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Le Virunga

Stylish, cozy bistro plating braised goat leg, slow-cooked oxtail & other African-inspired dishes.
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.8$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 6 pm
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AfricanHealthyGrillExoticGluten-free OptionsFine Dining / Upscale

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

Our Specialties

Sub-Saharan Pan-African gourmet cuisine.

Amenities, services & more

We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac

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Reviews for Le Virunga

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on Google4.7 (400+)
*as of 2026-02-19
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Review Summary

Le Virunga receives praise for a refined yet cozy atmosphere, impeccable service, and a bold inventive take on Pan African fusion that blends Saharan, Congolese, and Mozambican influences into surprising and deeply flavorful dishes. Diners highlight complex spice blends, thoughtful pairings, and a menu that changes with the season, providing a sense of travel and discovery in every visit. The wine list and desserts are frequently praised, as is the overall ambiance that feels elegant and welcoming, with service described as attentive and professional. While portions are sometimes noted as small and prices on the higher side, the experience is repeatedly described as memorable, with several tasting experiences and a feeling of authenticity that makes Le Virunga a standout destination for food lovers and those seeking a distinctive night out.
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Delicious food, service & presentation! We tried multiple dishes as well as both desserts, & everything tasted extremely comforting & delicious! The service is really good too, the server took her time to explain everything to us about the dishes & we also had some help pairing a perfect wine with the dishes! Highly recommended!!

Mar 16, 2024
on Google

Delicious

Feb 25, 2024
on Google
5.0

The food was absolutely amazing. We had the fried beans, the cod & the steak. It was all flavourful. We ended up ordering a second plate of the steak because that's how amazing it was. & the service was impeccable.

Feb 16, 2024
on Google

Un très bel endroit qui réussit à vous faire découvrir la beauté de la cuisine africaine venant de partout sur le continent! Nous avions fait une réservation pour trois & demander un plat végétalien qui a été une merveilleuse surprise😋. Nous recommendons fortement & reviendrons très bientôt !! Le plus: la petite bougie sur le gâteau pour me souhaiter ma fête alors que je n'avais rien dit 🥳 🥰 un service excellent & plein d'attention!! Merci!!

Feb 10, 2024
on Google
5.0

Excellent plats, très bonne ambiance & service au top !

Feb 8, 2024
on Google

Opening hours on feb 2024: thursday to saturday from 18:00 to 23:00 Kinda formal dining but not too formal Vaste selection of wine The menu is very focused Good for special occasions or date night

Feb 4, 2024
on Google
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Is there a dress code ? Also, the menu 10/10

Feb 4, 2024

Service impeccable & belle décoration des lieux autant à l'intérieur qu'à l'extérieur. Un grand dommage qu'il n'y ait pas d'option Halal &/ou très peu d'options végétariennes ou poisson dans la catégorie des plats principaux. C'était sommes toutes assez bon.

Feb 4, 2024
on Google
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Lovely meal, complex & interesting flavors.

Feb 2, 2024

Le Virunga est un excellent restaurant ! Nous avons été tellement surpris de voir combien de la chèvre pouvait être aussi savoureux! C'est à se demander pourquoi ce n'est pas une viande plus commune au Québec, surtout que nous avons plusieurs Chèvrerie. Les goûts sont recherchés, les plats sont bien présentés. Le service est personnalisé, attentionné, parfait. J'y retournerai & c'est une superbe découverte!

Feb 2, 2024
on Google
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Excellent restaurant & nous y retournerons!

Feb 2, 2024

Des plats excellents avec des produits de qualité. Les 5 plats goûtés méritent la 1ère place.

Feb 1, 2024
on Google
via Other
1 Review
5.0

I'm a regular. Cheffe Maria is a magician of flavors, always surprising & delicious! & Maitre D Zoya is attentive, knowledgeable & so welcoming!

Jan 28, 2024
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Absolutely perfect! Delicious food, kind staff, chill atmosphere - a perfect night out

Jan 28, 2024
5.0

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!!

Jan 27, 2024
on Google

Loved the place. The food was modern, visually appealing, tasty with a journey in Africa. Cocktails were inspiring & service was very attentive. Totally recommend it & will go back. Menu changes as per local availability. I unfortunately forgot to take a picture of our dessert.

Jan 25, 2024
on Google

Nous avons adoré notre expérience au Virunga. Le service était parfait & les boissons étaient délicieuses. Les plats sont originaux. On y retournera certainement.

Jan 20, 2024
on Google
via Other
1 Review
5.0

On a été agréablement surpris que la personne nous ayant servi aie pris en compte nos allergies sans que nous ayons eu a le mentionner de nouveau. Bel attention, appréciée! Tout était excellent sauf les portions que nous avons trouvé petite par rapport au prix que nous avons payé. Belle expérience & de belles découvertes.

Jan 14, 2024
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Everything was excellent!! The shrimp appetizer was everyone's favorite. The waitress was very kind & informative. Thank you.

Jan 14, 2024
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Rich & balanced flavours, beautiful dishes, attentive & thoughtful service. Will come back as soon as possible

Jan 13, 2024