Le Virunga

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At Virunga, Chef Maria and her daughter Zoya invite you to discover a gourmet cuisine inspired by their African roots and family heritage. Culinary traditions from sub-Saharan Africa are creatively reimagined and brought into dialogue with ingredients from Quebec’s terroir. In a warm and inviting setting, Virunga offers a culinary experience blending heritage, creativity and contemporary cuisine.

Types of cuisine : Africa

Chef : Maria-José de Frias

First service (1 choice)

Malangwa croquettes Creamy ginger sauce

Sudanese-style bean fricassee Tomato and red pepper compote, parsley and pili-pili cream, sheep's milk cheese (gluten free)

Second service (1 choice)

Lac Brome duck leg Confit plantain, bok choy, Amarula sauce

Canadian swordfish loin Coconut milk broth infused with Cameroonian lemongrass and curry, wilted spinach, and cassava and sweet potato mash (gluten free)

Third service (1 choice)

Angolan coconut custard Field berries (gluten free)

Semolina cake Cameroonian hibiscus, caramel whipped cream

Suggested wine pairing

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851 Rachel Street East
Montréal, QC H2J 2H9

Plateau-Mont-Royal and Mile End

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