"In the dark ?!" (restaurant), Moscow: address, menu, reviews

They say that if a person temporarily or permanently does not work any of the senses, then the remaining ones become aggravated, the perception of the world is changing. Check whether it is so or not, you can, if you conduct an experiment and, for example, have supper in the dark. The restaurant (Moscow) with the same name suggests experiencing unusual sensations. Interesting? Details are waiting in the article.

Concept

The creators of the restaurant emphasize that this is not an ordinary institution, where you can come to eat. "In the dark?" - a restaurant (Moscow), which offers a glimpse of the world in a new way. More precisely, "look", as visitors will have to rely on all the senses, except for the eyesight.

What do you get, having lost the opportunity to see? Deeper and more meaningful communication with your companion, as you have only the opportunity to hear intonation, understand the meaning of words and notice the slightest changes in the mood and condition of the interlocutor.

This also implies a more subtle perception of the taste of food and beverages. For doubters there is an opportunity to compare the taste sensations received in the dark, with those that are possible in a bright hall.

This is a chance to immerse yourself in the world of music, which live musicians perform, deprived of the opportunity to see the world.

All of the above is worth it to at least once visit "In the dark?" - a restaurant (Moscow), which has no analogues in the capital.

It is worth noting that the idea is not the capital. For the first time a restaurant of this format was opened in 1999 in Paris, the concept was picked up in New York, London. In the capital, he has been working for more than nine years. But not only Moscow can boast that it has a restaurant "In the dark ?!". SPb offers its guests and residents a similar format, but under the name Dans Le Noir.

Visiting rules

Special conditions created in the restaurant, and imply some restrictions in the behavior of guests. It is not necessary to perceive them as an attempt on freedom, this is necessary so that you can enjoy the visit, and not leave with a spoiled mood.

All items that are capable of glowing (telephones, lighters, electronic watches, etc.), you will be asked to leave in special, securely locked lockers.

Guests are prohibited from navigating the dark hall by themselves. Otherwise, you can get lost or face a waiter, with furnishings.

They are urged not to check whether the waiters are really blind, interfering with their work in order to observe the reaction. If there are questions, you have the right to tactfully ask their waiter.

It is worth remembering that, despite the fact that the hall is completely dark, you are surrounded by other people, so you do not have to commit rash acts, having become very liberated in such a situation.

If you follow these simple rules, compiled by the administration "In the dark ?!", the restaurant (Moscow) will leave you only positive impressions.

Menu

Visitors to the restaurant can not know in advance what will happen to them in the dish, because there is only a surprise menu here. What exactly you were served, will have to be recognized by taste, smell, sensation in the mouth.

You can choose only the color of the menu: white, red, blue, green. The "white" menu can include both fish and seafood, as well as meat and poultry. "Red" contains only meat and poultry, "blue" - only fish and seafood, without meat. "Green" - vegetarian menu.

Before making an order, you must warn the waiter about the presence of allergies or restrictions imposed by religion or other reasons. You will be asked about this.

The full menu of the restaurant "In the dark ?!" includes a snack, a hot dish, a dessert, a drink. You can not take the full menu, but choose a snack and hot, hot and dessert or snack and dessert.

Price level

This institution, of course, can not be attributed to the budget or everyday. Restaurant "In the dark ?!" Price set at a level above average.

A full set of snacks, hot dishes and dessert costs 2400 rubles. Snacks and hot or hot and dessert will cost 2,000 rubles. Snack and dessert - 1600 rubles.

There is a VIP-offer, its cost is 3800 rubles.

The reason to go

The most suitable occasion, of course, is a date. Such a dinner will remain a vivid memory for a lifetime. For a family dinner (without children, of course) - this is also a great place. The restaurant is rightfully considered the most romantic place of the capital.

If you are bored with the usual formats and want unexpected experiments, then you too, here in this restaurant.

In addition, there is an opportunity to organize here a corporate party, a banquet, a buffet table, any festive event.

The restaurant organizes interesting programs, timed to various occasions. For example, on Valentine's Day.

This is a very popular place, therefore it is recommended to book tables in advance.

It is also worth noting that the restaurant's schedule is slightly different from the traditional one. Sessions in the dark hall are scheduled, the duration of each is two hours. Between them there are breaks. If you came earlier, you can wait in the bright hall.

In the restaurant you can buy a gift certificate - a very unusual option for a loved one.

Bright hall

In addition to the dark hall, the restaurant has a light and ordinary. It's a cozy, comfortable place where you can spend time with friends and family if you are not ready to experiment yet.

The light-room menu is not a secret. This is the usual list of delicious and varied dishes: cold appetizers and salads, soups, meat and fish dishes, desserts. The kitchen is European with a light Italian accent: bruschettes, "Caprese" salad, pasta with various fillings, fish baked with Provence herbs, panacota for dessert.

In the bar chart there are alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, cocktails, including hot, there are medicinal juices, a large selection of tea and coffee.

Prices are quite acceptable, pleasant.

What do the visitors say?

It is clear that the creators praise their restaurant "In the dark ?!", guest reviews - this is the source of reliable information.

Read what they say, you can on the site of the restaurant, in their official group "VKontakte", as well as in a huge thick book that is in the very institution. There are so many reviews that the first book, despite its impressive size, ended, and I had to start another one.

Bribes that the restaurant "In the dark?" Reviews the reviews in the form of photos from the pages of the book. This eliminates doubts about their reliability.

People thank employees for their work, the creators - for the idea. You can see personal expressions of appreciation to individual waiters. They write that the dishes are delicious, the atmosphere is cheerful and friendly, the impressions are very bright and unusual.

But there is no such place on the planet that everyone would like without exception. It is possible and about this restaurant to find complaints about unjustified expectations, on inflated prices, on insufficiently attentive attitude.

Where is?

How to find a restaurant "In the dark ?!"? Address of the institution: Moscow, st. Oktyabrskaya, house 2. The nearest metro stations are Dostoevskaya and Novoslobodskaya. Next to the restaurant there is a convenient parking for those who wish to come by private car.

The northern capital also offers its view of the restaurant "In the dark ?!". SPb, trans. Birzhevoy, 2-4 - that's his address. The nearest metro station is Vasileostrovskaya. Called the institution Dans Le Noir.

The idea to visit such a restaurant may seem amazing to someone, and someone - crazy. But one thing is certain: there is no person who would accept such a proposal indifferently. This alone is worth it to afford this new experience.