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Helena, Montreal, QC

Helena

4.8 (1972)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Portuguese
438, McGill, Montreal, QC H2Y2G1

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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 !

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Portuguese
  • Hours of operation
    LUNCH Monday to Friday: 11:30am to 2:30pm For groups of 20 or more guests, please contact us. DINNER Monday to Saturday: 5:30pm to 11pm For groups of 10 or more guests, please contact us.
  • Phone number
    (514) 878-1555
  • Website
    http://www.restauranthelena.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Helena Loureiro
  • Location
    438, McGill, Montreal, QC H2Y2G1
  • Neighborhood
    Old Montreal
  • Cross street
    Saint-Maurice
  • Parking details
    Metered Parking on street
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Private Room, Wine

Menu

Helena's menu was last updated on 2/19/2025.

Tapas Quentes

  • Pasteis de bacalhau (4)CA$16.00

    Croquettes de morue salée: pommes de terre, œufs, & aïoli épicée [Cod fritters: potato, eggs & spicy aïoli]

    • Camarão grelhado, lulas & molho piri-piriCA$25.00

      Tagliatelle de calamars & crevettes grillées, sauce piri-piri [Calamari tagliatelle & Grilled shrimps, piri-piri sauce]

      • Polvo grelhadoCA$30.00

        Pieuvre grillée (Grilled Octupus)

        • Filetes de sardinhas assadasCA$22.00

          Filets de sardines grillées (Grilled sardines filets)

          • Vieiras salteadasCA$28.00

            Pétoncles poêlées & foie gras (Seared Scallops with foie gras)

            • Caldo verdeCA$10.00

              Soupe portugaise de pommes de terre et chouriço (Portuguese soup with potatoes and chouriço)

              Peixe & Mariscos

              • Calçada de bacalhauCA$44.00

                Effiloché de morue salée, carpaccio de morue fraîche (Salted cod with fresh cod carpaccio)

                • Arrivages du jour / Catch of the day

                  • Prix du marché / Market price

                • Peixe da lota recheado

                  Poisson entier farci (Stuffed whole fish)

                  • Prato do pescador para 2CA$140.00

                    Fruits de mer grillés pour 2 (Grilled seafood for 2)

                    • Bacalhau preto do AlaskaCA$50.00

                      Morue noire d’Alaska servie avec légumes du moment, sauce au safran du Québec

                      Carnes

                      • Lombo de vaca grelhadoCA$58.00

                        Filet mignon de boeuf , légumes du jour, sauce aux champignons (Grilled filet mignon with vegetables and mushroom sauce)

                        • Naco de carne com osso para 2 pess. Tomahawk

                          Côte de bœuf Angus AAA grillé [Grilled Angus AAA steak]

                          • Prix du marché / Market price

                        • Sela de borregoCA$62.00

                          Carré d'agneau du Québec grillé avec sauce au porto (Rack of lamb with porto sauce)

                          Salada

                          • Salada de espargosCA$25.00

                            Salade ď asperges grillées, Serrano, amandesrôties, purée d' amandes & fromage São Jorge [Grilled asparagussalad, Serrano ham, roasted almonds, almond puree & São Jorge]

                            • Salada HelenaCA$22.00

                              Salade composée Helena (Helena mixed salad)

                              Tapas Frias

                              • Prato de presunto SerranoCA$24.00

                                Assiette de prosciutto Serrano [Serrano ham plate]

                                • Bife de filé mignon com molho de sardinhasCA$25.00

                                  Filet mignon tranché froid avec sauce aux sardines (Filet mignon served cold with sardines)

                                  Sobremesas / Desserts

                                  • Les Traditionnels Pasteis de nataCA$12.00

                                    Tartelettes Portugaises [Portuguese tarts]

                                    • Farturas com chocolate & PortoCA$16.00

                                      Churros et trilogie de sauces [Churros, trilogy of sauces]

                                      • Sorvetes / Sabores de estaçãoCA$12.00

                                        Sorbets aux saveurs de saison [Seasonal flavoured sorbets]

                                        • Les salés Francela de queijos

                                          Assiette de fromages [Cheese platter]

                                          • ppCA$17.00

                                        • Chocolates Helena (4mcx)CA$18.00

                                          Chocolats Helena (Helena chocolates)

                                          • Natas do céuCA$16.00

                                            Crème du paradis portugaise (Portuguese paradise cream)

                                            • Disco de chocolateCA$16.00

                                              Palet de chocolat et glace à la vanille (Chocolate palet with vanilla ice cream)

                                              • Mignardises (4 mcx)CA$14.00

                                                Assortiments de petites douceurs (Assortment of small sweets)

                                                Last updated: February 19, 2025

                                                What 1,972 people are saying

                                                Helena reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                Overall ratings and reviews

                                                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                4.8
                                                4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                • 4.8Food
                                                • 4.8Service
                                                • 4.7Ambience
                                                • 4.5Value

                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                Loved For

                                                • Montreal / Quebec

                                                  Good for business meals

                                                • Montreal

                                                  Good for business meals

                                                Review summary

                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                Helena offers an exceptional dining experience with "impeccable service" and "amazing food." Guests rave about the "beautiful decor and ambiance," and the seafood tasting menu is "strongly recommended." The restaurant boasts an "extensive wine list" and delivers "luxurious" meals with "elegant plating." Reviews highlight its authenticity and charm, making it a "true Montreal gem."

                                                1,972 Reviews

                                                1. Deenesh

                                                  Montreal1 review

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Was awesome ! From the service to the food. We indeed had a beautiful special evening. Thank you to the waitress !

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                                                2. Christine

                                                  Montreal1 review

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 4
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  Un super bon”classique Portugais ” de nos établissements à Montréal. Toujours un accueil chaleureux à l’image des proprios. Service courtois et professionnel. Je suggère fortement le menu dégustation. délicieux!! Merci à l’équipe!

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                                                3. Nicole

                                                  Montreal1 review

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on May 13, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  C'était une expérience culinaire exceptionnelle. Des goûts frais, simples mais en même temps très recherchés. Restaurant digne d'une étoile!

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                                                4. Mack VIP

                                                  Montreal4 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on May 8, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  We had a fantastic night at Helena celebrating my son’s graduation. The service surpassed our expectations. Our waiter made our celebration impeccable.

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                                                5. Danny

                                                  Montreal4 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on May 5, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Tout était parfait merci nourriture et service On retourne bientôt

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                                                6. Tatiana

                                                  Unspecified1 review

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on April 27, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                  merci accueil chaleureux et surtout personnel est trés bon merci pour cette soirée. on reviendra

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                                                7. Francois

                                                  Montreal1 review

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on April 26, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Très bon restaurant pour découvrir le menu dégustation bonne portion et quel délice tout est bon

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                                                8. Line

                                                  Las Vegas1 review

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on April 26, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Quelle belle soirée nous avons passé! Le service est excellent, Vincent nous a très bien conseillé pour la nourriture, les croquettes de morue et le plat de fruits de mer pour deux était succulent. C’est aussi lui qui nous a conseillé l’apéro et le vin, tout était succulent!

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                                                9. Boyd

                                                  Montreal2 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on April 25, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  The restaurant was busy but we had a quiet table for four in the rear dining room. Service was friendly and helpful, and the food was excellent. The music was a little loud at one point, although it seemed to quiet down after while. We prefer quiet. This was our second visit to Helena's and we will be happy to revisit on another occasion.

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                                                10. Chantal

                                                  Montreal2 reviews

                                                  5.0

                                                  Dined on April 17, 2025

                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                  2. Food 5
                                                  3. Service 5
                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                  Nous avons passé une excellente soirée en famille, le repas était tout à fait excellent, service impeccable! Merci!

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                                                Helena is rated 4.8 stars by 1972 OpenTable diners.

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                                                2 people
                                                7:00 PM
                                                Booked 27 times today
                                                Google Map for Helena

                                                438, McGill, Montreal, QC H2Y2G1

                                                Dining areas

                                                Additional information

                                                • Cross street
                                                  Saint-Maurice
                                                • Neighborhood
                                                  Old Montreal
                                                • Hours of operation
                                                  LUNCH Monday to Friday: 11:30am to 2:30pm For groups of 20 or more guests, please contact us. DINNER Monday to Saturday: 5:30pm to 11pm For groups of 10 or more guests, please contact us.
                                                • Price
                                                  CAN$31 to CAN$50
                                                • Cuisines
                                                  Portuguese
                                                • Dining style
                                                  Casual Dining
                                                • Dress code
                                                  Casual Dress
                                                • Parking details
                                                  Metered Parking on street
                                                • Payment options
                                                  AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                • Executive chef
                                                  Helena Loureiro
                                                • Additional
                                                  Banquet, Bar Dining, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Private Room, Wine
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