"This pint-sized powerhouse for coffee, pizza, and wine is easy to miss. But wander to the alleyway around back of Elena, its steadfast sibling and a key player in Montreal’s Italian food scene, and discover a relaxed tiered terrace that hits all the right notes. Sharing the same kitchen and much of the menu with its big sister, expect the same glorious sourdough pizza that diners flock for, along with a killer kale Caesar salad and some superb natural wines. Don’t miss out on the Industrie Alla Pala, an oblong pie with a thicker crust than the other (Neapolitan) options on offer, dotted with generous dollops of creamy stracciatella. At lunchtime, try the hoagie. No reservations required, but, be warned, the secret’s out about this backyard-basement hang." - Valerie Silva
