How about a new twist on your next restaurant outing ? Step out of your comfort zone and experience a three-course meal in complete darkness. Will food take on a new flavor without the ability to eat with your eyes? Can you guess the ingredients hidden on your plate? We leave you the surprise of discovering it with Dining in the Dark in Toulouse.
To the north of the city, the Buffet du Grand Marché is the playground for your taste buds. And in view of the success of recent editions, we advise you to book your tickets now!
What can you expect at a Dining in the Dark dinner?
1. The experience
As soon as you arrive at the Buffet du Grand Marché, you can count on the waiters to guide you to your table after dressing you in a blindfold. Deprived of sight the magic can begin. Concentrate on the smells for the first clues, use your sense of hearing to situate yourself in space, and once your first course has arrived, let your palate analyze the different textures and flavors of your meal.
2. What am I going to eat?
We’ll leave you in the dark as to which dishes will be served, as this could spoil your experience. The only element over which you will have control is the choice of theme for your menu (starter+main course+dessert+drink) between : Meat, fish or vegetarian. And to arouse your curiosity, discover the names of each dish and try to find the first clues as to their composition.
3. Exchanging in the dark
Finally, if you choose to spend an original date there or bring all your friends, watch your interactions take a new direction as dinner progresses. Share a laugh while trying to reach your mouth with your fork, and focus on the words of others more than ordinary not having the opportunity to look the person in the eye. The perfect date for the more introverted among you!
Where will Dining in the Dark take place?
Located in the heart of the Marché d’Intérêt National Toulouse Occitanie, just north of Toulouse, the Buffet du Grand Marché welcomes you to a warm and inviting setting that won’t let the darkness stop you from experiencing it. With his traditional cuisine, he brings the Occitanie region to your plate, working with quality produce for homemade dishes made on the spot.
📍 200 Avenue des États-Unis, 31200
Your many 5-star reviews
Maxime V. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“Excellent tasting, thanks to the chef! Total blindfold immersion for a 100% experience”
Maëva F. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“Very good experience, a change from the ordinary! No regrets about doing it.”
Béatrice M.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”A playful experience that disorients and tests the senses”
More than a dinner party a sensory experience waiting for you in Toulouse. Dining in the Dark invites you to rethink the way you enjoy your meal, dwell on unexpected textures and flavors, and disrupt your social interactions. An evening of laughter and amazement that will make you see things differently!