Helena
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Helena
11:30 am - 2 pm, 5:30 pm - 11 pm
| Monday | 11:30 am - 2 pm, 5:30 pm - 11 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am - 2 pm, 5:30 pm - 11 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am - 2 pm, 5:30 pm - 11 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 2 pm, 5:30 pm - 11 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 2 pm, 5:30 pm - 11 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am - 2 pm, 5:30 pm - 11 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Info & Location
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, InteracMore details
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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Francis
Excellent restaurant portugais. Le prix de la table d'hôte du midi est raisonnable. La qualité du service & de la nourriture servie est très élevée. Le mojito sans alcool fut fort apprécié également. J'y retournerai le soir très certainement.View more
Tibo
Excellente cuisine & service très amical & professionnel. Beaucoup de créativité dans les plats, des saveurs & une grande justesse dans les cuissons. BravoView more
Denyse
Had their signature octopus entree, it was so charred from the grill it tasted burnt along with being dried & tough lacking in flavour. I politely mentioned this to the server when asked if everything was ok. He quickly apologized & replaced it with another one. The second one was slightly warm with the underneath cold,also very mushy & tasted as if it had been boiled which I know that's how they tenderize it but was basically tasteless. My starter was the filet mignon carpaccio, which was overwhelmed with out of date anchovies. I've had theses dishes in other restaurants but theses dishes were a huge disappointment especially when you pay such high prices you expect quality & fresh ingredients. Service was excellent.View more
Floriska
Our group recently had the pleasure of dining at Helena in Old Montreal, & it was an absolutely outstanding experience from start to finish. What truly set Helena apart was the impeccable service. The staff were incredibly attentive, welcoming, & remarkably flexible with our various requests, making us feel completely catered to throughout the evening.
The food itself was a highlight. Every dish showcased super fresh ingredients, & the seasoning was simply perfect - enhancing the natural flavors without overpowering them. A must try is the Octopus or the seasonal Asparagus (or both).
If you're looking for a restaurant in Montreal that combines exceptional, accommodating service with delicious, fresh, & perfectly seasoned food, Helena is an absolute must-try. We all left thoroughly impressed & wholeheartedly recommend it! We'll definitely be back.View more
Daniel
To expensive & pizza was ready in 5 minutes almost nothing on the toping don't recommend itView more
Mireille
Une salade de crabe divine, une sardine avec une sauce onctueuse & une dégustation de fromage à couper le souffle incluant un miel présenter & servi de façon spectaculaire.View more
Savvy
I find it hard to suggest an outstanding 5 star review for any fine dining establishment as there always seems to be something missing to deserve such a strong accolade. Our experience at Helena's for a key industry retirement dinner couldn't have been at a better place. Michelle looked after us for the evening & did an absolutely beautiful job suggesting dishes & meeting our needs. The food was exquisite & the wine selection perfect. Helena's definitely is in our top 5 restaurants Coast to Coast. Thank you for such a great night....we'll be back for sure!
best regards
PerryView more
Khorshid
A beautiful & stylish Portuguese restaurant! The black cod was absolutely delicious, & the churros melted in my mouth. I also loved the rich taste of the red wine'Dona Maria' .. it was the perfect pairing for me. I'll definitely be coming back!View more
Rowena
Love the mushroom, really fresh
(It's from lunch menuView more
Sandro
Was there on a lovely date, late Friday march 28 2025 evening, had a charming experience with hardly anyone in restaurant making it very pleasant & relaxing, waitress was friendly, polite & nice with us, I think her name was Michelle, food was excellent , we drank porto wine together & had a great time. Since it was my first time in Montreal, this restaurant indeed contributed to one of many memorable moments there for a weekendView more
Stéphane
Excellent
Beau menu
Belle présentation
Un service hors paiView more
Maria
Ibérico! Polvo grelhado e outras iguarias deliciosas. Super recomendo!View more
Umesh
An AMAZING place. Great food & service. They are very knowledgeable about the wines & what pairs well with their food. The grilled octopus is a must have.View more
Claudette
LA cuisine est délicieuse. Nous avons pris le menu dégustation & c'est une très belle expérience. À refaire.View more
SabrinaOri-3517
1 Review
Pour mon anniversaire, nous avons formé un petit groupe de 17 personnes & j'ai choisi le restaurant portugais Helena.
Nous avons été agréablement surpris : le restaurant est magnifique, décoré avec goût. Absolument rien à redire sur la nourriture, tout était parfait ! & que dire de la gentillesse du personnel ? Juste wow, le meilleur service que nous ayons eu ! D'habitude, lorsque nous sortons en groupe, nous avons une limite de deux heures pour manger, mais cette fois-ci, nous ne nous sommes jamais sentis pressés de partir, bien au contraire.
Nous sommes de vrais foodies, & il est rare qu'un restaurant réussisse à satisfaire tout le groupe, mais Helena a relevé le défi haut la main ! Une expérience exceptionnelle du début à la fin.
Un grand merci au personnel pour avoir fait de cet anniversaire une soirée mémorable. Une note parfaite !
AudreyL-p-7661
1 Review
Excellente nourriture ! On goûte le Portugal ! Excellent service ; serveurs très polis & attentionnés !
Simon
En tête à tête, nous avons pris le repas dégustation. Bonne nourriture raffinée & service exceptionnel. Un vrai voyage au Portugal! Merci pour ce magnifique moment.View more
Narges
My dining experience was truly amazing. We visited for dinner, & every aspect exceeded our expectations. The food was fresh & incredibly tasty, & the sides were fantastic. I'm definitely looking forward to coming back to try more dishes. Highly recommended!View more