Elena centers its culinary focus on expertly prepared thin crust pizzas and authentic Italian pasta dishes crafted with high quality seasonal ingredients. The kitchen utilizes traditional techniques to achieve the perfect blistered crust on every pie while maintaining a commitment to regional Italian flavors. Guests encounter a spacious environment designed for casual interaction characterized by minimalist aesthetics and industrial design elements. The menu emphasizes fresh, locally sourced produce alongside imported specialty goods to ensure consistency across every plate. Beyond the classic sourdough pies, the selection includes rotating pasta offerings that showcase seasonal vegetables and artisanal grains. This establishment prioritizes a focused culinary vision, delivering a distinct experience through its precise handling of dough and carefully curated flavor profiles that define its approach to modern Italian cuisine.
Elena is widely regarded as a standout destination in Montreal, praised for its authentic Italian cuisine, particularly its sourdough pizza, kale Caesar salad, and flavorful pasta dishes. Many guests highlight the vibrant atmosphere, stylish design, and attentive service as key components of a memorable dining experience. While the majority of visitors leave with high praise for the food quality and professional staff, some feedback points to inconsistencies in service timing, noise levels, and occasional issues with seating arrangements or temperature comfort. Despite a few mixed reviews regarding portion sizes and pricing, the restaurant remains a popular choice for both casual outings and special occasions, with many patrons expressing a strong desire to return.
We had the pleasure of trying out the pizza, fried cauliflower & desserts. It was an amazing experience overall. Highly recommended for pizza & pasta lovers.
Had a good time with friends on a Saturday night. Was open quite late with our reservation at 22h00. They remained open for as long as we were ordering drinks & talking. The food was appreciated by everyone, & the Ceasar salad was impressive to see. I was not 100% of the pizza I ordered, which is a shame because they are all wood oven baked. I still very much recommend the place. It has a sophisticated vibe.
My friends & I enjoyed this place mostly due to the atmosphere & good service. The food really wasn't very special. For a restaurant that only serves pizza & pasta, why is there only 3 pasta choices? We had the pizza Dany. It was very original but overall wasn't the biggest fan & wouldn't order again. It didn't taste like a pizza & it was a bit overly sweet. The basque cheesecake was probably the best thing we had. Overall very underwhelmed & will not return/recommend but it does have a nice vibe
Outstanding restaurant with great atmosphere & design! The food was simply amazing, I'd absolutely recommend everything we had.
The service truly stood out! Marcus welcomed our table of 7 with warmth & expertise, guiding us through the menu & anticipating our every need. What a great dining experience!!!
We were highly recommended to try Elena for their pizza, & it absolutely lived up to the hype.
We started with the meatballs & marinated red peppers as appetizers-both were incredible. The meatballs were rich & flavorful, & the peppers were perfectly balanced & delicious.
The pizza was outstanding. Every bite was spot on, from the crust to the toppings.
Everything we had was absolutely perfect. This is definitely a place I'd come back to without hesitation.
Recommandé par des amis habitant dans le quartier, je suis allé en famille un soir de semaine visité l'établissement. Il est discret, j'ai dû regarder deux fois pour être sur que j'étais au bon endroit. On est en semaine, il est encore tôt, quelques clients occupent déjà la salle & à entre leur conversation avec les serveuses, je comprend qu'il y a quelques habitués & des touristes de passage. Le décor a du cachet, élégant, chic en plus d'être lumineux. L'accueil est courtois, le service attentionné. La carte est sobre, entrées, salades, pizzas, pâtes & desserts. La carte des vins & boissons alcoolisées est beaucoup plus fourni, c'est l'endroit idéal pour boire un verre entre amis, collègues & profiter de leur terrasse. Personnellement, j'ai pris la Mozza di bufala, épinards, miel épicé & sésame. J'ai adoré ! La pâte est à la fois tendre, croquante, un peu brûlé (on aime ça). Les pates valent le détour aussi. Les portions sont généreuses, je n'ai pas pris d'entrée, ni de dessert. Il va falloir revenir pour visiter à nouveau la carte !
Nous étions deux, assis au bar. Nous avons été pris en charge rapidement par le barman & notre serveur. Leur service était irréprochable.
Côté repas, tous étaient excellents. Arancini & polpettes en entrée, suivi d'une pizza style napolitaine & d'un plat de pâtes fraîches maison savoureux. Mention spéciale pour le gelato, qui était d'une onctuosité comme je n'en avais jamais gouté.
