Elena concentre son expertise culinaire sur des pizzas à croûte fine et des plats de pâtes italiennes authentiques préparés avec des ingrédients de saison rigoureusement sélectionnés. La cuisine privilégie les techniques traditionnelles pour obtenir une croûte parfaitement alvéolée tout en respectant les saveurs régionales de l'Italie. Les visiteurs découvrent un espace spacieux conçu pour une interaction décontractée, marqué par une esthétique minimaliste et des éléments de design industriel. Le menu met en avant des produits frais et locaux ainsi que des spécialités importées garantissant une constance remarquable à chaque plat. Au-delà des pizzas au levain, la sélection inclut des recettes de pâtes changeantes mettant en valeur les légumes de saison et les grains artisanaux. L'établissement privilégie une vision culinaire précise, offrant une expérience singulière par le traitement rigoureux des pâtes et la maîtrise des saveurs.
Elena est largement reconnu comme une destination de premier choix à Montréal, souvent loué pour ses pizzas au feu de bois exceptionnelles, ses salades fraîches et ses plats de pâtes authentiques. De nombreux clients décrivent l'atmosphère comme chic, chaleureuse et vivante, ce qui en fait un choix populaire aussi bien pour les rendez-vous en amoureux que pour les célébrations de groupe. Bien que la majorité des convives soulignent le service attentionné et la grande qualité des ingrédients, certains ont noté des incohérences occasionnelles concernant le niveau sonore, la température et quelques lacunes dans le service. Malgré des avis partagés sur les prix et la variété du menu, le consensus général pointe vers une expérience culinaire mémorable, caractérisée par une ambiance moderne et sophistiquée ainsi qu'une cuisine italienne savoureuse et bien exécutée.
Belle ambiance & très bon service. Arranchinis super bons mais pizza ok seulement. Je retournerais, mais je commanderais des pâtes à la place, puisqu'une de nos entrée était des pâtes très al denté qui étaient très réussies.
The food was satisfactory, although not as reasonably priced as expected. Everything was decent, though nothing was particularly exceptional; the pasta dishes shown in online photos were largely unavailable. The Diavola 2.0 (Pepperoni) pizza was enjoyable, & the meatballs were quite delicious. The "carbonara" pasta was classic & flavorful. The flanc for the dessert was smokey & tasty. However, the restaurant is rather expensive, & superior options for pizza & pasta can be found in Montreal. The service was excellent.
8 janv. 2025
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Great design & music inside. I love how all the tables in the dining room are against the wall & so you get benches & chairs all around. Warm & welcoming space although having come in the winter, I bet the people at the bar & on the first few tables felt a strong draft when the door opened. Service was very attentive & quick. The food was bang on. Polpette & beets starters were incredible. The meatballs were delicate & served in a delicious red sauce. The beets also had a distinct flavor, almost like they had been seared, & the stracciatella was like bufala x10. For mains we had the Diviola pizzas. Crust had some crispy bits & some chew, the sauce was sweet but I liked it & the peperoncino & sausage on the za was off the charts. Definitely would go again & would be really curious about the pasta.
this is a very nice restaurant with great food. Menu is very small font , which I don't usually mind, but sitting at the bar where there is dim to no light, you are recommended by the staff to use your phone light to read it. It takes time at an empty bar to get the attention of the waiting staff, but when they notice you , are very polite. I would love to visit again to take a final decision if my review stays the same. I had heard a lot about this restaurant so I hope this would be different next time.
We were seated at the bar. Bartender who also took our orders was very attentive, friendly & explained the menu well. The restaurant itself has very dim lighting with minimal decoration. Trendy yet simple. We ordered the supplì, Dante salad, beet with stracciatella, diavolo pizza & the special pasta of the night which was ravioli stuffed with butternut squash in a butter sage sauce. For dessert we got the olive oil cake which was super moist! All tasted great but i wasn't blown away either. Very basic italian dishes. Service was great & did not feel rushed. Not sure i would go back just because the menu didn't make me curious for more.
We ordered the special pasta ravioli which had sheep's ricotta & brown butter sage sauce that was cooked perfectly al dente. The kale Caesar was also delicious with a lot of Parmesan & freshly made croutons. The "FunGuy" pizza, olive oil cake, & cannolis were also good but not the best I've had. Overall, this place is good & I would return.
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!
