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Nestled in the heart of Brussels on Rue du Commerce, Dans le Noir? offers a truly unique dining experience that tantalizes the senses in a way that traditional restaurants cannot. Imagine stepping into a world where sight is taken away, and the flavors, aromas, and textures of your meal become the stars of the show. This innovative restaurant invites guests to dine in complete darkness, guided by visually impaired staff who enhance the experience with their expertise and warmth.

The menu at Dans le Noir? is a delightful surprise, as guests are unaware of what they will be served until the end of the meal. This element of mystery adds to the excitement, making each dining experience a new adventure. Standout dishes include the rich and savory beef bourguignon, slow-cooked to perfection, and the decadent chocolate mousse that melts in your mouth, leaving a lingering sweetness that is both comforting and indulgent. Each dish is crafted to engage the palate fully, encouraging diners to savor each bite without the distraction of visual presentation.

One of the most fascinating aspects of Dans le Noir? is its commitment to employing visually impaired individuals, providing them with meaningful work and an opportunity to showcase their talents. This not only enriches the dining experience but also fosters a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by those with visual impairments. The restaurant's philosophy encourages empathy and connection, making each meal not just about food, but about shared human experiences.

Situated in the vibrant city of Brussels, Dans le Noir? is conveniently located near several iconic attractions. After your meal, take a stroll to the historic Grand Place, a UNESCO World Heritage site, or explore the stunning architecture of the Royal Palace. The area is also dotted with charming cafés and shops, perfect for a leisurely afternoon.

It is renowned for its unique dining experience in complete darkness, allowing guests to focus on their other senses.

For a one-of-a-kind experience that challenges your perceptions of dining and fosters empathy.

The Grand Place and the Royal Palace are just a short walk away, making it easy to explore Brussels after your meal.

Embark on a culinary journey that will awaken your senses and challenge your perceptions. Book your table at Dans le Noir? in Brussels today and prepare for an unforgettable dining experience.

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One-time experience for the sake of curiosity. Uncomfortable. Quality-price doesn't make sense. Service was attentive and nice. Basically you seat too close to other people, really uncomfortable itself without mentioning that sitting by talkative people is a mess, you need to keep talking loudly and repeating yourself. A nonsense. Would I come back? No, thank you.

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It’s a nice concept for sure, and people are willing to pay that much for the experience. The servants are considerate and I like them engaging visually challenged people as their employees. What I found a bit pity is the following:
1 I would expect the smell of the food and taste to be more prominent since you cannot see anything, you wait the other sensations to be triggered. The food is rather bland in my opinion.

2 Apart from the first excitement of walking to the seat in a group. It lacks more entertainment. A bit visual effect presentation would be nice. Without anything else, soon it turned out to be a noisy canteen in the dark.

3 The supplementary cocktail (chargeable) is too basic. If you want to upsell your cocktail, you need a barman making nice looking cocktails, not two welcoming ladies randomly mix some juice/alcohol and lychee…

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I'd recommend offering the option to sit next to each other rather than opposite of each other, as we had to stretch all the time to be able to hear each other. It's quite loud most of the time even if people try to be less loud. Also, you're sitting quite close to others and it's not that comfortable although for some this may be part of the fun. The experience overall is nice because it's new and exciting. I liked the wine and the dessert but not so much the main dish.

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Definitely worthy to do - it was a challenge for me because eating comes in different phases for me, one very important, to see the art work on the plate. I was a bit worried, about the quality and no need to be worried - it was very tasty. The stuff is incredible friendly and warm hearted. Would I do it again - guess not. Would I recommend a clear YES - other senses are triggered and it's also an eyeopener, what we are used to have that we even more appreciate what we can see.

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Honestly speaking the concept sounds great, but the dinning is restricted both from the menu stand point and from the atmosphere (despite being in total darkness you can feel the large number of tables with people scrambled in a hotel's conference room). Too noisy and crowded.

The food, even though you cannot see it, one could feel and taste that it significantly differs from the photos revealed after the dinner.

The service is lovely and it is an eye-opening experience for people without visual impairment. Empathizing with the staff and experiencing their difficulties (even for a brief moment of time) is formidable. Regarding the price paid for the food I wouldn't recommend  it, though.

Please keep in mind that you are not allowed to stand up during the dinner (of course, you can ask for it, but it would be a bit challenging, given the circumstances).

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