Le Virunga

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5.0

Delicious, great-tasting wines in the tasting menu, & what delightful medley of notes & ingredients in desserts & wines.

Oct 5, 2025
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Nedjeda

3.0

La nourriture est très bonne, mais les portions sont petites. Resto gastronomique, mais service… comment dire… mon verre s'est renversé, je ne me suis même pas faite offerte un autre (même à mes frais); c'était l'anniversaire de mon mari, on a amené le gâteau & j'ai dit à la serveuse pour le mettre au frigo, elle a dit je vais voir avec la cheffe & elle a laissé le gâteau sur la table tout le long de notre souper & ne nous est pas revenue sur ça, donc on a compris qu'il fallait prendre leur dessert (on aurait aimé tout même qu'il nous offre de le garder au frais) … donc la petite attention qui aurait pu faire la différence n'était pas là. Je ne suis pas sûre de vouloir y retourner.

Aug 24, 2025
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Eric

5.0

Came for MTL á Table promotion - a wonderful evening! This was high level cooking in a style I didn`t know, sub-Saharan African specialties & inspiration. The servers were warm, professional, knowledgeable & courteous. The atmosphere was cozy but not cramped with music that was not too loud & convivial. & the food was great - every dish came out perfectly, beautifully presented, delicious even though it was unfamiliar (part of the appeal). From the dual eggplant with watercress foam stew appetizer through the cooked banana with light chocolate & biscuit dessert, all was done to perfection. My main course (Palette of Bon Boeuf low-temperature beef, lacquered with tomato juice flavoured with curry & turmeric, butternut squash purée, potato cromesquis, marinated zucchini roll) was amazingly tender & delicious. Artful & satisfying, we will be back! An additional thanks for using warm serving plates, which kept the delicious hot food warm without rushing through it! It`s a sign of a good restaurant that knows what it`s doing. Highly recommended!

Nov 7, 2024
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Sophie

3.0

Plats savoureux & relevés à souhait. Ingrédients de qualité, bonnes cuissons, bien exécuté dans l'ensemble. Par contre, mon plat principal était à peine plus gros que l'entrée & le dessert: comme légumes, un demi bébé bok choy, & une demie petite betterave. Deux adultes qui passent à travers la carte: mon conjoint & moi sommes restés sur notre faim, & nous avons tout mangé jusqu'au dernier grain de couscous. Je suis un peu déçue de mon expérience à cause de ça. Faites-nous découvrir la gastronomie africaine avec plus que 3 bouchées! Trop cher payé pour des petites portions.

Mar 18, 2024
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Syeda

5.0

Delicious food, service & presentation! We tried multiple dishes as well as both desserts, & everything tasted extremely comforting & delicious! The service is really good too, the server took her time to explain everything to us about the dishes & we also had some help pairing a perfect wine with the dishes! Highly recommended!!

Mar 16, 2024
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Rafael

5.0

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.

Jan 25, 2024
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5.0

Ce fut une belle découverte à travers l'expérience Mtl à table.
Une parfaite combinaison de goûts & de saveurs de l'entrée au dessert.
J'ai apprécié l'ambiance intimiste du restaurant & le personnel a été excellent.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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5.0

Absolutely delicious & very good service. We were a group of 5 friends who enjoyed their Zahabu, Argentinian shrimp starter. for the main we enjoyed the Walleye fish catch of the day & the guinea fowl. Both desserts that evening are delicious & one is gluten-free, which was great since one of my friends is unable to eat wheat. Their selection of South African wines is also well priced & excellent, we ordered the Pinotage which is South Africa's signature red wine grape. This was our 4th time dining at this wonderful restaurant. Definitely returning before year end. Bravo Chef Maria!!

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5.0

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.

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5.0

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.

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5.0

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 😋

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5.0

Très bon repas . Les plats sont bien présentés. super frais, d'une cuisson parfaite & super délicieux. Seul bémol: un délicieux dessert mais minuscule. Nous les québécois nous avons une grosse dent sucrée & nous apprécions une bonne portion de dessert.

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5.0

Excellent ambiance & food, a neighborhood gem with a very good selection of African wines at a reasonable price!! A wonderful experience with friends. Lovely decor & music, which was not too loud so we were able to enjoy dinner conversation. For starters we tried their Argentinian shrimp & the Maradi which is a cassava couscous with pan fried eggplant & okra, both were deliciously seasoned & the okra was prepared to perfection without a sliminess which happens if not prepared properly. The mains were equally delicious, we had the Faguibine which is the duck with sweet potatoes pure & spinach, we requested the duck be cooked to medium instead of rare. The Chef accommodated us & it was perfect, not dry at all. The other main was the Mouton & also deliciously prepared. Their sauces are mouth watering. Of course we had the desserts, we tried both desserts, the Crepes & the Bananas & chocolate cloud which was very similar to chocolate mousse & they too were excellent.
Our wine paired perfectly with the meal, it was an organic wine from Africa, a blend of cabernet & merlot.
We will certainly return & encourage you to go dine at Le Virunga. Last but not least was the wonderful & attentive service. Our waitress was very accommodating & knowledgeable. Merci pour un très bon repas & un belle soirée. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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5.0

Tout était excellent de l'entrée au dessert & l'accueil & le service exceptionnels

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3.0

Mon mari a pris le jarret de boeuf cuit pendant 20 heures nous nous attendions à une viande qui fond dans la bouche & au contraire la viande était dure & présence de beaucoup de gras. Moi j'ai choisi l'épaule de chèvre la viande était dure beaucoup de tirasse & des gros os, donc une portion assez minime pour la viande. Les accompagnements étaient de goût moyen par contre, nous avons beaucoup aimé le dessert.

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4.5

Nous avons passé une expérience culinaire exceptionnelle au Virunga pour le repas de la St Valentin en famille.
Les entrées étaient délicieuses, surtout la soupe de mais. Les côtes de boeuf étaient exquises, elles fondaient sur la langue pour une explosion de goût tout en finesse. Le dessert OMG, découverte de la mousse au beurre de cacahuète, j'étais dubitative mais quelle délice.
Merci au Virunga pour cette merveilleuse soirée

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5.0

Très bon accueil & service. Décoration chaleureuse, ambiance tamisée... Le menu qui mêle saveurs québécoises & africaines est très intéressant. Mon plat de mouton était très bon. Le dessert de moelleux au chocolat : un délice! Très bons vins d'Afrique du Sud...

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5.0

Le Virunga was the most pleasant surprise I've had at a restaurant in a long time! The atmosphere is warm & inviting, even on a cold rainy night! The music was superb, & played at a volume that allowed for normal conversation. & the food ... absolutely delicious. We were 5 friends for dinner , & everyone adored their dishes. Mine was a pan seared Sturgeon, just delicious. & the plantain donut for dessert ... wow. I don't want to forget our server; she explained the dishes & eagerly answered our questions & even asked the chef when we had questions about substitutions. Cannot wait to go back. One more thing, lovely wine list, our Riesling was superb!

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4.0

Great atmosphere & great cuisine ...dessert to die for !

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5.0

We were three adults that had dinner at this restaurant on June 22, 2019. The restaurant is very tastefully decorated with African art, reproductions, objects etc. Very well done. In the background is African music. However, it is not loud at all. We had three courses: opening course, main course & dessert. Every dish that we had was beautifully presented. Everything was so colourful & delicious. All three adults loved their courses. In terms of wine, we chose a Pinot Noir from South Africa. Superb!! Unfortunately, the wine is a private import & not yet available in liquor stores. Service was excellent. Our waitress, Carolina, was professional, efficient & knowledgeable about the menu. Restrooms were small but spotless. Since this is a small restaurant, it is best to reserve. There's only 12-13 tables. We will certainly return!