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.
I rarely give places 5 stars. But everything at Elena's was great! The food was amazing, the service was great (very friendly staff) & a great overall ambience. Would definitely recommend
Bonne ambiance, lumières douces & tamisées, peu de bruit. Pizza délicieuse & très bonne pâte à pizza style Italien. Canoli très bons. Je reviendrai. Grand choix d'alcool variées, service très bon.
Cuisine excellente, de l'entrée au dessert. Bon choix de vins & de bières ! Le service n'était pas au niveau cependant, assez expéditif & pas très accueillant.
Nice atmosphere & great service. The arancini was excellent. I've had better pizza for cheaper in Montreal. Drinks are very expensive. Ragu was tasty as well.
Everything about our meal was soooo good. Fresh pasta, variety of brilliant pizzas, thoughtful cocktail menu, & the Kale Caesar is every bit as good as everyone says. A shining example of a kitchen that is preparing dishes with relatively simple ingredients but executing them at the highest level. Loved everything about our visit.
Feb 23, 2024
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Nous somme venue manger hier pour la st Valentin , une cuisine bonne mais un service décevant la serveuse brune avec sa coupe au carré qui c'était occuper nous était hautaine , froide & désagréable avec beaucoup d'attitude elle nous as fait sentir tellement mal à l'aise a partir du premier contact . A chaque interactions avec nous donner l'impression que c'était une corvée pour elle. Par chance le reste du personnel été souriant & courtois .
Nous avons très bien mangé chez Elena & le service était bon. Nous y retournerons! La salade de kale était excellente, mes pâtes manquaient un peu de cuisson mais les saveurs étaient là!!
La bouffe était délicieuse. Simple mais très bien exécutée. La salade César & les pâtes cacio e pepe étaient nos coups de coeur! Très bon service. Ambiance minimaliste & feutrée. J'y retournerai c'est sur!
We tried two pizzas while here - the Amatriciana & the mushroom pizza. Between the two, the mushroom pizza was our fave as it was a more interesting flavour profile. We also tried the Italian soda, which was orange & vanilla flavoured, I found it to just be okay. It was super busy on a Sunday evening, but it was also their special anniversary night. I felt like it was hard to have a conversation given how loud it was in the restaurant & at times hard to even hear our server. Regardless it was a good experience & the mushroom pizza would be worth coming back for.
Food was excellent & very tasty I feel that service wasn't to the level I would expect coming from this place. Don't get me wrong, I have heard only good things about Elena. But at a certain moment, they took our unfinished plates & went immediately to the next service. Also sometimes, we were waiting for a long period of time for the waitress to come see us but I guess that it might have been a busy night & want to give the benefit of the doubt. I would still strongly recommend this place 😉
Feb 4, 2024
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We were a group of 7. We all got different types of pizzas. I enjoyed the funguy pizza (mushroom pizza), margarita pizza was nice too. I liked the thin, crunchiness of the crust. As an appetizer I had the Suppli al Telefono, fried risotto with mozzarella, very nice & had a good crunch to it as well. They have a good option for wine, a lot of options to choose from! Over all I had a good experience, our server was very informative & helpful!
Funguy (mushroom) pizza & ragu pasta were amazing! Perfect balance with the right amount of flavors. The pepperoni pizza had a spicy so look for another pizza if you can't handle it.
Amazing italian spot - The Mafalda al Ragù must be the best pasta dish in Montreal. Also, alot of dishes to share with friends (appetizers, pizza, salads, etc.)
