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.
This was an amazing experience! Firstly our server, Mizen, was the best. I can't imagine serving food & drinks in the complete darkness. Initially I was a little apprehensive walking into the blackness, but it was actually pretty cool. The room was quite quiet, just other patrons who were quietly speaking to each other, & some light music. Food was delicious. I had the scallops appetizer & a steak. Not gonna lie, I ended up eating with my fingers. I made a valiant effort to use a knife & fork but just couldn't make it work. This is a very unique experience & I highly recommend it. Thank you Mizen!
Superbe expérience.
On avait choisi ce restaurant avec un copain sans savoir sa particularité !
& donc la surprise a été géniale.
Le personnel au top au petits soins & d'une gentillesse énorme , le repas a été super bon (le fait de ne pas voir ce que l'on mange boost le goût) mais tout petit bémol pour l'ambiance: certaines personnes parlent très fort ( certainement un genre de stress-de stress) même si une personne du restaurant demanda un peu moins de son.
Conclusion: du bonheur & une belle leçon de sagesse
PMC
It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The service is excellent, & the staff ensure that everything is clearly explained throughout the evening. The experience is immersive & truly unique. The food was good, though relatively simple depending on the dishes selected or served. If you are looking for a place to have an in-depth conversation, this may not be the right setting, as the environment is designed to fully engage your senses.
First time I've been scammed in a restaurant!
I had a gift certificate (from la Forfaiterie) for 2 persons : 4 services & 1 cup of wine each. They told us that they didn't do 4 services anymore (which doesn't fit with the info on their website, but whatever) so instead they told us that we could have the equivalent of what has been paid for the gift certificate : 180$.
Thing is, it's not even enough for the equivalent, but with 3 services! I raised the fact that it didn't cover the taxes & the tips, but for them it was normal & they wouldn't budge.
In the end, I had to pay an additional 45$ for a lesser experience than what we were supposed to have.
About the experience, a few things
- The food was mediocre at best. Not the worse, but clearly not enough for the price point (& that's including the'no lights' settings into consideration).
- The temperature in the room was... weird. Initially it was fine, but near the end of our meal it started to get really REALLY cold. We rushed our dessert to get out ASAP.
- The noise level can get pretty intense. When we arrived (around 18h30) the noise level was okay, but about an hour later it got pretty loud. While it's not necessarily the restaurant's fault, it did impact our overall experience.
- The overall experience of eating in a pitch black setting is quite interesting!
In the end, while there's some value to the overall experience, it really doesn't justify the price point (>100$ per person). Then, there's our experience with the gift certificate that has been handled poorly.
Une expérience incroyable & vraiment originale ! Manger dans le noir est un concept surprenant & parfaitement maîtrisé. Tout était excellent, de l'accueil au repas
Un grand merci à Samy, très professionnel, attentionné & rassurant. Je recommande à 100 % !
Une expérience incroyable. C'est vraiment dans le noir total. J'ai adoré l'idée d'avoir des entrées, plats principaux & desserts surprise. La nouriture est délicieuse. Notre serveur, Dominic, a été apprécié de tout notre groupe. Définitivement une expérience à vivre.
