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Helena

Portuguese cuisine with a modern twist & focus on local ingredients served in a chic, stylish space.
Old Montreal
4.6$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Tomorrow at 11:30 am
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PortugueseFine Dining / Upscale

About us

The restaurant Helena team welcomes you in a warm, colourful and modern atmosphere, where you are invited to share and enjoy a delicious meal in good company. An unforgettable experience that allows you to discover all the refinement of Portuguese cuisine and wines for a lunch or an evening out, whether with a group or family, for a couple’s night out, or to talk business. Guests are invited to select and to share petiscos (tapas), providing an opportunity to taste all of Portugal’s flavours, from the more familiar to the unexpected, in a friendly atmosphere. More than a simple à la carte meal, restaurant Helena proposes a true feast to savour at the table !

Amenities, services & more

We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac

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The main room can seat up to 100 guests or 200 guests for a cocktail. The private room can seat up to 40 guests or 40 guests for a cocktail.

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Review Summary

Helena offers an elegant tasting focused on Portuguese seafood that many diners describe as a refined celebration of flavor, freshness, and thoughtful plating. Octopus, cod, and grilled seafood are frequently praised for tenderness and vibrant seasoning, while wine pairings and dessert selections add a sense of occasion. Service is widely celebrated as attentive and knowledgeable, guiding guests smoothly through the courses and enhancing the dining experience with friendly professionalism. The atmosphere combines chic refinement with warm hospitality, making Helena a superb setting for birthdays, anniversaries, and special nights out. Decor and presentation are often highlighted as artful, with every dish appearing as a small accomplishment. While some reviews note price or pacing considerations, the overall impression is of high quality, memorable meals, and a genuine sense of culinary craft that keeps guests returning.
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JacquesC
20 Reviews
4.5

Très beau restaurant, très bien situé sur McGill
Délicieux poissons & belle présentation
Moi qui mange jamais de pieuvre, en entré, grillé, c'était excellent

Je le recommande fortement

May 5, 2014
montcler
14 Reviews
3.0

Excellent repas; bon choix de vins. Service très quelconque, à la limite arrogant. Prix raisonnables.
Beau décor mais un bruit à render sourd. Impossible de tenir une conversation entre 4 convives.
Dommage, nous n'y retournerons pas.

Jan 17, 2014
Foodie
1 Review
2.5

Très décevant
Service très ordinaire, nous étions 6, 2 de nous avions commandé des tapas comme plat principale pour moi j'en avais commandé 3 les plateaux sont arrivés sur la table & allaient rejoindre la place de ma conjointe (planche a découper) il y a eu un délais de presque 15 min entre le moment que nous avons reçu les tapas & que les autres convives reçoivent leur plat principal & la plus personne autour pour le service car mes plats étaient froids.
De plus le serveur a du refaire les 3 factures trois fois car il y avait des erreurs.
Expérience frustrante pour le prix

Jan 11, 2014
Foodie
2 Reviews
5.0

AMAZING! :D I don't normally go to 'higher end' restaurants.. & I didn't pay for this one so i'm unbiased? haha anyhow .. read on…

Gorgeous atmosphere - really cool lighting, & kind of a lit 'mosaic' on the ceiling creates a really cozy & cool vibe

Service - spot on. Water was attentive, explained the various dishes to us, & even kept his cool when a member of my group was condecending - i'm impressed.

Food - mmmmm nomononomnom :) The pan seared scallops were pretty awesome with bacon? on top. Had the steak on top of these tiny little crispy fries.. very tender & delicious meat. Dessert was like a little jar of sorbet very good.. & those little 'flan' like Portuguese pastries. Delicious but wayyyyy too small! the size of a golfball.. I wanna see baseball sized ones next time haha

Overall I was blown away by the level of food & service. I recommended it to a bunch of people since going & will go back myself next time I'm in town!

Obrigado :)

Nov 3, 2013
Foodie
1 Review
4.5

Le menu dégustation super intéressant. Une belle découverte & beau décor . & le désert WOW !!!

Jul 10, 2013
Foodie
2 Reviews
5.0

superbe endroit, bouffe sublime, ns avons prit le menu dégustation 5 services! tout était exquis, service fait par antoine professionnelle discret & d une efficacité sur tout. tout le personnelles est top! le must le plateau de désert wow! wow!!!pour deux avec bouteille de vin très abordable. merci pour cette magnifique soirée!

Mar 18, 2013