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.
Le Virunga offers a bold African inspired dining experience in the Plateau, blending local Quebec ingredients with aromatic spices and bold flavors that feel thoughtful and special without being fussy. Guests praise flavorful, well seasoned mains and innovative entrées, and the atmosphere is described as cozy, elegant and intimate. The service is frequently praised as attentive and professional, with staff who know the menu inside out and a wine list that features a South African focus. Many reviews highlight the Pan African fusion concept and a small, carefully chosen menu that changes with the season, inviting a sense of discovery. While some notes mention small portions or occasional delays, the overall sentiment points to high quality, craft, and hospitality that make Le Virunga a standout option in Montreal's dining scene.
Nous sommes allé 3 fois jusqu'à présent & sommes toujours aussi satisfait. Les plats sont savoureux & les ingrédients de qualité (majoritairement de source locale). La carte des vins est intéressante & pour tous les goûts. Ça vaut également le coup de commencer par un de leurs cocktails signatures qui nous ont jamais déçus jusqu'à présent. Le service est également excellent & personnalisé. On apprécie également l'ambiance. La musique n'est pas trop forte ce qui nous permet de s'entendre parler. À noter que les plats ne sont pas piquants pour ceux que ça pourrait inquiéter !
Aug 9, 2024
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Loved the place. The food was modern, visually appealing, tasty with a journey in Africa. Cocktails were inspiring & service was very attentive. Totally recommend it & will go back. Menu changes as per local availability. I unfortunately forgot to take a picture of our dessert.
5 star all the way! Food was excellent, wait staff wete very attentive & knowledgeable & the atmosphere was intimate & comfortable. I recommend the mutton - incredible flavor! Treat yourself to the Elephant Tree cocktail! Delightful :)
Dined during mtl a table & it exceeded my expectations. I'll be honest this year's mtl a table had a lot of lackluster food but Le Virunga was on point from the small serving of delicious nuts as you sit at the table, the cocktails & meal. Their vegetarian option on the menu was delicious, there wasn't a morsel of food remaining on my plate. desserts were pleasant they do seem to update the menu seasonally so I'd like to try their puff puff once it's on the menu again. Note that it's best to have a reservation this is a small restaurant maybe seats 24-30 people at most. & if you're vegetarian it's best to reserve in advance so that the kitchen can prepare a main (as per I was told when I inquired because I didn't see a vege option in their regular menu).
Le Virunga immediately jumped out when we were planning a special trip to Montreal & looking for unique dinner options. With an incredibly imaginative menu, & from what we could see online, a really warm & welcoming interior, we jumped at the opportunity to make a reservation. We've travelled extensively & eaten at some of the best restaurants in North America, Europe, Latin America, & Southeast Asia, & Le Virunga exceeded our expectations. Here we had among the most unique & delicious cocktails we've ever tried, for starters. The portions of the mains were beyond generous; in hindsight, I wish we had thrown etiquette to the wind & ordered literally all of the appetizers instead, just because we would have been treated to that many more plates/flavours. The atmosphere is incredible, the decor is both comfortable & whimsical, & the service is exemplary. I cannot fault Le Virunga on any count - it was a wonderful night, plain & simple. If we were locals, this would be a repeat spot for certain.
Très bon restaurant africain. Menu à la carte ce soir-là avec 3 entrées, 4 plats principaux & 2 desserts. Service courtois & attentionné. Ambiance tranquille & très beau décor. Cocktails succulents. Un beau 4 étoiles sur 5, en raison d'une entrée choisie un peu trop réduite en portion.
We had a great meal here. The restaurant is nice, the service was excellent, & the food was different & delicious. We also enjoyed the drinks -- both our adult cocktails & the kids' mocktails (especially the one with passionfruit). Like most things, I wish it were a little bit less expensive.
Aug 22, 2022
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Tout 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.
Les plats sont raffinés & les cocktails très bons !
La salle est décorée de façon à ce que l'atmosphère soit cosy, c'est très agréable.
Le service était tout autant de qualité, la serveuse à gérer le temps d'attente à la perfection.
Merci pour ce moment !
Excellent restaurant!!
La nourriture était exquise & le service très attentionné ♥️
J'oubliais de mentionner les cocktails que nous avons adorés,le Dawa & le Cap floral.
