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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1 Review
5.0
Une explosion de saveurs, un cadre convivial, une équipe efficace & sympathique, avec la maman au fourneau & la fille au service.
Oct 3, 2021
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1 Review
3.5
The place has a nice vibe & ambience, however the food is overpriced. We ordered a shrimp appetizer, it came with TWO shrimps on top of shredded veggies. TWO shrimps! For 14 dollars!
We ordered steak & duck breast. Can't complain about the steak but the duck breast was so chewy, l couldn't finish my plate.
Friendly service though, l had asked for a good table when booking & they booked the best one for us.
Oct 2, 2021
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1 Review
4.0
Très bonne bouffe, mais service très long. On a attendu une heure 45 min. avant d'avoir notre entrée.
Sep 20, 2021
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1 Review
5.0
Excellent restaurant!!
La nourriture était exquise & le service très attentionné ♥️
J'oubliais de mentionner les cocktails que nous avons adorés,le Dawa & le Cap floral.
Sep 10, 2021
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1 Review
5.0
Excellent restaurant. Les plats son succulents, le service est supérieur dans un environnement beau & chaleureux.
Sep 4, 2021
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1 Review
5.0
Le Virunga nous permet de faire un merveilleux voyage en Afrique avec des produits de chez nous. La meilleure façon de s'évader le temps d'une soirée. Tout ça avec un sourire charmant de notre serveuse.
Aug 29, 2021
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1 Review
5.0
Très bonne assiette, à la fois élaborée & subtile. Si la cuisine est l'art du dosage & de l'assemblage, alors Virunga maîtrise sont art ;)
Aug 18, 2021
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1 Review
5.0
Tout était excellent de l'entrée au dessert & l'accueil & le service exceptionnels
Aug 12, 2021
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1 Review
5.0
Great food, amazing presentation, attentive service & a cozy location. Cocktails could have been bigger, but were unusual & delicious nevertheless.
Aug 8, 2021
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1 Review
5.0
Great service & food! The mutton was so tender & the fowl was excellent. They also have a great selection of alcoholic & nonalcoholic beverages. Definitely recommend!
Jul 15, 2021
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1 Review
4.0
Tout simplement très très bon. Courtois & professionel. A recommander.
Jul 10, 2021
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1 Review
5.0
Tout était parfait. Nourriture exquise, service impeccable & bonne ambiance. Une expérience que je vous recommande.
Jul 9, 2021
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1 Review
4.0
Cuisine exceptionelle. Le service est un peu lent car il n'y a qu'une personne pour s'en occuper. J'avoue qu'elle est excellente. Mais nous avons attendu un petit peu. Comme c'etait soir de match du Canadien pendant la finale de la coupe Stanley... c'est acceptable... Je dois dire que ma femme & moi etions le seul groupe totalement "blanc". Si la cuisine de ce restaurant attire autant d'Afro-Canadiens, elle doit etre proche d'authentique. Je dois dire que ce fut un vrai regal!!! Nous avons ete tres bien recu. La bouffe est geniale. Un peu epices, mais pas trop. Just ideale pour apprecier les saveurs africaines. J'y retournerai certainnement.
Jul 5, 2021
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1 Review
5.0
Le repas était excellent, l'ambiance chaleureuse & le service très attentionné! Un grand merci pour cette belle soirée.
Jul 2, 2021
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1 Review
5.0
The food is excellent, you can really taste every flavor. The atmosphere is beautiful, very cozy. Great service.
Jul 1, 2021