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 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.
Une expérience à faire au moins une fois ! Nous sommes bien accueillis, le service est au top avec un personnel qui vérifie toujours si tout va bien. Les assiettes sont généreuses & les plats très bons ! Nb : pas la peine de vous mettre sur votre 31. Vous êtes plongé dans le noir le plus total, vous allez probablement mal viser votre bouche, faire tomber de la nourriture sur vos vêtements blancs & finir tremper à cause d'un verre renversé 😆
We were received by enthusiastic & polite staff, with a touch of great humor. Our server, Sammy, was extremely professional. He checked in on us frequently with an air of calm so we felt supported while also being fully comfortable to take our time chatting & fully enjoying the food. The food was absolutely wonderful; some of the better dishes we've had in our dining experiences so far; enhanced by the atmosphere of focusing on one less sense than usual. A beautiful experience all around.
I went there last night for my birthday Wowwww a must tried What a amazing expérience The waither was really funny & my the expérience memorable Thank dominic for a amazing evening
Wow what an experience! Everything started with Gabriel, a lovely gentleman with absolutely great energy, he made us laugh & was so cool. Sammy & Sophia served us our meals, they were both incredibly kind & so efficient. Sammy you rock my man thank you for being who you are, we need more people like you in this world!
Simply put: a life-changing experience. The perspective one can get from being deprived of one's senses & then having the other senses working more acutely on the situation at hand are humbling & amazing at the same time. Being able to focus more consciously on flavors & textures brings about what eating & drinking should be, not just a biological necessity but a sea of experiences waiting to be had. I invite whoever visits to take the time to listen to your surroundings & feel the table & utensils, understand this perspective without sight. Domenic was a wonderful server & made the transition into darkness as smooth as it could be. Each course was very filling but the time alloted to enjoy them was just perfect. A must to visit in the beautiful city of Montreal.
L'ambiance était très bonne jusqu'à ce qu'un autre groupe d'invités s'installe, se met à crier, rire trop forts & à faire des commentaires déplacés. Je crois qu'il faudrait aviser les clients d'être respectueux afin de ne pas ruiner l'expérience des autres. La bouffe était bonne mais 4 étoiles données car le jarret d'agneau était un peu fade
Bien aimé mon expérience ! La nourriture était excellente , j'avais pris la macreuse de boeuf & que dire de notre serveur Dominic qui était super gentil & excellent service. Je croyais que ça parlerai fort vu les commentaire mais ça été tout le contraire aucunement bruyant (j'étais située au 2e). C'était la fête à une amie & elle a reçu un white russian sur glace qui à été très appréciée 😉