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Based on 1.798 opinions finded in 1 websites
Nº 293 in 1508 in Islington
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This was indeed an "experience" as billed by those in front of house in the luxury of the light on the ground floor but I'm not going to give too much away or it may spoil the experience for you! Having to adapt quicky to piiiitttcchh darkness, relying mainly on fingers, so be prepared for the possibility of it becoming a little messy! Food was tasty and interesting though might have been hotter. We were well served by Ghow, who it seems has dedicated much of his working life to guiding diners from the light and then back to the light. Sorry, can't tell you about the decor, I have absolutely no idea!
John Helm . 2025-01-01
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Absolutely loved this resturant, the experience, the food and the service. In one word.... Incredible!
Omer Mohammed (LeoKan) . 2024-12-27
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Ghow is the absolute boss. Food was really good.
Stuart Reason . 2024-12-27
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Overall, interesting experience, but I’d say a bit too pricey for what you get. I found two (!!) bones in the fish starter, which felt pretty unsafe, especially since we were eating in the dark. Please be more careful - that’s not really okay for a restaurant at this level. We were lucky to go on a Monday, so it wasn’t too loud at first. But around 8:30 p.m., a really noisy group came in, and it got super loud. Luckily, we were about to leave anyway. Also, it might be a good idea to check ahead if anyone’s celebrating a birthday. That night, there were at least five birthday dinners happening, but the staff only sang for one person and got everyone to join in. It’s a nice gesture, but it would feel more fair if you did it for everyone celebrating.
Alexandra Mm . 2024-12-26
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We had an incredible experience at Dans le Noir in London! Our server, Ghow, was absolutely fantastic—attentive, friendly, and truly made the evening memorable. The concept of dining in complete darkness was both unique and thought-provoking, and the food was absolutely delicious. Everything exceeded our expectations, from the atmosphere to the service. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for an extraordinary dining adventure!
Asal Mp . 2024-12-23
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Best thing you can do in London. Micheal and Ghow are fantastic ❤️
Yasaman Rajaee . 2024-12-23
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Thankyou for an amazing eveing and especially to Michael who was well what can I say looked after as so well it was an experience I will never forget and to appreciate that we have our sight. The food was stunning and you could taste everything in a different way. Definitely be back ❤️❤️
Keely Dearman . 2024-12-22
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A strange but fascinating experience. I recommend you try it at least once. Once you take a seat and settle into the darkness, the rest of your senses naturally heighten, and the food was delicious whether that helped or not. Our server Katie was kind and super impressive, and Iliyan and Ivayla were wonderful hosts. We had a great chat and learned more about how the concept came about.
Kaloyan Baychev . 2024-12-21
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Had a fantastic dinner, the food was delicious and the experience was truly interesting. Served by Ghow who was lovely and very helpful!
Shayna W . 2024-12-15
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A really amazing, yet emotional experience. The food is glorious, and the waiting staff, all I say is that they are absolutely amazing. What a fantastic evening
Paul Viner . 2024-12-13
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We had such a lovely time. It’s a unique experience, and to be in the environment with those that live life in darkness feels very special as you are experiencing what they do. It’s a great idea and the staff are truly lovely, forgive me if the spelling is wrong, but Aaliah was just so wonderful, fun and friendly. You NEVER get service like this in a regular restaurant from staff, she was just so fun and helpful and understanding. The food was great, and what’s nice is that you don’t know what you are eating, so it’s a conversation point to try and guess what you are eating and then the reveal downstairs after is great, to see how good you know your food. A wonderful experience and a great team.
David . 2024-12-11
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What a once in a lifetime experience
Stephenie Darling . 2024-12-10
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An excellent place to come together as a team. Dining in complete darkness, with blind or partially sighted waitresses guiding us, was a truly humbling experience. It allowed us to build strong trust and connection with one another as we navigated the meal. It was fascinating to discover how our other senses took over, enabling us to help ourselves and each other. Our waitress was outstanding, seamlessly guiding us through each stage of the meal. We are truly grateful for this unforgettable experience.
R Sam . 2024-12-10
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Really enjoyed my visit to Dans Le Noir. The experience was really incredible. Learning to eat, drink and pour water in the dark made you more aware of your actions and slowed down the meal. The food was great and I had a lot of fun trying to guess what we were eating. Service was great from Michael. I would highly recommend people to come visit. It is great for special occasions
Peter Højsteen-Ljungbeck . 2024-12-08
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We came here last month as a Father’s Day gift and honestly we had the best time! The food was amazing, beautifully cooked and great portion sizes too, I would love to tell you more but the mystery is part of the fun! As for the atmosphere it’s an experience like no other we had the best hospitality Ghow took great care of us guiding us into the room and serving us - being in the pitch black really enhances your taste but most importantly makes everyone so much more social. I’ve never talked, discussed and laughed so much with my family on a night out before Thank you once again for everything Ghow! We’ve already recommended this to friends and family and look forward to experiencing again!
Justin Souchon . 2024-12-07
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It was really lovely, waiter Michael was super attentive for extra needs. Super impressed. Food was fabulous, super tasty and was put together in a way that you could try to guess the individual components.
Rob and Sonja van Montfort . 2024-12-06
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What a fab experience! We came for our work Xmas meal and had a lovely time! It's a crazy experience dining completely in the dark but worth it. We had the surprise chef menu and every course was amazing! It was a bit loud in the room when we first arrived which is a bit disorientating but by the end we were the only ones left (table was at 8.30) so you could then hear the background music.. big shout out to the staff especially our waiter Guillem who did a fab job. Highly recommend!
Philippa Lane . 2024-12-06
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Excellent pre-dinner cocktails, we recommend! The meal itself was quite an experience. We had the 5 course Chef's menu, and while it had fairly 'safe' options, they were all delicious. We had a lot of fun trying to work out what we were eating! Getting to the table was the scariest part because you are acclimatising, but the servers keep you safe and help every step of the way. They explain where everything is, and then aside from bringing food, they leave you to enjoy the experience, while always remaining within earshot. Making sure your plate is empty of all the yummy food is the hardest part! I definitely recommend.
Emme Foster . 2024-12-04
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Definitely an experience, good food, can't see it, but you start focusing on the taste and noises around you. It's fascinating how much of our experience of the world comes from the visual domain, while we let our other senses be secondary most of the time
Matko Bošnjak . 2024-12-04
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What an amazing experience! First it is a bit frightening to realise you just don’t see anything but once you let fully the experience take place it’s great. Great food, good and very helpful service & we felt very comfortable!
Nina . 2024-12-03
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5 of us had the pleasure of visiting on Saturday night. From start to finish everything was brilliant. Our waitress was amazing, she even treated us to a couple of songs as she is studying music. It is truly an unforgettable experience, we will all be visiting again along with more friends.
stuart smith . 2024-12-02
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Really great and funny experience. The food and service were great. Thanks a lot to Ghow who's been so nice to us ! Just a little bit too noisy in the restaurant (we were close to the kitchen I think and the guests spoke very loudly)
Elise Luciani . 2024-12-01
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This was an amazing experience! And Ina our waitress was so kind and helpful thank you! Will definitely come back again!
Sanaa Dhillon . 2024-11-29
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Such a unique and humbling experience. Opportunity to have a fun time with friends while enjoying delicious food and an awesome service. Our waiter Ghow was so kind and welcoming. Would recommend this to anyone who’s never tried it before, and would do it again 100%.
Kilian Bendjaballah . 2024-11-25
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Incredible experience, the food was great, we had the surprise menu and it was fun to guess what we were tasting. A great combination of delicate flavours. The staff was great and our waiter lovely. I highly recommend it to everyone :)
loucat . 2024-11-24
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Brilliant experience, would highly recommend. Tasty food and lovely service made for a great evening
Oscar Tully . 2024-11-22
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A truly remarkable experience from start to finish. Our server, Katie, was so brilliant and made our already great experience even more special. I would recommend that everyone give this unique dining experience a try. You won’t regret it!
Daniel Q. Rooney . 2024-11-20
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H was brilliant. At first, I panicked because the entrance to the dinner was pitch black and Mt anxiety kicked in but she helped and guided me and my partner and in the end had a amazing time for my late birthday present 🎁 😊
Lauren Calder . 2024-11-19
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Would highly recommend this restaurant. A completely unique experience and one that everyone should try. An evening in pitch black where you as the customer get a real insight as to what it is like to navigate life visually impaired. The food was very good but the service was exceptional, they cater well towards allergies and make you feel very at home in what can be a little strange when you first walk in. Ghow was our waiter and he made the experience fantastic for us. I’ve come away from this dinner with a new level of respect and appreciation not only for my sight but for visually impaired people.
Dom Ford . 2024-11-19
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My dad and I went to celebrate his birthday. It was an incredible experience! Our waiter, Ghow, made us feel at ease and it turns out it's very relaxing to eat in the dark (we both realised we had our eyes closed for a lot of the meal as there wasn't much point having them open). It was really interesting trying to guess what the food was (we got the meat completely wrong) and I would also thoroughly recommend having a glass of wine as your sense of smell is much better when you can't see! The food is good and there are interesting textures that you notice more in the dark - as other people have commented, I wouldn't say it was the best meal I have ever eaten, but that's not really the point; I would say it is more about the experience, and they were really good at catering to my specific dietary requirements. Ghow even got the whole restaurant to sing "happy birthday" for my dad, which was a lovely way to end the meal - it is very surreal to suddenly have dozens of strangers you can't see singing happy birthday all around you!
Rachel . 2024-11-18
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What a disappointment. We came here several times over the last few years and it’s just gone downhill. What was a luxury dining experience, encouraging you to guess what you were eating, is now cheap and cheerful roast dinner that happens to be dark. Staff were badly trained and didn’t seem to care about the experience. Food was dry and dull, each of our was very large and not optimised to be eaten without sight, large pieces of dry fish and chicken. So sad. Not at all what it once was
Joe Caplin . 2024-11-18
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For the sake of experience, it was unique and unforgettable. But wouldn't go back as the price was way too high for the food you get. I'll rate the food 3/5. The starter was way better than the main. We ordered the two course menu for two people and had a couple of Negronies each and paid £156. Fabio, our guide was fantastic with a great sense of humour. I would rate him 5/5. For us it was even more surprising as we had no idea about the dark dinning cause we didn't check the restaurant details and thought we are just going to have some dinner! Anyway, worth to go once for the experience. Have no pictures to share as gave my phone at the entrance. Could have had it at least while we were drinking before the meal. It's London. Full of surprises. And that's why we like it.
Aria Gheitani . 2024-11-09
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Our experience at Dans Le Noir, was incredible, good food and even better service. Our waiter Gau was just fantastic, he was warm, welcoming, provided great service and it was really topped off by his humour. Eating in the pitch black was a unique, humbling and memorable experience.
Jess Lees . 2024-11-09
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Such a fun experience! Highly recommend for something a bit different & unique. Our waiter Ghow was so lovely and friendly & provided us with great service! Food was decent & well cooked but obviously it’s a surprise menu so things might not be to your exact tastes but that’s part of the experience.
Harriet Eaton . 2024-11-06
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This is by far the most unusual dining experience I've ever had. On arrival, our watches, phones and personal items were collected and safely stored in a locker; and the kept passed to me. We were invited to order a drink from the bar. There is a great selection to choose from!!! When your table is ready, you are taken upstairs to the restaurant. I totally over thought my expectations of the restaurant, and was quite nervous. The entire event was well executed. The food was delicious and it felt like a privilege to see rummages and information about what we had eaten after the meal was over. I was surprised about how manageable using a knife and fork was! Drinks are poured into shoet tumblers to minimise the risk of knocking them over. We quickly adapted to pouring water from the bottle in the middle of our table too. We opted for a 5 course meal with 2 wines. As each course arrived, you smelt the food before it was placed on the table. We had great fun guessing what we were eating. Courtney our waitress was fabulous!! She was an incredibly helpful and made our whole stay so comfortable! Highly Recommend!
Lorraine Charlton . 2024-11-03
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Really fun and unique experience, our waiter Ghow was fantastic. Thank you
Tristan Chapman . 2024-11-03
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Such a cool experience that forces you to reflect on the role sight plays in our experience of the world ! I recommend to everyone!! Our server roberto was brilliant!
Alice Hall . 2024-11-01
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Had a really unique and interesting lunch. Was looked after by the lovely Havsa. Highly recommend for the experience as it gives you a whole new appreciation for the lives and worlds of people with blindness. Food was better than we had expected it to be - sorry for spilling the water! Hehe
Alice Z . 2024-10-27
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The experience is unique! It's wonderful to experience what visually impaired people do every day. For a moment you switch sides and have them guide you entirely into a word they are familiar with. The food itself is average. I would have enjoyed something more uncommon or harder to guess. Michael, our waiter was more than exceptional! He makes you feel completely comfortable and protected, so polite and willing to go the extra mile. Service downstairs could improve, they were a bit slow and not the kindest. They also forgot to remove the digital watch of our neighbours, which certainly impacted the experience.
Diego F Medina . 2024-10-26
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While the welcome was decent enough and our waiter Nilesh was lovely the food we were served, particularly the main course, was atrocious. I'm still feeling queasy. The surprise starter was a really odd mix of ingredients (identified them all. Couldn't understand why I had chunks of fish, cauliflower, mint, cherry tomatoes and pomegranate on a mushy strange tasting houmous.... Followed by even stranger fare. Slow cooked lamb with coffee and paprika my foot. It was so tough and unflavoured I thought for a while it was liver. Boiled, still very firm, lumps of turnip and carrot. Huge chunks of squash... Unseasoned. A few parsnip crisps on the top. I had to leave most of it and I'm still feeling queasy. I LOVE the idea of this restaurant. It was strange, unsettling and exciting to eat in the pitch dark. But you have to give your guests a feast for the senses guys. it could have been an absolutely outstanding experience. Nightmare school dinner throwbacks at the price you're charging... Sorry but it's not on. Your chef is lazy and doesn't care about what he or she is serving. Very very unimpressed.
Sas Vassie . 2024-10-16
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I recently dined at Dans le Noir, and while the experience was unique, it didn’t meet my expectations. The concept of eating in complete darkness is intriguing and offers a different perspective on dining. However, I found that the novelty wore off quickly. Our waitress, Mandel, was a standout. She was attentive, friendly, and made the experience more enjoyable with her warm demeanor—definitely deserving of a five-star rating. That said, eating in darkness can be quite disorienting, and I can see how it might cause anxiety for some guests. While it’s an interesting experience to try at least once, I wouldn’t recommend it for everyone, especially given the high price. Overall, I enjoyed the experience, but I wasn't particularly impressed and likely won't return.
Manuela P. . 2024-10-15
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Nice food and Best service Genuinely recommend everyone to experience it once
YH H . 2024-10-11
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Unique and delicious experience. Was not sure what to expect as it was a gift but we both had a fantastic time. It was definitely dark but Roberto was a great server and kept checking in on us. It was lovely to chat with people on our table and never felt they were too close. Food was outstanding even though I had to feel where it was and had no idea what I was eating! It was nice to see the menu afterwards and quite a surprise to find out. All the staff were welcoming and helpful. Would recommend to do this at least once.
Kahina Louise . 2024-10-09
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An experience that anyone should have at least once in their life. We thank all the staff who were tireless in helping us, in what was so difficult for us and for many is part of everyday life.
Inês Realinho . 2024-10-08
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Exciting concept but a very unpleasant experience overall. This was primarily because (1) the venue is very loud, (2) you are sat next to strangers, (3) service feels incredibly rushed, and (4) food is mid. Practically, I'm not sure whether they could adapt the venue to be more spaced out. Perhaps there is a solution where the other room is also used as restaurant space to space out the tables, alongside sending pictures of what we ate electronically, as well as paying on the way out. Very disappointed to have paid so much money when the execution of the concept is like this. It's too much money to pay when it's so cramped and loud. You'd at least expect your own small table. I think management are fully aware of the limitations but haven't made progress on improvements, possibly due to the practical difficulties given the concept and their venue?
James Coleman . 2024-10-07
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This was an amazing experience from start to finish. The food was wonderful and the service was great - especially our server Roberto!
Julianne Casey . 2024-10-04
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I would describe this as an experience with food rather than a meal. The food is average at best. The fun part is guessing what you might be eating rather than the flavour being anything to write home about. I had hoped the loss of sight would increase the senses like taste but instead my only heightened sense was hearing. It was one of the loudest dining rooms I have ever encountered. Which combined with the darkness (an impressive level of pitch black with absolutely no hint of light) leaves you feeling somewhat claustrophobic. The most impressive part of the whole thing is the waiting staff. How they do their jobs is incredible. Certainly a novel experience but an expensive one for what it is.
Jennifer Wright . 2024-10-03
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Brilliant experience! Gar, our server, was such a great host. Made the experience so enjoyable, although I must say the food could be better. For what they're charging id expect a lot more, but I'd still recommend this as an experience 100%
Bill . 2024-10-01
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In London, we went to the restaurant Dans le Noir? Inside, it's pitch dark, and guests aren't told in advance what they'll be served. Not being able to see the food makes quite a difference, and we had a hard time figuring out what was on our plates, although not completely. To avoid spoiling the experience for you, I won't reveal what we had – we got to see pictures of the food at the end. I absolutely recommend this place, not least to gain insight into the challenges that blind people face and hopefully to develop more empathy.
Albert eldar Eiríksson . 2024-09-30
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Really good Experience food was delicious and service was really good
sabia abbas . 2024-09-29
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Ghow at Dans Le Noir made our dining experience in the dark truly memorable. He was friendly, helpful, and fun to chat with, making us feel comfortable and at ease throughout the meal. His engaging personality added a special touch to the unique experience. Highly recommend!
Baily Troyer . 2024-09-27
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Loved the experience would definitely recommend
Jennifer Lear . 2024-09-25
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It's pitch black. This is my second time and I'll still be amazed about how dark it is. Food was lovely, we went for the surprise menu paired with a wine. Staff were great, our waitress was excellent. Would definitely recommend.
Claire That's it! . 2024-09-24
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Very lovely restaurant and great staff love it 🥂
Viktor Ash . 2024-09-16
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Totally unique experience that builds empathy.
Phil Venditti . 2024-09-15
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What a fantastic experience, great service, wonderful food, very imaginative surroundings. Will definitely recommend.
Emma Coates . 2024-09-15
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Great experience! The staff was super professional and helped us to make the most of it. Nice food.
Maggie & Alex . 2024-09-14
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Great customer service brilliant food
Danielle Whalen . 2024-09-14
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Absolutely incredible experience!! Me and my friends laughed so much, we had the absolute best time and we will definitely return once the menu has changed! Our waiter Ghow was awesome, he was so friendly and welcoming, he learnt our names quickly and made us laugh! We really enjoyed the food, the drink and all in all the experience of dining in the dark. Thanks Dans Le Noir and Ghow!
abigail saddington . 2024-09-13
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Sensor dining experience in fully dark room
She T . 2024-09-13
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Well where to start, absolutely brilliant, what this place offers is fantastic food and opportunities for people who are visibly challenge. Our waiter Nilesh, was fantastic made my birthday experience brilliant. He has a real talent for hospitality. Big thank you to the team.
Tyler Price . 2024-09-09
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Went a few years ago but forgot to rate. Absolutely amazing experience. I was hesitant to go, but my GF (now wife) begged me to go. Got seated with another lovely couple and it was so interesting to have conversations with no facial clues or judgements on looks. Food was fantastic and our waiter was attentive great to be with.
Nicholas H . 2024-09-09
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Completely unique experience, definitely recommend!!
Steve Cook . 2024-09-08
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Too loud for our liking but a great experience none the less
Glyn Stableford . 2024-09-06
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We came last night for my partners birthday and it was such a unique and interesting experience. Making friends with your neighbours but never seeing what they look like, having no gauge on what the room looks like or how big it is, attempting to pour your own water, experiencing what it must be like to be blind for a few hours. The food was delicious but we guessed completely wrong what we thought it was! Our waiter Robbie was great. We were horrified to hear some guests who were there at the same time as us being rude and ungrateful to your staff - so I just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful service & I hope things like that don't happen here often.
Joanna Dibley . 2024-09-04
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Great experience - special shout out to Kate who had a great sense of humour (go Halloween!), handled everything amazingly, and made my partner’s and I’s evening.
Josh Colby . 2024-09-01
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The experience was good, surreal environment to eat in. Service was impeccable. 5* service. Sadly the food was lacking for us, understand some reasonings but food wasn't hot and lacked texture, everything was a bit soft. Starter was good, main was okay, dessert not to our liking.
Matt Webster . 2024-08-31
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A very unique experience. You arrive at the bar area, are offered a drink whilst you wait, and then are lead upstairs to the dining room. The bar staff then hand you over to your waiter/ess and they guide you to your table. The room is pitch black. No light, no eye adjustment, nothing...just darkness. Which, fter a while when you realised your eyes won't adjust, was actually quite relaxing. The food was good, tasty and served quite quickly. But I have to say, our waiter 'Michael' was brilliant. He was so patient, calm, and explained everything so well. A great waiter to have. Would like to return again, definitely.
Tom N . 2024-08-29
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Dans Le Noir is simply an incredible experience - I feel like everyone should experience it at least once in their lifetime. If you’re expecting a Michelin star meal, this probably isn’t the place for you. You are paying for the overall experience and immersion into a world where your senses will likely have never been so heightened before in your life, which is completely surreal. This makes it still worth every penny. Kate was an amazing waitress and helped us to find the “comfort in the discomfort” throughout our time in the restaurant. When I returned from the toilet, I was amazed at how another blind water was able to navigate me back to my table, despite the fact I had forgotten my table number. This was definitely a very humbling experience and has given me even more admiration for those who are visually impaired, as what was a novel experience for us, is just a way of life for the waiting staff in the restaurant. We will be recommending to all of our friends and family!
Rosie Dunn . 2024-08-26
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Dining at Dans le Noir was an incredible and unique experience! Eating in complete darkness really shifted the focus from the appearance of the food to the taste, texture, and aroma, making every bite a new adventure. It was fascinating to engage my other senses so fully. Pouring water into the glass was a surprisingly challenging task, but it added to the fun and immersive nature of the experience. The staff were attentive and made us feel comfortable despite the unusual setting. If you’re looking for an unforgettable dining experience, I highly recommend trying Dans le Noir!
Saverio Tonon . 2024-08-22
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An incredible experience I will always remember
D Fearnley . 2024-08-20
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The most memorable and awe-inspiring time here with a group of friends for a Stag Do. Aliya in particular was fabulous, and the whole team were super helpful with the booking process for a large group. If you have hesitations of eating in the pitch black, come to Dans le Noir and be ready to be blown away!
Oliver Pergl . 2024-08-15
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This place is strange! But unforgettable, a feeling I've never experienced before, even if it's a bit expensive :)
Tandos . 2024-08-14
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My partner and I had a lovely time this evening. Aliyah was an attentive waitress who made a great experience even better! Food was very nice with a diverse menu. Would definitely recommend the surprise menu.
Roberto Marrocco . 2024-08-13
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This was by far the best experience I had during my stay in London. The food is great, the darkness is … dark, and the service is absolutely exceptional!! Kate was our amazing hostess during the evening. I felt safe and comfortable during the dinner and we had great laughs at the table.
Louis V. . 2024-08-13
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Dan Le Noir, you have to do it to believe it. it is totally dark, but don’t be put off by that, we had an amazing time, we never felt uncomfortable, our waitress was amazing. We went for the chef’s special 5 course meal. The darkness played on our senses and tastebuds, sometimes we just couldn’t work out what we were eating, but it didn’t matter. Try this restaurant, you will not be disappointed.
Maxine Cole . 2024-08-12
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Clearly, if you are thinking about coming here, the gimmick of eating in the dark has to seem super interesting and that was the case for us as well, but actually this restaurant was a lot more than just that. First of all, they were right that you should get there at least 5-10 minutes early. It meant we could choose our drinks for the meal and learn a bit more about how the menu works. After that, we were able to meet our server and get led into the completely pitch black dining room. Like, no light whatsoever. This was very disconcerting at first, but our server was super friendly and supportive as they sat the three of us at our own table. That did mean one brave soul needed to be alone on their side of the table, so perhaps coming in an even number of people would be best (there are apparently a lot of 2 person tables as we learned afterwards - we never would have known in the dark). Of course, this is dinner, so after attempting to pour ourselves water in the dark (only one of us spilling a bit...), our drinks and appetizers came out. It was quite the experience eating in the dark, let me tell you. We ended up settling on primarily exploring with one hand (make sure you wash your hands before going up) and using the fork with the other hand. It actually worked quite well and the food was really good. Now, it was about that time after the appetizer course that the darkness really started settling in. Was the room really long? Or maybe it just had a low ceiling? It did kind of mess with your head, so what helped us was just to keep talking. Thankfully, it wasn't long before our main course came and it was also delicious. Exploring our plate together almost felt like an escape room - one of us would discover something and tell the others and then we'd try to figure out what each thing was. It was actually really fun. We didn't have the dessert course, but afterwards they do show you pictures of everything you ate - honestly, they all looked as delicious as they tasted. You'd definitely be happy getting this food in a normal restaurant too. Overall, everyone was very friendly, we had a great time, and the food was good! Can't really go wrong with that combination.
Ian Lake . 2024-08-11
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We had an amazing experience in the dark. Thank you Kate for taking such good care of us! Would reccomend this experience for anyone.
Espen B . 2024-08-08
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Food was strangely a lot better than what I was expecting. I was very happy and was a nice challenge to figure out what you are eating. Our waiter, Kate, was so amazing and made our comfortable. She is absolutely lovely. However we felt the staff at the entrance were a bit cold and awkward. Anyway, thank you for the experience
Gav . 2024-07-28
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Incredible and insightful experience, food was tasty and drinks were yummy. Our server Ghow was excellent.
Dominique Wilson . 2024-07-27
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So overrated. We were served potatoes and beans. I doubt there’s a sensory component that can make that taste better
Ishan Parikh . 2024-07-24
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An absolutely unique experience which I would struggle to replicate! The food was delicious, staff were attentive and it was a sensory experience like no other. I don't want to say too much to ruin it for others except just: try it for yourself!
Sian Elvin . 2024-07-23
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What a great experience Everyone should try this at least once. Dinner in the dark. Great staff, good food. A real must.
Andrew McLean . 2024-07-21
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In line with most other reviews: the concept is great. Eating in the dark is a very enjoyable experience. The service is also good. NOT a value for money dinner but a nice experience.
Anastasis Tzanis . 2024-07-20
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An absolutely brilliant experience. Huge shout out to our incredible waitress Mabel who wears full of information, positivity and immense skill. It was a pleasure to dine in a place where phones are not allowed, it encourages connection with your partner and give you a sense of appreciation for something we all steak for granted. I would highly recommend!
Olly Oakley . 2024-07-20
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The service and experience at Dans le Noir cannot be faulted, it was very interesting and we had amazing service. Unfortunately the food was really bad, at points inedible which is frustrating given the price point being so high! The surrounding areas such as the entrance and bar area in the Dans le Noir are dated and in more needed TLC.
Charlotte . 2024-07-18
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Great food, and experience. Big shoutout to Ghow for the excellent service!
Kevin Szal . 2024-07-14
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Michael was a great host! The whole experience was incredible.
Marcus Riba-Segues . 2024-07-13
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Extraordinary experience, fully recomend.
Peter Czopek . 2024-07-12
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It's not great in every aspect, but it is definitely worth trying once.
Eli . 2024-07-09
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They say you eat with your eyes & this restaurant confirms it; you are blinded and vulnerable, with no agency over the place that dares to serve inedible food at eye-popping prices (and they don't even have electricity overheads.) If the food were fresh and of good quality you could spend your meal guessing the ingredients and taste combinations but instead you discuss what the meat could possibly be - liver? Over-cooked beef? (in the end it was apparently chicken.) As my partner said half way through, "Please; make it stop." Special mention to our waiter Michael who was fantastic.
Michelle Anderson . 2024-07-05
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Thank you to Ghow for being such a wonderful host. The service he provided was very attentive and kind. A surreal experience to be in total darkness- certainly a thought provoking one!
Rhian Hector . 2024-07-03
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One of the best experiences I’ve ever done! No form of light is allowed into the dining area so they take your phone etc. & place it into a locker. I love the concept of this restaurant so much & I had one of the best conversations ever because you literally can’t do anything else having no phone or anything, super refreshing! The staff are all amazing & the food was actually really good. They accidentally broke my sunglasses & knocked the price off the bill, you can’t be mad at that! A super unique 11/10 experience - do it!
Chelle Todd-Brown . 2024-07-01
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I came to this restaurant not really knowing what to expect other than that it is in the dark. Although the experience of eating in the dark was interesting the food that was served up was like a school dinner. You obviously don't see what you're eating and this is meant to enliven your senses however the food was overcooked, vegetables soggy and the picture they showed us at the end looked a hell of a lot better than it tasted. There were four of us at the party and we all felt the same. Personally I wouldn't step through this place again
Carmen . 2024-06-30
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Michael was the most amazing waiter I have ever had. His passion and commitment to his craft was amazing! He was the cherry on top to a mind blowing, sensory and culinary experience! Highly recommend the lychee martini and getting the barmans choice cocktails...parfait x But the sharing tables are a bit tricky... if I could change one thing, me and my partner wouldn't have been sat next to two of the most problematic and annoying people we have ever met. Would want a private table next time. Much love for the team and the restaurant though!!!! Keep it up!!!
Abby K . 2024-06-27
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Very interesting experience that puts things into perspective and makes you think about things. The food is decent enough but that is irrelevant in this context
Alex . 2024-06-25
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What a fantastic experience!! Our waiter Ghao (sorry if i have spelled the name incorrectly) was brilliant! every so friendly and the service was so slick and smooth. We will 100% be going back to Dans Le Noir? with friends.
Hayley Roberts . 2024-06-24
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Came here while on a trip to London with the family and it was above and beyond what we thought it would be. Great food, awesome staff and a wonderful atmosphere. Would highly recommend.
Jamie Kirk . 2024-06-19
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We visited this afternoon - family of 4 with kids just back from uni. We all loved it. Amazing service; tasty food; a great, thought-provoking experience. Thank you so much. 🙂
Liz Miller . 2024-06-16
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What a unique and liberating dining experience, would 100% go again!
Natasha Fisher . 2024-06-16
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