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Helena, Montreal, QC

Helena

4.9
4.9
1937 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Portuguese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
  • 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 !

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered Parking on street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Helena Loureiro

What 1,937 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

Loved For

  • Montreal / Quebec

    Good for business meals

  • Montreal

    Good for business meals

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Helena stands out for its "amazing seafood" and "incredibly tasty" dishes, alongside "impeccable service." The restaurant offers a "luxurious tasting menu" and a "vast wine list" dominated by Portuguese selections. Many diners praise the "beautiful presentation" and ambiance, making it a "highly recommended" dining destination.

1,937 Reviews
  1. Christina

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is all around amazing! Loved the food and friendly staff.

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  2. Setareh

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both food and service were amazingly impressive and excellent

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Comme à l'habitude tout était parfait, du début à la fin, Merci pour la magnifique soirée, on vous aime !!

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  4. Nouhaila

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    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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  5. Catherine

    Montreal

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    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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  6. Isabelle

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    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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  7. Narges

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    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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  8. Angèle

    Montreal

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    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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  9. joseph

    VIP

    New York City

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    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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  10. 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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FAQs

Helena is rated 4.9 stars by 1937 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
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Helena

438, McGill, Montreal, QC H2Y2G1

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered Parking on street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Helena Loureiro
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