New summer menu: when darkness reveals summer in the heart of Madrid

Hidden in total darkness, Dans le Noir ? Madrid invites you on a sensory journey beyond sight. By removing visual cues, our guests discover a new way to taste, feel and imagine. Her, each bite is a surprise and each flavour a deeper experience. In this extraordinary setting, our new summer tasting menu comes to life. 

How do you express the warmth of the sun or the cool of ocean waves without sight? That was the challenge behind this menu. The goal: to let you feel summer through taste, smell, and touch. Textures, temperatures, aromas, all become carriers of emotion and memory. 

This menu is more than a list of ingredients. It's a sensory narrative, designed to awaken forgotten memories and mental images. Mediterranean or tropical sensations are conjured with no visual aid — only the pure language of flavours and feelings. 

To design this unique menu, our kitchen team worked in complete darkness. Each chef was isolated in a blacked-out space, connected only by a walkie-talkie and accompanied by ambient summer sounds. 

They were asked simple questions: What texture reminds you of the beach? What does summer smell like? From these reflections came a sensory map, guided by natural elements and personal memories such as freshness, crunch, softness, warmth… 

Every dish captures a slice of summer — not as it looks, but as it feels. A shared creation, imagined from within. 

This new menu isn't just about flavour, it's about emotion. Tastes trigger memories: a sunset on the beach, a nap under the trees, a drink shared on a warm evening… 

Darkness enhances every detail. You’ll notice every contrast: the coolness of a bite, the surprise of a texture, the burst of a familiar aroma. Each dish is designed to take you further and further into this sensory journey. 

With Mediterranean and tropical inspiration, and a play of contrasts as citrus, grilled notes, smooth sauces, or even unexpected pairings, the experience is full of surprise. 
No dish is named, no visual hint is given: this is pure, immersive dining. 

f you're in Madrid and seeking something original, Dans le Noir ? offers far more than dinner. 
It’s a deep dive into your senses, and a whole new way to feel the summer. 
Taste the unexpected. Book now.