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Helena, Montreal, QC

Helena

4.9
4.9
1934 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Portuguese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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
  • 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

Experiences

  • Festival Montréal en lumière avec Bérangère Fagart

    CA$180.00 per person

    Feb 26, 2025 only
    Un menu 6 services concocté par la cheffe Helena Loureiro et Bérangère Fagart. Un menu qui mélange les saveurs d'ici et de là-bas. Une cheffe invitée qui inspire une cuisine moderne et raffinée.
    Festival Montréal en lumière avec Bérangère Fagart Photo

What 1,934 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Helena offers a remarkable dining experience with its "delicious food," "excellent service," and "beautiful ambiance." Guests rave about the "top-notch presentation" and extensive wine list. The restaurant is celebrated for its Portuguese cuisine, with standout dishes like grilled octopus and seafood platters. Despite some minor service oversights, it remains a favorite.

1,934 Reviews
  1. Nouhaila

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved the food, the vibe and everything about that restaurant I will definitely go back there

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  2. Catherine

    Montreal

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nous avons adoré notre première visite au Helena. La pieuvre était excellente la meilleure que nous avions mangé à vie.

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  3. Isabelle

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service impeccable Menu découverte surprenant d’un côté positif pleins de belles découvertes Accord mets vin raffiné

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  4. Narges

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My dining experience was truly amazing. We visited for dinner, and every aspect exceeded our expectations. The food was fresh and incredibly tasty, and the sides were fantastic. I’m definitely looking forward to coming back to try more dishes. Highly recommended!

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  5. Angèle

    Montreal

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impeccable! Une pieuvre divine, des ancras à la perfection et les poissons frais et cuits à la perfection. Une carte des vins portugais tres garnis avec un sommelier top pour découvrir ces vins méconnus. Vraiment bon!

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  6. joseph

    VIP

    New York City

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious, luxurious tasting menu with wine accompaniment. Many dishes i wish we could have eaten more of or will look for upon return. Service was kind, enthusiastic and generous

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  7. Robert

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant haut de gamme avec un service 5 étoiles et une nourriture qui dépasse toutes nos attentes. À revenir pour sur!

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  8. SASAN

    Montreal

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food quality wasn't that good kind of disappointing But staff were friendly and nice I might go back for a drink but not for food definitely

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  9. Daniel

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful service from the moment we walked into the door. The food was exquisite, throughout all six services. Honourable mention to our busboy, who was very attentive and polite throughout our whole 2-3h stay. Definitely worth it, would recommend to others.

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  10. Andre

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Très bon restaurant, Service impeccable On écoute les gens

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FAQs

Helena is rated 4.9 stars by 1934 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
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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