Dans Le Noir?

I've known about Dans Le Noir? from very early on in my years in London, mostly because I had seen it on lists of places where Will & Kate have dined. But after a friend went late last year and described the experience, I resolved to book in a visit and recruited some adventurous foodie friends to join me. When you get there, you stow your jacket and bags in a locker, then order from a mystery... more

An extraordinary experience that was equal parts unnerving, exciting & enlightening, my dinner at Dans Le Noir was a very special part of my recent trip to London. I suppose like many, I first learned of this restaurant after seeing it in the film About Time.

Though I'm a pathetic loser who travels & dines alone, I was made to feel welcome by their staff & while I'd already familiarized... more

I have been wanting to go to one of these restaurants since I heard about them. I thought they would do more diverse, unique food. This food was yummy, but it wasn't much different than going to any other restaurant in town, except it was pitch black. The server was great, and I love that the song staff is blind people. This gives them a chance to utilize their skills. The food was good, the... more

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Took my fiancé here for his birthday, his first time, my second time (first time was in Montreal) We're visiting from LA, thought this would be a great occasion for him to try out this whole "dining in the dark" experience. The experience overall was okay. The food was good we both got 3 courses (white option). Our waiter (Fabio) did a decent job accommodating our needs, etc. Seems... more

It's a 'must have experienced'! Personally I don't think it's the type of restaurant you return to unless you would like to give friends and family the experience, but that doesn't mean I didn't enjoy it to the fullest. By the end of the dinner you realise how hard it is not to have eyesight, although it is just for a dinner and you're not even moving from the spot. And the dishes themselves... more