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Montréal: Le Violon x Restaurant Limbo

$275.00
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The Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants Dining Series is Presented by DINR. Discover more about the Series here.

For one night only, Montréal’s iconic Le Violon welcomes Chef Harrison Shewchuk of Restaurant Limbo for an extraordinary collaboration celebrating the best of Montréal.

  • Location: Le Violon, 4720 Rue Marquette, Montréal, QC, H2J 3Y6

  • Date: Wednesday August 19th, 2026

  • Timing: Doors open at 6:30pm. Dinner begins at 7:30pm.

  • Price: $275 per person including pairings and gratuity. Tax is extra.

About the Evening

For one night only, two of Montréal's most vibrant restaurants unite for an unforgettable evening of collaboration.

Chef Danny Smiles of Le Violon, one of Canada's most acclaimed culinary talents, welcomes Chef Harrison Shewchuk and the team from Restaurant Limbo for a thoughtfully crafted dinner that brings together the distinct personalities of both restaurants while celebrating the creativity and collaborative spirit that define Montréal's dining scene.

Guests will enjoy a specially curated multi-course menu showcasing exceptional seasonal ingredients, refined technique, and the bold, expressive cooking earning both restaurants recognition on Air Canada's Best New Restaurants list, in the MICHELIN Guide, and on the international stage. Thoughtfully selected wine pairings accompany each course, creating an evening designed to be as convivial as it is memorable.

Set within the intimate dining room at Le Violon, this one-night-only experience offers a rare opportunity to experience two of Montréal's most sought-after culinary teams cooking side by side.

Experience Inclusions:

  • Welcome cocktail and bites

  • A specially crafted multi-course dinner

  • Thoughtfully curated wine pairings

  • A take-home memento from artist and Le Violon partner Dan Climan

  • An opportunity to meet and hear from the teams at Le Violon and Restaurant Limbo

Important Notes:

  • Dietary restrictions are limited. Please inform us as soon as possible if you or anyone in your party has any dietary restrictions. If you have questions, please reach out to community@getdinr.com and we’ll do our best to verify with the Chefs.

  • Prefer non-alcoholic pairings? If you’d rather have non-alcoholic pairings or a mix of alcoholic and non-alcoholic pairings, please purchase your tickets as linked above and kindly reach out to community@getdinr.com to share your preferences. Note that the ticket price will be the same and your beverage preference will be noted on the guest list and confirmed on arrival.

  • Please be punctual. Given the special nature of this menu, late arriving guests may not receive the full experience or all courses. As such, please be on time for your seating.

  • Cancellations, refunds and transfers. This is a fully prepaid dining experience. All sales are final, no cancellations or refunds are permitted. If you cannot attend, you are welcome to transfer your tickets to someone else. If transferring you must share their name, email and phone number so that we can update the guest list accordingly.

  • Adult-only experience. This is an adult only event. All guests in your party must be of the age of majority.

  • Solo Diners / Parties of 1. To maximize opportunity for all guests, we may seat solo diners together or as a group.

  • Responsible consumption and transportation. Please consider Uber or another ride service if you are partaking in wine or other alcoholic beverages or pairings.

  • Order confirmations and tickets. Your order confirmation is your ticket. It may be marked “pending” until after the event is completed. Order confirmations will be automatically sent to the email entered at check-out. If you do not receive it right away, check your junk/spam folder. If you do not receive your confirmation, please email community@getdinr.com

  • Questions? Please contact community@getdinr.com‍ ‍

If you want to be notified when tickets are released, please sign up!

The Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants Dining Series is Presented by DINR. Discover more about the Series here.

For one night only, Montréal’s iconic Le Violon welcomes Chef Harrison Shewchuk of Restaurant Limbo for an extraordinary collaboration celebrating the best of Montréal.

  • Location: Le Violon, 4720 Rue Marquette, Montréal, QC, H2J 3Y6

  • Date: Wednesday August 19th, 2026

  • Timing: Doors open at 6:30pm. Dinner begins at 7:30pm.

  • Price: $275 per person including pairings and gratuity. Tax is extra.

About the Evening

For one night only, two of Montréal's most vibrant restaurants unite for an unforgettable evening of collaboration.

Chef Danny Smiles of Le Violon, one of Canada's most acclaimed culinary talents, welcomes Chef Harrison Shewchuk and the team from Restaurant Limbo for a thoughtfully crafted dinner that brings together the distinct personalities of both restaurants while celebrating the creativity and collaborative spirit that define Montréal's dining scene.

Guests will enjoy a specially curated multi-course menu showcasing exceptional seasonal ingredients, refined technique, and the bold, expressive cooking earning both restaurants recognition on Air Canada's Best New Restaurants list, in the MICHELIN Guide, and on the international stage. Thoughtfully selected wine pairings accompany each course, creating an evening designed to be as convivial as it is memorable.

Set within the intimate dining room at Le Violon, this one-night-only experience offers a rare opportunity to experience two of Montréal's most sought-after culinary teams cooking side by side.

Experience Inclusions:

  • Welcome cocktail and bites

  • A specially crafted multi-course dinner

  • Thoughtfully curated wine pairings

  • A take-home memento from artist and Le Violon partner Dan Climan

  • An opportunity to meet and hear from the teams at Le Violon and Restaurant Limbo

Important Notes:

  • Dietary restrictions are limited. Please inform us as soon as possible if you or anyone in your party has any dietary restrictions. If you have questions, please reach out to community@getdinr.com and we’ll do our best to verify with the Chefs.

  • Prefer non-alcoholic pairings? If you’d rather have non-alcoholic pairings or a mix of alcoholic and non-alcoholic pairings, please purchase your tickets as linked above and kindly reach out to community@getdinr.com to share your preferences. Note that the ticket price will be the same and your beverage preference will be noted on the guest list and confirmed on arrival.

  • Please be punctual. Given the special nature of this menu, late arriving guests may not receive the full experience or all courses. As such, please be on time for your seating.

  • Cancellations, refunds and transfers. This is a fully prepaid dining experience. All sales are final, no cancellations or refunds are permitted. If you cannot attend, you are welcome to transfer your tickets to someone else. If transferring you must share their name, email and phone number so that we can update the guest list accordingly.

  • Adult-only experience. This is an adult only event. All guests in your party must be of the age of majority.

  • Solo Diners / Parties of 1. To maximize opportunity for all guests, we may seat solo diners together or as a group.

  • Responsible consumption and transportation. Please consider Uber or another ride service if you are partaking in wine or other alcoholic beverages or pairings.

  • Order confirmations and tickets. Your order confirmation is your ticket. It may be marked “pending” until after the event is completed. Order confirmations will be automatically sent to the email entered at check-out. If you do not receive it right away, check your junk/spam folder. If you do not receive your confirmation, please email community@getdinr.com

  • Questions? Please contact community@getdinr.com‍ ‍

Meet the Chefs

  • Chef Danny Smiles

    LE VIOLON, MONTRÉAL

    Chef Danny Smiles is a celebrated Montréal chef known for his innovative cuisine, which is significantly influenced by his Italian and Egyptian heritage. His rise to fame began as a finalist on "Top Chef Canada," which led to his role as executive chef at Le Bremner and later at the Willow Inn, where he became known for his dedication to quality, creativity, and the use of locally sourced ingredients.

    Danny now captivates the late-night scene at Double's Late Night, a hotspot known for its vibrant atmosphere and inventive bites. With a career marked by national acclaim and high-profile catering including Nick Cave, Radiohead & more, Danny continues to be a formidable force in the culinary world.

  • Chef Harrison Shewchuk

    RESTAURANT LIMBO, MONTRÉAL

    Chef Harrison Shewchuk is the chef and co-owner of Restaurant Limbo in Montréal's Little Italy. Before opening Limbo, he honed his craft at acclaimed Montréal restaurants including Maison Publique, an experience that helped shape his ingredient-driven approach to cooking. He later co-founded the celebrated Salle Climatisée before opening Limbo in 2025.

    Since then, the restaurant has earned national recognition, including a place on Air Canada's Best New Restaurants 2025 list, a Michelin Bib Gourmand, and a spot on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants.

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