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O.Noir

Dining in total darkness turns every flavorful bite into a heightened sensory journey.

Downtown
4.7$$$
OPEN5:30 pm - 10 pm
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InternationalFrenchContemporary/ModernFusionTartareGluten-free OptionsSeafood/FishGreat selection of winesResto-BarTasting Menu

About

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.

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Our Specialties

Tartare, Smoked Duck, Burgers, Salads, Ceviche, Poutine, Ravioli, Ribs, Lamb shank, Sea bass, Desserts, Cocktails, Wine list, Spirits list & Beers.

Amenities, services & more

Capacity: 80 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, Interac
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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is O.Noir located?

O.Noir is located at 124 Rue Prince Arthur E, Montreal, H2X 1B5. in the neighborhood of Downtown.

When is O.Noir open?

OPEN NOW Today's hours: 5:30 pm - 10 pm

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday5:30 pm - 10 pm
Thursday5:30 pm - 10 pm
Friday5:30 pm - 10 pm
Saturday5:30 pm - 10 pm
Sunday5:30 pm - 10 pm
Does O.Noir accept reservations?

Yes, O.Noir accepts table reservations online.

Does O.Noir offer online ordering?

Online ordering is not directly available on this page for O.Noir. You can call (514) 937-9727 and see if the restaurant takes orders by phone.

Does O.Noir have a menu available?

Yes, O.Noir has 2 menus available to view.

What are the main cuisines at O.Noir?
What are the main features and amenities at O.Noir?

Key features and amenities offered at O.Noir:

Wheelchair accessible • Seating capacity: 80 seats

What payment methods are accepted at O.Noir?

O.Noir accepts the following payment methods: Master Card, Visa, Interac.

Does O.Noir have a website?

Yes, O.Noir has an official website. You can visit it here:

Does O.Noir have social media links or a Google Business profile?

Yes, O.Noir can be found on the following platforms:

How can I contact O.Noir?

You can reach O.Noir through the following channels:

Reviews for O.Noir

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on Google4.6 (1500+)
*as of 2026-09-05
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Review Summary

O.Noir offers a truly unique and memorable dining experience where guests enjoy high-quality meals in complete darkness. This sensory-focused environment is managed by a professional, visually impaired staff who provide exceptional and attentive service throughout the evening. Many visitors appreciate the surprise menu options, which add a fun, interactive element to the meal and encourage guests to fully engage their sense of taste and texture. While the immersive nature of the dining room creates a profound and sometimes humbling perspective on the daily lives of those without sight, the atmosphere can occasionally become loud depending on other patrons. Overall, the combination of delicious food, professional hosting, and an unconventional setting makes this a highly recommended visit for anyone seeking something distinctive in the city.
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That was one of the best meals & experiences I've had. I got the surprise entree & it did not disappoint. 10/10 would highly recommend

Aug 22, 2026
on Google

Très belle expérience! Notre serveur a été vraiment gentil, attentionné, chaleureux & présent tout au long du repas. Il s'est assuré qu'on ne manquait de rien & a rendu le service vraiment agréable. Excellent service. La nourriture était excellente. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié les choix surprises. Une très belle découverte. Nous y retournerons avec grand plaisir!

Aug 16, 2026
on Google

What an awesome experience this was! There's nothing like it anywhere in the World! The entire service is in the dark, & you really can't see anything! Every server working here is legally blind, & it's so impressive.

Our server Fe was such an all star all night. His story is so gut wrenching, but regardless, he was spirited, outgoing, & professional. The food was really good, & I highly recommend doing the'surprise' menu.

If you're looking to venture out & try something unique, then this is the place for you! The food, the atmosphere, & the outstanding customer service was just incredible! Two thumbs way up to Binky, Gabriel an our bartender Laryssa for being such amazing hosts!

Aug 14, 2026
on Google

Très belle expérience avec ma famille & mes amies. Tu rouvres ou tu fermes les yeux c'est la même chose….. on ne voit quedalle!! Mais j'ai beaucoup aimé & la nourriture était excellente!

4 ans plus tard...J'y suis retournée seule avec mon copain & c'est toujours une expérience agréable. Excellent service, par le serveur Sammy. La nourriture était excellente, j'ai essayé le plat de résistance surprise...& vraiment une surprise, j'ai mangé du loup de mer...Un poisson blanc! Jamais je n'aurais pensé mangé de ce poisson un jour. Toujours très amusant d'aller manger dans le noir complètement, où nos autres sens comme l'ouïe & le goût se décuple encore plus... Merci beaucoup aux personnes qui ont pensé ouvrir ce resto pour nous faire vivre ce que vivent les aveugles & semi-aveugles jour après jour ! 😁😁

Jul 26, 2026
on Google

Magnifique soirée, magnifique expérience. Mazen & Sofia ont pris soin de nous avec soin, authenticité & professionnalisme. Ce sont des personnes qui ont le sens de l'hospitalité. Bravo!

La qualité de la nourriture était parfaitement à la hauteur, de même que les cocktails & mocktails. J'ai également reçu un breuvage d'anniversaire en cadeau de la Maison. C'était divin & touchant.

Nous avons tous apprécié notre expérience de cécité temporaire. C'est envoûtant de déguster un repas dans ce contexte & certaines d'entre nous aimeraient vivre cette cécité temporaire dans d'autres environnements, par exemple prendre le thé, magasiner des habits, etc. En bref, en plus d'être festive, notre soirée nous a permis de connecter un petit peu avec la réalité des personnes non voyantes. Merci!

Voici quelques commentaires de notre groupe, qui pourraient vous amener à faire certains ajustements. Nous pensons que l'expérience client en serait améliorée.

- Enlever la musique: il est très difficile de s'entendre parler, en groupe surtout, alors que notre cerveau traite la musique en plus des bruits ambiants. Cela dit, nous sommes conscients que cela nous a exposé à une réalité vécue par beaucoup de gens. Nous sommes d'accord que l'inconfort que nous avons ressenti fait partie de l'expérience. Peut-être qu'un'message' en ce sens lors de l'accueil nous aiderait à adopter une posture différente, un esprit plus ouvert?Je ne sais pas. ;)

- Le plat surprise végétarien de ravioli à la sauge & fromage était décevant, surtout vu le prix invariable du menu.

- Le prix demandé annonce plus de raffinement que ce qui nous a été servi.

- Les portions étaient un petit peu plus grosses que nécessaire.

- Plusieurs d'entre nous avons ressenti des étourdissements & même des maux de tête en revenant à la lumière. Ces symptômes se sont dissipés en une dizaine de minutes. Nous aurions aimé être avertis que ça pourrait se produire. Peut-être dans le'sas' après avoir expliqué les plats? Nous avons apprécié le banc mis à notre disposition à la sortie de la salle à manger.

- Dans le même ordre d'idées, certaines personnes se sont senti overwhelmed en regardant les oeuvres d'art exposées dans cet espace tout juste à la sortie de la salle à manger en haut. C'est p-e un détail ou une trop grande sensibilité, mais nous imaginons qu'un retour à la lumière plus doux aurait été le bienvenu.

Voilà, je pense que ça fait le tour.

Franchement, merci infiniment pour cette soirée magique. Nous reviendront assurément!

Gaële

Jul 26, 2026
on Google

C'est la première fois que je vivais l'expérience & je la recommande à tout le monde. C'est un peu déstabilisant au début, mais après quelques minutes on commence à s'habituer doucement. Notre serveur était vraiment super (Fé) & prenait vraiment le temps de nous expliquer & de nous guider. C'est vrai qu'il y avait certains moments où les gens parlaient plus fort, mais pas au point de gâcher l'expérience. La bavette de boeuf était excellente. J'ai aussi pris le mocktail surprise & il était délicieux!

Jul 24, 2026
on Google

Dining in TRUE DARKNESS. One of the most unique dining experiences I've ever had. In fact, this is the only restaurant I've been to in over a year that I felt compelled to write about.

I went with a group of 6 people (I'd say 4-6 people is ideal). We made a reservation for 8pm on a weekend. Some of us knew what we were getting into, & some had no idea of the premise...

In case you don't know... you're dining in the complete darkness. It's actually pitch black in there. You have to put your phones, watches, anything that could light up.. in a locker before you enter the dining room. You are brought into the dining room by making a train / conga line with the waiter who will guide you to your table. The wait staff are all visually impaired (some even with total blindness), & it's cool to know they really navigate the space with confidence & ease. You call them out by name if you want them to come to your table.

Immediately when we sat in our seats we all exclaimed variations of'wow it's really dark in here''woah where are you guys?''hold your hand out''who is across from me'. We tried to figure out how we were all oriented, how big the room was, where other people were dining around us, where the walls were, etc. We even tried momentary minutes of silence to just listen & observe. It made no difference whether our eyes were physically opened or closed. There was nothing -- no source of light even -- to be seen.

As for the food, we started with water & mocktails, which we tried really hard not to spill. They gave us bread & butter to attempt first (I got my hands all buttery). Then we got our surprise appetizer, followed by surprise entree. For the longest time I couldn't figure out what I was eating (fish, carrots, duck, tomatoes, mushrooms). It was all tasty but what it looked like was a total mystery to me.

That said, there's a menu (that you order from before you go in), but I really recommend ordering the surprise meals! You can opt for a surprise land, sea, veg, or total surprise. If you're nervous about the length of time in the darkness, I'd recommend going for the 2-course instead of the 3-course option. It was fun to order the same things as each other so that we could taste the same things & try to figure out what we were eating together.

Eating in the pitch black was something I've never done before. I was so much more aware of the tastes, the sounds around me, the textures, & the placement of things on the table. The experience also brought accessibility awareness & some perspective to the lives of the visually impaired staff, whose experience doesn't end after dinner. It was overall an enriching experience, & I also feel strangely bonded with the group of people I went with, as again, we've never had any group dining experience like this one.

Jul 8, 2026
on Google

C'était vraiment une belle expérience!

Nous avons pris chacun deux services surprises, dont un végé pour moi. J'ai même précisé que je n'aime pas la coriandre & ça a été pris au sérieux. Les repas étaient bons & savoureux.

Le service était impeccable & sympathique.

C'est une expérience vraiment le fun. Nous avons eu beaucoup de plaisir à essayer de deviner ce que nous mangions. Je recommande le restaurant & de commander les repas surprises ! Ça ajoute beaucoup à l'expérience.

Jul 3, 2026
on Google

This was truly an experience unlike any other! Its hard to capture what this experience was like in so few words. To sum it up, it transformed the way we view our senses & our relationships to food & the way we eat. With the inability to see, the taste of the food was on another level. It was also such a pleasure sharing this experience with strangers. We made friends sharing this one of a kind dinner with people we have & never will see again. My boyfriend & I both ordered surprise cocktails, & alternated our 3 courses with surprises & chosen courses & everything was phenomenal! Our server Mazen was extraordinary & it was such a privilege to be served by him! We would highly recommend everyone dine here at least once!

Jun 15, 2026
on Google

Easily one of the best experiences in Montreal. The concept of dining in the dark is executed perfectly here. You will be seated, you can choose from the menu or you can choose surprised menu, but they will ask you what you like. waitstaff was exceptionally professional, & the food was absolutely amazing. Highly recommended.

Jun 6, 2026
on Google