Le Virunga
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Le Virunga
Stylish, cozy bistro plating braised goat leg, slow-cooked oxtail & other African-inspired dishes.
Opens Today 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.
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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.
May 20, 2022
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1 Review
5.0
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 !!!
May 15, 2022
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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 😋
May 8, 2022
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1 Review
5.0
Je recommande vivement. Cuisine originale & raffinée, vins fantastiques, service personnalisé, un endroit unique à Montréal
May 6, 2022
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1 Review
5.0
Impeccable food, great service, lovely staff. Even if parking is hard to find, it was well worth the great experience we had.
May 1, 2022
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1 Review
5.0
Vous aimez découvrir de nouvelles saveurs de nouveaux vins dans un décor recherché?
Le Virunga vous réserve un bel accueil & un service attentionné.
Apr 11, 2022
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1 Review
5.0
Délicieux, service impeccable & ambiance fort agréable. Nous y retournerons avec plaisir !
Apr 11, 2022
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4.0
Lovely experience. Attentive staff, excellent food,intimate setting.
Apr 8, 2022
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1 Review
5.0
Warm welcoming atmosphere. Excellent meal. Unique mixology. Looking forward to next visit.
Mar 26, 2022
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1 Review
5.0
Just Amazing! Would've given it more than 5 out of 5 stars if possible!
Mar 12, 2022
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1 Review
4.5
J'ai vraiment aimer la nourriture, l'ambiance est cosy & chaleureuse. La nourriture fait vraiment voyager !
Mar 12, 2022
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5.0
we were there for a special event, part of Montréal en lumière & a special menu conceived of & produced by Lysanne O'bomsawin was our treat. a happy marriage of pan-African & Abenaki ingredients were presented (with beautiful pairings of South African wines) in a parade of gorgeously plated dishes, each with its own twist: confit de canard on a base of cloudberry jam, smoked trout, wapiti tartare,, smoked mutton & a rasberry paté with coconut ice cream. everything was delicious, the portions were adequate, the service & the atmosphere with a great pan-African playlist at a reasonable level wrapped the evening in a bright red bow. we'll be back for their regular menu, soon!
Feb 28, 2022
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1 Review
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.
Feb 26, 2022
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5.0
Nice to return to the Virunga & its succulent menu! Excellent business diner yesterday.
Feb 25, 2022
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5.0
La nourriture, l'alcool, le service & l'ambiance étaient excellents
Je le conseille,
Feb 21, 2022