Le Virunga
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Le Virunga
Stylish, cozy bistro plating braised goat leg, slow-cooked oxtail & other African-inspired dishes.
Opens Wednesday at 6 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 Today |
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
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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
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via LibroSuperbe restaurant! La nourriture était délicieuse & le service impeccable! Merci pour une très belle soirée!
via LibroLe mariage des saveurs dand les plats africains m'a laissé sans voix. C'était DÉLICIEUX!!!!!!
via Librochaque bouchée me replongeait dans la dernière partie du dessin animé Ratatouille 🥰🙏🏾👏🏿
via LibroChaleureux petit restaurant, délicieuse nourriture, utilisation variée & maîtrisée du plantain, service juste, excellente musique, options végé & sans gluten dsiponible en tout temps
via LibroTrès bel accueil, ambiance intimiste & chaleureuse, musique excellente, plats délicieux. Le mélange des genres est tout à fait réussi ! Bravo le Virunga !
via LibroFriendly, comfortable ambience. Delicious food & cocktails. We will definitely be back!
via LibroFive stars is not enough. There are literally NO words to describe the ecstasy brought in by every single bite. So much flavor! I was still sitting in the resto last night while planning my next visit over. Hard for me to imagine anyone not liking this place. It is quaint & intimate. It is beautifully decorated & the cocktails are divine! I had the Mandela & Tonic. I highly recommend!!!
via LibroWent for our anniversary. Lovely small space, excellent service. We had the goat salad appetizer, oxtail & duck leg as mains, & for dessert, the beignets with rum sauce. All was DELICIOUS! Only criticism is that the food could have been hotter. Would certainly visit again to try some of their other dishes, including the goat.
via LibroService impeccable & nourriture excellente. Rien à redire comme d'habitude
via Libroamazing ambiance, so cozy & pretty, plus waitresses were so kind with us.
via LibroNous avons soupé au Virunga dans le cadre de Montréal a Table. Une jolie découverte où les épices exotiques & la banane plantain ont la part belle. Malgré tout, les saveurs manquent un peu de relief. Je m'attendais à quelque chose d'un peu plus explosif en bouche. J'ai pris une quenelle de crevettes en entrée, du veau en plat principal & un moelleux en dessert. Le service est irréprochable & la carte offre de belles options aux végétariens/vegans, ainsi qu'une sélection de vins intéressante. Merci!
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Ambiance très chaleureuse, petit restaurant cosy où on se sent bien, service au top & plats vraiment délicieux qui changent de l'ordinaire.
Je reviendrai avec plaisir :)
via LibroQuelle superbe experience nous avons eu lors de notre repas dans le cadre de Montreal a table avec mon copain hier. Le restaurant est propre & charmant & La rencontre entre la cusine subsaharienne & quebecoise est divine & cest surtout parce que le chef & sa fille zoya transmettent leur amour a nos assiettes. La preparation des aliments fut impeccable & zoya a pris le temps de partager son savoir sur la cuisine subsaharienne avec nous durant son service. Un MUST a Montreal ! 5/5 a tous les nouveaux! Quelle belle decouverte ! A bientot Virunga & merci
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Beau restaurant avec des nappes & serviettes de table en tissu .
Plats tous très bons & différents de notre cuisine habituelle.
Service agréable
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Went in the context of MTL à table for a friend's birthday & can say the following:
1. Very good service
2. Cosy smart casual atmosphere (would be perfect for a date)
3. Exceptional dining
4. Extremely wide range of gluten-friendly options (the only option not GF on the table d'hôte was the plantain chocolate-chip cake)
via Librobel endroit relax & convivial. belle présentation & repas succulents
via LibroNourriture surprenante, aromatisée....& un excellent service!!!! on y retournera, c'est certain.