Elena is widely praised for authentic Italian cooking with wood fired dough, standout pizzas, and salads, and pastas such as mafalda al ragù and ragu are frequently noted as well executed; the vibe is described as chic, intimate, and lively with attentive service and a strong wine list, making it a popular spot for date nights, groups, and terrace seating when available. Some visits are described as exceptional with friendly staff and reliable recommendations, while others note inconsistencies such as pizzas arriving burnt or cold, portions that feel small for the price, long waits, and billing miscommunications. Reservations can be tight and seating at the bar or in busy times may be required; the atmosphere can be loud but the overall opinion is that Elena remains one of the top pizza and pasta destinations in Montreal, offering a reliable and memorable experience for many, though not without occasional misses.
La bouffe était délicieuse & le service attentionné. Aucun doute là-dessus. Toutefois, les prix sont surélevés par rapport à la valeur obtenue. Un side d'olives à 9$, une margherita à 22$, c'est plus cher que la normale. Je suis contente d'y être allée, mais ne pense pas y retourner, disons. En espérant que cette note puisse être utile!
Sep 2, 2024
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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.
Had the most amazing dinner- Ragu is a must, tonight's special-corn agnolotti in a butter saffron sauce was incredible. Fun, unassuming atmosphere, friendly service-put it on your list!
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 !
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 place, the food is good. I had high expectations going there for my birthday just after a trip to Italy, but I felt nostalgic & the reviews was good. It was a little less than I expected, not a bad place overall, but Montreal as better to offer, places with this little''touch'' this place is missing. The service was A1
Aug 12, 2024
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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. :)
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.
