Dans le Noir Madrid - cena a oscuras
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Tania U. • 2 reviews
December 10, 2025
5.5/10I was expecting a way more intimate experience than it turned out to be. We were seated with other people which no one ever mentioned before (it’s dark, so technically you wouldn’t know, but I could feel someone’s arm right next to mine). The food was okay, but when you choose a menu with two dishes, you are still expected to wait until all other people finish their entrantes and only then they will start serving you platos principales. We got spilled wine on us multiple times, so I wouldn’t recommend wearing anything fancy. Overall, it was an okay experience, but I expected a lot more.
susan b. • 1 review
September 25, 2025
9/10My son and I went there for my 75th birthday dinner and had a wonderful time. The entire experience was, pardon the pun but... eye opening. To experience eating the way sightless people do was extraordinary. Not only does it awaken your sense of taste in new ways but it gives one a deeper appreciation for that sense. Interestingly, we kept discovering that our eyes would close of their own volition. I guess with no data to scan they decided we didn't need that sense. This was just one of the interesting things we experienced. I won't give away the entire journey but we highly recommend it and could, possibly, even go back again ourselves. Be open-minded, always.
Dans le Noir Madrid - cena a oscuras • Owner
Thank you so much Susan for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure to have you with us to celebrate such a special occasion. We’re delighted that you enjoyed this unique experience and that it offered you a new perspective on how our senses work together. Your thoughtful reflection captures exactly what we hope every guest takes away from the evening. We’d be thrilled to welcome you back anytime!
Michael D. • 2 reviews
October 16, 2024
10/10This is a very unique dining experience. Because of the setting, it almost encourages you to converse with the guests sitting next to you , which I found to be great as a solo traveler and diner. Alicia, the darkness expert who served us did an amazing job. I love that the restaurant leans on the visually impaired as part of their service. I had a wonderful time, got to connect with new friends and the staff were amazing.
Alejandro Martinez C. • 1 review
December 26, 2023
10/10If you are wondering whether to go or not, I'd tell you to do, The experience is simply amazing, It worths a go.
Dans le Noir Madrid - cena a oscuras • Owner
Hi Alejandro, we are very happy to read your comment! It is very important to us that everyone who passes through here enjoys this unique sensory and human experience and we are glad that we did it! Thank you very much for your recommendation. Greetings from the Dans Le Noir ? team.
Camilo E. • 2 reviews
May 31, 2023
9.5/10Dans le Noir more than dinner, it's an experience. Since is a surprise menu, they have the challenge to prepare dishes that will suite everybody's taste. On the other hand, because you are not seen what you are eating, you are not predisposed to the flavor that you would expect if you would know what you are eating. We went for 3 steps menu paired with 3 glasses of wine. Every dish included 3 different preparations. In general, I liked the food, some bites are tastier than others, but all in all good.
Dans le Noir Madrid - cena a oscuras • Owner
Thank you so much Camilo for your good review, We are glad to know that you enjoyed the surprise menu and the experience in the dark. As you said, tasting a surprise menu without seeing it is a different way to enjoy the food. In the dark this is easy to confond meat and fish or the colors of the surprise wines. However, we always work with pasion in order to offer only good surprises ! Thanks a lot from the kitchen team, your waiter and all the staff from Dans le Noir ? Madrid.
Karen N. • 3 reviews
May 6, 2023
6/10The original concept was something that intrigued us. We were disappointed in the lack of translation to English as most people were Spanish. The food was mediocre and not anything like pictured on the website. All and all, the experience was cool but lacked in food quality. There was really no ambiance to speak of. Glad we experienced it, but we would not repeat this.
Dans le Noir Madrid - cena a oscuras • Owner
Hello Karen, thank you for your feedback, it's important for us to know every detail we can improve. As our restaurant is located in Madrid, our staff speaks mostly spanish, even if we can provide a service in english and french. We are surprised of you comment about the translation as all our staff introduced you the concept and debriefed with you in English. Your blind waitress made her best to give you the greatest service posible, taking into account that everyone haven't the same opportunity to learn other languages perfectly. About the menu, we sorry that you didn't enjoyed it. As our menu is surprise we know that we can't convince everyone. Our concept is about get rid of prejudices caused by seeing, we show the picture of our new menu after the experience, not on the website (it would ruined the surprise). Besides, our website is international and included also pictures of other restaurants Dans le Noir ? in the world. Thanks again for your sincere opinion, kind regards from all the team
Marysabel C. • 1 review
March 21, 2023
10/10Wonderful experience! The food, the ambience, the purpose... Super friendly and committed staff. 100% recommended. A lot of love to Sam and Sixtina
Dans le Noir Madrid - cena a oscuras • Owner
Thanks a lot Marysabel for your comment, We are very happy to read that you enjoyed your time here with our team, that's true, we all work with a lot of pasion and we glad that you noticed ! We also send your congratulations to the kitchen team. Kind regards from Sam and Sixtine, and all the Dans le Noir ? team !
Lante H. • 1 review
February 16, 2023
9/10super experience
Dans le Noir Madrid - cena a oscuras • Owner
Merci pour ton commentaire, C'était un réel plaisir de vous accueillir au restaurant, En espérant vous "revoir" bientôt !
Casey S. • 3 reviews
December 28, 2022
8/10Really interesting experience! Something you can't really fully imagine until you experience it. We enjoyed ourselves and we will be back. Our only complaint was how long we waited between meals/drinks. from when our entree was taken to when our dessert was served took so long, we thought our server forgot about us... I would say that was the thing that needs to be paid most attention to. Otherwise really cool experience!
Dans le Noir Madrid - cena a oscuras • Owner
Hello Casey, Thank you for your opinion. We are glad you enjoyed your experience in the dark! The food served in the the dark is prepared at the moment so it take his time. We apologize that the delay between drinks and courses seemed long to you. However you passed the usual time in the dining room... Being in the dark, without mobile phones or watches, make that we don't perceive time the same way. We are pretty sure the the waiter didn't forgot you. Nevertheless we will not hesitate to check the facts, and invite you to take advantage of this time to share anecdotes with your server guides, who are always happy to answer your questions. Without a doubt we will improve every point we can to give you the best service possible. Greetings from Dans le Noir ? Madrid 's team.
G L. • 3 reviews
July 30, 2022
10/10Our waiter Sam was one of the nicest waiter there was. He gave us great insights to our questions around blindness and about his past. Being in the complete dark puts you in the same playing field and suddenly it’s as if you were taking to a friend at night! The experience was wonderful and the service was exceptional, we would recommend everyone to go there.
Dans le Noir Madrid - cena a oscuras • Owner
Thank you very much for your nice comment! It is important for us that the people who come to live the experience in the dark understand the project we carry. Your comment makes us proud, thanks from Sam and the whole Dans le Noir? Madrid team!
Chris J. • 3 reviews
June 24, 2022
9/10An unusual, humbling and memorable experience. It challenges your senses and makes you appreciate the challenges of people with disabilities. Our server Sam was lovely.
Dans le Noir Madrid - cena a oscuras • Owner
Thank you very much Chris for visiting us from Sam and Dans le Noir ? team. It is very important for us that all the people who pass through here understand the concept. It is a pleasure that you have enjoyed this unique sensorial and human experience. We give you a big gratitude for your nice comments. Greetings and we hope to "see" you again in the dark!
Davide S. • 3 reviews
May 20, 2022
10/10Fantastic experience, recommend once in a lifetime. You are gently guided to experience food and humanity like you never do everyday. For once you are the one who needs to trust someone else blindly and you will never regret it. Not telling everything, don't want to spoil the fun.
Dans le Noir Madrid - cena a oscuras • Owner
Hi Davide, Thank you very much for your comment from the entire Dans le Noir ? Madrid team. It is very important for us that all the people who pass through here understand the concept and it seems that you got it perfectly! It is a pleasure that you enjoyed this unique sensorial and human experience. Greetings and we hope to "see you" again at Dans le Noir ? or in the Dark!
BARBARA J. • 9 reviews
April 7, 2022
9.5/10I felt very grateful to have the opportunity to experience such a unique dining experience. We were so surprised to discover that we were wrong about some things that we ate and drank. It was also enlightening to depend on our other senses and to use methods in total darkness to drink, pour, eat and communicate. The highlight was meeting Sam, our server, who led us through our evening and served our meal with perfection. Thank you for a wonderful evening.
Dans le Noir Madrid - cena a oscuras • Owner
Thank you very much Barbara for your nice comment! It is important for us that every person who come to live the experience in the dark understand the project we carry. Your comment makes us proud, thanks from Sam and the whole Dans le Noir ? Madrid team!
Lauren N. • 9 reviews
April 13, 2022
9/10Something everyone should experience. I think it would be interesting to come here on a first date! But equally as fun to come with a big group of friends. I dined with my boyfriend for his 30th Birthday and they made him feel special. The waiter (Sam) was so attentive and kind. We enjoyed speaking with him and getting to know him. The waiters are blind and it's incredible how they serve the food and wine and dine you. The room is pitch black. Even with eyes open you can't see a thing! I think it was a bit disappointing with the surprise wine we were given as it wasn't a mix of red and white glasses but two glasses of red from the same bodega. The food was nice and the pork was the most succulent I've tasted. But I think some of the other dishes were a bit bland. (the lettuce was very watery) but overall we had a wonderful night!
Dans le Noir Madrid - cena a oscuras • Owner
Hi Lauren, Thank you very much for your opinion, we are glad to read that you enjoyed the experience, We appreciate your good comment about our attention, we work every day to offer a good service to our guests in order you to enjoy this unique and human experience to the fullest! We are also happy to know that you enjoyed the food. A completely dark tasting can mislead a lot; most of our visitors confond meet and fish or red and white wine. That's why we try to play with flavors, textures, smells but also with colors. We don't choose the wines only for their colors but also for the game they offer for a blind suprise tasting. We feel sad about your comment revealed some of our surprise elements... However, we change the menu each season and we also frequently change the wine. Maybe you'll like more the next wine pairing we'll offer! Thanks from Sam and all the Dans le Noir ? Madrid team!
Andrea S. • 15 reviews
April 13, 2022
10/10Amazing experience!!
Dans le Noir Madrid - cena a oscuras • Owner
Thank you very much Andrea for your opinion about our restaurant! It is a pleasure to know that you enjoyed the experience. Regards from the entire Dans le Noir ? Madrid.
Deborah L. • 15 reviews
October 30, 2021
8/10The experience is worth it and that’s what you pay for. It’s incredible to eat in the dark and try to discover what you are eating. The food wasn’t any special except for maybe a couple of recipes but it’s a must try experience.
Dans le Noir Madrid - cena a oscuras • Owner
Hi Deborah and thank you for your comment! A tasting in the absolute darkness can mislead a lot. We understand it very well. With the famous "Surprise Menus" that change every three months « Dans le Noir ? » offers you a unique and sensory experience. Our chefs work only with fresh products mostly prepared and cooked the same day in order to maintain the flavor. This is a different way of cooking, specifically prepared and though for the dark, in other words, totally different from a usual menu in the common life. However, we are happy to know that the experience itself worth it to you, we hope you enjoy sharing with your blind-guide, because as we always say, this is the most important part to us. Kind regards from the "Dans le Noir ? Madrid"'s team
Ricardo Z. • 31 reviews
December 14, 2019
9/10An amazing experience! We had an excellent time there. Much more than i anticipated. Sara was our host/waiter and she was outstanding could not ask for a better one.
Dans le Noir Madrid - cena a oscuras • Owner
Hi Ricardo, It is a pleasure knowing you to enjoyed this unique sensorial and human experience. We Will share your congratulations to Sara! Best regards from the Dans Le Noir ? Madrid team.
Kate R. • 4 reviews
August 7, 2019
8.5/10My daughter and I are from America,, in Madrid for a few days to visit for the first time. We wanted to go to a dans Le Noir and just our luck there was one here in Madrid. We had a great experience. The welcome was sincere and thoughtful- my daughter has food allergies and they were amazing about talking with her about her food parameters. Jordan our server/ host was exceptional. And the owners are just fantastic. I would go again... and next time in a city where we could follow along in the conversation in the dark. Excellent place. I recommend!!
Dans le Noir Madrid - cena a oscuras • Owner
Thank you very much Kate for your comment ! It’s very important for us that every people that come here and live the experience understand our concept, and it seems that you nailed it ! We are very happy you to enjoyed this unique moment. We strive to make this human experience unforgettable, and the treatment for us is fundamental. Thanks from all the Dans le Noir ? Team, we hope to “see” you again Dans le Noir ? Or in the dark !
Andrea G. • 3 reviews
July 13, 2019
10/10We had an amazing experience!
Dans le Noir Madrid - cena a oscuras • Owner
Thank you for your comment! It is very important for us that all the people who pass through here understand our concept. It is a pleasure you to enjoyed this unique sensory and human experience. We hope to "see you again" Dans le noir? or in the dark!
Paolo F. • 3 reviews
April 25, 2019
9/10Really Funny night and great experience. The waiters are really nice and the experience in the dark is made easy thanks to their ability.
Dans le Noir Madrid - cena a oscuras • Owner
¡Hola Paolo! Muchas gracias por tu opinión y por tu visita! Fue un placer recibirlos para esta experiencia humana y sensorial en la oscuridad. Esperamos tenerlos de vuelta pronto! Un fuerte abrazo de parte de todo el equipo Dans le noir? Madrid
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