They say that if a person temporarily or constantly does not work one of the senses, then the remaining ones become aggravated, the perception of the world changes. It is possible to check whether this is true or not, if you conduct an experiment and, for example, have dinner in the dark. A restaurant (Moscow) with the same name offers to experience 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 new look at the world. More precisely, "look", as visitors will have to rely on all senses, with the exception of vision.
What do you get by losing the opportunity to see? A deeper and meaningful communication with your companion, since you only have the opportunity to hear intonation, understand the meaning of words and notice the slightest changes in the mood and state of the interlocutor.
It also implies a more subtle perception of the taste of food and drinks. For doubters, it is possible to compare the taste sensations obtained in the dark with those that are possible in a bright room.
This is a chance to plunge into the world of music performed live by musicians who are deprived of the opportunity to see the world.
All of the above is worth visiting at least once in the dark? - a restaurant (Moscow), which has no analogues in the capital.
It is worth noting that the idea is not metropolitan at all. The first restaurant of this format was opened in 1999 in Paris, the concept was picked up in New York, London. He has been working in the capital for more than nine years. But not only Moscow can boast that it has a restaurant in the dark ?! St. Petersburg offers its guests and residents a similar format, but under the name Dans Le Noir.
Visiting Rules
Special conditions created in the restaurant imply some restrictions on the behavior of guests. Do not take them as an attempt on freedom, this is necessary so that you can enjoy the visit, and not leave with a spoiled mood.
All objects that are capable of glowing (telephones, lighters, electronic clocks, etc.) will be asked to leave you in special, lockable lockers.
Guests are not allowed to move around the dark room on their own. Otherwise, you may get lost or run into 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 you have 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 need to commit rash acts, being overly liberated in such an environment.
If you follow these simple rules drawn up by the administration of “In the Dark ?!”, the restaurant (Moscow) will leave you only positive impressions.
Menu
Restaurant visitors cannot know in advance what will be in their plate, because there is only a surprise menu. What exactly you have been served will have to be recognized by taste, smell, and mouthfeel.
You can select only the color of the menu: white, red, blue, green. The composition of the "white" menu may include both fish and seafood, as well as meat, poultry. "Red" contains only meat and poultry, "blue" contains only fish and seafood, without meat. Green is a vegetarian menu.
Before placing 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 appetizer, main course, dessert, drink. You can not take the full menu, but choose a hot and appetizer, hot and dessert or a snack and dessert.
Price level
This institution, of course, can not be attributed to the budget or everyday. Restaurant "In the Dark ?!" prices set above average.
A full set of appetizers, hot dishes and dessert costs 2400 rubles. Appetizer and hot or hot and dessert will cost 2000 rubles. Snack and dessert - at 1600 rubles.
There is a VIP offer, its cost is 3800 rubles.
Reason to stop by
The most appropriate 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 rightly considered the most romantic place in the capital.
If you are bored with the usual formats and want unexpected experiments, then you are also here in this restaurant.
In addition, there is the opportunity to organize a corporate party, banquet, buffet, any festive event.
The restaurant organizes interesting programs dedicated to various occasions. For example, on Valentine's Day.
This is a fairly popular place, therefore it is recommended to reserve tables in advance.
It is also worth paying attention to the fact that the restaurant’s work schedule is somewhat different from the traditional one. Sessions in the dark room are scheduled, each lasting two hours. There are breaks between them. If you arrived earlier, you can wait in the bright room.
In the restaurant you can buy a gift certificate - a very unusual option for a loved one.
Light hall
In addition to the dark room, the restaurant has an ordinary bright one. This is a cozy, comfortable place where you can spend time with friends and relatives if you are not yet ready to experiment.
The bright hall menu is no secret. This is the usual list of very tasty and varied dishes: cold appetizers and salads, soups, meat and fish dishes, desserts. The cuisine is European with a slight Italian accent: bruschettas, Caprese salad, pasta with various fillings, fish baked with Provencal herbs, panacotta for dessert.
The bar menu includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, cocktails, including hot drinks, medicinal juices, a large selection of tea and coffee.
Prices are quite reasonable, nice.
What do visitors say?
It’s clear that the creators praise their restaurant “In the Dark ?!”, guest reviews are the source of reliable information.
You can read what they say on the restaurant’s website, in their official VKontakte group, as well as in a huge thick book located in the institution itself. There are so many reviews that the first book, despite its impressive size, has ended, and one more had to be started.
What impresses is the restaurant “In the Dark ?!” reviews spreads in the form of photos from the pages of the book. This eliminates doubts about their reliability.
People thank the employees for their work, the creators for the idea. You can see the personal expressions of gratitude to the individual waiters. They write that the dishes are delicious, the atmosphere is cheerful and welcoming, the impressions are very bright and unusual.
But there is no place on the planet that everyone would like without exception. You can find complaints about unjustified expectations, overpriced prices, and insufficiently attentive attitude about this restaurant.
Where is?
How to find the restaurant “In the Dark ?!”? Address of the institution: Moscow, st. Oktyabrskaya, house 2. Nearest metro stations: Dostoevskaya, Novoslobodskaya. Near the restaurant there is convenient parking for those who wish to arrive by private car.
The northern capital also offers its own view of the restaurant “In the Dark ?!”. St. Petersburg, per. Birzhevoy, 2-4 - this is his address. The nearest metro station is Vasileostrovskaya. The institution is called Dans Le Noir.
The idea of visiting such a restaurant may seem amazing to someone, and to someone - crazy. But exactly one thing is certain: there will be no person who would accept such a proposal indifferently. This alone is worth it to afford this new experience.