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O.Noir

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

Downtown
4.7$$$
CLOSEDOpens Tomorrow at 5:30 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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Reviews for O.Noir

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on Google4.6 (1500+)
*as of 2026-08-13
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68%
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27%
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Review Summary

Dining at O.Noir offers a unique and immersive experience that challenges the senses by having guests eat in complete darkness. Many visitors praise the high quality of the food and the fun, mysterious nature of the surprise menu options, which encourage diners to focus on flavors and textures. The service is consistently highlighted as a major strength, with many guests commending the professional, attentive, and kind nature of the waitstaff who are visually impaired. While the concept is widely considered a memorable bucket-list activity that fosters deep conversation and empathy, some visitors note that the atmosphere can become loud depending on other guests and that the total darkness may take some adjustment. Overall, it is highly recommended as a one-of-a-kind culinary adventure.
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Je recommande vraiment cette expérience unique!! Nous avons eu la chance d'être servie par Sammy, il était tout simplement incroyable! Il prenait le temps de s'assurer que tout se passait à notre goût & nous guidait à travers chaque nouvelle étape! L'expérience est vraiment adapter pour tout le monde avec les différents choix de menu surprise, je suis très satisfaite de mon expérience, merci encore :)

Jul 23, 2024
on Google

this is such a unique experience, everyone should do it at least once in their lives! The meal heightens your other senses & encourages you to communicate with your dining partner & the staff. I highly recommend asking for surprises for food & beverages, within your dietary restrictions!

Jun 3, 2024
on Google

O'Noir has been on my wishlist for so long when I lived in Toronto. Yet yesterday was underwhelming. The positive side is the unique experience. It made you feel grateful & gratitude to the servers working in a stressful environment. They do take care of the clients well. Check-in for food allergies, telling you where the dishes are positioned, etc. The food was a huge let down. Warm ciabatta & served with butter in the single serving. For starters, I asked for scallops that supposed to come with sprouts & croutons. There's only 3 oily rubbery scallops in the dish along with the sauce on the side. (Their IG shows at least 5 scallops in the reel) I did not taste any Pinot noir from the sauce. The sauce tasted like premade. I made the note to the waiter, but they didn't do anything. I mentioned it again before I leave. They even question me if I really didn't have the sprouts salad with my scallops. My sauce was on the side. The whole dish just 3 scallops & nothing else. My friend & I both ordered the sirloin steak & I asked to switch my mash potatoes to salad. I ordered medium rare & she had medium. The meat portion was huge but overcooked. Mine tasted like medium well & hers was well-done. She said her mash potatoes was really sweet & heavy. The side salad for me was just two bites of greens. The foie gras sauce again tasted like from a jar with no foie gras flavor. Food was definitely on the heavily oily side, but there's no depth in the dishes. Really lack of flavor & layers. The service was slow but I understand they are a bit crowded & understaffed. It actually made me more appreciate with my life. Another note was the tableware & furniture in the dinning room felt very cheap. It gets crowded & squishy in the dinning room. Everyone is sitting very close to each other. When you are already in a heightened awareness mode with your surroundings, those tiny details really just grinds the gear & made the whole experience unsatisfactory. I think one experience is enough for me. I'd like to look on the bright side & be more appreciative in my life.

May 25, 2024
on Google

Great unique experience. Definitely worth doing.

May 17, 2024
on Google

What a unique experience, I got the chef's pick & tried to guess what I was eating by got it wrong. It was delicious!!

Mar 3, 2024
on Google
via Other
1 Review
4.5

This was an amazing experience. The service was some of the best I've ever had. The food was fine, nothing special. I thought the dishes were unique but execution was not quite there. For example my gnocchi was quite overcooked.

Feb 11, 2024

such a weird but amazing experience. everyone should go at least once in their life. Tasty, yummy food & staff super sweet & well trained. Unique & exceptional.

Feb 6, 2024
on Google
via Other
1 Review
4.5

Truly pitch black, such a unique experience! We ordered all surprises & when I didn't like my entree they even willingly swapped it for a new one which was unexpected & lovely. Excellent service!

Feb 4, 2024
5.0

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.

Jan 21, 2024
on Google
via Other
1 Review
5.0

It was my Aunt & I's first time experiencing O. Noir, & did certainly not disappoint! It was a great way to celebrate our birthdays that weekend! It was a very fun & unique, giving us a new perspective. The food was absolutely delicious, I bet the dishes were beautifully plated, we definitely made a mess of them though! Our server Matthieu was wonderful, patient & really enhanced the experience. I cannot wait to return!

Jan 15, 2024