A totally unique experience. I got surprises for every course so I really didn't know what i was getting into, and all the food was surprisingly delicious and easy to eat without sight. However I can't recommend anything since the surprises are off menu. They seem to have designed the dishes well for eating in the dark. Not being able to see made me appreciate the smells/textures much more and the dishes were designed to have a lot of variety! Our waitress Sophia was clear and helpful and has a calming presence which is great when you are slightly unsettled in the dark. I recommend you try it once - it is interesting what your expereince of the dark will be. I didn't mind it much at all and found it pretty easy to eat. We were against a wall which i liked - it helped ground me. If we were in the middle of the room I think i would have felt a little more on edge.
Reviews / Ratings for O.Noir
The appetizer was reminiscent of school cafeteria food, and the main course (AAA beef) was no better. The meat was poor quality, mostly fat, and had an unmistakable charred taste, as if cooked on a grill that’s never been cleaned. It was so fatty that when we asked for a takeout box, the staff removed the fatty pieces, leaving us with virtually no meat at all. For the prices they charge, the quality is simply unacceptable. That said, the service was exceptional, a special thanks to Samy, who made the experience truly unique.
The food is very good but the experience of eating in the dark is the differentiator, esp when you pick the surprise options on the menu and you have to figure it out through taste aroma texture! Gave up on using my knife halfway. Very happy to see that folks with visual impairments have gainful employment here. Our waitstaff sophia was very professional and clear in her instructions in how to seat ourselves and find items around us (or her, to lead us in and out).
Such a calming atmosphere. I recommend going on a day when the restaurant is less busy, as that will increase the peacefulness of the experience. I will definitely be back.
What an awesome experience this was. Food was delicious(the duck omg 😋) Our Waiter (fay) I hope I spelled it correctly, was top notch, explained everything in details and really was amazing. Really good time ! Try it out atleast once. Highly recommend
this was a great experience, food was great and the service by Mike was number 1 i would highly recommend trying this place out
This was an amazing experience! Firstly our server, Mizen, was the best. I can’t imagine serving food and 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, and some light music. Food was delicious. I had the scallops appetizer and a steak. Not gonna lie, I ended up eating with my fingers. I made a valiant effort to use a knife and fork but just couldn’t make it work. This is a very unique experience and I highly recommend it. Thank you Mizen!
Food is very good, the experience is unique, and our waiter, Mazen, was spectacular. Such nice man.
It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The service is excellent, and the staff ensure that everything is clearly explained throughout the evening. The experience is immersive and 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.
Oh my god this place is amazing! The food was to die for and our server, Sami, was exceptional and very kind. I recommend this to everyone!
We had an amazing time at O’Noir. The experience was very unique and humbling. Our food was excellent and our waiter (Mazen) was really spectacular. Two people in our party of 5 ordered ‘surprise’ meals and were very happy with the dishes. At first, it is a little jarring but we enjoyed the opportunity to experience something new and different. An added bonus of not being able to see anything allowed us all to focus on conversation, good company, and food. It was the highlight of our Montreal trip.
Reviews are also available in French.
See reviews in FrenchAdd a review
Share your experience in seconds.
Opening hours
- Sunday 17:00 - 21:00
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday Closed
- Wednesday 17:30 - 22:00
- Thursday 17:30 - 22:30
- Friday 17:00 - 23:30
- Saturday 17:00 - 23:30
Features
Missing information?
Help us improve this restaurant profile.
Update the profile