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    Helena Modern Riviera

    3.4 (354 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Lobster pizza
    Deka T.

    The ambiance is very nice at this restaurant. The restaurant also has a very nice vibe as well. I went for brunch for a friends birthday. They had a dj playing music which helped with the lively environment. They had a shot girl walking around giving out free shots. Our server was Pablo and he was fantastic. I loved everything about him. His customer service was amazing, he was very knowledgeable about the menu and gave good recommendations. However, i went with my own recommendation for the entree. I tried my friends pizza and i don't have any complaints about the taste. The pizza does not come sliced already, so they give a pair of scissors to cut your own slices. I had the steak and eggs and ordered my eggs and steak well done. The steak came out undercooked. I had them fix it to my desired temp and they did, however, it was too chewy and i couldn't swallow it. My recommendation is to order a cook less than well done to enjoy this cut of meat. If you like well done, i do not suggest this order. Overall, i think this a place that has a great atmosphere with an extensive alcohol/drink menu. I think the food is ok, and my experience with service was excellent. I would visit again and try something different.

    Britney B.

    Helena Modern Riviera in Orlando is definitely one of the prettier brunch spots I've been to. The atmosphere is beautiful, the aesthetic is on point, and it's a fun place to grab brunch with friends. Unfortunately, the food just didn't live up to the vibe. The standout for me was definitely the waffles with Nutella, syrup, and compote--they were absolutely delicious and easily the best part of the meal. I also ordered the short rib with eggs, but I was pretty disappointed. The short rib was dry, and although I ordered my eggs over easy, they came out over hard. The drinks were strong, which I appreciated, but after hearing so much about the brunch, I honestly expected a little more. There was a fun moment where they handed out beach balls and glasses during brunch, but it only lasted about 10 minutes. Overall, it's a beautiful restaurant with a great atmosphere, but I've definitely had better brunches in Florida. I'd be willing to come back and try their regular dinner menu because the restaurant itself is gorgeous, but I don't think I'd return for brunch again.

    Laura N.

    Summer Sunday Brunch! Food: We ordered the brunch board. It says it serves two, but if you are not looking to eat a lot, it is definitely big enough for three people to share. I really enjoyed picking at everything on the board, although I will say the chicken and waffles could have been better. Service: Karim our server provided amazing customer service. He was attentive, friendly, and fun, even though the restaurant was completely full. I made a reservation ahead of time, and we were seated immediately with no wait. Atmosphere: Vibrant, colorful, and loud in the best way. They had a live DJ, bright lights, and fun décor. I loved the music mix of reggaeton, reggae, and pop songs. It made the whole brunch experience feel lively and entertaining

    Hope M.

    Atmosphere is lovely and bustling, although like others said it is quite loud. The food in my opinion was extremely mid for the price, and I was especially disappointed by the featured Mangoni pizza. I've been to the physical location in Winter Garden which was wonderful, but the rendition here fell flat with very little toppings. The meat in my egg and brisket dish felt quite dry, and would've been more filling if it had some toast or something along with the salad. You can't go wrong with the endless mimosas though if you're feeling it! Service was also a bit slow but friendly Fun to stop by and enjoy the ambience but I'd rather get brunch elsewhere

    Brunch
    Olivia D.

    Great vibe with music and bottomless drinks. Christina was the best waitress. Super accommodating and Leo the drinks flowing! The food was good. The decor changes seasonally and it's worth a revisit for the different specials.

    The Butterfly burger with truffle fries.
    Milagros O.

    How does party vibes, amazing cocktails, incredible food, and top-notch service sound? That's exactly what you'll find at Helena Modern Riviera. It's the perfect spot to celebrate any occasion. The Lemon Drop Martini is a must--be sure to try the edible buzz button flower that comes with it. It's a very interesting and fun experience. The Spritz is also a great choice. Start your meal with the Mushrooms Sicilian Arancini served with their homemade aioli--absolutely delicious. For your main course, you can't go wrong with the prime skirt steak. Their homemade chimichurri is out of this world, and it pairs perfectly with Monaco rice and seasonal veggies. Also, try their take on an American classic: "The Butterfly Burger" with truffle fries. It would not disappoint.

    Jay B.

    First, let me say this is probably one of the most beautiful restaurants I've been in for a long time. It's quite stunning. The hostess told me that they actually change the hanging decor for the different seasons. So for instance, right now it's spring so there's flowers and plants everywhere. Christmas will be Christmas decorations and so forth. The food is delicious and high-quality. The staff is really nice. And just what a beautiful backdrop for any photo you want to do for social media. I recommend coming to this place. We will definitely be back to try out more of the menu. They had a lot of seafood and entrée options that I did not get a chance to try.

    Celines F.

    This was my second time visiting Helena Riviera on I-Drive for brunch and both visits have left me with the same takeaway. The space is absolutely gorgeous and the music is always good. Every time I come there is something different going on which makes for a genuinely fun environment. That said, the food and service do not match the price point. Gratuity is automatically included which removes the ability to tip based on the actual experience, and that experience has not been worth it for what you pay. I ordered the Branzino which was listed as tableside and priced over $40. It should not be marketed as tableside when all that happens is the fish gets brought to your table and oil is poured over it before they walk away. It was also the smallest Bronzino I have ever been served at a restaurant, plated with just asparagus on the side. For that price and for something advertised as a tableside experience, the presentation and portion should be far more elevated. My fiancé ordered the steak and eggs which was decent but nothing memorable. The brunch board was actually pretty cute and decent though and the pizza was good! It's just not a place to order their fancier more expensive dishes. I probably won't be coming back to necessarily eat... But I would absolutely come back to hang out with the girls and sip on champagne. The vibe, music and atmosphere make it a great spot for that.

    Italian Daydream but with a lavender sprig
    Elle S.

    WOW! One of the best dining out experiences I've had in a long time. The arancini was yummy and we loved the house aioli (I hate mushrooms but got talked into trying these and they were still so yummy!) The potato appetizer bites were my favorite, so cheesy and perfect dipped in the marinara. I got the Pistachio Pesto Gnocchi for an entree and it was the perfect portion, perfect blend of creaminess without being too rich. I tried my friend's broccoli Rabe and it was so giant, tender, and delicious dipped in the pesto sauce - wish the gnocchi dish came with some! This was one of the BEST lavender cocktails I've had, and I've been trying a lot lately. The Italian Daydream truly is a *dream* and came with a pretty lavender sprig the 2nd time I ordered it. It has a frothy top layer and is slightly sweet without being too cloying, a little fruity, a little herbal, but truly an even blend of all components. I tried my friend's Lemon Drop cocktail and the sugar rim was a nice touch, it was an amazing creamy sweet mixture but again not over the top. Our server was so friendly and recommended a great "mystery app" for my table when we couldn't decide. We did have to ask a few times for water refills, but it was a busy gorgeous night. We enjoyed the outer patio area, and it wasn't too cold or too loud. The occasional pass by of the little train was a whimsical touch, and the decor was modern and trendy (the car is a great photo op on the way in!) I truly loved everything I tried, and I haven't said that about many places in a while. It's a small but mighty menu, and even this picky vegetarian was able to find lots to love and enjoy. Highly recommend! (And the view of the ferris wheel in the background adds a bit of a magical touch to the overall feel)

    Truffle fries & Mocktail
    Monica C.

    Two words: Truffle Fries!!! Oh my gosh, absolutely delicious food. My girlfriends and I went for brunch and decided to just mix and match our orders and try everything (I believe we did the experience correctly). Their themes are adorable and well executed, there was great music and it was a very fun/high energy brunch. The service was great, never an empty glass, and we'd asked for all of our plates to be brought out hot/tapas sharing style instead of as one bit meal and our sever 10/10 delivered.

    Meals
    Lexi Q.

    The three stars are for the environment. I ate here at Christmas time but have glanced in many other times while visiting icon park and the decor is always gorgeous. It was a fun choice for my friend's birthday! The service was disappointing. The waiter did not come by often and many of us had empty water glasses for quite awhile. One of my friends ordered an appetizer as her entree and it was extremely generous! I ordered the prime skirt steak and found it to be very bland. More importantly, it was undercooked (I ordered medium). Several others were disappointed in the taste of their meals also. One friend also sent back her drink. I would try again, for the ambiance, and hope I visited on an off night. My expectations however would be tempered.

    Reshonda S.

    Beautiful restaurant; average experience. I went to Helena with friends for brunch. It was crowded, but the waiter was attentive and friendly. For brunch, we had to get up and refill our own glass every time we wanted another mimosa. I was not a fan of this. It's great to not have to wait, but I'm paying gratuity and had to continuously walk through the restaurant. I ordered the hummus and brisket plate. The food was okay; the brisket was overcooked, and hash browns and eggs were standard. The hummus was better than the meal, but nothing stood out for the prices paid. Again, beautiful place to go and take pictures at, but it's not a place I'd return to. However, id recommend someone to maybe try it for dinner. Maybe it'll be better around that time.

    Winter in Orlando!
    Joe S.

    How in the F do you ruin a Pretzel? If you want to find out, head down to iDrive and then to Helena Modern Riviera. This restaurant is a beautifully decorated space but with little substance beyond the delicious cocktails. The espresso martini was excellent and it came with a Lady Finger so I ordered 5 so I could make a hand! Sadly, it was the pastry version. I also had the Bee's Knees which was well crafted and one of the best versions of this cocktail. Similarly, the Havana (a cigar smoked old fashioned) was delicious and smoked table side. The cocktails were all 5 stars for sure... Foodwise, this wasn't great. First, the giant pretzel... OMG it was the absolute worst. It wasn't warm, didn't have any salt. They must be saving all the salt for the brutal Swedish winter. And the fondue was totally NOT dippable... it was basically a clump of cheese in what I would describe as a warmed up version of that water that Burrata from the ol' Publix grocer comes from. So terrible. The pistachio pesto gnocchi was properly named as it was loaded with pistachios. That probably explains the price as pistachios are like the tarnished platinum in the nut world. (and probably explains why Dubai chocolate is priced out of this world). But it lacked real flavor and was just mediocre. The garlic bread was outstanding though, so that's a plus! Service started out great but as the night went on, our waitress visited us less and less. Cocktails started taking longer and longer, water refills were non existent, and when it came time to take care of the finances, she was nowhere to be found. The biggest highlight was the belly dancer, Vanja. I am pretty sure there is only a belly dancer on Saturday evenings starting around 8:30 or so. Don't quote me on that though. She was talented and worth the trip. If you're a fan of 90 Day Fiancé, you may recognize her (as well some others from the show that happened to be dining there that night). They also had "Member" pricing on the menu which was odd. I didn't inquire about a membership here, nor would I want one. But if you come here a lot, it may be worth looking in to. TLDR: Shame on you... Awesome atmosphere and great drinks... you'll need a few to enjoy the food and put up with the service.

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