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.
Food & service were exceptional. Our Mullingar enthusiast waitress was also exceptional. Highly recommend here for pizza, a thoroughly enjoyable experience
My first time here by recommendation of a coworker. Elena has an incredible menu. The food was excellent, we followed the advice of our waitress & ordered an entry of strachiatella carrots, then Kale Ceasar's salad, Danny Pizza. We got a great service despite the place was packed on a long weekend Friday night. Very nice & chic atmosphere.
Been coming here for years ! Love it ! Sister to Nora Gray & Gia . All super solid spots . This place is so versatile. Date night ✅ Group party ✅ Pit stop in the back for a hoagie, pie & glass of wine ✅ sit at he bar, sit at a booth , sit downstairs it's all good the food is top top. The vibe is top . Love it Have eaten around the world & will always love this restaurant.
The pictures are from different dinning experiences at Elena over the years !
Check it out you won't regret it
Ce resto est mon restaurant préféré à vie. Tout est bien pensé, tout est parfait! Les pâtes au vin rouge sont un rêve, le service (la serveuse Lauréanne est une perle rare!) & l'ambiance font du Elena, le Elena. Si vous y allez l'été, je vous conseille la terrasse! Bref, un détour à faire si vous êtes dans le coin!
May 1, 2025
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Très bon. Surtout la salade de kale & le ragoût classique.
La pizza saucisse & scarole est très bonne & équilibrée. Je l'ai préféré aux autres que j'ai goûté, je l'ai trouvé plus subtile. Les classiques sont évidemment très bonnes aussi.
Pour ma part, ce qui fait que je reviens c'est le mafalda al ragu.
Elena delivers decent food but falls short of being memorable. Out of three pastas, none stood out, the spaghetti ubriaco didn't quite hit the mark & felt like a less successful version of spaghetti all'assassina, & the genovese was overpowered by spice. The pizzas & entrées were solid but unremarkable. The wine list, based on private imports without cépage details, felt overpriced for the gamble. Desserts were fine but uninspired.
Tara & Elora's excellent service was the highlight of the night & made the visit worthwhile.
I went with my husband & we had such a great time! We went for an early dinner, made a reservation (which turned out to be the best decision), & everything went perfectly. Our waitress was incredibly sweet & gave us excellent suggestions for both the food & wine. The surprises for me were the cauliflower entrée & their ricotta cheesecake - both were amazing! We'll definitely be back.
Apr 27, 2025
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Had a quick bite over the weekend at the cafe as we didn't have a reservation & let me tell you that the service & the food were beyond worth it despite how busy it was. Super quick as we were headed to a show & super friendly despite the customization we have asked for. The food was fresh & yummy. Highly recommend for a date or even as group.
Apr 21, 2025
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Numéro 1. Nous avons pris la pizza rosa extra stracciatella & & les Pasta Ragu & je reviendrais pour manger la même chose tellement c'était bon. Le service était amical & l'ambiance était bien. Merci pour la bonne nourriture
My husband picked up a marg pizza for me. He said he was told to go around in the back then in the basement to get his order... A bit strange but the pizza was nice & light
