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.
Other clients were very loud & seated too close to us. Food was good but portions too small, especially for the price. Server was good but left us unattended for a bit too long during main course.
A very unique dining experience with excellent food & service. The ambiance will be a tricky one that one has to experience to understand. Definitely a place to tell friends about after dining here. Parking will be a challenge!
Je sais pas si c'est tous les jours comme ça mais le serveur était exceptionnel & la nourriture impeccable. Je reviendrai & cette fois je vais amené des amis.
Aug 20, 2023
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Nous avons adoré notre expérience, je recommande le restaurant à tout le monde. La seule chose que j'aurais aimé savoir est qu'il fallait demander quels étaient nos plats surprises dans la salle à manger & non dans le hall d'entrée. Nous avons dû demander à des clients qui sortaient du restaurant à l'extérieur, car les employés ne voulaient pas nous le dire dans l'entrée après notre repas pour ne pas gâcher la surprise des invités qui attendaient d'entrer.
Mon conjoint & moi avons absolument adoré notre expérience à ce restaurant! Nous avons par ailleurs reçu un service exceptionnel de la part de notre serveur Sammy. Jamais je n'avais obtenu un aussi bon service dans un restaurant, alors un grand merci à lui pour son dévouement & son professionnalisme, nous avons passé une soirée inoubliable! Tous les plats étaient par ailleurs excellents, c'est certain que nous retournerons à ce restaurant :D
