Diners at a new London restaurant are served by waiters who are blind. The reason? There is no light in the restaurant.         

London’s Dans Le Noir is the second such eatery. The first Dans Le Noir is already successfully established in Paris. The philosophy behind the unique restaurants is that the inability to see food liberates the other senses to experience it fully.          

According to the Dans Le Noir website, there is absolutely no light in the dining room. Even cell phones and electronic watches are prohibited because their lights would break the visual silence. Waiters, who are blind even when not at work, are carefully trained to ensure visitors’ welfare and offer any assistance that may be required.         

In addition to providing a unique experience with food, Dans Le Noir requires a “transfer of trust,” the website explains. “You will become blind for at least one and a half hours, and you really must be able to trust your waiter.”         

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions:          

How do diners order food? Initial orders for food and drink are taken by the welcome staff in the lighted entry area. Diners can order drinks or more food at any time during their meal from their waiters.

Are chefs blind and is the kitchen dark? No.

Are the toilets in the dark? “Would be fun,” says the website, “but no.”

What about security? Infrared security cameras are operating constantly. Lights come on automatically in case of emergency.         

One couple, who initially met in an Internet chat room, decided to make their first in-person meeting a “blind date” at the London Dans Le Noir. They didn’t actually see each other until after they had dined together in the dark.         

For more information, go online to www.danslenoir.com.