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Le Virunga

Cuisses de chèvre braisées, queue de bœuf mijotée et autres plats d'inspiration africaine proposés dans une brasserie chic et cosy.
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.8$$ & $$$
FERMÉOuvre mercredi à 18:00
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AfricaineSantéGrilladesExotiqueOptions sans glutenGastronomique / Chic

À propos

Le Virunga Restaurant c’est l’histoire de deux passionnées de la culture africaine, qui vous invitent à découvrir la richesse gastronomique de ce continent qui leur est cher.

À travers des recettes traditionnelles revisitées, le restaurant célèbre les saveurs authentiques de l’Afrique sub-saharienne, tout en mettant à l’honneur les produits locaux du Québec.

À la fois simple et créative, cette cuisine témoigne avant tout d’un respect des ingrédients et de la gastronomie.

Le Virunga restaurant se veut un lieu convivial et chaleureux emprunt d’un service professionnel et de qualité.

Cheffe Maria et sa fille Zoya vous accueillent avec générosité pour une expérience culinaire unique, entre mémoire, modernité et transmission.

Carte de vins 100% sud-africains

Nos Spécialités

Cuisine gastronomique panafricaine sub-saharienne.

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Nous acceptons:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac

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Avis pour Le Virunga

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sur Google4.7 (400+)
*au 2026-04-13
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Résumé des avis

Le Virunga offre un accueil chaleureux et un service attentif, des plats créatifs et pleins de saveurs. L'ambiance est intime et cosy, avec un éclairage doux qui maintient une atmosphère calme. La carte évolue régulièrement et le personnel explique clairement les plats, permettant de découvrir de nouveaux ingrédients et accords. Si les portions peuvent sembler modestes et le rythme du service peut varier, l'expérience globale reste mémorable, avec un dessert apprécié et une carte des vins bien pensée, notamment orientée vers l'Afrique du Sud, ce qui en fait une belle adresse pour un rendez-vous intime ou une petite célébration. Dans l'ensemble, les visiteurs repartent séduits et nombreux prévoient de revenir pour tester le reste du menu en évolution.

Le Virunga is an African inspired spot in the Plateau that pairs local Quebec ingredients with aromatic spices & bold flavors, it feels thoughtful & special without being fussy. Expect well-seasoned mains & tasty entrées, plus a wine list with a South African focus, which makes it a great pick for a date or a small celebration. A great little find.

5 févr. 2026
sur Google

A gourmet restaurant with flavors & dishes that are explosive & surprising in a cozy & hushed atmosphere. Perfect for foodies. I would like to test their entire menu.

28 déc. 2025
sur Google

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.

3 mai 2025
sur Google

Lovely food, lovely service. This is a fantastic little restaurant serving unique & flavorful dishes, deliciously prepared & beautifully presented. Very friendly & accommodating staff. Highly recommended!

14 oct. 2024
sur Google

I can't tell you how much I am blessed to experience the love & joy that comes from this place. This mother-daughter run business has demolished barriers & showed that through taste, flavor, craftmanship & passion that you can create something amazing & share it with those who are willing to look past bias & see something beautiful. Merci Zoya & Maria pour votre dévouement & votre passion. Je vous aime & je suis chamceuse de vous connaître & d'avoir eu le privilège de partager ton histoire. Vous êtes magnifiques. Dont ever stop ❤️🩷🧡🤎💛💜💚💙

12 juin 2024
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1 Commentaire
5.0

Lovely meal, complex & interesting flavors.

2 févr. 2024
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1 Commentaire
5.0

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

28 janv. 2024
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1 Commentaire
5.0

5 star all the way! Food was excellent, wait staff wete very attentive & knowledgeable & the atmosphere was intimate & comfortable. I recommend the mutton - incredible flavor! Treat yourself to the Elephant Tree cocktail! Delightful :)

28 nov. 2023

Surprised by the rich & abundant flavor of each plate. The display is also on top, very well balanced African restaurant, highly recommending!

4 nov. 2023
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1 Commentaire
5.0

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!

20 août 2023
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1 Commentaire
5.0

Beautiful small restaurant! The flavors were really different & delicious. You get to try not so common ingredients in beautifully inspired dishes. We will definitely put it on our list of favorites neighborhood restaurants.

7 juil. 2023
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1 Commentaire
5.0

Never disappoints! Plates are full of flavor, great service, elegant atmosphere!

1 juil. 2023
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1 Commentaire
5.0

Absolutely loved everything. All dishes had nice flavor combinations. Excellent all around.

4 août 2022
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1 Commentaire
5.0

Wonderful dynamic flavors, excellent wine list, beautiful ambiance & care taken by the owner of all patrons!

18 juin 2022
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1 Commentaire
5.0

Very refined & delicate food & attentive service. Sort of a French version of African food, dishes had many flavors that all went together very well. Be sure to try one of their drinks, the Elephant Tree. Yum

31 déc. 2021
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1 Commentaire
5.0

Delicious meal, very flavorful, cozy atmosphere, great service! Room temperature can get pretty hot but still very much worth it!

17 oct. 2021
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1 Commentaire
5.0

The food is excellent, you can really taste every flavor. The atmosphere is beautiful, very cozy. Great service.

1 juil. 2021
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1 Commentaire
5.0

The food & drink were all very good, with flavors & spices that tasted deliciously unique. Loved the Mandela cocktail. The wait staff was welcoming & efficient.

27 août 2019
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1 Commentaire
5.0

Five stars is not enough. There are literally NO words to describe the ecstasy brought in by every single bite. So much flavor! I was still sitting in the resto last night while planning my next visit over. Hard for me to imagine anyone not liking this place. It is quaint & intimate. It is beautifully decorated & the cocktails are divine! I had the Mandela & Tonic. I highly recommend!!!

14 déc. 2018
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1 Commentaire
5.0

Excellent cozy in a warm & welcoming ambiance.
Friendly & knowledgeable staff.
Authentic, well-prepared & flavorful dishes.
A must!

26 sept. 2018