Le Virunga
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Le Virunga
Stylish, cozy bistro plating braised goat leg, slow-cooked oxtail & other African-inspired dishes.
Opens Tomorrow at 6 pmNew Year's Day: hours might differ
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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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Le Virunga: l'un des trop rares restaurants africains à Montréal
Behind The Scenes: Le Virunga (article en anglais)
Events Nearby
New Year's Eve Dinner at India Rosa
Dec 31, 2025
ABBA CÉLÉBRATION 2025
Dec 10, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
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Akua
Tasty & diverse dishes from different African regions. Menu changes depending on what's in that season which makes the experience exciting.
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.
Rita
Super bon. Service professionnel. J'y retournerai avec plaisir.
Marlyne
Ce restaurant était jolie & very aestheticly pleasing, mais simple en terme de saveur & originalité. Mon copain Nigérien était tres enthousiaste lorsqu'on est rentrer & qu'il y avait beaucoup de musique Afrobeat par des chanteurs nigerien, mais c'était tout. Il n'y avait rien au menu représentant la culture nigérienne.
Niveau nourriture le repas principal etait une banane plantain avec un boeuf style crockpot, rien de special pour 92$ par personne plus taxes & pourboire. Je donne un 5/10. Étant haitienne moi-meme il n'y avait rien de different ou de special pour le prix donné & le menu spécial St-Valentin
Lianne
Went for the first time on Valentine's Day w. A set menu. They were attentive to making adjustments for any intolerances or allergies. It was just excellent!! However, service was a little long we got our food at 11:30pm (reservation at 9pm) but time went by fast thanks to the service checking in, great wine & music
Angel
Très belles assiettes.
Les serveuses étaient très avenantes & à l'écoute.
Keneisha
Quite frankly, this is the best tasting African cuisine I've had the pleasure of eating; however, it was a gastro-tease without the foodgasm with the very disappointing portion size. Two bites in, & it's was over. I believe it brought tears to my eyes.
Claudel
Best high end gastronomy restaurant in town! There's something for everybody, highly recommend!
Anne
Amazing food Cool wine list Inventive cocktails Top notch service Great dining space
P
Food was okay. Price to quality & creativity ratio is lacking. Was probably much better when it first opened but has since lost it's lustre. Unfortunate. Price is around 120$-140$ per person for three services & some drinks.
Eric
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!
Bijan
Great food & great atmosphere. The staff was very nice, unfortunately the service was a bit slow, it might have been simply a one off night.
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!
Karine
Une belle surprise, cuisine savoureuse & de qualité , très bon service & la déco magnifique dans un cadre agréable & cosy. Une bonne adresse !
Elizabeth
Great music, atmosphere, & service. Tasty drinks & foods. Loved the goat stew!
François
Si vous voulez une cuisine succulente & goûteuse, ce restaurant est fabuleux ! Un voyage culinaire d'inspiration africaine dans une ambiance chaleureuse avec service convivial. Un plaisir gastronomique incontournable à Montréal !👌