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Helena, Montreal, QC

Helena

4.7
4.7
1887 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Portuguese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
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
  • 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 1,887 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Helena offers an "amazing experience" with "delicious food" and "excellent service." The ambiance is "great," and the "tasting menu is highly recommended." Patrons praise the "authentic Portuguese cuisine" and "attentive staff." Some find prices high, but the quality is consistently praised, making it a "must-visit" in Montreal.

1,887 Reviews
  1. Joel

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never fails to amaze!!! There are tons of amazing restaurants in Montreal, but we always end up back at Helena craving more.

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  2. Frank And Rita

    Montreal

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our absolute favorite restaurants. Unfortunately, even though both my and my wife's meals were exceptional, the price is getting too expensive for our budget. Loved the meal and great connection we have with the owners but it will be hard to agree to spend that much for what we had.

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  3. Claudia

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding! Excellent service and overall environment!

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  4. Chris

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Refined dining experience - service and menu delivered

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  5. Nathalie

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommending Helena Restaurant! great service, great food!

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  6. Christopher

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant que je recommande à tous ! Le personnel est passionné et très impliqué. La complexité des plats et les saveurs sont tous simplement parfaite. Merci

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  7. Mélanie

    Montreal

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ce n’est pas ma première visite mais ca faisait quand meme un petit moment. Quel restaurant extraordinaire, tout est impeccable. Le service professionnel et attentionné ajoute a l’expérience. Le menu dégustation est généreux et l’accord vins sublime. Merci!!!!!

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  8. Mary

    Montreal

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was delicious and beautiful presentation HOWEVER the portions were far too small. The portions left us hungry after the meal and the value was not there. Very expensive when you consider what you are paying to be left feeling hungry after an appetizer and a main course each . Sadly will not return for this reason.

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  9. Marie-Pierre

    Montreal

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Un bel endroit pour un dîner d’affaire. Le service est toujours excellent et la table d’hôte le midi est excellente!

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  10. michael

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A regular lunch venue - highly recommended for tasty freshly prepared Portuguese food

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Helena is rated 4.7 stars by 1887 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 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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