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.
We absolutely loved our experience :)
The food was fabulous, our waiter was super friendly & polite. Quite the sensory experience !!
A must for your bucket list !
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 !
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.
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
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Loved the experience & the great service we had from A to Z. Our waiter, Mathieu, was a real pleasure & made the overall experience much better! We will be back again for sure
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!
A escolha dos pratos é feita em um "bar de entrada", enquanto você aguarda seu garçom. Todos os garçons sao deficientes visuais e te guiarao pelo salao onde absolutamente nao se consegue ver nada (o objetivo é esse mesmo). Há armários para guardar seus pertences. A comida é boa e vale o preço que se cobra. Você deveria visitar pelo menos uma vez na vida. Sugiro que vá sozinho, para tornar a experiência mais intensa. Visita em: nov/2012
The quality of the appetizers (both surprise land & sea) were good, but the Surprise Land dish (Lamp, potatoes) left something to be desired. It felt too "obvious" compared to the Surprise Sea Dish (Seabass, Seaweed, Rice, etc). The surprise Sea dish left me truly surprised by texture & flavor, whereas we knew what the Land dish was almost immediately. Could have been more surprising/challenging for the senses.
The service was fantastic & Sophia was fun & helpful. The concept is also great.
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.
L'expérience globale est très positive. Le service impeccable ! L'entrée/accueil pourrait être mieux aménagée. Mitigé pour la nourriture. Le personnel est vraiment top. Merci à Sophia & le jeune homme dans l'entrée ainsi que celui qui a modifié notre réservation à la dernière minute!
