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Helena

4.7
4.7
1499 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Portuguese
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 !

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 37 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • 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

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Helena Loureiro

  • Neighborhood

    Old Montreal

  • Cross street

    Saint-Maurice

  • Parking details

    Metered Parking on street

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Private Room, Wine

What 1,499 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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  1. Balt1

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious foie gras and scallops! Absolutely worth traveling to and trying.
  2. Sissi

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband & I often dine at Helena and it’s delicious every time. We’ve tried everything on the menu at this point and all the dishes are cooked to perfection. We’ve brought friends to Helena as well as Portus 360 and they’ve all been impressed by the cuisine as well as the experience. Amazing service, spectacular ambiance & all around great place to be!
  3. TerryM

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Chef’s surprise is a must especially with the wine parings
  4. Mpbanville

    Montreal

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Très bonne nourriture et bonne ambiance… mais les prix sur le menu ont explosé!
  5. SydW

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    All food was bland but the server was a nice guy $280 was too much for 4 diners
  6. FoodieMT

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service! The tasting menu was out of this world. They tailored it to our needs. Would definitely recommend.
  7. PierreD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A ne pas manquer pour l'exellence et la qualité des plats, du service et de l'ambiance.
  8. RickB

    New England

    42 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Waitstaff made us feel a touch rushed on decisions. Plates weren’t explained very well. We don’t speak French. So, communication wasn’t the best. Not their fault! Food was very delicious; good spice.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic evening and totally unparalleled service and food. We tried almost everything on the menu as we were a large group and there wasn’t a single dish we would have skipped. A gem of a place with very knowledgeable staff. Thank you to Daniel and Roberto!
  10. CharlesC

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Helena is one of Montreal’s best table. It is a renewed pleasure every time.
  11. EmmM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Our meal was delicious, we were impressed that it was not obnoxiously loud, and the service was fantastic. Jean-Charles was pleasant and attentive, but not overbearing, and made great recommendations!
  12. ElizabethC

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the tasting menu - it was one taste sensation after another. Delicious from beginning to end!
  13. AudreyB

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience2
    Nourriture excellente et service impeccable à prix abordable. Peu d’ambiance par contre.
  14. Pierre

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing restaurant, wonderful experience! Food is fantastic, highly recommend this place!
  15. mario

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    The food was cold and not cooked well. The rack of lamb was too rare, we had to send it back. The grilled seafood platter for 2 was cold and the giant shrimp wasn't fully cooked.
  16. DanielL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    une superbe découverte , les plats sont délicats et savoureux !
  17. Gerbora

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Un de mes restaurant préféré à Montréal. Le plat de pieuvre grillée est délicieux!
  18. LuigiD

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you Daniel for the great food and amazing service! Luigi
  19. JacquesL

    Montreal

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Nous avons trouvé la nourriture et le service vraiment très bon. Merci beaucoup!
  20. Maria

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Daniel was a good waiter. Food was quite good, but some plates were a bit small to our taste. The octopus was outstanding (incroyable). The custard tarts were excellent but quite petite.
  21. Thunder

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was an extraordinary evening, a whimsical experience, where each dish were succulent, with exceptional service. I was made to feel like royalty!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Reunión familiar
  23. AnaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An amazing experience the food was delicious and the staff was very friendly I highly recommend it!
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    Staff was very nice but the food was not my favorite.
  25. DubucD

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Très belle expérience, c’était excellent et très bon service.
  26. LindaC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    A friendly greet by the hosted and she lets us pick our seating. The ambiance was lovely and lighting was perfect. Our server was just great and chatty. Meal delicious thank you so much.
  27. RyanS

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Chef's tasting menu as always! Great service and cocktail parings with courses.
  28. FionaF

    Montreal

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always great service and delicious food at Helena. One of my favorite restaurant in Montreal.
  29. PaulaSF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time for some of us. Enjoyed it all. Loved the explanation of each dish.
  30. Antoine

    Montreal

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ambiance très agréable qui permet des discussions privées. La qualité des plats, notamment les poissons est vraiment extra!
  31. LianeF

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A lovely evening from the moment we we seated. Thanks!
  32. NadineM

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Repas santé gastronomique avec un service chaleureux et personalisé! Bravo
  33. FabienN

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent dans tous les domaines, cuisine, qualité et rapidité de service...
  34. Yves

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a delight! Helena’s had a pleasant atmosphere, courteous and timely service (go Arthur!), and the dishes were well presented in a timely fashion, and absolutely delicious!
  35. LeilaMontreal

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and good service. I will be going back!
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Un merveilleux souper entre amis !!! Bravo à toute l’équipe du resto.
  37. GeorgesMarie

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellente soirée avec de la bonne compagnie et une nourriture hors-pair!
  38. StephaneC

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Nous avons pris le menu dégustation avec vin. C’était parfait.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super de bon resto, tout était parfait
  40. AleksandraL

    Montreal

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    It was our first time at Helena, and we had some expectations set based on reviews we read. On top of that it was a New Year's dinner and we were really expecting to have an exceptional dinner with amazing service and the very good food (st\ least according to the regular menu. The disappointment came right after we were sited, first of all the restaurant was not crowded, but it took a good 20 minutes for servant to come to our table. The expected regular dinner menu was not available, and we had to agree to pre-set option for the night with a fixed price of $175 per person, which was annoying, since did not have much choices according to our dietary preferences. It occurred that it doesn't have any option for people who do not eat meat, forget about the vegans.. The portions was pity fully small like in the worst case of fine french cuisine "Europea" style, just a joke, plus the stuff was definitely missing on the training, pouring the wine with the elbow pointed into my face, multiple times, definitely not accidentally. The food was random and overall nothing to do with the Portuguese cuisine. Most of all it reminded of a low end catering at the low end cocktail party. Music was too loud and it did not go with the place ambiance. There was a ceiling lamp in the middle of the room decorated with some kind of green tree branches, that had perished and had to be replaced over a week ago, nobody bothered. Overall, I think the owners of this place completely dropped the ball, and do not care of how it is doing. I prefer to stay silent about the main dish they served to me instead of the meat one I do not eat. LOL never again! Good luck dear Helena ;))

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Helena is rated 4.7 stars by 1499 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 37 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.

  • 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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