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 !
Helena delivers a refined, intimate dining experience with consistently fresh, beautifully plated seafood and authentic Portuguese flavors. Guests praise the attentive, knowledgeable service and the warm, elegant atmosphere that makes celebrations feel special. The tasting menus and wine pairings are regularly highlighted for balance and creativity, with standout dishes such as octopus, cod, caldo verde, and bacalhau. The decor blends traditional Portuguese touches with modern refinement, creating an inviting setting for both intimate dinners and special occasions. While a few notes mention high prices and the indulgent nature of tasting portions, the overall experience is described as memorable and well worth returning for. Port wines and thoughtfully chosen cocktails complement the courses, and many reviewers say Helena captures the spirit of Portugal in Montreal.
I honestly didn't expect this to be as good as it was but I can't recommend this place enough, the food is flavourful & fresh & the service is amazing!
Dec 5, 2025
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Came here with a group of 7 coworkers. Got the tasting menu with wine, port wine, ice wine. Tried the cheese plate & honey. Everything was amazing. Stayed there from 6:30-11
An exceptional experience at Helena!
We had an outstanding dinner for MTLàTABLE - the menu was exquisite from start to finish. The service was impeccable, with a genuine attention to detail that made the whole evening special.
I especially loved the salad & the octopus - both perfectly prepared & full of flavor. The duck was excellent, but the cod truly stole the show - tender, flavorful, & beautifully presented.
For dessert, the nata came with cinnamon, which wasn't quite to my taste, & the rum cake had a bit too strong of a rum essence for me. Still, the overall experience was truly top-level - a refined & memorable evening that I would gladly repeat!
Recently visited & did the Chef's tasting menu. The entire experience was outstanding. Unique & delicious meal. Service was friendly & efficient. Would definitely recommend Helena!
Nous y sommes allés un samedi soir pour célébrer l'anniversaire d'un ami. La nourriture était excellente & les autres serveurs semblaient très gentils & professionnels. Malheureusement, notre expérience a été gâchée par l'attitude de notre serveuse principale. Elle s'est montrée froide, impatiente & peu accueillante, comme si elle n'avait pas envie d'être là.
Nous regardions la carte des vins (très exhaustive d'ailleurs) mais comme nous ne connaissons pas bien les vins portugais, nous avions un peu de mal à faire un choix. Elle semblait agacée par notre hésitation & nous a conseillé de façon expeditive.
Pour une addition d'environ 400 $ à deux, on s'attend à un service plus attentionné. Dommage, car la cuisine mérite mieux…
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Service was excellent. Our waiter was awesome. The food was good but portions were exceptionally small for the price point. The octopus had 2 tentacles. The shrimp had 3. The fish was a tiny fillet. The pasteis de nata was $12 for literally one + some berries. This restaurant felt like it was made for corporate clients who can expense the bill. For a family of 4, we paid through the nose for very little food.
The caldo Verde was good, but the sausage could have been cut up more, two long slices in a soup feels like a strange choice. The veal was fantastic, arguably the best I've had, with nice sides. Don't bother with the dessert, charging 10 for one very typical pastel de nata feels like robbery. I asked for a wine recommendation to accompany my meal & she just pointed out the wines by the glass without describing them at all, surprising for a place with a huge wine list. I did enjoy the Cabernet Sauvignon I picked though.
We were looking for some place to eat & literally stumbled across Helena. We were able to book a seat at the bar. The staff was friendly & super helpful. We had one of their specialty cocktails & wine. Both were excellent. The tasting menu was excellent although way more than you can comfortably eat. Everything was delicious. The steak one of the best I've had in years. For a great dinner & amazing service, give this place a try!
An excellent culinary experience. Service was outstanding. Very nice atmosphere. We went for our wedding anniversary & enjoyed the food very much. We had the halibut, the sea bass & the bacalau. Highly recommended. We are looking forward to goig nack.
