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.
Dining at O.Noir offers a unique and immersive experience that challenges the senses by having guests eat in complete darkness. Many visitors praise the high quality of the food and the fun, mysterious nature of the surprise menu options, which encourage diners to focus on flavors and textures. The service is consistently highlighted as a major strength, with many guests commending the professional, attentive, and kind nature of the waitstaff who are visually impaired. While the concept is widely considered a memorable bucket-list activity that fosters deep conversation and empathy, some visitors note that the atmosphere can become loud depending on other guests and that the total darkness may take some adjustment. Overall, it is highly recommended as a one-of-a-kind culinary adventure.
Easily one of the best experiences in Montreal. The concept of dining in the dark is executed perfectly here. You will be seated, you can choose from the menu or you can choose surprised menu, but they will ask you what you like. waitstaff was exceptionally professional, & the food was absolutely amazing. Highly recommended.
Un grand respect pour les serveurs qui nous montrent ce que c'est que vivre sans voir. C'est un restaurant conçu pour développer tous les sens possibles, & l'expérience est très belle, mais elle n'est pas faite pour tout le monde.
Les autres clients sont irrespectueux & parlent très fort, ce qui est malheureusement hors du contrôle du restaurant : le respect des gens.
Je trouve aussi que la nourriture est très surévaluée… Au total, j'ai payé 90 $ avec les taxes & le pourboire pour deux services, sans même un dessert. Oui, il y a 3 services avec dessert, mais c'est plus chère. Le cocktail surprise coûtait 15 $ pour une toute petite coupe. (crevette tempura c'était mon choix simple 4 crevette avec une sauce) - ce n'est pas ordinaire, mais pour le prix, je m'attendais honnêtement à beaucoup plus. Une expérience unique, oui, mais je n'y retournerais pas.
La seule petite attention offerte était du pain avec du beurre.
It was great & Sami was a great server but I had two complaints. First, every time the door opened I saw light because of where my seat was & it was annoying & took away a lot from the experience. In a room with almost no light, this little blip every couple of minutes is very annoying. Secondly, a beef roast is so easy to tell what it is & the it took all of the fun & enjoyment out of figuring out the meal with only my senses. I had this the last time I was there too. Every item on the plate is a distinct taste & it's the blend of flavours that is actually interesting
May 31, 2026
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Très belle expérience à vivre au moins une fois! Je recommande le menu surprise, c'est fascinant d'essayer de deviner ce qui est dans notre assiette sans la voir.
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What an experience...
We went all.suprise, & it was one of the best experience we had.
Service was excellent: our waiter was really nice, explained everything, & was around when needed. You need something? you'll have it in no time.
& if you have questions, or any request, ask, & you'll be listened.
The food was something... we did not knew what was our plates. You just pick either sea, land or veggies category, then it's blind test, literally. As you'll be in a pitch black space. Use your remaining senses to smell, touch, listen & taste what's in your plate to identify what you're eating.
Everything turns in ways unknown to most of us.
We'll definitely come back & recommend this place.
Une expérience incroyable! Tout le monde devrais y allez au moins une fois. Nous avons eu beaucoup de plaisir & le service était très bien. Nous avons pris le menu mystère & j'ai eu du boeuf braisé (délicieux d'ailleurs) & ma bestie a eu le saumon. Par contre, petit point à améliorer, lorsqu'on a fini nos plats & qu'on étaient prêtes a quitter, nous nous sommes retrouvé a attendre un bon moment avant que la serveuse puisse se libérer pour venir nous'chercher'. Étant donné que nous sommes plongée dans le noir, nous avons besoin de la serveuse pour sortir de la salle. Évidemment ce n'était pas la faute de la serveuse, mais je crois qu'il serait plus optimale s'il y avait eu plus d'employés? Nous avons dû l'appeler a quelque reprise puisqu'elle était occupé a servire d'autre table. Je vous dirais qu'à la fin, j'avais vraiment hâte de sortir.
Une fois sorti elle nous a demandé de deviner nos plats (repas, breuvage & dessert). J'ai beaucoup aimé l'aspect jeu. Le lieu est beau & propre (avant de rentrer dans la salle a manger).
If you are looking for an interesting experience check O.Noir. The concept of eating in the dark seems a bit like a gimmick until you find out that all the wait staff are blind. From there it gets very interesting. You really get to experience what it is like not having your vision to guide you & very quickly realize it is a completely different world.
The service was excellent, the food was great the experience was something you will not soon forgot. This should be on everyones bucket list, not just because it was a great restaurant but because the experience they provide.
