Nena - Tapas & Pintxo

Joe

5.0

My wife & were celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary & Nena did not disappoint! The menu options were extensive, but we chose to go surf & turf & selected the sea-bass & skirt steak. the sea bass was the best we ever had. perfectly grilled & dressed with a well seasoned (& spicey) salsa that kept you wanting for more.

As for the skirt steak, grilled to perfection medium rare needing nothing more than a a butter knife to cut but melted in your mouth.

The Patatas Brava & grilled zucchini rounded everything off to a perfect meal.

Once we decided on the menu, we selected our wine with the help of a sommelier & a very impressive wine cellar. We found a beautiful pairing that hit spot on!

Thank you to the young inspiring chefs that made a wonderful impression our our first, & certainly not our last visit!

Sep 5, 2025

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Frank

5.0

Where do I start. Our servers were Frank & Mikael. They were great, very attentive to our needs & explained to us how to order. The food was incredible. Hats off to the chefs. What I really enjoyed was that you go down to the wine cellar & pick your own wine. Great selection. The sommelier was not there but there was a chart of what each type of wine tastes like. There was 4 of us 2 adults & 2 children. Love this place. We will definitely go back there.

Aug 26, 2025

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Marcel

5.0

From the warm welcome of the staff to that beautiful dining experience my tastebuds were claiming for more.
The young chef (owner) & his assistant prepare every plate with so much flavour, even if the restaurant is a tapas formula every plate is generously abundant (easy to share) won't leave you on your appetite & for wine amateur they have a huge choice of mostly all private imports.
The 3 of us really enjoyed everything that we've ordered, from the oyster accompanied with a green apple mignonette, sea food plater, the steak (onglet), the steak tartare, the asparagus & the wild mushroom plate everything was delicious & served generously, let's not forget the home made pastel de nata for dessert.

I have to say that nena - tapas & pintxo in St-Sauveur is one of the finest dining experience I ever had & I highly recommended it.
Can't wait to go back.

Aug 3, 2025

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Elan

5.0

I went here on my birthday. No reservation. No coupons. I haven't even heard of this place, nor have I ever been here, & what happened was nothing short of miracle. My wife & daughter got the chef specialty where they bring out dish after dish after dish. I was marvelous. The fish, lamb, vegetables, fruit, gnocchi. The wine cave they have downstairs. We must have tried about five wines before selecting the one we wanted. The chefs came out after & sang happy birthday - such a nice people. This is a must go type of place.

Jul 25, 2025

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Sylvain

5.0

Une expérience inoubliable grâce à une équipe formidable. En commençant par la proprio, les cuisiniers & son chef, le sommelier & sa dégustation & évidemment la gang extraordinaire au table :DAVID ANDERSON & les AUTRES. Évidemment que les tapas & les pintxo étaient succulentes. Merci 🙏

Apr 12, 2025

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M

2.0

Imagine going to a restaurant in Saint-Sauveur & being welcomed by the owner in the most rude way because you are dragging snow into the restaurant. Mind you it was a small amount of snow but enough for the owner to scold us like a middle school teacher. Please go back to the basics & learn how to welcome your guests. Aside that, the chef does a good job, the menu is full of gems.

Jan 11, 2025

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Stephanie

5.0

Nena Tapas in St. Sauveur is an absolute gem! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warmth & charm that set the tone for an unforgettable dining experience. The ambiance is cozy yet vibrant, with a perfect mix of elegance & comfort that makes you feel right at home. Each dish we tried was a delightful surprise - beautifully presented, packed with bold flavors, & so creative! The tapas style allowed us to try a variety of flavors, & every plate was a hit. The standout for me was the brussels sprouts with glazed almonds & maple syrup, but honestly, everything was prepared to perfection. You can tell that every ingredient is fresh & thoughtfully selected, & the chef's passion shines through in every bite. The service was top-notch as well. Our server was knowledgeable, attentive, & offered excellent recommendations that enhanced our experience even more. We felt so well taken care of! Overall, Nena Tapas is a must-visit if you're in St. Sauveur. Whether you're a local or just passing through, don't miss out on this fantastic spot. Great food, amazing vibe, & outstanding service - it's everything you want in a dining experience!

Oct 26, 2024

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Laurent

5.0

Quelle belle découverte. Accueil chaleureux de Nena & des plats savoureux qui nous ont ravis. & que dire de la cave à vin & de son sommelier en chef Philip Dodd qui nous fait déguster quelques vins afin de nous éclairer dans notre choix de bouteille. Une adresse à garde

Sep 14, 2024

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Philippe

4.0

I want to preface this review by saying the owner Nena is super kind & welcoming. She has a great concept on her hands with the homey vibe, promising menu & onsite sommelier. What could be improved: The name Tapas & Pintxo. A tapas is a small plate to share & a pintxo is a small bite usually paired with a glass of wine, typical of the spanish basque coast. What I live about this formula is that you can have a smaller appetite & still taste lots of dishes. I never saw Pintxos served in Canada & was excited to finally find the elusive place. To my slight disappointment, this restaurant really serves'north american' size main dishes that you can share. No tapas in the traditional sense nor pintxos. The salt level: It might have been the chef that day, but the food was too salty to the point where the salt was overpowering the otherwise good flavour of the dish. My feedback: you can always add salt after, but you can't take it away once it's there. The patatas bravas: this restaurant serves a reinvented version of the classic. I appreciate the risk taking, but it did not pay off in this instance. Either stick to the classic recipe or call the dish something else. Although too salty, it was otherwise good, just not what I expected The oysters: Average, but for 5$ a piece, I expected more. I have had better oysters at 2$ a piece with more elaborated accompaniments. The tuna tataki: Quite good, but a bit overpowered by the sauce & salt. The sommelier experience: Great concept, the only downside is, as you go down the stairs to the cellar, the bathrooms are right to your left before you make a right to the cellar. You could definitely smell the bathrooms. I like the concept, but in practice, I would prefer the sommelier to come to our table & recommend a pairing. Atmosphere: cozy, family friendly, quite loud as a result. Not the best spot for a romantic date or for having a conversation, but good for causal evening either way friends & family Overall, this place has potential. I'm judging the food a bit harshly because of the price it commends, but then again everything is expensive in St Sauveur & Covid has not made things easy for restaurant owners. My closing advice: Keep prices the same, make portions smaller (actual tapas), increase the quality of raw materials. The cherry on top would be to serve actual pintxos with wine pairing. In the meantime, my search for pintxos in Canada continues...

Jul 11, 2024

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Charles

5.0

Wow! L'expérience au restaurant Nena a été tout simplement extraordinaire. Nous avons dégusté un menu élaboré accompagné d'un accord vin des plus réussi. Un immense merci à Elena pour sa passion & son enthousiasme, qui rendent chaque moment au Nena mémorable. Ella me hizo reír tanto que sus compatriotas en Chile debieron haberme escuchado. Oups sorry! 😁 Stephan, le chef, possède un talent d'une rare finesse. Ses plats allient créativité & saveurs exquises. Quand on déguste ses créations, on ne peut qu'apprécier l'attention aux détails & la finesse de chaque assiette. Phillip, le sommelier, est absolument indispensable. Si vous en avez l'occasion, n'hésitez pas à lui demander une visite de la cave à vin. Vous ne serez pas déçu! Phillip est habité d'une réelle passion pour les vins. Le staff, présent depuis les débuts du restaurant, reflète la qualité & le confort de l'endroit. Leur accueil chaleureux & leur nature authentique sont un atout non négligeable. Après une journée mouvementée, l'équipe du Nena a su nous permettre d'atterrir en douceur, nous offrant une expérience inoubliable. Wow, wow, wow! Charles & Paolo

May 5, 2024

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Catherine

5.0

Quelle belle découverte! Ambiance chaleureuse & conviviale, service impeccable (chef, serveuse & propriétaires forts sympathiques & disponibles), excellents plats à déguster. Le sommelier était en congé mais présent. Il a pris le temps de nous conseiller & de nous partager ses connaissances, un vrai passionné. Pour l'ensemble de l'expérience vécue, je recommande fortement! Nous y retournerons assurément!

May 3, 2024

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Sébastien

5.0

Je recommande fortement ce retaurant, le chef Stephane & sa femme Nena sont des hôtes a la hauteur de toute attente.avec un menu extraordinairement délicieux. Merci a toute l'équipe pour cette belle soirée & ce service hors paire🍷🍷

Mar 15, 2024

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