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.
The food was fantastic & the service was even better, the staff know the menu inside out & were very professional . Very satisfied & highly recommended to all. Will definitely be back as they change their menu regularly
Excellente expérience au Virunga à Montréal.
Le jarret de chèvre fondant était remarquable, tant par sa tendreté que par la richesse de ses saveurs. Le service s'est montré courtois, attentif & efficace. L'ambiance du lieu, à la fois élégante & accueillante, a parfaitement complété l'expérience culinaire. Une adresse à recommander sans réserve.
Oct 2, 2025
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Amazing place with very unique dishes. The only comment would be the amount of food per dish, felt like they could have been more generous. But totally recommend & worth paying a visit!
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!
Stopped in here by chance, & so happy we did on our first night in Montreal. Every bite was incredible. The food took a fair while to come out, but it was worth it when it did. Highly recommend the Duck breast dish & the Rainbow Trout dish!
Aug 14, 2024
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Le Virunga est un restaurant incontournable à Montréal. Les plats sont succulents & savoureux, l'accueil du personnel est chaleureux, & l'ambiance est remarquable. Nous n'avons que des éloges pour Le Virunga & le recommandons fortement à tous ceux & celles qui lisent ce commentaire. Vous ne serez pas déçu!
Le Virunga est un restaurant incontournable à Montréal. Les plats sont succulents & savoureux, l'accueil du personnel est chaleureux, & l'ambiance est remarquable. Nous n'avons que des éloges pour Le Virunga & le recommandons fortement à tous ceux & celles qui lisent ce commentaire. Vous ne serez pas déçu!
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!!
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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Nous avons dîné entre copines dans ce restaurant & nous avons vraiment apprécié ! La cuisine est délicieuse & raffinée. Le service est qualitatif. Rien a dire je recommande !
The place is amazing. It is cosy & feels so calm & warm at the same time. The waitresses were polite, knowledgable & so professional, attentive but gave space to enjoy the dinner in a quiet ambience. The food was delicious & arrived thoughtfully presented. I would recommend to take 2.5 hours to enjoy the ambience, the food & drinks- time is flying with the great service, the wonderful location & the most amazing food. It was an unexpected find for me, & I will come back for sure. Very happy with my experience there- worth every dollar.
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 :)
J'ai adoré mon expérience au Virunga. Des plats gastronomiques & avant-gardistes.
Beau service, bonne nourriture, belle présentation des assiettes. Je recommande grandement ce restaurant.
We had a wonderful experience at Le Virunga! Excellent & unique flavors & dishes. The service was TrueType outstanding. A memorable evening. I would recommend this restaurant for any special occasion!
Superbe Expérience
Le service était courtois, la bouffe sublime ( je recommande à tout le monde la queue de boeuf)
& les accords de vin suggérés excellents
Nous allons revenir c'est certain
