapped the evening in a bright red bow. we'll be back for their regular menu, soon!