Already the rage in Europe, Australia, L.A. and New York, O.NOIR is Canada’s first-ever restaurant that invites you to experience food, drink and conversation like never before IN THE DARK! It’s a sensual dining experience like no other. When you eat without your sight, your remaining senses are heightened to savour the smell and taste of food. O.NOIR does more than just fire the imagination and stimulate the senses. After a few hours in complete darkness (that’s right, no flashlights, matches, cell phones, cigarette lighters or luminous watches), customers gain a better understanding of what it’s like to be blind just like the restaurants’ entire wait staff. O.NOIR – IT’S BETTER IN THE DARK.
O.Noir delivers a one of a kind dining adventure that heightens the senses with complete darkness, allowing flavors, textures, and aromas to take center stage. The experience is consistently described as immersive, thoughtful, and humbling, with attentive service from a team of staff who guide guests through the concept and explain the courses clearly. The menu options, especially the surprise courses, are frequently highlighted for their creativity and depth, and portions are described as satisfying with a mix of impressive appetizers, main courses, and desserts. Several reviews praise the friendly, professional servers who make guests feel at ease and excited to discover what is on the plate without seeing it. The atmosphere is often noted for its quiet focus and sensory engagement, though some nights are louder due to groups, which can detract from the immersion and occasionally lead to longer dining times. Overall, O.Noir is recognized as a memorable, must-try experience that blends education with gastronomy and gracious hospitality.
All I can say is.. if you visit Montreal, you MUST eat here! Prior to our visit I did read some reviews & yes it is a bit chilly inside so make sure you're dressed warm enough so you can enjoy, thankfully I was prepared as I hate being cold. I have to say, it was a different but amazing meal experience. We both order four course meal each which I highly recommend. Our server Fey did a great job guiding us & serving us. Me & my husband had a great time there with unforgettable life changing experience. I'm glad my husband brought me here, smart choice he did!
Sophia was amaaazing! 10/10 would recommend this experience to everyone, at least once in their lifetime. Food was great, we had the surprise 3 course meal. The only thing we would recommend is having someone explain in detail what we ate after the experience since the whole time we were trying to guess (which was really cool- we were pretty spot on). The portions were really big & very filling. My boyfriend has multiple allergies & they accommodated him perfectly even within the experience!
Mar 13, 2024
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Super expérience ! Une fois passé les 5 premières minutes d'adaptation pour votre cerveau & vos yeux, j'ai passé un moment très agréable. Sophia la serveuse est très douce & très professionnel. Je recommande vivement ce lieu extraordinaire
Expérience très intéressante à vivre absolument! Nous avons étaient servi par Sofia, qui nous a offert un service parfait! La nourriture était délicieuse. Je recommande fortement:)
Une belle expérience à virtuelle Montréal. La noirceur totale nous permet de mettre le focus sur le goût & l'écoute. Là musique était un petit fort à mon avis . Notre serveur Mathieu était extraordinaire; un service irréprochable. Les plats offerts sont variés & délicieux. On a pris les repas surprise & on était bien surpris. Par contre dans notre expérience , les desserts pourraient être meilleurs ( crème brulée & panacota de fruits rouges). Je recommande fortement essayer ce resto. C'est qui pourrait être mieux, c'est le niveau de confort des chaises, c'est inconfortable après une heure assise .
Everyone must try this restaurant at least once in their lifetime. It brought us all kinds of emotions (excited, anxious, surprised, sleepy..), made us communicate through all other senses, & the food was delicious. They made sure to respect our dietary preferences. We recommend taking at least one item as a surprise. Thank you to Sofia for her service.
Very nice experience, I left this restaurant with admiration for blind people, even more for the waiters that offered an awesome service in the complete darkness !! We decided to get the surprise for all courses & do not regret at all, not knowing what you are eating, & trying to figure it out is the best part if you ask me ! I would strongly recommend !
Feb 11, 2024
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Une expérience unique à Montréal. La noirceur totale & l'absence de musique favorise la conversation. Notre serveur Sammy était extraordinaire; un service irréprochable. Les plats offerts sont variés & délicieux. Je recommande fortement.
Amazing experience ! I recommended to anyone that want something different than the casual restaurant. I dont recall ANYWHERE that the customer service was like O'Noir ! Chapeau at the team !! Really impress & thank you for the experience!
Expérience absolument déroutante & différente! Bravo! service hors pair de la part de Fé. Il a toujours été très courtois, poli & à l'écoute de nos besoins. La nourriture était bonne & les portions très généreuses. Mon seul bémol serait que l'attente est un peu longue avant & entre les services peut-être en raison d'un manque de personnel (nous étions le mercredi). Nous avions commandé une bouteille de vin que nous avons choisi de ne pas terminer car nous avions fini le dessert quand nous avons eu la dernière coupe. Bref, je vous le recommande chaudement.
Experience incroyable, absolument unique! C'est pas juste la nourriture qui est delicieux, c'est l'experience d'etre privée de vision pendant plus d'une heure qui est époustouflante! Service rapide & assidu, employé coopératif & aimable. Je recommande cette expérience à tout le monde!
Jan 14, 2024
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This really is a unique experience. Taking the term "blind tasting" to a whole new level. We were very impressed by everything, start to finish. We did not decide to go with surprise meals. Everything we ordered was delicious. We were both excited for our desserts, but when they arrived, it was the "surprise" option & not the dishes we had selected. We didn't mention it because we felt it would be rude. I highly recommend this restaurant.
Visiting from Ontario, loved our experience here! Sammi was our server & was fantastic. The whole experience was very inclusive & accessible, staff were all very welcoming & friendly, food was delicious. Highly recommend!
Excellente expérience.ambiance super calme. Parfait pour un souper amoureux.....je recommande à tout mon entourage un grand merci pour l'expérience & chapeau au chaleureux personnel merci
Nov 27, 2023
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Had the most amazing restaurant experience tonight. Sophia is an absolute gem! Truly a sensory overload, but in the most beautiful way. I would recommend this establishment to absolutely everyone who is open minded enough to attempt. I was brought here as a surprise, but what a magnificent wonder this was.
De est un serveur extraordinaire ! Il nous a vraiment mis à l aise & ce tait un pur plaisir de partager un bout de sa vision de la vie à travers la noirceur du restaurant !
Je recommande cette expérience à tout le monde autour de moi !
Merci pour ce concept incroyable !
Wow, what an experience! We did the 3 courses & did mostly surprise me.. food was very good considering we couldn't see it. The cocktails were great. Would definitely recommend!
