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.
Nous sommes venus à la dernière minute, nous avons été servis par Samy qui a été formidable durant tout le repas! Cela a vraiment contribué à cette belle expérience.
Un grand merci à lui!
Pour les plats, nous avons aimé l'originalité de l'entrée & du dessert. Le plat principal était un peu plus classique.
L'ambiance dans la salle était très cool, l'obscurité totale a été une vraie expérience inédite. Encore merci Samy
The food is surprisingly tasty. We ordered 4-course meal with hot & cold starters, a main & a dessert. Every dish is unique. The dishes are very sizeable. So by the time the main dish was served, although it was good indeed, I was so full that I could no longer enjoy it like I did with the starters. So if you are not really gourmand, I don't recommend a 4-course.
Our waiter Fay was friendly & professional. Everything was served perfectly & precisely.
The three stars for atmosphere was because a table of guests were making donkey sounds (literally) & laughing very loud throughout their dining time. I have no idea from where they got the hint of entering a zoo instead of a restaurant & started behaving like animals.
Une expérience unique & immersive ! Dîner dans l'obscurité totale chez O Noir est une véritable aventure sensorielle qui permet de redécouvrir les saveurs autrement. Le service est impeccable, avec une équipe attentionnée & bienveillante. Le concept nous pousse à sortir de notre zone de confort & à vivre un moment de partage différemment. Une expérience à tester au moins une fois !
I absolutely loved the experience. Our waiter was very kind. The overall service was exceptional. The food was also delicious. I recommend the experience/restaurant to anyone.
Une superbe expérience plongée dans le noir. La cuisine était très bonne dans l'ensemble. Notre serveur Fé était tellement gentil & attentionné un vrai plaisi
Every time I come it's great. The food is always excellent (I think this branch is better than the Toronto location). I always get the surprise vegetarian food. It was so good!
WOW !! La nourriture est super délicieuse (si vous aimez les pâtes aux crevettes, prenez les tagliatelles aux crevettes, le service est vraiment superbe & l'expérience merveilleuse, ça vaut le coup d'essayer !!
Jan 18, 2025
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
Nous avons été manger à o noir à Montréal a l'occasion d'un cadeau de fête de fin d'année & je dois dire que cela m'a assez déçu. A part le fait de manger dans l'obscurité (ce qui par ailleurs dénature un peu le goût des aliments à l'inverse de ce que l'on peut penser) le restaurant n'a rien de spécial & est d'ailleurs très sommaire pour le prix demandé. Aucun jeu sur les textures ou saveurs intéressant alors que c'est pour moi le but de l'expérience.. nourriture bonne mais basique. Aucune animation.. (je n'ose pas imaginer l'allure de la salle si on allume la lumière ). Autant faire le test a la maison .. Le seul point positif est d'employer des personnes malvoyantes & donc de les insérer professionnellement , ça chapeau.
The expérience is really différent, we came in a group, so everybody take hands & went to our places where u cant see nothing. But passing thw time u start to realize & enjoy the flavour & addapt to the place. The staff ask about every one & make special dishes for each one. Amazing
What a fun experience! We were 4 & would not come back with more people than that. The food was surprisingly delicious, but was outstanding was the service by our waiter Sammy. Thank you for a great evening!
Jan 10, 2025
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
O.Noir is an interesting place. It is completely shrouded in darkness to enhance the culinary experience. The servers are blind & ours (Sami,) was very talented, nothing was spilled or dropped & he was very friendly.
It's the most fun! Everyone was having a great time. Feeling so grateful for our visions & health! Fay was great serving our table. He was so caring & helpful. Just so much love for this restaurant! Food was also spectacular in my mouth!
Very nice staff & great food! I loved the experience & the gourmet meals. The only thing I would say is that the night we went was very busy so the dark room was loud & the wait time to get our food was long too. Other than that, I loved the experience!
Great experience dining in total darkness. The food is generous in portion & quite good. The servers are amazing. The dining room does get a bit loud if its crowded. Getting the surprise dishes is great fun!
