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.
We had a great dining experience at Le Virunga. We both had the leg of goat & it was absolutely delicious. In addition, the service, drinks, & ambience were all great. We would definitely come again to try more dishes & we highly recommend it to others.
It has been a long time since we had not gone to a restaurant where all the dishes we order were not only amazing from starters to dessert. They were original , well presented & mixing ingredients in a different way.
The service was equally efficient & courteous.
The minus will be the wine list- but definitely a most return.
Completely recommend to go discover.
Apr 2, 2018
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Excellent food & loved the cozy ambience. My boyfriend & I had a fantastic dinner date :-)
We will definitely go back & I highly recommend this restaurant.
Nous avions apprécié tout ce qui nous avait été servi. Le service était super. Je recommande vraiment ce restaurant. C'était ma deuxième fois & je suis encore plus séduite.
Nous avons eu un excellent service, la serveuse nous a expliqué tout le menu & les vins. Ils nous ont apportés chacune une assiette afin que nous puissions goûtés à toutes les plats de la table d'hôte. Je crois que nous avons eu une excellente idée de manger notre repas sous forme de dégustation (chacun se sert dans toutes les assiettes) car je ne suis pas sure que j'aurai autant apprécié que de n'avoir que mon plat personnel. Nous avons adorés les saveurs de chaque plats (le velouté de maïs & la truite arc-en-ciel étaient très bon), une belle soirée que je recommande d'essayer au mojns une fois.
Nov 4, 2017
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I had an amazing dining experience at Le Virunga. My previous encounters with African food have been with Ethiopian cuisine only, so this place was a real discovery. The service was excellent, & each item on the menu was explained by the waitress. The food itself was similarly excellent. I had the Poulet d'Amours à la Moambe. The chicken was tender & easily fell off the bone, & was complemented by the palm nut sauce. The desserts here are also unique & not to be missed (where else will you be able to find plantain doughnuts)? I cannot recommend this place more enthusiastically, & will definitely be returning in the future with more friends. This is a one-of-a-kind dining experience in Montreal.
Très belle expérience culinaire.
Carte simplifiée mais rotation des menus selon les menues
Service agréable & rapide.
Endroit cosy & chaleureux, recommandé pour les soirées en amoureux ;-)
Aug 28, 2017
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We had a fantastic dinner in this intimate, upscale pan-African restaurant. Our waitress was eager to explain & translate the menu, with its amazing range of ingredients; she was so kind & efficient. Everything was absolutely delicious, especially the gorgeous Virunga salad, the lamb, & the terrific cocktails. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening & Le Virunga; I'd recommend it very highly.
Encore une fois excellent repas au Virunga!!! L'harmonie & la créativité des plats est toujours au rendez-vous. Le service & l'ambiance sont également super. Restaurant préféré !! Je le recommande à 200% ! Allez-y !
Outstanding! In a family run, comfortable, casual, & cozy restaurant, we had a lovely meal. The Pan-African influenced food was heady, but well balanced, beautiful, & deeply satisfying. The service was warm & gracious. I would recommend this restaurant to both locals & tourists.
Nourriture parfaite, service parfait & soirée parfaite. Je recommande fortement. Le restaurant peut même accommoder les vegans ( je suggère toutefois de toujours appeler avant pour vérifier avec eux).
Haute gastronomie africaine. Cuisine typique avec légumes & épices dont nous ne connaissions pas le nom, mais qu'on a eu beaucoup de plaisir à découvrir. Le poulet de Cornouailles était excellent & le ragoût de chèvre aussi. Je recommande ce petit restaurant sympatique avec un excellent service à tous les aventuriers.
Je suis allé au Virunga plus d'une fois & la nourriture & l'ambiance étaient toujours très bonne. Chaque repas est une expérience unique dont il faut profiter en attendant la prochaine. Fortement recommandé si vous êtes sur le plateau & que la banquise ne vous tente pas
