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Helena, Montreal, QC

Helena

4.8
4.8
1965 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Portuguese
438, McGill, Montreal, QC H2Y2G1

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 33 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 Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Helena Loureiro
  • Neighbourhood
    Old Montreal
  • Cross Street
    Saint-Maurice
  • Parking details
    Metered Parking on street
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Private Room, Wine

What 1,965 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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Helena offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "attentive service." The seafood and fish dishes shine, often paired with an "extensive wine list." Guests appreciate the "beautiful ambiance" and "thoughtful presentation" of meals. The restaurant is praised as a "true Montreal gem" with "impeccable service."

1,965 Reviews
  1. Chantal

    Montreal2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. Meghann

    Montreal27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed our meal. Staff were friendly and attentive and the Seafood for 2 was so good and so filling. Lots of delicious seafood! We enjoyed the wine recommended, the natas for dessert and the dirty martinits to start the meal! Definitely recommend this place.

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  3. Rodney

    Mobile5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic for a great meal. Service was spot on as well as the food. Highly recommend we did the tasting menu all fish. Everyone was attentive and helpful.

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  4. Ruth

    Montreal1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Michelle was an amazing knowledgeable server who guided us to the most wonderful meal I think I’ve ever eaten-we chose the chef surprise and indeed we’re delighted with all of the servings presented. It will be a meal I will long remember! Thank you for the wonderful experience!!

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  5. Francois

    Montreal5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the tasting menu. Absolutely amazing food. Strongly recommended.

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  6. Sebastien

    Montreal1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! Wow! Wow! Comment expliquer…nourriture incroyable. Expérience culturelle. Service impeccable.

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  7. Cathy

    Toronto8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed asparagus salad and salted fish for dinner, food was very nice, lovely presentation. Attentive service.

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  8. Suzie VIP

    Montreal12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Un incontournable à Montréal! Ce restaurant est tout simplement un délice.

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  9. Sebastien

    Montreal4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! Quel expérience culinaire! Une de nos meilleures soirées resto des dernières années. Tous nos plats du menu dégustation étaient impeccables supporté par un service exceptionnel. Un gros coup de cœur! Bravo à toute l’équipe!

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  10. Sanela

    Palm Springs4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The decor and ambiance was beautiful. We loved how attentive and friendly the staff were. The food was amazing and presented in a really thoughtful and beautiful way.

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FAQs

Helena is rated 4.8 stars by 1965 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Montreal / Quebec
  4. Montreal
  5. Old Montreal

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 33 times today
Google Map for Helena

438, McGill, Montreal, QC H2Y2G1

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Saint-Maurice
  • Neighbourhood
    Old Montreal
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • 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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