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.
Fiasco date night Decor 8/10 , Rachel our waitress fabulous, The Arctic Char appetizer Nice, The octopus entree divine, The Fish prepped perfectly for my wife ! THE FILET MIGNON 0/10 asked medium rare came medium - well done, sadly my wife had her meal also at the same time, & ate alone 🤦♂️ I asked for bread - it was cold & dry sadly Because it took them 25 minutes to make another Filet Mignon, & put it back in a plate with cold polenta From my original plate!! & this is a classic i get it rare ,why? chef was worried to over cook! Meanwhile my wife ate her food 55 minutes. Prior to me finishing kind of a bummer for 268$ meal, no Manager came to the table Only the waitress who had no words & offered dessert on the house So many things went well & then boom fiasco! The steak redo could have come way quicker....sad ☹️
dined with a group of 8. Encouraged to take their sampling course....approx 9 courses. Food was outstanding. Service was subpar. Total experience was over 4 hours long (way too long). some servings were explained & others just placed on table with no communication.
Jul 15, 2024
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Wow, everything we had there was amazing. The tequila cocktail, sea food platter, duck breast & chocolate ganache praline were all equally delicious. The service was also excellent.
We had the tasting menu & a bottle of vinho verde. Food was delicious & the restaurant was very accommodating for our family (we dined with our two kids). Everyone was very helpful & friendly. We'd go back again, but with all of that said we felt that the food was not 100% authentic Portuguese (my wife lived in Portugal for many years).
Excellent restaurant nous nous sommes régalés. Le service chaleureux & impeccable. Cadre magnifique & cuisine goûteuse & très bon vin. Je recommande à 100%.
Jun 13, 2024
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Excellent restaurant de grande qualité. La pieuvre grillée est délicieuse. Bonne carte des vins. Idéal pour un repas d'affaires ou en famille pour une occasion .
I came here with my parents while they were in town & wow! It was a phenomenal experience. Our waitress gave us excellent recommendations for starters. I need to know what the chef put in the dressing because the asparagus salad was delicious. & the octopus was incredible!!! All of the sea food was incredibly fresh & the flavors were super well balanced. My fish came with a sweet potato purée which was almost velvet-y it was so smooth. I would highly recommend this restaurant!
It is not only about the mouthwatwring menu but about something you can't produce without the love & commitment for doing what you do. We all felt the people from reception to service & cuisine were intended on delivering the best possible time for their guests. Nothing loud, just strivi g for excellence. I haven't seen that kind of attention in a long time. Bravo à l'équipe de Helena. Hope to come again soon.
May 26, 2024
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Our server was very friendly & helpful. She recommended the seafood platter for 2 & it was delicious!!! Great experience. Really glad we chose this place.
Food was good, but missed the depth of Portugal gastronomy. Breads were not warm, olive 🫒 oil nice. Some part of the service was confusing, do we keep the plate or not? Came as big group but staff was eager to help
