"Went to O’Noir for my boyfriends 31st birthday and it was such an incredible experience from start to finish. Dining in the dark was so unique and really made us slow down and enjoy every bite and every moment. We chose the surprise option for everything on the menu and were not disappointed at all – every dish tasted amazing and it was so fun trying to guess what we were eating.

The atmosphere felt cozy, intimate, and fun all at once – definitely not your average dinner out and totally worth trying at least once. Our server, Ali, was absolutely phenomenal. He made us feel comfortable right away, explained everything clearly, and checked in on us at all the right times without ever breaking the experience. You could tell he genuinely cared that we were having a great night.

Between the amazing service, the surprise dishes, and the unforgettable concept, I’d highly recommend O’Noir for any special occasion or date night. We’ll definitely be back! 🌟"

tierra rush

"We had an unforgettable dinner last night at O.Noir, and a huge part of that experience was thanks to Ali. From the moment we arrived, he made us feel comfortable, welcomed, and genuinely cared for. Dining in the dark can be a unique and slightly intimidating experience, but Ali guided us with such patience, confidence, and kindness that we were able to relax and truly enjoy every moment.

His attentiveness, warm personality, and professionalism stood out all evening. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does and takes pride in giving guests an amazing experience. Thanks to his thoughtful assistance, our night felt smooth, fun, and memorable.

Thank you, Ali, for making our dinner so special. We left with full hearts (and full stomachs!) and would happily come back again. Highly recommend asking for Ali if you visit O.Noir!"

shivani verma

"I have heard about ONoir's restaurant concept for a while now and finally had a chance to try it. The concept is unique so it is worthwhile to try for the sensory experience, but the food was mediocre.

The entrance is located at the bottom of multiple steep steps into a basement. There is a lounge/bar space before the dining room whdre you can review the menus and select your meal with the staff before you are then led into the darkness. The setup when you arrive is easy to understand and comfortable as you come into the dining room to be seated. There is no ambient music so the background noise will end up being other tables and guests in the dining room. Unfortunately, the food was very disappointing and is the reason why I hesitate to recommend ONoir to someone else.

We had select the the two-course with an appetizer and main. We started with bread and butter in the sealed plastic containers. Bread was good, but the butter we wish was presented better. For the appetizers you only can select surprise options, which was exciting until we received it. My friend ordered a risotto for her main and was disappointed to find her appetizer was a curry with rice. The culinary level was not what you expect from a restaurant but more like something you quickly make at home. My salad was a simple garden salad with pickled vegetables but the taste and texture wasn't impressive. Thankfully the main dish I had chosen which was the filet mignon with mashed potatoes was actually well cooked and delicious. The vegetables included with it were not great as they were smaller pieces reminding me of the vegetables in the salad. My friend had the risotto which was fine, but it was a but too salty. We were full, but but not impressed by the meal. I would not consider this as good food for a Toronto restaurant.

I really wish they were more inventive with the food for the sensory experience. More smells, sounds, texture in the meal. Smoky, sizzly, crunchy? Maybe it is available in other dishes and we were just unlucky in our choices? We felt the food was very basic so I cannot recommend it for the meal. I wouldn't mind the concept for a beer or cocktail with a friend to have a conversation, as long as the food is not involved. The space allowed you to focus on the conversation especially with all of today's technological distractions.

The service from our waiter was wonderful which is why I regret not being able to give this place a higher rating. I know my review will likely not change years of cooking at this restaurant, but my honest recommendation is to please improve the food. You have a great concept, but the food (especially the surprise appetzer) is mediocre in comparison and makes the sensory experience you have designed fall flat."

Sa Hua