Dans Le Noir ?
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- Visit: 90–120 min
- Ideal for friends, couples
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Dans Le Noir ? is a restaurant in central Paris (75004), serving surprise meals in total darkness.
Menu & prices
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Why go
- Around ten blind or visually impaired guide-waiters accompany diners through the meal.
- Most fruit and vegetables come from Ferme de l’Envol in Brétigny, a farm the restaurant co-founded.
- The restaurant holds the Maître Restaurateur title and Ecotable label, plus a Gault et Millau toque.
Opening hours
Today11:00 – 22:30Show all
Monday11:00 – 22:30
Tuesday11:00 – 22:30
Wednesday11:00 – 22:30
Thursday11:00 – 22:30
Friday11:00 – 22:30
Saturday11:00 – 22:30
Sunday11:00 – 22:30
Good to know
LunchDinnerLate NightFull BarGift Cards AvailableOutdoor SeatingReservationsServes AlcoholTable ServiceWine and Beer
Dishes to try
- Meals are primarily inspired by French cuisine. Dishes and wines remain largely unknown beforehand, and menus change about every three months.
Booking a table
- Reservations are accepted.
Atmosphere
- Guests sit at shared tables that encourage conversation with their neighbours; there are no private tables for two.
Shorts
History
- 2004French entrepreneur Edouard de Broglie founded the Paris restaurant through Ethik Investment, in partnership with the Paul-Guinot association.
- 2012The restaurant appeared in season 3 of Top Chef, inspiring the show’s black-box challenge.
How to get there
- TrainMetro lines 1, 4, 7, 11 and 14 serve the restaurant's area.
- TrainRER lines A, B and D serve the restaurant's area.
- ParkingNearby car parks include Centre Pompidou, Forum des Halles and Saint Martin.
Accessibility
- Adapted access The restaurant has been adapted for wheelchair users, people using crutches and visitors with other specific needs, despite occupying an old building.
Sources: Dans le Noir? - Wikipedia · Dans le Noir Paris Restaurant · Practical Information Dans le Noir Paris · Dans le Noir ? - Wikipedia · checked 24 Sep 2026
Where
51 Rue Quincampoix, Paris, 75004
- Website
- paris.danslenoir.com/
- Phone
- +33142779804
Questions and answers
Can I bring a bag or phone into the dark room?
Leave light sources, coats, bags and other belongings in the cloakroom or lockers before entering.
Are gift cards available?
Yes, gift cards are available.
Which payment methods are accepted?
Credit cards, including Visa and Mastercard, and digital payments are accepted.
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