Globalement, Elena est perçue comme une adresse italienne à Montréal où pizzas à pâte fine et pâtes bien exécutées côtoient des salades et antipasti qui séduisent, dans une ambiance chic et cosy qui peut aussi s ouvrir sur une terrasse agréable; les expériences sont majoritairement positives avec un service attentif et une belle sélection de vins, mais certains avis signalent des points d amélioration tels que des pizzas parfois brûlées ou de petites portions pour le prix, des plats qui manquent d harmonie ou des attentes longues et des soucis mineurs de facturation; la carte met en avant des classiques comme le kale Caesar, le mafalda al ragu et des pizzas telles que la Dany ou la Diavolo, offrant une expérience plaisante pour les sorties en amoureux ou entre amis et renforcée par une réputation solide, tout en laissant entendre que la constance peut varier selon les visites.
We kicked things off with a super fresh salad-light, crisp, & topped with a generous layer of shaved parmesan & herbs. Simple, but dialed in perfectly.
Then came the star: the Diavola 2.0. Wood-fired crust with that perfect leopard spotting, spicy soppressata, rich tomato sauce, & just enough heat to keep it interesting without overpowering the balance. Every bite hit.
The cocktail? Smooth, well-balanced, & paired great with the meal. & the vibe? Cool, modern, with the open kitchen adding just the right amount of buzz without being chaotic.
Elena doesn't just serve great food-it delivers an experience. Thoughtful, refined, & ridiculously satisfying. Already planning the next visit.
Intimate, vibey, very chic. Love this place & cannot recommend it enough, the pasta, pizza, & wine were delicious. beautiful selection for wine, & the server was great. Make your reservation!!
The Diavolo 2.0 pizza was incredible! Spicy, flavorful, & perfectly balanced. We enjoyed it on the backyard patio, which gave the whole experience a cozy, picnic-like vibe.
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
6 mai 2025
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Our friend made reservations for us to experience pizza & wine at its finest, & Elena did not disappoint! The dimly lit ambiance set the perfect mood, & the 90s playlist added a fun, nostalgic vibe. We savored every moment, from the drinks, wine, to the risotto, olives, pizza, pasta, & flan-each dish was delightful. The star of the night? The *meatballs*-absolutely phenomenal! Our waiter was incredibly knowledgeable & gave us spot-on recommendations that elevated our dining experience. Elena is a must-visit for anyone in Montreal looking for a memorable meal. We'll definitely be back!
Great vibe & atmosphere- service was great - recommended dishes & wine for us to enjoy - pizza was good & pasta was tasty although vongole was very light on clams - would recommend pizza over pasta
10 nov. 2024
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Really liked this restaurant! Food was very very good the service was very very good & the place had an amazing vibe while it was jam packed!! I truly enjoyed the different plates, desserts & aperitifs especially the "peche mode" a great drink. We will definitely be back!
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 :)
Cynthia was top notch! We were visiting from Toronto & she is so awesome. Her energy made the vibe & experience so fun. Great unique Italian food options & excellent dessert
30 juil. 2024
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It's expensive but very good. At 2/3 the price it would be a classic. That means top-tier food, great service, & all the accoutrements. There's expansive terrace outside, which was a gossent for us. Cocktails & mocktails were best so far in la ville aux milles clochers. The Elenagroni scratched my hitch for fernet (or did it only make it worse?) The issue is: $20 + 15% tax + 20% tip that's getting awfully close to $30 for a drink. Are we doing $30 drinks now? I don't know, maybe? But it's 5 star material: the menu appears to be uniformly quality dishes, the décor is nice & fresh in the restaurant. Oh, & very well managed place. Service is super efficient. Tables are reset minutes (second) after you leave. There was a jar of chalks on the terrace, I didn't catch who took care of it but it got picked up & store at its place on a shelf. Really, the place gives the vibe that the team is very tight & well directed. Many people with a dream open a restaurant, here it's obvious the managers are not dreamers but doers. This is the proverbial way of running a railroad.
