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Le Virunga RestoMontreal.ca
Le Virunga RestoMontreal.ca
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Le Virunga

Stylish, cozy bistro plating braised goat leg, slow-cooked oxtail & other African-inspired dishes.
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.8$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 6 pm
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AfricanHealthyGrillExoticGluten-free OptionsFine Dining / Upscale

About

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

Details

Our Specialties

Sub-Saharan Pan-African gourmet cuisine.

Amenities, services & more

We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac

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Reviews for Le Virunga

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on Google4.7 (400+)
*as of 2026-07-03
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Review Summary

Le Virunga offers a unique and memorable dining experience in Montreal by artfully blending Quebecois ingredients with bold, aromatic spices from across Africa. Guests frequently praise the thoughtful and innovative menu, which highlights complex flavors and high-quality seasonal produce in a cozy, intimate atmosphere. The restaurant is widely recognized as a hidden gem for foodies who appreciate professional service and carefully curated wine selections, making it a wonderful destination for those seeking a sophisticated and flavorful culinary adventure.
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What an experience. One of the more unique flavour profiles I've had the privilege to try. Every dish was one more pleasant experience than the last. We had the oxtail & the monkfish curry & finished with the banana doughnuts. Everything was delicious & the service was great. The menun is seasonal, so I'm looking forward to trying their fall creations. Highly recommend.

Jun 27, 2026
on Google

Amazing attention to detail in the dishes, cocktails & service. Very abbreviated menunwith some stunning looking & tasting dishes. Highly recommend. After 10 years it has found its true direction. Congratulations to the team.

Jun 20, 2026
on Google

Beautiful dining area & great food! The server(s) were attentive, polite, & professional. Highly recommend this restaurant.

May 10, 2026
on Google

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

Feb 14, 2026
on Google

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
on Google

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!

Jun 1, 2025
on Google

Best high end gastronomy restaurant in town! There's something for everybody, highly recommend!

Dec 19, 2024
on Google

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
on Google

Lovely food, lovely service. This is a fantastic little restaurant serving unique & flavorful dishes, deliciously prepared & beautifully presented. Very friendly & accommodating staff. Highly recommended!

Oct 14, 2024
on Google

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
on Google