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.
Excellente expérience au restaurant. Cuisine délicieuse, un service plus que super offert par Samy, mon expérience a été un coup de coeur à tous les niveaux. C'est une expérience que je referais dans un avenir rapproché & sans hésiter!
May 5, 2024
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Une expérience à faire au moins une fois ! Nous sommes bien accueillis, le service est au top avec un personnel qui vérifie toujours si tout va bien. Les assiettes sont généreuses & les plats très bons ! Nb : pas la peine de vous mettre sur votre 31. Vous êtes plongé dans le noir le plus total, vous allez probablement mal viser votre bouche, faire tomber de la nourriture sur vos vêtements blancs & finir tremper à cause d'un verre renversé 😆
We were received by enthusiastic & polite staff, with a touch of great humor. Our server, Sammy, was extremely professional. He checked in on us frequently with an air of calm so we felt supported while also being fully comfortable to take our time chatting & fully enjoying the food. The food was absolutely wonderful; some of the better dishes we've had in our dining experiences so far; enhanced by the atmosphere of focusing on one less sense than usual. A beautiful experience all around.
Apr 28, 2024
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I went there last night for my birthday Wowwww a must tried What a amazing expérience The waither was really funny & my the expérience memorable Thank dominic for a amazing evening
Wow what an experience! Everything started with Gabriel, a lovely gentleman with absolutely great energy, he made us laugh & was so cool. Sammy & Sophia served us our meals, they were both incredibly kind & so efficient. Sammy you rock my man thank you for being who you are, we need more people like you in this world!
Simply put: a life-changing experience. The perspective one can get from being deprived of one's senses & then having the other senses working more acutely on the situation at hand are humbling & amazing at the same time. Being able to focus more consciously on flavors & textures brings about what eating & drinking should be, not just a biological necessity but a sea of experiences waiting to be had. I invite whoever visits to take the time to listen to your surroundings & feel the table & utensils, understand this perspective without sight. Domenic was a wonderful server & made the transition into darkness as smooth as it could be. Each course was very filling but the time alloted to enjoy them was just perfect. A must to visit in the beautiful city of Montreal.
L'ambiance était très bonne jusqu'à ce qu'un autre groupe d'invités s'installe, se met à crier, rire trop forts & à faire des commentaires déplacés. Je crois qu'il faudrait aviser les clients d'être respectueux afin de ne pas ruiner l'expérience des autres. La bouffe était bonne mais 4 étoiles données car le jarret d'agneau était un peu fade
Apr 20, 2024
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Bien aimé mon expérience ! La nourriture était excellente , j'avais pris la macreuse de boeuf & que dire de notre serveur Dominic qui était super gentil & excellent service. Je croyais que ça parlerai fort vu les commentaire mais ça été tout le contraire aucunement bruyant (j'étais située au 2e). C'était la fête à une amie & elle a reçu un white russian sur glace qui à été très appréciée 😉
Our biggest fear was that it was going to feel like a tourist trap or gimmicky. It did not. The food was delicious, Fey was extremely helpful, & the experience was one to remember.
Très mauvaise expérience... Pour l'anniversaire de ma compagne, j'ai réservé une table pour 20h45 le samedi 6 avril & comment vous dire que je regrette amèrement mon choix. Ce qui devait être une expérience culinaire originale s'est très vite transformée en cauchemar. Une fois installé à notre table nous avions remarqué que la salle à manger était très bruyante & très vite les gens HURLAIENT (littéralement) de partout. Même en parlant très fort, on ne s'entendait pas parler... Je n'ai jamais été témoins d'un débit aussi fort même en pub lors d'un match. Un verre s'est brisé & la moitié de la salle s'est mise à hurler en tapant des mains & sur les tables... un vrai zoo... Je vous laisse imaginer l'angoisse que ça a été en étant plongé dans le noir complet pour la 1ère fois... Impossible de finir notre plat dans ces conditions qui a failli finir en crise d'angoisse, nous avons quitté la salle au 1e service... malgré tout ça le serveur Samy était très sympathique je mets 2 étoiles juste pour lui, l'expérience traumatisante qui a complètement gâché notre fin de soirée en méritait 0. J'ai notifié mon mécontentement au bar avant de payer & aucun commentaire ni geste commercial.
Apr 8, 2024
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I love this place so much - this was my 2nd time here, can't wait to come again. Ideally situated, amazing service, & the food & drinks were out of this world. I had the tuna appetizer, the gnocchi main course, & the green tea/white chocolate flavoured dessert with a bloody Caesar, chardonnay, B52 coffee, Strawberry Dream cocktail & courvoisier digestif. The only thing I would have done differently is ask for my Caesar to be extra spicy because this one was made for people with tamer palates than mine - it was still good & everything else was amazing.
Nous y sommes allés samedi le 09 Mars, un groupe de 12 personnes. Quelle belle expérience, bravo. Merci à notre serveur Sammy ! Une expérience à vivre au moins une fois dans sa vie 😁
I had a blast experiencing the darkness in such an awesome way. The food was fantastic, & the service was top-notch. it got way too noisy once the room filled up, & we couldn't even hear each other at our table. Overall great experience & would do it again.
