Malgré un concept inaudit, une exécution approximative et des prix beaucoup trop élevés viennent gâcher l'expérience. Pour que le concert fonctionne vraiment un menu gastronomique s'impose ainsi que ses cocktails de qualité! read more

This was my first time dining in the dark, and this restaurant made it a challenging experience, in the best way possible. The most important things about an experience like this is your waiter/host. Walide was kind, attentive, and great at guiding us through what was initially a pretty unnerving experience. I see some reviews for this restaurant are negative on the food. I wouldn't hold that against the restaurant because their job is to create unusual dishes that can't easily be guessed. From a quality perspective, the food is excellent. One of our dishes had a chicken sous vide element, and it was done to perfection. Don't mix up unique dishes with bad ones... The wines that we paired were also very interesting and unusual, again in a good way. Won't go into too much detail as to not ruin surprises, bit this is definitely a restaurant to try for a new and tasty experience! read more

This is an experience everyone needs to have. Whether it is from a social perspective or culinary, it is something I will never forget. In many of the places I traveled to in Paris, I had bad experiences with not speaking French and many people being tremendously rude. The employees here were so kind and understanding that it blew me away. They made us feel so welcome and right at home, explaining everything to us in English and making sure we felt comfortable. The food was amazing and drinks were very fun and made me feel like I was on a beach. Thank you all so much for a wonderful evening! read more

This is, without a doubt, the craziest food experience I've had, in my entire life. Bucket list material, even. We recently took a quick trip to Paris, and having done all the typical touristy stuff before I was looking for something a bit more unique. Dans le Noir takes the phrase "unique dining experience" to new heights. You dine COMPLETELY in the dark. Not oh it's a little dark and here and I can't really see too well dark, I'm talking pitch black trapped in the bottom of a cave with no light source at ALL dark. The first half hour you're there you will experience the strangest sensations as your eyes desperately search for any kind of light before you just start to get ... strangely used to not being able to see? Anyway, that's basically the gimmick, dining on a fixed "mystery" tasting menu with wine or cocktail pairings, eaten entirely in the dark, and served by blind waiters. There's lockers outside you're supposed to put anything that creates light into, and I was blow away that everyone ... actually complied. It was awesome. The food was great, but it's all about the experience of feeling what it's like to eat a meal without any sort of sight. Amusingly enough, my partner and I came up with completely different strategies for finding the food on the plate, with me probing around with my fork and trying to remember what "quadrants" has food in them while she ... apparently just used her hands like some kind of animal. BUT THAT'S THE BEST PART! No one can see what you're doing, so, you do you. I've told basically everyone I talk to about this restaurant, and I wish there was something similar in the Chicago area where I'm from as I'd be taking everyone there to try it out. Do not miss this while you're in Paris. read more

The wildest food experience I've had in my life. YOU MUST GO HERE AND EXPERIENCE THIS PLACE AT LEAST ONCE IN YOUR LIFE. My boyfriend and I decided to dine here our first night in Paris. You dine in complete darkness. I'm talking about PITCH BLACK. You cannot see a thing. You'll blink but you will see nothing but black.. Honestly, I was a littler nervous upon entering. You enter the dark dining room by holding the shoulder of the person in front of you. The menu is a complete surprise. Of course, the host will ask you if you have any allergies etc. You will get to pick between a couple of different tasting menu options, depending how hungry you are. The food isn't the best that Paris has to offer, but it's worth the experience. I was a little scared at first because you really can't see a things. And no, your eyes do not adjust to this darkness. I practically ate with my hands the entire time I was here. Serving myself water was another interesting part of the night lol. DO NOT MISS THIS EXPERIENCE. It was unforgettable. Probably one of the best and most interesting dinner experiences of my life. read more

Really wonderful experience from start to finish! The staff were very attentive and detailed on food preferences/allergies. The food was absolutely delicious. Even though you don't know what you are eating exactly, you can tell the care and detail put into each dish. At the end, the dishes are revealed to you and they are beautiful! Prices are very fair starting at 29 euro for 2 courses to 98 euro for the full tasting and wine pairing. There are vegan, gluten-free, and seafood menu options. Certainly a must do! read more

Have you ever wondered what life is like for a blind person? This is your chance to find out for a few hours. By far the most unique dining experience is eating in complete darkness. In the heart of Paris, in a neighborhood known for its nightlife, Dans le Noir offers one of the most unique dining experiences in Paris. The idea came to a French and a German psychologists in the early 90s, when they were conducting experiments of sensory deprivation on valid subjects. Soon, a restaurant opened in Paris and another in Berlin, and the concept has become so popular that there are now several franchises in cities throughout Europe, including London and Moscow. The idea is simple: you cannot rely on your eyes, and you are waited on by an all-blind staff whom you soon admire for their ability to easily orient themselves while you can't find the way to your own hand. When you enter the (lit) lobby, you are asked to leave all your light-emitting belongings (cell phone, watch, lighter...) in a locker, so as to not ruin the experience for yourself... and for others. You make your menu choices, and your waiter then comes to take you to your table. As soon as you pass the thick curtain leading into the dining room, you dive into absolute, complete, pitch darkness. Darkness darker than you've ever experienced. You scan around you for a ray of light passing under a door or emanating from an exit sign, as you wait for your eyes to adjust so you can start discerning things around you. But that doesn't happen. Your grip on your waitress' shoulder tightens, and you ponder this twist where a blind person is leading you around... automatically you start counting your steps and trying to orient yourself from the turns you take... but to no avail. Soon your waitress leads each person in your party to their own seat and you start feeling around for familiar objects. You find your plate and silverware, your glass, maybe a salt and pepper shaker. Reaching a little further out, you find the bread basket. As your waitress brings the wine, you start feeling around more cautiously so as to not knock it over! And now the first difficulty arises: serving wine in the dark. You don't know how full the bottle is, how much you have to tip it, where the rim is, and when the glass is full... You may want to practice at home, lest you want to leave the restaurant with more wine on your shirt than in your glass! (Tip: pour over your finger to control the flow and to be able to feel when the glass is full. Be sure to wash your hands first.) When the food arrives, you realize how difficult it is to find food around your plate when you can't see it, or even to take a fork to your mouth without hitting your teeth or even your cheek! This experience, as eye-opening (pun intended) as it may be, can also be rather eerie for some. While some people will easily find reference points and rely on their other senses, others (especially claustrophobics) will be uncomfortable or even panic. The wait staff is attentive, friendly and reassuring, and will quickly guide you outside if you need to leave. For those who stay, notice how behaviors change: people will speak louder at first, not knowing the direction of their listener, and then more softly as they get their bearings. Not really knowing what to do with your eyes, since there is nothing to point them out, you end up half closing them and relaxing to the point of almost dozing off. This is a truly unique experience that everybody should try once in their life. The only drawback of this restaurant is that the food is not of the quality to which many restaurants in Paris have gotten us used... but the food is not the reason why you go there. You only go there for this insight into your senses... and into the world of people with disabilities. Try the surprise menu, where you have to guess what you're eating. It's not as easy as it sounds! To discourage pickpockets (and perverts), IR security cameras are positioned throughout the dining room. They are not watched, but if your wallet is missing or you have been fondled by someone who wasn't invited to do so, report it to the host who will be able to find the culprit on the recording. Don't insist on watching the tape though in hopes of seeing what the interior looks like - they won't let you! If you decide to try this restaurant, be sure to make a reservation, as this venue is extremely popular, and go with people that you are close to and are very comfortable with. Being close to others in such darkness is quite intimate, so you'll want to be with people that you can relax with! Don't go on a first date, unless you're very confident... or you have a gigantic zit on your nose and you have no other way of hiding it! read more

3.5 stars for the food; 4 stars for the service. This idea was very trendy in Paris, and other cities, a few years ago - eating in pitch darkness. Just know in advance that some of your friends may not be comfortable with it. It is a cool thing to experience once but I would not go back - simply because seeing my food is a large part of the overall aesthetic experience for me. I indulged in "surprise" items and learned later that they were ordinary: vegetables and seafood I would know in my own parallel universe. But I would like to applaud Dans le Noir for creating a very cool environment throughout - and for their excellent service. 3.5 étoiles pour la nourriture ; 4 étoiles pour le service. Cette idée était très dernier cri à Paris, et d'autres villes, il y a quelques années - mangeant dans l'obscurité. Sachez juste à l'avance que certains de vos amis peuvent ne pas être confortables avec elle. C'est une chose fraîche à éprouver une fois mais je ne retournerais pas - simplement parce que voir ma nourriture est une grande partie de l'expérience esthétique globale pour moi. Je me suis livré au "surprise" - articles et appris plus tard qu'ils étaient ordinaires - légumes et fruits de mer que je connaîtrais en mon propre univers parallèle. Mais je voudrais applaudir Dans le Noir pour créer un environnement très frais partout - et pour leur excellent service. read more

4 starts for the experience and 3 stars for the food. I think the idea is very interesting and my friends and I had a blast. That being said, we left a little hungry. I also think it's amazing that all of the serving staff is blind, I think it makes them great in customer service. read more

This was such a great and unique experience. I realize that not everyone would be comfortable with this though. The food was much better than I had expected. I know basic conversational french, it was never a problem. They helped out group out in english the entire time. The staff was so kind. It was just a great touch to our Paris trip. Highly recommend! Trying to figure out what you're loving or hating on your plate turns into a very fun conversation or table discussion. read more

Food wasn't special but you truly are paying for the experience of eating in pitch black. And by pitch black I mean you can't even see your hand in front of your face! It was so interesting walking through the restaurant (which I think is quite cramped as those chairs seemed very close!) I will say though, do not do not do not wear smartwatch! My FitBit lit up during the dinner at one point since I forgot I was wearing it :( the food I can't remember exactly what it was but it wasn't anything special. They ask for allergies and if you're vegetarian and want the alcohol pairing but you can't be picky about what you like to eat. The entree was chicken and there were peas in my food that I couldn't see and therefore couldn't pick out. Most of my food I think I ended up leaving as I wasnt a huge fan. It was also kind of strange and awkward to sit and make "conversation" with my boyfriend across the table since we couldn't see each other. Overall a fun experience but probably never again as the food was lacking for the price. read more

This was definitely a great experience. We went for the three course menu and a drink, which was served at the bar while we were waiting. We were seated with four other people, all of whom were French, which was not an issue for me, but my fiancé doesn't speak French and found the experience that much more overwhelming because everything was happening in French. Our food was very good and I did not leave feeling hungry. I actually left things on my plate (on purpose, not because I couldn't find it). They show you pictures of what you ate at the end, but we figured out basically everything while we were eating it. There was a mix up with the wine that we had ordered. Another couple at our table didn't receive their wine by the time the main courses were served, and called out to the waitress, who said she was bringing it. She brought theirs, but not ours, and at that point we felt like we didn't need any wine. It was fine with us, but the man who was in charge of our paying at the end was very unhappy about the situation and spoke strongly to the waitress about it in front of us. I felt bad for her, but we had a great experience. read more

This is about as extreme as I'll ever get with my life. Dining in the dark, giving complete control to the blind waiters who will lead you to your seat and serve your dinner [except anything you're allergic to]. You can either order from the menu or choose the "surprise". You're already there, choose the surprise. It is such a gimmick and yet it's still in business. Don't get me wrong, the food was excellent, but I just have no idea what I ate. I will venture to say, there was asparagus, but that's all I know with some certainty. It's kind of fun, and intimate. Obviously, don't do this on a first date lest your date turn out to be a perv who "accidentally" gropes you too many times because he couldn't see. read more

I've visited several other restaurant with the same concept in other countries and I would advice you to stay away from this place and go elsewhere for the experience. Even though the service was friendly it was very slow. The dining hall was warm, smelly and very noisy. We sat at a small table with several others which really destroyed the romantic dinner we'd planned. The main problem though was the food. We had a veggie main course and dessert and it was awful. Neither taste nor texture made it all disgusting, and worse because you had no idea what it actually was. Having to eat on a plastic plate and drink from plastic glasses made the impression of being in a school canteen even stronger. A school canteen costing 90 euro for two persons. Horrible. read more

Very unique experience. It's something to be experienced and and discussed rather than just for a meal. The food was mediocre but good. This is really more of a one time " we did it" type of restaurant. read more

What an experience, one I will not forget for a long time! The fact and basis of this restaurant is one that brings about emotion, highlights a disease and impairment that people so rarely take time to recognize! The wait staff is all blind in some manner. The staff at the front who greet you and explain the experience are first class and friendly/inviting. After choosing your mystery menu (meat, veggie, chefs choice) you put you electronics or anything that will light up in a cabinet. You then go and are introduced to your waiter who guides you through a few black out curtains and into a pitch black room. I can't even explain how dark it was and much different that I thought. Once seated you are served drinks (you pour yourself) and served your meal. We ate without our utensils cause it was impossible to find anything. The food was mediocre and average... this may because nothing is piping hot our steaming because of the safety hazard that would bring. That said the experience alone was worth it and I rave to everyone about this place and the emotion and adventure and feeling you get from it!! read more

I've tried dining in the dark a few times in different countries and this was by far the worst experience. I will admit one thing. The staff was fabulous! Everyone was super friendly! Denva was an amazing waiter! I'm only giving it two stars because the food was quite gross. I personally wasn't much of a fan. I was also sat in a long table with many other people who constantly stepped and elbowed me. I have always had my own table in the past. Besides that it was an interesting experience. read more

WARNING- if you are at all claustrophobic, afraid of the dark, or prone to panic attacks this will probably be a terrible experience for you. I am none of the above, but in the beginning I was extremely scared and had a mini panic attack, even though I expected to be fine with it. You are completely blind and don't know what is going on around you, so it is a rather scary experience (my sister said she felt like she was in a nightmare). It was difficult to find the food on the plate, but once you did the food was (mostly) really good. The desserts were just ok. Eventually we loosened up and were able to enjoy the end of it. It was quite the unique experience. read more

If you do not speak any French it is ok. Our server Sophia who was completely blind had us 4 line up behind each other and put our hands on the shoulders before us. We walked through about 2 curtains into a pitch black restaurant. She set our hands on the backs of our chairs. The tables were already set up. We had water spill, forks stolen, and ate with our hands. It was the BEST dining experience I had in France. The food was good, not the best, but the service was Excellent. For an even better time, I recommend ordering wine with your meal and a drink before it gets started. We sat 6 to a table with non-English speakers so you can really enjoy your meal just with the person you came with. When we finished our meal, they told us what we wait. Although it is very pricey, it is worth it. The nice thing is that they have different options for vegetarians, halal, or kosher eaters. read more

Awesome experience! I highly recommend this place. Everyone was very friendly and the online reservation system made things easy. Everyone also spoke English which of course helped with our group of 10 Americans when we visited. This will be a dinner you never forget. read more

Going on a vacation to Paris involves new experiences and yes this was one indeed. The food was very good and the wait staff was excellent. My zero understanding of French was no problem but it also won me the name of Mr. Anglais as the wait staff kidded me. Everyone's sounds were heightened...the clinking of silverware on plates....the pouring of water....conversations. After the completely blind delicious dinner they do provide pictures of what you ate. I am glad I ate there and I would definitely think about going again as I thoroughly enjoyed it. read more

I read about this restaurant a couple of years ago and every since have wanted to go! Yes, you eat in complete darkness, yes all the waiters are blind, yes it is a little out of your comfort zone (especially if you get the mystery meal and have NO idea what you are eating) but it is such a great experience. Would I do it again? Probably not, BUT I would say that everyone should do it once. If you go, be sure to make reservations. Be prepared to check your phone and watch as they really do not want any reflective light sources. The food is OK (not fabulous) but the fun part is guessing what you ate after wards. You will most likely be sat at a community table so you will get to meet a few friends (none of which you will know what they look like!). It is a great experience - highly recommend it. read more

This was an amazing experience!! We had a blast. The food is delicious and the servers are great. You can't see a thing! It was nice to make conversation with the people around you and just relax. We will be back! read more

A completely different type of experience this is great. If you have never tried to eat completely in the dark...here is your chance. I made the mistake of ordering the mystery dinner...it ended up being salmon, which I am fine with, but instead of a crispy cooked skin it had a soggy skin, which in turn made me slightly ill. All that said, I would do it again. With my limited French, I enjoyed it more hearing the French language being spoken around me, it really made me concentrate on what is being said without any visual distractions. read more

I thought that the concept was very effective and interesting. This is a restaurant where you eat in the dark (hence the name). My friends and I chose to be surprised with our meals. The hostess asked if we had any food allergies and then we were swooped away into the darkness of the actual restaurant after dropping off our stuff in a locker (no glowing watches or the like and no cell phones). The waitress, who was blind, led us into the restaurant and guided us through the darkness. As we stumbled to sit down, she taught us how to feel for the wine and water to the table and pour both into our glasses. We then proceeded to have our courses. The food is prepared in a manner that allows you to appreciate the taste, smell, and texture, which is increased as you are not able to see your food. The entrees were very good. The only problem with the actual restaurant is that people are always dropping silverware, wine glasses, plates, etc. This can be distracting but you should expect it when you eat in a restaurant that is pitch black. At the end of the meal we were escorted back to the hostess where we paid for our dinner. She explained what we had to eat and I apparently ate Kangaroo, which was sad (they are cute!) but delicious :) . read more

This was definitely an interesting experience. I wasn't sure how I would feel at first eating in the dark. It was a strange feeling walking through without knowing where you were going. Even after we sat down, I had a bit of a difficult time with it. I didn't know who I was sitting next to. The staff were wonderful. The food was okay. I tried to figure out what I was eating, as that is part of the entire experience. In the end, I think I like looking at the food that I am about to eat. Presentation matters in the eating experience. If you want to try something unique and different, definitely go at least once in your life. read more