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.
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:)
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.