ONoir Toronto in Toronto

620 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2G2, Canada

★★★★☆
(1439 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant

About

ONoir - Dine-in-the-Dark Special Restaurant

Website
onoirtoronto.com
Address
620 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2G2, Canada
Plus Code
MJ98+JW Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Sunday
6:30–9 PM
Monday
6:30–9 PM
Tuesday
6:30–9 PM
Wednesday
6:30–9 PM
Thursday
6:30–9 PM
Friday
6:30–9:30 PM
Saturday
6:30–10 PM

Services

Service options
Delivery Dine-in Takeaway
Highlights
Great cocktails
Accessibility
Assistive hearing loop Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Braille menu Cocktails Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Cosy Romantic
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Reservations required Accepts reservations
Payments
Cheques Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Paid parking lot Paid street parking

Reviews

4.1
★★★★☆
1439 reviews

Most Mentioned

surprise (124) senses (79) starter (60) filet mignon (50) concept (45) visually impaired (44) mashed potatoes (30) dark dining (25) my plate (7) dark room (5)
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★★★★★
December 16, 2024

It's a really unique experience and really fun when you go with a group of people! The food was pretty good, I highly recommend the risotto for creamy flavours. Ali was really friendly, attentive, and did an amazing job with us!

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Our server Ali did an outstanding job. He was Efficient, made us all feel comfortable, safe, he was kind and helpful. Ali made this experience truly memorable. He talked us through each part of the service, from guiding us into the dining room to serving all of our drinks and meal courses. Thank you Ali and staff. Excellent customer service.

★★★★
December 4, 2024

A unique must try experience. Had the surprise main and dessert. Tasty but the attraction was not the food but rather the experience. Service was good. We were well taken care of.

★★★★★
November 4, 2024

The entire concept interested us but there is just no describing the experience itself. From the moment you are guided into the darkened part of the restaurant, and you realize it's truly, pitch dark, it's one learning experience after another. Just sitting in your seat by touch alone, realizing you have to pay attention to where you place everything, figuring out HOW to eat some of the foods and how to even know if your plate is empty; all things that you're barely consciously aware of under normal circumstances become important. The WHAT it is you are eating is the least of it. You can choose from specific items or go "surprise choice" for all the courses. Figuring out what it is can drive the dinner conversation. And you have to have a conversation... no phones, no social media, no distractions. Wonderful experience and we'd do it again. Thank you to our server, Ali, and all the staff.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

The hostess & our waiter Ali were simply phenomenal. Such incredible service, and a beautiful experience. Ali is super kind, attentive, and patient, as is the hostess. I’ve been here twice and would highly recommend it. Even with a larger group. No phones or lights. Just laughter, love, and experience.

★★★★★
September 30, 2024

My first time here, definitely unforgettable experience. I was scared and feel uncomfortable at first because I wasn’t expect that dark, but i get used to it after Ali - my waiter was incredibly friendly, attentive, the service was excellent. Highly recommend, must try at least once in your lifetime

★★★★★
September 29, 2024

We had a unique and wonderful experience at ONoir. We ordered a surprise starter, as well as surprise main, and let the staff know that we don't have any allergies and are non-vegetarian. (If you do have any dietary restrictions, they will take them into consideration.) We received two different appetizers and two different mains, and had a lot of fun trying all of them, and figuring out what was on the plate. We guessed some, but not all! It was all delicious though. The food is great; the atmosphere is cosy. The staff are welcoming and attentive. Our server was lovely as well. We had a great time! Will come back gladly. Thanks ONoir!!

★★★★★
September 3, 2024

This is a unique experience if you are looking forward to have dinner while enhancing your senses. Eating in the darks will allow you to perceive the flavors in a new different way. Trying surprise dishes and drinks it’s also recommended to fully take advantage of this experience. I totally recommend it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 20, 2024

Back for a second visit after 10 years. Still a lot of fun and I d recommend everyone try it at least once! Ali (?spelling) was our server and he was great. For mains I d recommend the filet mignon. The risotto and desserts (we had the cake and butter tart) weren t my favourite. I d love to see more wine options as blind tasting wine was a lot of fun.

★★★★★
December 19, 2024

It was our second time to be here. The quality of food and service is amazingly being maintained for 10 years! Our server was Ali, he was very nice and professional.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

This is an amazing experience and I would recommend it to anyone.

December 14, 2024

I recently celebrated a friends birthday at this restaurant on December 7, 2024. The experience was a resounding disappointment from start to finish. The surprise seafood appetizer consisted of three pieces of bland, breaded calamari that tasted suspiciously like the pre-made frozen variety found in your local grocery stores. The main course, a medium rare filet mignon, mashed potatoes and beans, was a catastrophe. The meat felt like it had been further tenderized and had an off-putting taste. The texture was unpleasant, and I couldnt bring myself to finish more than a couple of bites. The surprise dessert was another letdown - a pre-made coconut bar that could have been purchased at a local grocery store. To make matters worse, the table was sticky, and the cutlery was mismatched, adding to the overall sense of discomfort. When I expressed my disappointment to the staff, I was met with a dismissive attitude, implying that my complaint was invalid since no one else had complained. This response only added to my frustration. Overall, my experience at this restaurant was a disaster. The food was subpar, the service was unfriendly, and the atmosphere was uncomfortable. Without going into detail, this experience left me feeling sick. Ive attended this restaurant several years ago and had an amazing experience, so Im astonished at how it has declined. Unless significant improvements are made, I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.

★★★
December 7, 2024

Pretty sure my steak, mashed potatoes and veggies were microwaved from freezer packs but the experience was cool

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 30, 2024

Oh man, don t want to say much and spoil the experience. Take your funniest friends and go enjoy!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Food was comfortable, home cooked meals. Nothing weird. Our waiter was incredible, so friendly and patient. A lovely lovely experience

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Honestly this is such a great experience! The food was great and the experience was awesome! Yes, you may be able to find better food in toronto but not a better experience and food for the price! We paid almost double for the CN Tower dinner and neither the food nor wine nor service was better there (maybe the views though haha)! My partner and I felt so connected and both really enjoyed our meals! Ali was our server and he made us feel so comfortable and welcome!

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Crazy experience that I would definitely recommend to anyone and everyone! Amazing service by our waiter Ali and host Berna! 10/10! Wasn t quite sure what to expect when we booked our reservation however all 4 of us were very impressed and overall blown away by the whole experience!

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

This was a great experience! Ali was amazing ! Thank you for your great service Ali !

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Great spot! Very very memorable experience, your dinner will be in complete and utter darkness. You won t be able to see anyone or anything you re eating. Really let s you embrace the smells and sounds of going out to dinner. Great experience to try and I highly recommend this for a date!

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

It was one of a kind experience thats for sure the servers were so nice

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Went with my partner tonight to celebrate a very special day for us. ALI was our server and he was absolutely AMAZING! Kind, courteous, knowledgeable and extremely professional! Amazing experience and I can t wait to come back with more family and friends to share such a unique and wonderful time!

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

It was such a unique experience that I almost got emotional. Thank you ONoir for the great food, service, and ambience. A once in a lifetime experience indeed!

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

It s a unique experience ! Ali is very helpful and friendly. I ordered steak as main and seafood as starter. They re both really good. Recommended!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Love it

Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Firstly, the restaurant is behind a gate and its hard to tell if its open or not, it doesnt look great. When you get in, it looks like youre entering an abandoned restaurant eg. Rooms cordoned off as they are overflowing with boxes. There is no cloakroom, so dont bring a bag or jacket unless you want to risk it. The front of house member of staff was awkward and didnt explain the concept of the restaurant and answered any questions very bluntly - it was a weird intro. Our server Dave was fantastic, lovely guy, very attentive and we felt well looked after. When seated at the table we tried to get our bearings and while feeling my way around the table there were quite a few crumbs and pieces of food. The food was awful, really bland and disappointing. We really felt that the restaurant missed a trick in not having some interesting flavours in its courses. I had the mystery meat starter and the shrimp risotto and honestly couldnt tell if there was a difference in the taste. Our friend was a vegetarian and she had a mushroom salad and a stir fry and it sounded like she basically had the same thing twice. Whatever you have for your main, you are guaranteed to get mashed potatoes and green beans - it felt very lazy. Do not recommend. The only highlight was the server Dave. However it wouldve been great to have had more information and insight on how the dining experience was supposed to give a perspective of a blind person. If you are of a nervous disposition and are unsure about how you would cope in this situation then I would not recommend as you are in complete darkness and can be anxiety inducing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

We had the surprise meat starter, filet mignon and a surprise dessert. It was COMPLETELY dark, and any charging lights (even inside your bag) and the heartrate tracker on a watch with the screen off is intrusive. Anything glow in the dark is a no go too. (all from experience) It is completely dark so make sure you have everything secured onto yourself or else youll lose it in the dark. I lost my facemask this way. Aside from that the server Ali was WONDERFUL and sweet and the experience was made 100x better because of him. The place got busy shortly after opening so book a table.

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Our server Ali was amazing super sweet and helpful. Made the whole experience 10 times better. this place is definitely an amazing destination for a date time: super unusual and fun. Thank you, Ali!!!

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

I loved this experience and so did my boyfriend! All the staff were so friendly and welcoming. Shout out to Ali, our server, for his assistance with navigating and a seamless culinary adventure. I definitely think everyone needs to try this.

★★★★
October 21, 2024

The service we received was phenomenal. Our waiter was amazing, kind and patient with us. Eating in the dark is a surreal experience that was a tad overwhelming at first. My partner and I went for our anniversary and we felt so connected to each other even amongst the chatter. If you re looking for top of the line food, there are better places in the city. But if you re looking for a unique, eye opening experience this is definitely the place for that.

★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

I really really wanted to love it. But the food was awful, about on par with airplane food. Place is super dingy going in, so lower your expectations. We took our kids and overall the experience was very cool, for them especially. But it was the worst meal my husband and I have had in years.

★★★★
October 21, 2024

A very unique and exhilarating experience. Getting used to the pitch black environment can be alittle weird, but it makes for such an interesting and fulfilling series of sensations. Trying to feel for your meal and eat while not being able to see truly enhances the experience. I would highly recommend trying this place out at least once! My only issue was the cost. While the experience was a unique one and enjoyable, the price for the quality and amount of food you are provided isnt adequate. You will most likely still be hungry after the meal.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Such a surreal experience. I would recommend everyone try this place atleast once. Eating completely in the dark was definitely a challenge but in a way helped me understand even just a little what its like to be blind and how much I take being able to see for granted. The food was really good but they put wayyy too much pepper on everything which made things a little bit harder to eat and I didnt feel very full after the 3 course meal. Ordering the suprise deserts were alot of fun and tasted soo good!

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Group of 4 went last night and we had such a great time! Our server David was phenomenal!!! He was patient, knowledgeable, very sweet, and very funny! Put this place on your list and go on a night David is working!

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Amazing experience that really puts into perspective what it is to have visual disability. Our server Ali was very kind and knowledgeable, and guided as through the dark very smoothly. The food was great as well. Would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a new activity and experience

September 21, 2024

The concept itself is fascinating, and the dining experience is unique. Unfortunately the food was a major disappointment. The portions were small, but even then, we couldnt finish our food. We ended up leaving the restaurant and ordering pizza at home.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

The entire experience was unconventional. Our serve that night was Dave. He was absolutely amazing. Very attentive and funny. Your other senses would be amplified given that fact that the dining area is pitch dark. I love the idea of it being a great educational opportunity to be in the shoes of visually impaired people. The pricing is quite fair as well. The surprise menu was indeed very creative.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

It was something different. At first, I just wanted to leave the place. It was 100% darkness, unlike anything you ve ever experienced. But I managed to control my fear. If you have a fear of the dark, it could be a little scary. Our waiter, Dave, was amazing so kind and friendly. I highly recommend it.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

This is a very special place, so deserving of its reputation, and somewhere I continue to recommend to anyone who hasn t tried it yet. To dine completely in the dark, guided by servers who themselves live without vision, is a unique and humbling experience. This was my third time dining here. I first tried O Noir a decade ago and I had a similarly positive experience tonight as I did back then. Our server Ali is very kind, warm, professional, and clear in his communication; the service was well-paced, enabling us to move through our three courses in just over an hour (with the option to linger longer). The food was delicious, no doubt enhanced by our heightened other senses. The space of the dining room felt very relaxing, with good music playing in the background (something I think wasn t the case last time I came and dined in a loud but music-less space). The surprise dishes are always a lot of fun, so if you are an adventurous person, make sure to select at least one surprise for your meal experience.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

This experience was far outside my comfort zone but was absolutely worth it. Our group loved the unique dining experience and the mystery of not knowing what they were eating! The staff were top notch, especially Dave who really added to the experience! Side Note: If you re wondering how dark it really is, it s pitch black and you can t see anything!

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

I went with my wife and 2 boys for dinner. This was a great dinner. The food was excellent. Dave was awesome. The pitch black atmosphere was very calming. We all had a great time and would go back when we are in Toronto again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

We had a great time with Elias, who provided excellent customer service. He was really helpful and made our experience even more enjoyable. I highly recommend the restaurant for its great service and overall experience.

★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Cool experience, terrible food.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

What an experience. First off, Dave is a legend. 12/10 service, incredibly kind and funny, loved every minute of it. I don t know what we expected going in, but it definitely surpassed expectations. You eat in the complete darkness, which we did not anticipate for some reason. We had so much fun and laughed the whole time, it was such a wild experience. Tip: keep your purse closed lol. If you drop something, it s really hard to find it.

★★
August 21, 2024

I had high expectations because we had a great time at O.noir Montreal, but O.noir Toronto is just lacking in all aspects.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Even though we were aware that dining was in complete darkness, the experience was a surprise. Being led to our table, having the place setting described to us and feeling around for our cutlery, and feeling around the plate to try and figure out whether we d left any food behind - every part of the meal was unique because of the dark and the restaurant concept.! enlightening experience...

August 21, 2024

Took my husband here last night for dinner to celebrate an upcoming birthday and if I could go be them zero stars I would. The building is rundown and dingy. Chairs in the waiting area are torn and old. Obviously with dining in the dark, you can t see your food however, you can definitely still gauge the quality of the food, the portion sizes and effort to prepare and I assure you, they dropped the ball on all aspects. When I advised the server my meal was inedible, he told me to tell the lady outside when we left. I did and she couldn t have cared less. $100 dinner for 2 and we both left and got pizza!

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Great. Thank you so much.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

We went there for our 4th anniversary. The food was great and Dave was awesome. The pitch black atmosphere was very calming. I suggest this place to everyone.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Awesome place with great service and great food. Amazing how the servers do it!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

I loved this experience, ordered the surprise starter, main, and dessert. With two surprise cocktails. The food was delicious and eating in pitch dark was way more fun than I anticipated. Thoroughly enjoyed it and was reasonably priced for such unique entertainment.

★★
August 21, 2024

Unfortunately we had a bad experience with a very rude waiter. I tried explaining to him that my chair was sticky and had some sort of honey like substance. I tried to show him so he could feel where it was. He kept insisting there was nothing, when I asked for a napkin to clean it myself he very rudely told me to just sit down. Unnecessary unwelcoming and arrogant. After that he played it cool and the service was rather nice. Food was okay, entrance, I counted around four calamari for seafood surprise. Main course was delicious pork, really good. The dessert was a cheesecake I cannot recommend. Too expensive for what it was.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Dave is an amazing server and really made us feel comfortable and welcome for this pitch black dining experience!

★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Loved this experience and would go again. I didnt expect much from the food and it was ok but it was fun! I chose a surprise course for each one and loved guessing what I was eating.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

A truly magnificent experience

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Experience is one of a kind! Food is a surprise and you will prove it that eating is not through eyes instead through taste ! Tasty food, clean and food service Dietary restrictions: Was vegan for the day and enjoyed it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

What an incredible experience. The food was delicious and the servers were so kind and communicative. I got a surprise seafood starter and am only disappointed I cannot go back to order the exact same thing again since it isn t on the regular menu. It was my favourite part of the meal! Our one complaint was we ordered surprise cocktails and wish they had been more complex. Mine seemed to be simply vodka and sprite.

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

My husband is losing his vision so I thought this would be a great way to have our close family and friends maybe get an understanding of what his world is becoming and the challenges he now faces . It was difficult out at first for me being a bit claustrophobic but after a few minutes it faded . The experience of not using your vision was very different . The staff and food were absolutely amazing ! Feeling your way for your utensils and letting your other senses guide you was absolutely amazing . I was so impressed with our waiter ! He taught us all a lot about the process of handling food delivery and was always smiling . You could tell just from his upbeat tone and laughter . Highly recommend!!!

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

What an incredible experience! The starter surprises were delicious as well as the main course. Our waitress, Diana, was lovely and ensured to attend to our every need. We will be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Note: Pictures are in the lobby area The experience is one of a kind! I definitely think if you live in Toronto you should come here at least one to support but also just to have the experience. You eat in TOTAL darkness, you learn to adapt to it and get to live what it is like to be blind for a bit. The food is pretty all right, but I definitely recommend doing the mystery dishes to add to experience so you can guess whay the dishes are! It was a wonderful birthday experience!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

It was certainly a unique experience and my husband and I loved every bit of it We both opted for three course surprise starters and every single dish was flavourful, served hot and simply delicious. Ali , who served us, did an amazing job. We had another engagement to attend to and requested that our dishes be served sooner . It was a packed house but Ali made sure we were served keeping our schedule in mind and he was so helpful with the entire experience of guiding us with respect to food and cutlery It took us a while to settle down in pitch darkness but once we did it was pretty comfortable. We went on a Friday night in June and it was a tad too noisy but that s not gonna stop us from coming back

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

A must try experience. The steak was one of the best Ive had. This restaurant is a great experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

A few weeks ago i came here to not only eat wonderful food but also experince something different! Not only was the food absolutely worth the price but the idea of eating in the dark with only your sense of smell to guide you was an absolutly intresting experince that i would recommend for anyone to try!. Also lovely shout out to all the amazing and friendly staff

★★
May 21, 2024

A place you come for the unique experience and nothing else not the food, not the decor, not the ambiance nothing. Place is extremely dated and filled with bargain basement furniture. The first clue should have been the ratty drapery in the front windows or the duct tape on the chairs in the lounge that this was going to be a great disappointment. Once inside the place not only reeks of cheap but just reeks in general. Definitely in desperate need of a makeover and cleaning (especially the men s room ). The dining experience is pretty cool, however I think that it gets taken advantage of. Since you literally can t see your hand in front of your face you also can t see that the wine pour is half of what it should be or that the shrimp risotto is actually rice a roni. Instead of going out of the way to dine here it would have been just as easy to eat McDonald s in my closet with a bag of stale farts.

★★★★
April 21, 2024

Fantastic experience and Ali our server was amazing! The instructions were great and what started off as panic quickly went away when we were lead into the darkness with Ali. The surprise meats were excellent and the food was wonderful. We had a Wonderful time!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Really great experience. The food was amazing! And the darkness was insane! Overall great place to go with friends

★★
April 21, 2024

Before I write the review, I want to start with the server was great and did a great job. To bad we never got to know his name. He never told us and we never ask. The server is more then a server as they become yours eye for this experience. Its very personal one at that. However, I did have a few issues. The food was a okay and nothing to go crazy about. It is very average and nothing speacial. If you want a good basic meal go to The Keg up the street. The main portions were a good size but the desert was really really small and I only know this because I took it to go as I didnt want it all over me. If you are paying $50 for meal then the desert needs to be $10 in size. Which is was not. I really didnt want the desert, but I want to get the appetizer. It only came as a surprise. I am very picky as a eater and I need to know what I am having. It was very disappointing that there was not other oppintons. Its not let you serve a blind person food without telling them. The serves was really really slow. Being in a dark room, there is no sense of time. You order your food outside before you go in. By the time you seat down, drinks should be coming right behind, then your appetizers and so on. Everything took forever and took abouts 2hrs.....This is not a place where you want to seat around after a meal and chat. You would think they would want a fast turn around. They also have a very small menu which means meal should come out fast. There was only 1 serve in our area and was helping a few groups. One of our members felt overwhelmed and claustrophobic. It took over 5mins or longer (no sense of time here) for the server to take her out. She could have had a panic attack and nobody would have helped her. For a place that says the employ blind people or visually impaired they didnt have much staff. My biggest problem isnt really their fault but kind-of is?? Who are their customers? Clearly this is not a family restaurant and really is not made for yonger abults. Just image going and there are kids???? You know there are parents out there that will do it. They dont have a age restriction and if they do its not very clear. We had very young boys (not calling them men as they didnt act like it) around 21ish and they took over the whole place. They were loud, obnoxious and made the whole experience uncomfortable. There has to be a certain level of maturity to eat in a place like this. They are being 21 year old boys and there is a place for that (McDonlds) but this is not it. If they have an age restriction of 25 and older I think that would work. Over all you will get an experience but what that might be is for you to find out. I would add that you will want to find a bar or some other place to just talk about what had just happen. It seats with you for sometime. I dont think its worth the price over all but I guess you are paying to seat in the dark to eat. You would think it would be cheaper as they are saving money on lighting.

★★★
April 21, 2024

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★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

WHAT AN EXPERIENCE!! This restaurant is different in all the right ways. TAKE A WALK IN THEIR SHOES and enjoy the friendly staff, knowledgeable servers, fantastic food and the atmosphere is pitch-black! This restaurant will forever be etched in my brain that..Im going back

April 21, 2024

Good servers, terrible food, experience is interesting but nothing too special, just get a good dinner somewhere else, too many better options.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

My girlfriend and I visited Onoir for her birthday and had an amazing experience. It was such an unique dining experience and we really felt that the pure darkness made us so aware of all the different flavours and sounds in the room. We ordered the surprise appetizer and the filet mignon. We were really happy with all our food, and although it was a little on the colder side we still enjoyed it. We would definitely visit again and recommend to others.

★★
April 21, 2024

Food was overall really bad. My boyfriend got the Filet Mignon and asked for medium rare however it was cooked well done and had some super charred tasting parts. I got the surprise meal which was a bbq fried chicken however the chicken was overcooked and felt more like I was eating jerky. For dessert, we both got the surprise dessert which turned out to be cheesecake and this is our fault for not mentioning that my boyfriend despises cheesecake however it says on the menu that the surprise items are not listed on the menu and there was a cheesecake on the menu so we assumed we were safe. We asked to swap the dessert to the Royal Chocolate Cake which ended up being charged $10 for something that he said tasted like grocery store cake. Atmosphere wise was pretty okay however you could just do this at home by turning off the lights and covering the curtains, overall Id say this was a one time experience and never again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

I tried this experience pre covid and it was such an amazing experience. The food was great but to experience this was really interesting and I recommend everyone to try this at least once! Food

Local Guide
April 21, 2024

I ve had better food on an airplane. My girlfriend and I ate here- we chose the 3 course option with a starter, main, and dessert. Both appetizers were bland and lacked texture, flavor, and seasoning. The mains- filet and the surprise (pork chop?) were both overcooked and the sides for both were the same- boxed mashed potatoes and Costco steam-in-a-bag veggies. The desserts tasted like they were bought at a gas station and the wine was undrinkable and came out of a box. I don t think there s a single chef or oven in the entire restaurant. In summary, if you enjoy spending $150 for a microwave dinner for two, look no further than O Noir

April 21, 2024

Hope you enjoy eating frozen food straight from the walmart freezer.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

What a cool experience in downtown Toronto! A girlfriend and I came here to try something new and different and we are glad that we did. Our server Ali was so kind, the atmosphere is super immersive and the food was pretty decent! Overall a great time was had!

★★★★
April 21, 2024

One in a lifetime experience

Local Guide
March 21, 2024

I decided to have the surprise starter and main, nothing to write home about. It took to the main to get warm tap water (makes sense, no hot water), and the family with kids were so loud it took an extraordinary admit of time for the staff to tell them to quiet down since the parents did nothing. The main starch was cold, tiny amount of veggies and meat ok. The server said we should have called him to let him know. I could barely hear my dinner partner. How were we to do that. And the topper, the manager did nothing, no comp dessert, nothing. She said she had no authority. Dont waste your time or money. Have a nice dinner somewhere else.

★★
March 21, 2024

My second time to ONoir and it was unfortunately extremely disappointing. Our food was lukewarm and frankly, not restaurant quality. None of the food tasted fresh - all likely to be canned, frozen, or store-bought. For the two of us, with no alcohol, our dinner was $120 before tip. The room was so incredibly loud that it was impossible to have a conversation with my partner. A family with (maybe three?) children were constantly yelling. The noise echoed across all the walls and was so unbearable we almost skipped our dessert and left. It took me shouting at the family (twice!) to please keep it down until the parents seemed to care at all. Our server was lovely and did the best he could given how many tables he was serving and the extreme noise levels. My experience years ago was lovely and it was such a wonderful establishment - there was a lot of care and quality to the food and atmosphere. ONoir has so much potential and used to be an amazing immersive experience. It is quite saddening to see that whoever is in charge now simply does not care.

★★★★
March 21, 2024

Food was eh but very interesting at the same time. Environment was funny and unique. Also sorry for me and my date leaving a mess we couldn t seeeee

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

absolutely amazing experience!! me and mom went and both got surprises and didn t guess any of it correct.. but it was so good!! totally would recommend, and definitely going again. I do have to say i was a little bit scared for about the first 5 minutes trying to adjust to the dark but it was so unreal after i got used to it!!! loved it

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

It was a fascinating experience and our server Dave was great. The starter and dessert were excellent, but I found the mains a bit lackluster. I recommend trying a surprise dish if you can, it adds to the experience and becomes an adventure of trying to figure out what your food is.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

We visited ONoir last weekend, and the experience was truly unique. I recommend it to anyone looking for something different it provides a fresh perspective on sight, taste, and daily activities. The food was enjoyable, though the portions were typical of a French restaurant. Opting for the three-course surprise meal added an extra layer of excitement. However, the food arrived slightly cold, possibly due to the servers pace, which was still acceptable. My main concern was the temperature at our table in salon number 3, table 14. It was extremely cold, making it uncomfortable to remove our jackets. Despite notifying the server, the heating didnt seem to improve. I suspect the use of curtains to block light between tables might affect the heating system. Aside from this, if I were to rate my overall experience, considering the positive aspects, Id give it a 1 out of 5 for coziness due to the temperature. Additionally, there was a tiny hole in the salon, around up-right of where we entered, that allowed some light in, affecting my girlfriends experience. Although I might revisit in the summer, I would suggest addressing these issues for a better overall experience. Parking: There is a paid parking pretty close to the place, about a 5min walk.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

I had a delightful dining experience here with my sister last night. Many thanks for the excellent service and delicious food. It would be even better if the atmosphere could stay quiet throughout. Appreciate it!

★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

The pace itself is really cool and the concept is great. Only issue was with the wait times between courses and the actual dessert tasted like it was a cheap Walmart cake. Staff and server was great.

★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Awesome experience our server was friendly and made the whole experience memorable for sure! However, there were little kids dining and they were coughing rly hard, also occasionally some people would have their phones turned on which took away from the experience.

★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Cool experience, terrible food

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Amazing experience! Truly a unique delight for the senses. Vegetarian options: Good selection of vegetarian options. Food : 4/5 |

February 21, 2024

We had our valentines dinner on Wed night, our 4th visit to O Noir. We ordered the filet mignon. The food arrived, meat was warmish, potatoes were cold & tasted off. Vegetables were stone cold. Meat was supposed to be filet mignon. The meat we got was not filet. It was very tough & chewy, couldnt eat it. It was the same with the other persons dinner. The chocolate cake was mostly icing very little cake. When we left we talked to the cashier/manager and her response was Oh Really I again told her how unhappy we were with the meat - her response thats too bad and turned her back. Our server Diana was great but the rest of dinner was terrible. Never Again!

★★★★
February 21, 2024

Interesting and unique experience. Waiter was kind and fun. Food was not worth the price and took a long time to arrive. Cool concept but could be improved. Food

★★★
February 21, 2024

As others have already stated, food was cold, which was very disappointing. Im not sure why they use warmers, but clearly, they are not keeping the food at a safe temperature. Always makes me nervous when meat is involved. Dessert was delisious. The staff were absolutely wonderful, and the overall experience was great. Probably wont ever do it again, but Im really happy I did it. It made me truly appreciate my vision.

★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Eating in the dark is a cool experience once you get used to it but it can be a bit daunting at first. I felt the most anxious when we had to touch the waiters shoulder and be led to our table in pitch black darkness. The food was very average. Not very flavourful. For over $100 for a 3 course meal for 2 people, I expected better. It was a nice experience but we probably won t be back.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Such a cool and unique experience! We decided to go with the 3 course meal with each dish being a surprise and were quite satisfied with the taste and portions of each plate. The surprise meals along with the pitch blackness just made the experience a whole lot more fun. I definitely would recommend giving this a try!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

This experience is indescribable. I was little hesitant before visiting the restaurant but i was amazed. You need to place the order before entering the dining area which is pitch dark. The servers are visually impaired, friendly and very professional. He let our way into the dark room. It took few minutes for me to get comfortable with the darkness but server made it very easy. He gave us instructions about the how the dinner would be served. We took the 3 course meal which was yummy and very affordable. I would recommend this place for everyone. Its one of a kind experience. Must visit! Kid-friendliness: I dont think kids will be comfortable in complete darkness

★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Honestly the food was great...I decided to just have a surprise menu all across the starters, main and dessert. Loved all three dishes ; flavorful, well seasoned, and cooked! My only fault with food is some parts of my dish were served cold (mashed potatoes) but a very small aspect when the meat dish was the star on the plate. Service was good.. but we went on a very quiet night by the sounds of it based on the weather we had. So, my date and I had only two other tables of two (by the sounds of it) near us. My date also complimented on the food & stated the food has drastically improved since the first time they came & the dishes arent the same (always a plus to know). The atmosphere got three out of five stars, because Im neutral. I went on an unusually quiet night for them, so I dont know what the normal / average night is like.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

My partner and I had an amazing anniversary dinner here tonight. Our server Ali was so kind and attentive, as was our hostess. The food was delicious and ordering the surprise option made it more exciting. Would recommend to anyone

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Loved the experience! It was our first time dining in the dark. Our server, Elias, was incredibly helpful and welcoming. The concept does a brilliant job of helping you accentuate other senses, while also allowing you to empathize with the daily reality of those who are visually impaired. The food was also very homely with large servings. Service was super quick. Overall, would definitely recommend and visit again. Vegetarian options: Several vegetarian options in the menu to choose from.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

the most unique and incredible experience. the server was very nice and patient with our questions and explaining the surroundings for us. the food was probably the best meal Ive ever had, and it was interesting hearing that what I thought it was, was not what it actually was (I ordered the surprise meal). would highly recommend to anyone interested in eating blind! they do have a regular menu as well, if you do not want to order a surprise. they also ask about any allergies in advance. Vegetarian options: I remember seeing vegetarian options on the menu. Dietary restrictions: they asked us about allergies/ dietary restrictions before entering the dining room!

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

the poor quality of food ruins the unique dining experience.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

What an amazing experience. So much great fun, and conversations. The food on the other hand... Go for the experience not the meal... Overall just an excellent night was had by all in our party! I recommend everyone should step out of their comfort zone and give ONoir a try!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Dave was extremely nice, he made us a wonderful evening.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I live several hours away, and every time I pass through Toronto, I try to book a dinner here with friends. The staff are friendly, they are accommodating to allergies, and booking online is easy. I could not recommend going there more. PS. Always go for the surprise main and dessert. Its fun to try and figure out what you and your friends are eating (since everyone get a different surprise). I dont like surprises, but everything Ive had there tastes amazing and I now only ordered everything as a surprise meal.

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I really did not want to leave a bad review, but overall it was not a very good experience. The novelty of eating in the dark was interesting but the food was 0/5, the risotto was like sour... the shrimp was OK, the steak was overcooked. This was not worth 50 dollars per person.

★★★
December 21, 2023

Cool experience, our server Ali was great and we want to wish him all the best in the future!

★★★
December 21, 2023

Food wasn t great but it was something to experience fa sho

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

We dined Feb 28 2023 6:30p -Dave was our server and only server for our entire evening (the only sever at restaraunt). We loved him he was pleasant and enhanced our experience by allowing us to navigate things like our utensils and napkins. The reason for 4 stars is for the host who was in charge of order taking was rude and abrasive. From walking in to asking questions about the wine menu- she had thick glasses, messy bun - she did not introduce herself. When we were paying at the end; Dave asked the woman for a glass of water- SHE DID NOT RESPOND TO HIM (he is blind)- twice he had to ask with no response. I will be sending an email from the website to complain about this mistreatment. O Noir should respect their impaired employees!!! It hurt to have the end of the night end like this.

★★★
December 21, 2023

Feb 28 23 6:30p- Let me start of by saying it was an amazing experience and our server Dave was amazing! He was reassuring in the beginning and instantly made us comfortable in the dark. He catered to everyone who called him name like he requested in a timely manner for up to 3 requests a time. The reason I did not give 5 stars, is because the hostess was rude and had a very poor attitude to customers and Dave. It really seemed like she did not give have a care in the world. She was the first person we met walking into the restaurant and we almost left right away because of her poor attitude. Even when trying to be polite to her she was just rushing us to make an order and wasnt helpful at all with the menu. For example, I asked what wine would you recommend? She just looked at me annoyed and said... its up to you. You need to have someone that will greet and make customers feel welcome when entering. Especially when she is the first person you meet upon entrance. The overall experience was a lot of fun and interesting. The host almost ruined what was a great time and thanks to Dave he was able to make it enjoyable for us.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Incredible experience with the removal of something we all take for granted!! I can t say enough about how unique this experience is. I would love to say more but I don t want to ruin it for first timers. All I can say is you owe it to yourself to try it. It s a bucket list must!!!

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I came here many years ago and loved it and then recently came back this year with my partner on Valentines Day and although the actual experience of eating in the dark is special and unique... the food was okay and took forever to come out. The table next to us kept having to ask the server to come to us because we werent checked in on at all after being seated by the host. It was also quite cold in there. There was also a really loud banging sound like doors slamming every so often throughout our time there that took away from the experience. Again, eating in the dark = awesome experience. The restaurant service = not so good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Must try! What a truly unique experience. Our server Dave was the best. What a great attitude and energy. He made our night.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

While it was an exciting and unique experience, I will probably not return. The food tasted fine and it is admirable that the waiters and chefs are blind (or at least that was my understanding). However, being in the dark with the wrong group of people can really ruin the experience and this is what happened to us - this one table kept on making loud noises and although everyone asked them to stop they were really disrespectful. Perhaps installing night cameras and charging these type of clients an extra fee when they leave will avoid the same behaviour in the future. It s worth trying once but unfortunately my experience was not what I had envisioned.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Woooow great experience I strongly recommend it. staffs are so nice specially Dave Thank you so much for giving us such an amazing opportunity

★★
December 21, 2023

As an experience, it was interesting. As a restaurant, nearly a complete fail. Mashed potatoes were dry, food was under seasoned and bland. Took an hour for the meal to arrive, and when I asked for salt and pepper the server straight up said no because she was too busy. All of this and the price point was comparable to a mid range restaurant that would have produced far better quality. Would never go again. Id get a one star, but as I said, the experience was interesting.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Only bad part I found was people that do not respect the experience and turn lights on inside the dining room. Otherwise, definitely recommend to go at least once. It is a great experience and leaves you learning more about yourself and your senses. Wheelchair accessibility: No access for wheelchairs. In an underground area, many stairs both to get in and within the establishment.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Finally got a chance to go to this restaurant 2 months ago. It was a quite special experience for us. We were literally dining in the dark. Many times I had to use my hands to locate the food but the meal was tasty. I was really amazed how they quite customers out of restaurant so quietly. I could tell the restaurant was getting quieter but had no clue when the customers left. Highly recommended!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

So dark! Really cool experience though the food is quite average and fairly expensive (3.5/5)

★★★
December 21, 2023

Definitely an interesting experience as a first timer experiencing eating in full on darkness. If you want to go for quality food however, don t. The quality of the food is very mediocre.

★★★★
December 21, 2023

Such great atmosphere! Its definitely something you have to experience first hand. But I dont think its an overexaderation to say you cant be ready for how dark it really is. I had the filled mignon with the surprise starter and dessert. It was great but going there should be for the experience rather than the food. The filled mignon was perfectly cooked and precut but it was served with more than enough mashed potatoes. Aside from that the food was great! Dining in utter darkness felt so different and was unusually thrilling. Going there with a group of friends or family is worth it for sure. It will certainly sharpen everyones communication skills. The staff were so kind and our server Dave was so enthusiastic it lightened up the whole experience. The instructions in the dark were very clear and organized, they made it easy to understand. I think the one thing to keep in mind is that it is genuinely pitch dark. At first I was very taken aback and understood why some people wished to leave after a few minutes. All things considered we had a wonderfully unique time and I definitely recommend it just for the sake of it all.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

The entire experience was wonderful! The staff was very pleasant. Upon first entering, my friend felt very anxious due to her claustrophobia, but the staff allowed us to wait outside until we were ready and encouraged us to give it one more try. The 2nd time in was much better, they accommodated us by seating us closer to the door (not that you can see it lol). The room is pitch dark! Your senses will definitely be heighten! The food was delicious(ordered chicken w/ mashed potatoes and veggies), the drinks as well were great (lemon drop and apple martini) and the dessert was good (dark chocolate cake). Overall, it was a wonderful experience that I would do again. It truly puts you into the shoes of those visually impaired. I came home afterwards and just stood in my balcony looking at all the things I wouldnt be able to see, all what I am blessed to see. Kudos to whoever thought of this concept for this restaurant

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

This place should be closed. First before the meal, we were ready to order and told the server, he told us to wait because he was texting on his phone and clearly is a priority over taking our orders. Ordered 2 entrees surprise dinner for $50 and received half place of mashed potatoes and boiled pork chop with KETCHUP! my 5 year old nephew can cook Better than that .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Incredible experience!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Wagjag coupon for 2, three course meal Wow! The experience was definitely all in darkness and it did heighten the senses. What my partner and I ordered: -Surprise meat (Appetizer) Was a meat curry with rice?? -Surprise seafood (Appetizer) Breaded seafood on a bed of salad?? Filet mignon with mashed potatoes and green beans (main) **MEDIUM RARE REQUESTED* Shrimp risotto with mixed veggies (main) Two chocolate cakes ***also comes with a portion of bread for each person with butter Pretty fun and certainly a night toremember!! My partner and I Inhaled the food it was all delicous **PHOTO WAS TAKEN BEFORE BEING IMMERSED IN THE DARK***

★★
December 21, 2023

Interesting concept, servers were nice however the food was bland and overpriced. We had a table of 6, the food tastes like hospital food. I ordered 3 course meal all surprises. First course was rice, ground beef and a couple frozen veggies. Second course was cut up meat strips with some sauce that actually tasted like ketchup, and more veggies. The dessert was a cheesecake which tasted great! This has the opportunity to become an insanely good restaurant if they upgrade the food and variance to the menu. If people are going to have heightened senses it makes sense to make use of that.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I was looking for a unique dining experience and this was nothing short of that. The servers were very kind and helpful, we had no trouble navigating the dining space. It was also interesting dining in the dark - you can hear people around you but you aren t too sure how close or how far they are which can be overstimulating for some, but found the dining experience to be very fun! All of our menu items were a mystery. This is where I d take a star off, as the items were very plain (mashed potatoes, marinara pasta, boiled vegetables) which was quite underwhelming. Considering the price, I hope the menu can be updated to be more creative in taste and dish items.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Nice experience to eat in the dark.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Such a cool and unique experience. Ali was our server and he was so sweet and amazing. Would definitely recommend coming here! They even had vegan options!

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Good for a one time experience, I wish the place was cleaner. And yes the servers are partially blind but I wish there were a way they would touch the food but things still be safe cause they use the same hands to open doors and stuff. Friendly staff for sure but the food wasnt yummy enough honestly.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The experience of eating in dark is magical; you truly feel your imagination run free. I also love how this restaurant employs those who are visually impaired. However, the food was quite disappointing. My partner and I questioned if each course was microwaveable food since both of our meals were mostly cold with some warm spots. For $50 per person the food is not up to par. Love the concept but the food needs to be improved.

December 21, 2023

Interesting and unique experience. good ambience. Server was sweet. BUT takes forever for food to come out. Overpriced. We waited 20 mins for 3 pieces of calamari as an appetizer, and then 45 mins for our entree which was also sub par and portion was very small. Waited another half hour for our dessert but decided we couldnt wait any longer (got anxious in there waiting) and wanted to switch to two course but they said dessert was already prepared (then why didnt it come out?) so they packed it for us. Anyway, probably wont go here again. Dont really recommend, maybe try another restaurant that provides the same service in the dark.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Onoir is a restaurant that i truly believe everyone should experience. Its amazing how the concept of eating in complete darkness enhances all other senses. Onoir serves an important lesson lets not take our sight for granted. Our server Dave was kind, understanding and yes he was blind. You would not believe how this gentleman served our 4 dinner group with complete ease and confidence! I was entrusted in Daves experience as a server and he made us all feel comfortable in an awkward seating situation. The food served at Onoir was lovely very nicely seasoned and with great options for all. Once again a must to try!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Amazing experience! The food was delicious! And the staff was friendly ! Will definitely go again

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

AMAZING expererience!! MUST do it atleast once! Our waiter Dave was AMAZING! He was very friendly, talkative and super sweet! The front desk manager was amazing too- we texted if it was possible to arrive later and he messaged back quickly with a response! The bartender too did a great job with our drinks!! The Sweet Tarts drink literally tasted like sweet tarts!! Overall a great team that made our experience above and beyond- creating amazing memories that we wont forget! If youre not picky with food, you must try the surprise entree, meal & surprise! It really makes you use all your other senses to determine what it is youre eating!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Our party of 5 was celebrating a 75th birthday! I had experienced au noir before and wanted them to experience it. They were very impressed with the idea and the food was top notch.

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Paid nearly $90 for one person for the SINGLE MOST PAINFUL restaurant experience in my life. Table of 4 women next to us was unbelievably loud...yelling every word.. In pitch darkness you hear every word as it someone was telling in your ear. Incredibly painful. Cause head ache. This is Not a neurodiverse friendly place at all. We asked our waiter to ask the table to soften their voices... No luck. The place remained loud until they left. The quiet and the dark was beautiful after they left. They also ran out of glasses so served my second martini with ice in a plastic cup. So sad, would have been an incredibly interesting experience otherwise.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Partner and I got the 2 course. Surprise seafood was a really delicious calamari dish. We both got filet mignon and that dish was cooked to perfection. Really tender and juicy. Devoured the plate in minutes. Server was really kind and made us feel comfortable. Service was quick. Its completely pitch black in the restaurant so your eyes never adjust to see anything. Not even silhouettes. It caused us a little bit of anxiety at first but then went away as we got used to it. Overall, a very neat experience.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food is average but the experience makes it seem better and it is an enjoyable experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

We all loved it. What an experience! I took the surprise food and it was delish. Waiter Dave is the best; he made it a great event.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Was definitely a good experience! Id say got for the experience rather than just a place to get good food. But it was worth the time. Would go back sometime

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Amazing experience to try someday

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great experience! The owner was a gem and answered all my questions ahead of the visit. The food was OK, nothing to write home about and very bland. Had the Cajun fish and my partner had the chicken. Surprise dessert was delicious. Our waiter David was an absolute gem of a person and super helpful guiding us through the whole dinner.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Went here with my boyfriend for my birthday celebration. We ordered the 3-course meal and it was amazing. I love their appetizer and steak!! Our guide Dave, he is super great!! Love the experience and definitely recommend people to dine-in here!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Fun date night dinner experience. Where else can you experience something like this? Follow my IG for more of our travels at MPV_Adventurers

December 21, 2023

Its a pity thats the food wasnt great at all. The only positive was our server which was fantastic big time. But honestly very disgusting food. Dont take the surprise meat risotto or tomato pasta you ll regret it..

★★★★
December 21, 2023

very different experience!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Very unique experience, would recommend highly. Came here with extended family for an anniversary and everyone had a great time. Recommend trying the surprise 3 course menu. Special thanks to our waiter Dave; very attentive and thorough without being irritating. Definitely an evening you won t forget.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

What an amazing experience, Dave our server was exceptional, would highly recommend definitely gives you a very small idea into their world. Not the best meal I ve had but certainly still delicious. The whole group thought it reasonably priced. We all loved it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Ive been here twice and loved the food and experience each time! This time I brought my 15yo son who was blown away by it and absolutely loved the food. He chose a surprise starter which was some sort of curry chicken and rice and he said it was so delicious he begged me to figure out how to make it at home. His main was the penne with a light sauce and loved that as well, while I had the filet mignon with mashed potato and green beans. Everything was so tasty! He had the surprise desert which we believe was some type of cheesecake and I had chocolate cake. Our waiter Dianna was very nice and the food came out pretty quick especially when I said not to leave much time between the courses. I appreciated that as we had a long drive home and didnt want to be there too late. I think the experience is well worth the price as its something you will definitely remember for a long time!

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

This is not the restaurant you go to if you are looking for good food, I advise you eat ahead before you go there. Other than that, the ambience and experience of drinking and snacking in the dark is pretty cool and intense. Response to owner: I won t say the dish name to eliminate bias, but here are the comments: our food was cold!!!, the pepper was overbearing so spices and flavours could not be tasted OR it could be the other way, lack of salt and spices.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

A bucket list experience. Im been talking abt this place a couple years ago and finally came today. Its very interesting feeling that you cannot tell the portion of food you eat, you cannot describe the size with your figures, and my ear cannot tell how far my neighboring table is. From the sound, I thought they are next to our table, But they are a table away.... Overall I recommend everyone try it once at least. And I love this well functioning resteraunt provides jobs to the visually impaired people! I saw many comments abt the food, the food matches the price, you cant get a steak+appetizer for 40 dollars at any chain these days! And I think the meat appetizer and filet mignon are pretty good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food is good, service is nice. Fun experience. Somehow I had some bug bites.

★★
December 21, 2023

I ve been to this place 3 times pre-pandemic and have always had a great experience. However I just went the other weekend with a date and was pretty disappointed. We wanted to be adventurous and order the mystery entree, expecting that it would be something outside of the box and interesting, but from the moment it was put in front of me I could smell that it was clearly just chicken and mashed potatoes. An outrageously plain meal for a $130 bill at the end with only 2 small apps and 2 glasses of wine.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

What an experience!! It was such a fun time! Eating in the dark put into perspective how so many people live their lives and it gave me a newfound respect for the visually impaired. The food and service were phenomenal!! The workers were very friendly and extremely helpful. Food was amazing and allowed me to experience new things!

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Interesting experience which could have been improved with a bit more attention to the details. My dinner partner and I both ordered the surprise seafood appetizer and surprise main. The host was kind enough to figure out which surprise wine should be paired with our surprise meals so that we wouldnt be clued in ahead of time by the selection of red or white. The staff were pleasant but service was slow. It took an hour for us to get our appetizers as they were forgotten about twice (we were asked if wed ordered apps, confirmed, and then didnt get them until the 3rd try). The food itself was reasonably good for the price point. Eating in a completely dark room made for a cool kind of ambience. Vegetarian options: Each course had at least one vegetarian option available

★★
December 21, 2023

Strap in for a long dining experience. Ours was just shy of 2.5hrs (6:15-8:40) Overall: - food was excellent - service was a bit slow from the server (kinda felt like he forgot about us) - the big problem was with the order takers/host. We made a reservation for as early as possible (6:15 so we could make our concert for 8:45). They let us into the lobby at 615 and made us wait 25mins before we could even order. We were disappointed that the entire night took way too long and the only empathy we got from the order takers/host was it takes about 2hrs usually . Maybe I m just used to more standard timing for food. Plus, having only a main course and a dessert shouldn t take 2hrs, no? The table next to us got their food pretty quick. Maybe we just had bad luck. But this experience sucked. Get a groupon if you can. Paying full price (like we did) is just not worth it for such poor service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I have been wanting to go to ONoir for YEARS, but I dont live anywhere near Toronto. Finally got a chance to go and it exceeded all of my expectations!!!! Food was PHENOMENAL, the layout of the restaurant was creative, and you really are sitting in the pitch black!! My partner and I were laughing a lot at ourselves during the dinner. Fantastic experience, highly recommend!! Vegetarian options: Very accommodating for dietary needs, it was awesome !

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Had an amazing birthday dinner here our server was amazing and it was very cool to talk with another couple whom we have never seen totally worth the price and the food was amazing

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Everybody should try ONoir once in their lifetime.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

What a unique dinning experience. I went in thinking my eyes would adjust to the darkness and I would be able to make out something but nope, totally blind the whole time. Trying to find the fork, spoon and napkin in the dark was funny. My date was afraid of the dark so it took a while for her to adjust. Definitely not for the squamish. Our waiter Elias was very pleasant and polite. I had the filet mignon and it tasted very good. My date had the mystery meat dish which was chicken but she said it was just ok. Overall a good experience but not something worth repeating if youre afraid of the dark.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The experience was really interesting, sitting in complete darkness to eat a meal with the right company was great. Our waiter Elias was fantastic, very helpful and attentive. The food itself was not very good. If you are a foodie you will likely not enjoy this meal. The quality of the food brought down the experience for us. note that people with anxiety or vertigo may have a difficult time with this experience due to the complete darkness. note that people with mobility issues may have difficulty as well, the restaurant is located in the basement, and to enter there was a flight of stairs. There may be accessible options available, so youll need to inquire with the restaurant.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Really cool experience, however, some guests ruined the experience by constantly flashing their phone, electronic watches and taking photos with flash. The food takes a long time to come out, so be prepared for that. We ordered the surprise menu, which was fun and exciting. Our server Dave, was amazing and the host was informative as well.

★★
December 21, 2023

Food : Food is not great, when you eat in the dark, I expect to have interesting texture and taste. Its basic (not really good) pub food. You can see how the menu is simple, its the same in the plate. Service: Really great Its also too noisy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

This was a very unique experience. The 1 and only thing I didnt enjoy were the steamed veggies. They just need some spices or sauce. And also the extremely loud table behind us, but its to be expected as all of your other senses are heightened. All in all, our large group really enjoyed ourselves.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

It was weird, but my wife and kids loved the experience . We will definitely go back.

★★★★
December 21, 2023

First experience for me and my friends. I was a bit anxious at first, but after a few minutes you start to get used to it. The waiter was very nice and funny. We had taken the 3 courses (including 2 main surprises) for $48. The food was good, except for the starter, which was simply salad with a few mushroom garnish! It was a great experience!!

December 21, 2023

The experience is really interesting and the server was excellent but the food is not good for what you re paying. I did the surprise for everything and was not impressed with the quality. I received the chicken vegetable teriyaki and I swear it was just frozen vegetables very little chicken and sauce. For a $50 dollar meal the food does not match that price at all. The worst part is when you go to look online and you get sent to the onoir in Montreals website and their menu looks fantastic. Then You get redirected to Toronto s onoir and there s a reason why their website looks so cheap in comparison. I recommend the experience but if you re going for the food expect what you would get at your high school cafeteria.

★★
December 21, 2023

We have been to Onoir 3 times previously & even got engaged here 4 years ago, it was an experience weve enjoyed. However! We came back for our anniversary this year and it was highly disappointing! (Thats putting it nicely) The food was extremely disappointing for the price you are paying. Meat appetizer was the consistency of porridge and our mains were served with awful bagged frozen vegetables. Everything was bland and nothing was cooked with any type of seasonings. Needless to say we will not be coming back or recommending this restaurant anymore as the food quality for the price you are paying is ridiculous.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

To be honest we were nervous about coming out with food all over the front of us....but....it was an amazing experience! Our server Dave was awesome and eased our nerves right away. The vibe was just like any other restaurant. It was nice to just have great conversations and be more aware of your environment. The food was amazing and was interesting to see what really landed on your fork. You have to try at least one surprise dish, we tried the seafood appetizer and were pleasantly surprised. We came from out of town and will definitely come back. You wont be disappointed. Dietary restrictions: Tree nut allergies observed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Incredible experience! Truly fascinating and such a wonderful time. The staff are amazing and the food is delicious.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Very cool experience that I think everyone should try. This is one of 2 locations in Canada, the other being in Montreal. At first impression, the restaurant is quite sketchy to be honest and especially since I went on a Monday night it was pretty quiet and no one was around. The restaurant is underground and seems quite old with lots of paper signs posted as opposed to proper signage. Despite this, I was greeted warmly by the reception and told to select my dishes from a small menu (the menu was quite old which is worth noting). There were several surprise options and we opted for some surprise dishes to make it a true experience. Our waiter Ali who is visually impaired was great and very helpful and guided us through the experience. I was not prepared for the complete darkness that we were sitting in when we were guided to our seats. The darkness was quite jarring and my claustrophobia immediately kicked in however through sole brief breathing exercises and distraction I was able to settle in. It was an amazing and entertaining experience trying to find your food with your fork and spoon and looking for your cup to drink in the process. The food overall was underwhelming and in all honesty quite disappointing. If this food was served at any other restaurant I would make a bigger deal but considering the main purpose for this restaurant is the experience it gets a pass, however its worth noting. The tomato sauce pasta was slightly cold and the chocolate cake didnt seem fresh either.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

First time visiting, and SO happy we did! We had the best, unique experience, and highly recommend. My friend and I were talking about it all night. Will definitley be going back! Hostess was amazing, friendly and understanding. The server was so fun, kind, communicative and enthusiastic. The chefs were obviously amazing as the food was phenomenal. My friend chose the surprise menu and I chose Filet Mignon as my main... we were both so happy, CHEF KISS! Perfect amount of food, were we were both very full but not stuffed to the point of not wanting to move lol. A huge part of the experience for me was how good they were about my food...I have severe dietary restrictions (gluten and dairy) and they were so accommodating. They didnt even bat an eye, they just knew right away they would be able to accommodate. Im not use to that, and it was amazing! The hostess didnt make me feel like I was putting them out, unlike a lot of other places, and she told me she has allergies as well so she totally understood. It made me feel so comfortable! Every time the server put a dish down he would explain what it was and where things were. But additionally, for my dishes, he would reiterate every time Gluten free and dairy free... . It made me feel so confident in the restaurant and safe with what I was eating....which is not common for me, when eating out. We could not have had a better time. Thank you so much Onoir for the best experience! Dietary restrictions: You are safe to eat here with Gluten and Dairy allergies! The chefs are phenomenal so your food will actually taste great being GF and DF !!! :) There was also a vegetarian menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

It is an experience everyone should have. Eating in pitch darkness enhances your appreciation of your other sense and allows for a positive date night interaction. Our server was an excellent gentleman.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

To enter an experience that others live every day, was such an awakening! You realize the gift you have (sight) but also the gift those who cannot see have the senses of better hearing, smelling and tasting you savour flavours smells and can see through heightened hearing and do not have the visual distractions, so focus is more on talking to one another! And the filet mignon was soooo good! We will definitely be back!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food was good but not extraordinary, the experience was top-notch!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

One of the perfect dine in experiences The staff and server were all lovely and the food was also great we tried surprise desert, main and starter which all were great and tasty. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND and for sure will go back with friends Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Loved it. Great experience. Amazing food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Very cool experience, definitely not a go time and time again but will recommend my friends to try it at least once and I m happy I did

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I came here with my lovely friend who treated me for my birthday and it exceeded my expectations! Dave was such a lovely host/waiter that made the atmosphere so colourful although we were dining in the dark. It is also their birhday tomorrow so Happy Birthday Dave and thank you for guiding us to a lovely dining experience! will come again Dietary restrictions: great at having options!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Such a cool experience, I highly recommend trying this with a group of friends! At first you do get anxious walking into the dark restaurant but once you get seated and hear others talking at the tables next to you it definitely grounds you. I would suggest closing your eyes if you feel overwhelmed. Dave was our server and he was so kind and welcoming; he made it an amazing experience! I was touching his arm and hands a lot and he was so nice about it. The food was so delicious, it came quick and hot. The whole room sings happy birthday to you so that was super fun! It was nice having my friends near me to pick off their plates because they couldn t see ;)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

What a great experience! I believe that everyone should experience it. I suggest doing the surprise me options to see if you can figure out what you are eating and drinking. It was fun to discover that we didnt know a lot of what we ate but it was all delicious! Nothing served was weird or would make you noxious after finding out what you had. It was all normal fare. Try it. You will really like it and never forget it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Went here on Friday night for a surprise birthday party, and had a tremendous experience! Being submersed in darkness for 2 hours was an unreal experience, it s a must try. Our server Ali was phenomenally patient and caring, especially considering we were a rowdy crowd haha Made the whole experience perfect.

December 21, 2023

My friend and I went here as it was highly recommended & we re very disappointed by the food and the service. We did not enjoy anything that was brought to us and ask to leave the restaurant. The hostess and and off site manager were very rude about the whole situation. I would not recommend this establishment to anyone.

December 21, 2023

The hotess and manager were so rude and racist. My friend, and I despised our meals : like the appetizer and the entrée, we decided to leave after we had one bite of each meal . The manager demanded we pay for 4 courses and began talking about us in their language They kicked us out of the establishment and in our faces that even though we were paying customers. I do not recommend nor advise going there if you are a person of colour or have a taste palette. The food is disgusting cold and has no flavour. Vegetarian options: DISGUSTING

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Leaving 4 stars for the goal of the experience only. But yeah If you here for the experience sure, but food quality is very low compared to the prices.. i get it that the experience made me think a lot about my life, but also doesn t mean that I should be having low quality food compared to what i paid! Surprise meals aren t as what they said it s surprisingly bad and low quantity.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Really fun! Went here for a class trip and had a wonderful time. It was a bit trippy to eat since I couldn t see but food was amazing. I d kill for the icecream. 10/10

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I enjoyed the experience and the service was very nice and good

★★★★
December 21, 2023

Went on a class trip and it was a memorable experience that everyone should have. personally i didn t really like the food as much but the setting and atmosphere made it amazing. i was scared at first but being at a table with my friends made it fun and comfortable.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Have to go with friends !! Got a private experience/class trip and at first I was tripped out and scared of the dark but talking with friends during our lunch was a whole new different and fun experience !! Oh and the food was top tier. Had a fun time trying to find my food but work out at the end !!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Went on a class trip to this amazing restaurant, the food was delicious and our server was very kind and friendly. Everything was well coordinated, such an amazing experience, would come again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I wish I got the name of the server that we had! He was so awesome! He worked the evening shift (7:30pm) on Fri, Dec 15! He was fantastic! We all really enjoyed the food and experience!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Go suprise all the way.