Helena

Name: Helena
Address: 438, McGill, Montreal, QC, Canada, H2Y2G1
Telephone: (514) 878-1555
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1871 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Portuguese

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2 people

Oct 12, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 26 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 !

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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
(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
Neighbourhood
Old Montreal
Cross Street
Saint-Maurice
Parking details
Metered Parking on street
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Private Room, Wine

Pasteis de bacalhau (4)$16.00
Croquettes de morue salée: pommes de terre, œufs, & aïoli épicée [Cod fritters: potato, eggs & spicy aïoli]
Camarão grelhado, lulas & molho piri-piri$25.00
Tagliatelle de calamars & crevettes grillées, sauce piri-piri [Calamari tagliatelle & Grilled shrimps, piri-piri sauce]
Polvo grelhado$28.00
Pieuvre grillée (Grilled Octupus)
Filetes de sardinhas assadas$22.00
Filets de sardines grillées (Grilled sardines filets)
Vieiras salteadas$28.00
Pétoncles poêlées & foie gras (Seared Scallops with foie gras)
Caldo verde$10.00
Soupe portugaise de pommes de terre et chouriço (Portuguese soup with potatoes and chouriço)

Peixe & Mariscos

Calçada de bacalhau$42.00
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 2$120.00
Fruits de mer grillés pour 2 (Grilled seafood for 2)

Carnes

Lombo de vaca grelhado$52.00
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
Alcatra de vitela$48.00
Quasi de veau avec légumes racines (Tender veal with root vegetables)
Sela de borrego$52.00
Carré d'agneau du Québec grillé avec sauce au porto (Rack of lamb with porto sauce)

Salada

Salada de espargos$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 Helena$22.00
Salade composée Helena (Helena mixed salad)

Tapas Frias

Prato de presunto Serrano$24.00
Assiette de prosciutto Serrano [Serrano ham plate]
Bife de filé mignon com molho de sardinhas$25.00
Filet mignon tranché froid avec sauce aux sardines (Filet mignon served cold with sardines)
Gaspacho alentejano$10.00
Soupe froide portugaise (Portuguese cold soup)

Sobremesas / Desserts

Les Traditionnels Pasteis de nata$12.00
Tartelettes Portugaises [Portuguese tarts]
Farturas com chocolate & Porto$16.00
Churros et trilogie de sauces [Churros, trilogy of sauces]
Sorvetes / Sabores de estação$12.00
Sorbets aux saveurs de saison [Seasonal flavoured sorbets]
Les salés Francela de queijos
Assiette de fromages [Cheese platter]
- pp$17.00
Chocolates Helena (4mcx)$18.00
Chocolats Helena (Helena chocolates)
Natas do céu$16.00
Crème du paradis portugaise (Portuguese paradise cream)
Disco de chocolate$16.00
Palet de chocolat et glace à la vanille (Chocolate palet with vanilla ice cream)
Mignardises (4 mcx)$14.00
Assortiments de petites douceurs (Assortment of small sweets)

What 1,871 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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Helena offers a delightful dining experience in Old Montreal, celebrated for its "outstanding meal options" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "great Portuguese fare" and "elegant yet casual atmosphere." The tasting menu and seafood dishes, including the grilled octopus, receive high praise. Perfect for special occasions or memorable evenings.

1,871 Reviews

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Natalie
Berkshire
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Wonderful restaurant with high quality ingredients and a team that works like a well oiled machine. My husband and I had the exact table we had last time. In the corner, in front of the bar and in a busy highway. There were possibly 6 people tending to us at all times which was overwhelming. Perhaps good service to the power 10. We both had black cod which was cooked to perfection. If I had to be picky I would say my fish was bathing in too much sauce - I like the crispy skin - and the brussel sprouts were hard and on the raw side. We shared the scallops tapas which was a mistake, as the dish consisted of only two scallops with 2 dice size foie gras. More of an amuse-gueule. We both had a yummy glass of Douro white which was served ice cold but tempered nicely to be enjoyed with the main meal. We will definitely be back.
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Jean-pierre
Montreal
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nourriture excellente. Service professionnel, rapide. Client depuis longtemps. Je trouve que ça a progressé.
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Terrie
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food ! The asparagus salad is amazing & a must !! Cod fritters 👍 Lovely place & great service 🙌
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Michael
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent choice of dishes, prompt and attentive service, good value!
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Mathieu
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Il faudrait augmenter un peu les portions. Nous avons mangé la morue du jour et avions tous encore faim après. Mais c’était délicieux
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Joyce
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing and friendly staff ! Food is always great.
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Caroline
Montreal
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I enjoyed my experience at Helena’s. It’s a more traditional type of restaurant. I personally prefer modern cuisine, but the service, food and ambiance were good.
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Marlène
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Terrasse un peu bruyante mais pour le reste toujours aussi exceptionnel
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Denzor
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Food!!! Great service!!! Extensive wine list!! $$ Well Spent!!!
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Gabriela
Montreal
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great evening as usual. Excellent food and service!
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Helena is rated 4.7 stars by 1871 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Oct 12, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 26 times today

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

Website
http://www.restauranthelena.com/
Phone number
(514) 878-1555

Helena

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Tapas Quentes

Pasteis de bacalhau (4)$16.00

Camarão grelhado, lulas & molho piri-piri$25.00

Polvo grelhado$28.00

Filetes de sardinhas assadas$22.00

Vieiras salteadas$28.00

Caldo verde$10.00

Peixe & Mariscos

Calçada de bacalhau$42.00

Arrivages du jour / Catch of the day

Peixe da lota recheado

Prato do pescador para 2$120.00

Carnes

Lombo de vaca grelhado$52.00

Naco de carne com osso para 2 pess. Tomahawk

Alcatra de vitela$48.00

Sela de borrego$52.00

Salada

Salada de espargos$25.00

Salada Helena$22.00

Tapas Frias

Prato de presunto Serrano$24.00

Bife de filé mignon com molho de sardinhas$25.00

Gaspacho alentejano$10.00

Sobremesas / Desserts

Les Traditionnels Pasteis de nata$12.00

Farturas com chocolate & Porto$16.00

Sorvetes / Sabores de estação$12.00

Les salés Francela de queijos

Chocolates Helena (4mcx)$18.00

Natas do céu$16.00

Disco de chocolate$16.00

Mignardises (4 mcx)$14.00

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