Elena delivers a lively but welcoming Italian experience with a menu praised for pizza and pasta, including the Dany pizza and Mafalda al ragu, along with fresh salads and bread, while the wine list and desserts are frequently highlighted and service is often described as attentive; the atmosphere ranges from buzzy and loud when crowded to cozy and intimate in quieter moments, and some visits note pacing issues, occasional delays, and prices that can feel high for portions, though many reviewers consider Elena one of the best spots for pizza and salads in Montreal.
Elena is consistently excellent in every aspect, from the service to the food. The staff is always welcoming & attentive, ensuring a pleasant dining experience every time. The pizza the supli & the pasta are delicious.
Sep 7, 2024
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Les pizzas sont médiocres avec presque rien dessus pour 30$. Je ne comprends simplement pas la bonne réputation de ce restaurant. En plus le gars derrière le comptoir sentait comme si il ne s'était pas douché depuis plusieurs jours.. Allez ailleurs
Elena is one of the best Italian restaurant in the city. Every dish that I have tried there has been wonderfully tasty, with notable personal favourites being the mushroom pizza, the suppli (fried risotto balls) & the meatball appetizer. The service is absolutely great. When we had to wait for our table despite having a reservation, they brought us an appetizer on the house which was a very appreciated gesture. They also were very accommodating for my friend with celiacs, & were able to modify some dishes like the meatballs to make them gluten free for her. The vibe & decor are also just really nice. Will be back again & again :)
What a great find! Our table shared different dishes. The pizza sauce was delicious! The red wine helped round off our meal & the strawberry cream dessert was light & the perfect sweetness. Our Server was tops! She made wonderful recommendations for trying the local music scene. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Great Italian restaurant for both dine in & take out. Everything from the appetizers, pizzas & pastas were delicious. The staff was also very friendly & accommodated different dietary requirements such as pregnancy & vegeterian. The administration was also very kind to help us with group booking with reasonably priced set menu. They also accommodated by my newborn infant of 5 month in stroller. Highly recommend !
Aug 21, 2024
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This place is wonderful, they have such a great set up for kids in the back where you can order counter service & eat at picnic tables. Food is amazing, wine recommendations are great & loved the atmosphere. Pizzas are great but don't skip the pasta & salads too!
Food was tasty & the ingredients were high quality. Had both the past & pizza & both surprised me with their quality. Service was also really good we sat at the bar & were well taken care of
One of my favourite restaurants in the city. Their pizzas are so good & love the creativity of their toppings. Be sure to follow the seasonal ones they have. Their sides are also so good. Everything I ordered has been top notch. In the summer they also have an outdoor section to sit which is nice since it doesn't get too loud. So glad I found this gem. Definitely a restaurant I would keep going back to.
Nice cozy place, nice service. Pizza was nice as well, I think someone oversold the place to me before going but still was a nice evening overall. Ah btw my wife had the Ragyu pasta & she said it was great. :)
Aug 10, 2024
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Elan is a wonderful restaurant that has come highly recommended for some time now, & I'm happy that it lives up to the hype. Great food with excellent service in a warm & comfy atmosphere. They easily make the best cannoli in Montreal, their pizza is great, & they have a good & diverse wine list. Their full bodied red called "Pacina" was absolutely spectacular! The Panzanella salad was also delicious, but unfortunately its croutons had an odd gummy texture. Nevertheless, we had a great time throughout our meal, but when we ordered dessert our cappuccino never arrived & so we had to cancel it. Needless to say, it's not fun to eat your dessert without coffee. Otherwise, Elena well worth the visit.
pâte à pizza exceptionnelle, mais manque de fromage considérant le prix. Les croûtons de la salade de kale sont aussi exceptionnels, mais le prix est bien trop dispendieux pour de la salade avec peu d'ingrédients. Ce n'est pas un plat principal.Trop de vinaigrette sur la salade verde. Livre Elena en anglais. Pourquoi? Mousse au chocolat décevante. Arrière-goût que je ne peux décrire (beurre? trop salé?). Belle ambiance, mais très bruyant. Le son rebondit sur les murs, je crois, mais ce n'est pas leur faute. Bon service, ils sont gentils, l'embauche semble basée sur des valeurs inclusives, mais ce sont tous des millénariaux/gen Z). J'espère juste que c'est le fruit du hasard & qu'il n'y a pas d'âgisme.
