Went to Restaurant Elena with my husband for our 1-year wedding anniversary and we had a delightful dinner! The food was incredible very tasty and beautiful presentation. The service was great too! Our waitress was super sweet. We ordered the kale cesar salad, the bread, the suppli, patate pizza (amazing vegetarian option) and diavola pizza and the Basque cheesecake for dessert. We really look forward to coming back!!
Reviews / Ratings for Restaurant Elena
The pizza there is fabulous. Like it's really good in taste and even the dip. One of the best pizzas I have ever had.
Wrote in the reservation notes that we we’re celebrating a birthday but it was a surprise. Immediately on arrival, the hostess mentioned the birthday (bummer). Barely any service, it took twenty minutes before I had to ask who I could order with. The waitress came by twice in the +2hours we were there and didn’t speak a word. Not one hi and did not check in to see if the food was okay. We honestly didn’t even know she spoke English until we asked for the bill. Our entire table works in service and we can all say that the servers go around looking at the tables but don’t actually speak to their clients unless its to collect their payment. We never tip less than 20% but tonight, tipping 15% felt wrong considering the only service we truly got was from the bartender (he took our order as well). Probably best as a takeout spot…..
I really enjoyed the Kale Ceasar Salad and the margarita pizza as well as the ragu pasta. The diavolo pizza I was disappointed by. The pastas are well executed!
ORIGINAL REVIEW: Although most people seem to go for the pizza, I go for the salads. Always fresh, well composed and delicious. They may look like a medium sized salad, but trust me there's a lot in that bowl. Only attempt to eat one yourself if you're super hungry. UPDATE: The loss of the back terrasse is sad. It was so much more pleasant than sitting in a terrasse in a reclaimed parking spot right next to Notre Dame St. Traffic. The white shop towels are sure to cover any dark clothing with a pile of white lint balls. What was a great kale Caesar now has an overly sharp dressing with way too much vinegar. Waiting 45 minutes for a pizza on a Tuesday night just after 5:00 in an empty restaurant is an unacceptable attempt to run a bar bill. Never again.
My second time going to the restaurant and I liked the experience again but I was not happy to see that they charge tip after tax. You have been in violation of the law for more than 6 months. There is no excuse in my book.
Cozy resto, excellent food and service
Super great ambience and food. Pasta and pizza are killers!!
Very and very low price service very good
10/10 atmosphere and food! The sourdough and kale caesar are unbeatable for kicking off a meal, and we had fun discovering some new wines. The Margherita, Dany, and Passion Patate pizzas were all incredible. Perfect “pizza night” way beyond typical.
I really wanted to like Elena, especially after seeing so many great reviews, but overall it fell a bit short for me. We started with the kale ceasar salad, which was quite salty, probably from all that Parmesan, so maybe that’s just how it’s meant to be. For pizzas, we tried two. The Amatriciana wasn’t really my thing, I didn’t like how the flavours came together, so it might have been a bad choice on my part. On the other hand, the pizza Dany was an expected delicious surprise: the spinach and hot honey were delicious; the sesame seeds a nice touch. That said, the dough on both pizzas was very good. The spicy oil, however, wasn’t spicy at all, which was a bit disappointing. Maybe they have different versions, but the one we got had no heat. One of us wanted a tea, but they don’t offer tea at all. For desert, I got a decaf latte to have with the cake, but it arrived way later, more than halfway through it. The cake itself, though, the hazelnut with the gelato…very good. Service was another weak point. The wait for everything was long, and at one point, the waitress came to clean the table, but just quickly wiped around without actually picking any of the pizza crumbs, which felt a bit careless. The place itself is beautiful, nicely dimmed lights and a great atmosphere visually, but the music felt too loud for this type of restaurant. All in all, I guess it wasn’t that bad of an experience, I definitely expected better given the hype. I might give it another try, but this visit didn’t quite live up to expectations.
Tasty food in a fun ambience with great service.
Great food. Great wine, solid beer and beautiful space. Will definitely be back
Great pasta and starters. Good spot for a quiet date for two. Dining room is a little tight for larger groups. I’ve been here a few times and have loved the food every time. Kale Caesar salad is a must.
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Opening hours
- Sunday 17:00 - 22:00
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday Closed
- Wednesday 17:00 - 22:00
- Thursday 17:00 - 22:00
- Friday 17:00 - 23:00
- Saturday 17:00 - 23:00
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