Le Virunga
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Le Virunga
Stylish, cozy bistro plating braised goat leg, slow-cooked oxtail & other African-inspired dishes.
Opens Wednesday at 6 pm
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About us
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
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
Our Specialties
Sub-Saharan Pan-African gourmet cuisine.
Amenities, services & more
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Press
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Gastronomy and Black History Month: The Restaurateurs Bringing Montreal to Life
Le Virunga: l'un des trop rares restaurants africains à Montréal
Behind The Scenes: Le Virunga (article en anglais)
Events Nearby
The Lauriers de la Gastronomie Québécoise 2026
May 4, 2026
Montréal en Lumière 2026
Feb 27, 2026 to Mar 7, 2026
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Brad
A hidden gem in The Plateau area of Montreal. If you're looking for something different, & mind-blowing flavours, give this place a try.
The restaurant is a Pan-African fusion restaurant; a hybrid of Saharan, Congolese, & Mozambican cuisine. The flavours of the unique spice blends were outrageously good. You can tell the sauces are very thoughtfully prepared. & the small, well-curated menu shows that they want to specialize in what they do, rather than offer a hundred different things & miss the mark on some. Also, a well put together all-South African wine list.
We will definitely come again!
Nicole
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!
Rachel
Came from NYC back to Montreal just to eat here again. Our favorite meal in the city. A truly unique dining experience, amazing flavors, & first class service.
Graham
Fantastic find while in town on vacation! Service was on point & the food was unique & very delicious. Cozy space for a cute date night
Fern
Lovely food, lovely service. This is a fantastic little restaurant serving unique & flavorful dishes, deliciously prepared & beautifully presented. Very friendly & accommodating staff. Highly recommended!
Rohan
Unique African dishes. Tapas format, so plan for ordering more than one dish per person. Nice cocktails.
Joan
A unique find in a city where there's so many nice restaurants, this one really stood out. Delicious menu, food cooked with love, very kind & forthcoming service. 💖 thank you!!
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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!
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This restaurant was the HIGHLIGHT of our trip to Montreal. The food was unique, & displayed an affection for food culture that rivals some of the best in the city. This is absolutely a must!
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Tres joli table , unique en son genre à Montréal . Excellent & attentif service / à refaire
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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.
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J'ai apprécié la décoration, l'ambiance, l'accueil, la musique, la propreté du restaurant (incluant toilettes).
Le service était très chaleureux & les plats servis étaient chauds comme je les aime & savoureux. Je pouvais identifier la saveur de chaque ingrédient du plat en bouche & l'explosion des saveurs en bouche est une expérience unique. Ma réservation était pour une personne seule pour le menu table d'hôte dans le cadre de l'évènement MTL à table. Ma table était bien située & j'ai reçu la même attention & le même temps de service que les autres tables qui avaient plus d'une personne.
La carte des boissons non-alcoolisées est très riche, j'ai commandé un d'jino pour l'association fruit de la passion & citronnelle qui était bon mais, ma petite déception était de n'avoir pas pu goûter la citronnelle car le jus de la passion était la saveur dominante de la boisson.
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bravo !!! Une expérience unique! Un accueil chaleureux! Des mets délicats & fins, tout était franchement magique ! Du début à la fin nous avons été émerveillé par cette atmosphère de douceur & de saveurs exquises! Merci pour cette soirée de rêve. Merci !!!
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Je recommande vivement. Cuisine originale & raffinée, vins fantastiques, service personnalisé, un endroit unique à Montréal
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Warm welcoming atmosphere. Excellent meal. Unique mixology. Looking forward to next visit.
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Le Virunga ! Toujours aussi bon, créatif & magnifiquement présenté! Le service est aussi exceptionnel!
C'est une expérience unique à chaque passage!
J'adore & recommande vivement, ce restaurant, à tous ceux qui veulent découvrir la belle gastronomie africaine!!!
Bravo Mesdames! Continuez de nous éblouir & à très bientôt!
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Cuisine délicieusement unique, ambiance feutrée & service sympathique. Une expérience à répéter!
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The food & drink were all very good, with flavors & spices that tasted deliciously unique. Loved the Mandela cocktail. The wait staff was welcoming & efficient.
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Expect delicious food from different regions i Africa prepared with a twist. This makes the experience truly memorable & unique. The staff are also super friendly.
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Excellent cocktails, friendly service & a unique & thoughtful menu.