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Modavie

Wine bar with live music & an old-timey jazz vibe, plus an eclectic menu with lamb specialties.
Old Montreal
4.6$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 11:30 am
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BistroGrillFrenchTartareMusselsCharcuteriePastaEclecticBrunchGreat selection of winesNon-alcoholic Drink OptionsResto-BarWine Bar
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Modavie is a timeless place that brings us back to our roots, where ladies & gents gather and eat in a lively atmosphere caused by great conversation, live music and the wooden scents of a vintage room. Born in 1997, it quickly became popular among locals & visitors, and is now considered a Montreal institution.

Treat yourself to refined French fare in an antique & dimmed corner locale spawning two floors. From the classic beef tartare, to tasty sweetbread, to the famous ratatouille, your cravings will be easily satiated.

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Capacity: 160 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac
Saturday and Sunday
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*as of 2026-07-24
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Review Summary

Modavie is a standout destination in Old Montreal, celebrated for its warm, inviting atmosphere and the consistent quality of its French bistro fare. Guests frequently highlight the excellent lamb dishes, onion soup, and duck confit as menu favorites, often paired with an impressive wine selection and well-crafted cocktails. The live jazz and blues music adds a unique, sophisticated charm that diners find both lively and memorable. While service can occasionally be busy due to the restaurant's popularity, most patrons describe the staff as attentive, professional, and welcoming, with many praising the personalized care provided during special occasions. Making a reservation is highly recommended to fully enjoy the experience in this classic, bustling establishment.
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Norayr
5.0

Good, great ambiance & live music.

Jul 19, 2026
on Google
Natalie
5.0

Beautiful restaurant, amazing food! I am here in Montreal fairly often for my job, & if I have a long overnight I always come here to Modavie. Lovely staff, cute atmosphere, relaxing space!! & the food is incredible! Get the lamb cavatelli; will not disappoint. Will always recommend this place!

Jul 19, 2026
on Google
Alexandre
3.0

Staff was super friendly. Food was OK, but took more than an hour to get done. The band playing was nice. Even after they left, the environment was still very noisy.

Jul 19, 2026
on Google
Siu
5.0

Nice music, nice service, delicious food!

Jul 19, 2026
on Google
Lydia
5.0

Delicious food, fantastic wine recommendations, & a great atmosphere with the live music. 100% suggest making this a stop in Old Montreal

Jul 19, 2026
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Bonnie
5.0

What a great experience! They had a lovely band & the food was delicious. The service was top notch as well.

Jul 19, 2026
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Rachel
5.0

J'y suis allé avec mon copain pour mon anniversaire cetait super. La bouffe parfaite notre serveuse etait génial le vin super bon jai eu le coup de coeur sur la poutine en entrer & le steak de mon copain(haha) & le groupe de blues en live whouaaaaaa cetait la cerise sur le gâteau. On va se mémoriser cette soirée pour longtemps ..MERCI MOLDAVIE♡♡♡

Jul 18, 2026
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Rahim
4.0

je suis passé au resto hier. franchement c'était pas mauvais mais je m'attendais à mieux. le service était un peu long & le plat manquait un peu de goût. par contre l'endroit est sympa & assez calme. peut être que j'ai juste pas choisi le bon menu, mais je sais pas si j'y retournerai bientôt

Jul 17, 2026
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Pats
5.0

Came in for dinner & they had a live jazz band! Food was great! It took a while for food to come but it was worth it. Service was great too, staff were attentive & pleasant. Would recommend getting a reservation, place was packed!

Jul 14, 2026
on Google
Baozi
4.0

Strong dish selection throughout & alot of good flavour setups in the dishes. The mussels & the lamb poutine stood out in particular though. The marinieres I think thats what it is called was good enough you could literally serve it as a soup by itself & people would be happy but it was smooth abd creamy & just packed so much warmth. The poutine made everything work with a delicious gravy & just well braised lamb. Just very solid pairing there overall. The seasonal pasta was a linguini with truffles, mushrooms & some other things that was quite good as well & we had some classics like beef tartare & french onion soup to share amongst us.

Jul 14, 2026
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