Reviews show Pizzéria Elena delivering light, ultra thin crust pizzas with high quality ingredients and a strong New York style vibe that many consider among Montreal's best; the menu includes a range of flavorful slices such as mushroom, spinach, pepperoni and calabrese, with a focus on balanced sauces and creamy goat cheese toppings, and guests frequently praise the friendly, attentive staff and the cozy yet artsy atmosphere; however seating is limited and many orders are to go, and a few critics note that prices can feel high for the size, with some mentions of pizza oiliness unless oil is requested to be omitted at the time of ordering.
One of the best slices in Montreal! I went down on a pizza tour & did 8 places in 3 days & this was a very close 2nd the mushroom slice is a absolute bange
Currently sitting in my car after mowing through quite possibly the best pizza slices I've ever shoved into my mouth. Great staff but the pizza…good lord!
The absolute best, best, best team! Elena is right around the corner from my street, & unfortunately for my wallet, they serve one of my favorite slices & Caesar salads in town. Not only is the food amazing, but the staff is absolutely brilliant. The sweetest people out there ☀?
Best pizza around! The slices are generous & the sourdough crust is incredibly satisfying. As someone who really cares about ingredient quality, I love that I can enjoy a slice without it upsetting my stomach. Love the homemade sauces & great wine selection, too. 10/10!
The pizza here is on another level. The big New York style slices & 18 inch pies nail that sweet spot: crisp, foldable crust with just the right amount of chew. It's not greasy or sloppy & the homemade fresh ranch sauce is full of fresh dill.
Most of the 1 star reviews are ridiculous to some extent. I do agree that the price is very high. The slices size is inconsistent. Does it deserve a 1 star, no. It is overpriced but the pizza is excellent.
Top contender for the best slice in montreal. Not surprising coming from this group. The dough is light & crispy, but has a nice soft chew that seems to be sometimes forgotten in the pursuit of a NY style slice. The toppings used are clearly of the highest quality & prepared with professional execution. The sauces & dips have the same amount of care attention put into them as the slice itself.
We had the danny (spinach), pepperoni, calabrese & the plain margarita. Every one of them unique in their flavour profile, & very delicious. The danny was creamy & so well balanced. The pepperoni tasted like none other in mtl… clearly they don't use standard Roma pepperoni. The Calabrese definitely had artisanal salami, you can tell by the distribution of fat pockets within the meat (generic brands tend to mix the meat a lot more). & finally the marg was perfectly simple… able to taste & identify every single ingredient.
Kale Cesar was a 10, cookie was an 11 & dipping sauces gave the slices that extra pop to bring it all together. Finally, the Ice cream brought everything together at the end & made me feel like a kid again.
Those who claim this place is'too expensive' most probably don't understand the cost of executing at this level.
