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.
Nous n'avons pas VU le temps passer !!! Nourtiture excellente service hors pair prix raisonnables c'était ma 3e fois & chaque fois je fais découvrir à quelqu'un & c'est toujours les mêmes commentaires positifs ! À vivre absolument
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What an amazing experience! If you haven't been, it is a must! The food was dynamite, surprise cocktail was bomb. My 12 year old son enjoyed it too. Server was so polite & personable. Thanks Faye for the awesome experience! Will return again next time I am in Montreal!
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!
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:)
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The concept was fun & i'm happy that i tried it. We also had super good service from the server Fé who guided us well through this experience. However, we didn't really like the food, either it was too salty (surprise salmon starter), too spicy (the salad under the tuna tataki as a starter) or too fatty (surprise earthy dinner at dinner & the beef with potatoes) :(
La nourriture & particulièrement les pétoncles étaient extraordinaires! Le service de Sammy & Sophia était impeccable! Le sens de l'humour de Sammy nous a bien fait rire & a contribué à faire de cette expérience un moment inoubliable. Nous y retournerons assurément!
Wow ! Des employés avec un bon sens de l'humour & très à l'écoute des clients. La nourriture est excellente ! L'expérience est éducative & agréable Seul bémol c'est un peu bruyant j'imagine vu que les gens voient pas ils montent le son haha mais autrement j'ai adoré & je vais y retourner !
Ce soir étais ma troisième fois à ce resto après plusieurs années & l'expérience demeure toujours autant agréable. On ne s'y habitue pas je dirais & à chaque fois c'est un état d'émotions intense que l'on ressent durant surtout les premières minutes mais même durant tout le repas. J'ai pris le 3 service , avec le repas principal surprise & cetais succulent. Clairement que j'y retournerai sans aucun doute dans un futur rapprocher.
The reason I put 3 stars for the atmosphere is because the room was TOO COLD. Other than that, Fe was super professional. I had the surprise starter; it was a mix of warm pie with bloc of cold ham & a balsamic salad. it was too salty on my end.. for the main dish, i ordered the slow cooked roast beef. the beef was perfect, a mix of tender & crispy edge. potato & mushrooms were juicy & flavourful. the vegetables were too soft. The mocktail punch the bunch was bland. It was a cool experience but i wouldn't go back.
Super expérience! C'est vrai ce qu'on dit, on ne voit absolument rien! Mais on prend nos repères assez vite :) La nourriture était bonne & au menu, il y a des assiettes surprises qui poussent l'expérience gultative à un autre niveau.
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.
Le service, l'ambiance ainsi que les plats sont très bons!
Le fait d'être plongé dans le noir reste une expérience particulière, oppressante pour ma part. J'ai essayé 😉
