Dans le Noir

Unique experience. Don't expect anything romantic and cozy. This is more a place to go to with friends for a laugh. We went as a couple and were seated with other couples who we did not know - we were nearly touching elbows and could overhear everyone's conversation so don't expect privacy. It was great fun though and people felt more inclined to talk to their table neighbours than they would have done in an average restaurant.

I really enjoyed my food (fish menu) but my boyfriend did like his much (he had the surprise menu). It was good fun trying to eat in the dark, guessing what we had and finding out later what we really had!

The main downsides were that the wine was terrible - tt was supposed to go with the courses but we were served just a choice of red or white in no particular order - and that we felt a little rushed. Food was served quickly and we were soon asked if we wanted to leave. There did not seem a choice of leaving later than the rest of the group at our table. Everything is very well organised which is good but also leaves the feels of being an 'organised experience' rather than an intimate meal in a good restaurant.

Great concept, very well organised but could be improved quite easily and thus appeal to a wider audience by improving wine list and service and giving customers a choice how to be seated (in noisy groups or a quieter corner). Definitely recommendable as an experience - with friends or family (good experience for kids, I think).
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Andrea
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Food 7 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 6
Sunday, October 19, 2008

The atmosphere is brilliant and it is a very unique experience. The quality of the food unfortunatley is average.

I thought it was overpriced (...£4.50 for a small bottle of water!!!) but it is worth going once for the experience!
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Arianna
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Food 5 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 3
Thursday, October 09, 2008

I booked the restaurant for my dad's 60th bday and for my whole family. Wanted to show them a different experience on how to eat and enjoy food from a different prospective. We enjoyed ourselves and would recommend others to go. Staff are very friendly and the food is great too.
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Charles - View all reviews by this user
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Food 8 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Friday, October 03, 2008

The experience was unique and the comfort of being in the company of someone (our waiter) who could look after us if we needed it was special. The long tables unfortunately mean that there are many voices surrounding your own conversation with your friends/loved ones. Final note is that I felt the dinner went by quickly even though it was 3 course meal. However, the total rate stands at a perfect 10. Thanks
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Will
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, October 03, 2008

I absolutely enjoyed my experience at the restaurant. The experience is what you make of it but I can tell you that the service was excellent and the food was delicious and the wine (which we ordered from the list was good quality.) My best recommendation is to ORDER DESSERT! (Licking chocolate mousse off a spoon in the dark is the ultimate experience!)
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Miss P
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Friday, September 26, 2008

I have to agree with some of the review below about the food and wine - It was terrible!!! If you like fatty meat and cheap wine then this is the place.

The staff were great but this is not by any means a restaurant to go to for a culinary experience. If I was at any other restuarant and was served this food and drink I would have taken up the bill witht he manager.

Great cuase but terrible food.
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Jo
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Food 2 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 1
Friday, September 19, 2008

I can't quite believe some of the reviews I've read on this site. My wife and I found the food and atmosphere in this restaurant to be absolutely fantastic. The concept is superb, we spent a thoroughly enjoyable two hours making sure there wasn't a morsel left on our plates, not so easy in the dark!!. All the staff were very friendly and helpful, I'd highly recommend this place to anyone.
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Kevin
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Sunday, September 14, 2008

Excellent restaurant, happy with food and service. Bit noisy, sometimes we couldn't hear each other but still worth to try at least once.
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Vlad
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, September 10, 2008

I went to this restaurant out of shear curiosity. I was very impressed with the whole set up of things. The staff was lovely and out waiter was very helpful and funny.

I was quite apprehensive about dining in the dark but after only a few short minutes gave into the experience. You spend so much time having a laugh with the people you came with, and the people you are seated with, about what your eating or where your drink is that you forget about any negative feelings of loosing your sight.

The food was not the best in the world but it was very good and to be honest you are spending so much time guessing what it is that you over evaluate the food itself.

I recommend this restaurant to anyone with an open mind and a sense of fun and adventure. Me and my boyfriend and eagerly awaiting our second dining experience at Dans Le Noir. This time we will bring friends!
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Lauren
Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Sunday, September 07, 2008

we went to this restaurant last night quite apprehensive of the reviews i read.

we were greeted by lovely staff,and introduced to our guide Shane who was fantastic.the wine was lovely the starter had us all guessing what it was. but it was tasty. the main was warm ,not hot but had many lovely tastes and the portion was generous.we had a great evening and would recommend this restaurant for a truly amazing experience.
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Overall rating
Food 6 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 5
Sunday, August 17, 2008